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From the editor: Considered Michigan’s premier education and networking event for professionals in the nonprofit sector, ORGPRO 2013 will be held from July 8 to July 10 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center. Shana Killips, sales manager for the James B. MORE
The post September 2013 Newsletter appeared first on YourMembership.com. What is the real cost of waiting? What’s the cost of inaction? Another few months of trying to manage multiple databases and wondering whether you have the most up-to-date member list? An unknown number of prospective members who pass your association by simply because your website looks dated and isn’t user friendly? Another board meeting [.] ( Read more. ) MORE
Everyone (well, most everyone) knows the benefits of content marketing. But you can’t just say to your staff, “Yeah, good idea, start doing social media.” MORE
Globalization, digital technology, shifting markets, regulatory change—with so many disruptions in the business environment, it’s no wonder that a slew of associations remade their brands and aimed to broaden their reach in 2013. MORE
Friday, already?! Time to get it done and get to the weekend. I’ve got your leisure time reading selections all ready for you. Curated Post of the Week. No surprise, I love curated posts. The Verge publishes The Best Writing of the Week on Sundays. MORE
Here is a round-up of 27 free non-profit webinars for November 2013. nonprofit webinar MORE
The post July 2013 Newsletter appeared first on YourMembership.com. Featured Article The Naked Truth about Technology Ever have that sinking feeling that something isn’t right? After the keys/wallet mental checklist, you realize with a sinking feeling you forgot your cellphone. The anxiety behind this realization is akin to being exposed in public. We have become exceptionally dependent on our technology. According to a [.] ( Read more. ) MORE
Before you ring in the New Year, here''s a look at a few basic themes that we''ve seen in non-profit and membership posts and articles this year. nonprofit blog carnival MORE
Here's our round-up of over 27 free non-profit webinars for April, 2013. nonprofit webinar MORE
Mit sloan management review research report 2013 in collaboration with deloitte university press. The 2013 State of Community Management Survey Here’s what Silicon Valley cares about. MORE
Finish making the basketball backboard for my … Continue reading → A Dangerous Mind 2013 bucketlist Colorado Dangerous Minds Insurance lists progress report Report Services Snowboard things to do United States (www.humanizebook.com) Here is an update on the things I made a commitment to myself to do this year. I really feel I am getting somewhere and it is nice to tick a few boxes. MORE
We'd like to find ten party hosts to throw a bash at their house on June 15, 2013. So hey all you Association Subculture blog readers.in the immortal words of Jeff Spicoli - hey bud, let's party ! MORE
The post July 2013 Newsletter appeared first on YourMembership.com. Featured Article The Naked Truth about Technology Ever have that sinking feeling that something isn’t right? After the keys/wallet mental checklist, you realize with a sinking feeling you forgot your cellphone. The anxiety behind this realization is akin to being exposed in public. We have become exceptionally dependent on our technology. According to a [.] ( Read more. ) MORE
Here are some of the highlights of MGI''s 2013 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. surveys membership MORE
Every time I see the word media in this post by Jeff Jarvis, I think associations. He talks about media’s business model : “building a pay wall around content because content is valuable, damnit.” And then says, “I’ve been arguing to media that relationships are more valuable. MORE
Here's our round-up of free non-profit webinars for February 2013. This month we've found 28+ webinars on topics such as: streamlining through the cloud; “brandraise to fundraise”; "Rockstar presentations" and much more. webinar MORE
April 18, 2013. National Volunteer Week is just around the corner (April 21st)! You can use this week at least three different ways. read more. Blog Association Executives Association Volunteers Develop Leaders Engage Volunteers Association Management iVolunteer Leadership Volunteering MORE
I read far too much good stuff this week, so here’s a quick list of other useful and interesting reads: Microsoft, damn them, is limiting Office 2013 installations to one per computer, meaning, if your computer crashes or you have to reformat, you’re SOL. MORE
His post, 15 “And/Or” Dilemmas Facing Association Leaders in 2013 , provides enough fodder for discussion for more than a year’s worth of board and staff meetings. Content marketing is the name of the game for events in 2013 , says Jenise Fryatt. I’m back, I’m back in the saddle again. MORE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2013. SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2013. MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013. Every time ASAE Annual rolls around, people start making their lists of parties and receptions to attend. I am no different. But this year I decided to make my list public - will I see you at these parties? I''ll be updating this list as I hear about other parties and receptions, so leave your info in the comments! MORE
Here is a look at charitable giving in 2012 and trends that might continue into 2013. Fundraising charitable giving MORE
Here is the round-up of free non-profit webinars for September 2013. This month we''ve found 21+ webinars to help you get ready for fall. webinar MORE
On the Avectra blog , Deirdre Reid gives us an interesting summary of the new 2013 Speaker Report by Tagoras and Velvet Chainsaw. Speakers – both wannabes and professionals – should first check page 28 where you’ll find “Marketing Advice from Conference Professionals to Speakers.” MORE
What if… The first step to answering the “what ifs” is to attend ORGRPO 2013 , said Donna Oser, founder of Vital Associations, and chair of the ORGPRO Task Force. ORGPRO 2013 will offer two full days of educational programming for all levels of the employment spectrum. MORE
I think that these trends will influence the way we live in 2013, which in turn could result in increased expectations from members of their membership body. MORE
JWT: 100 Things to Watch in 2013 from JWTIntelligence My favorites? You're going to need to set aside some time to go through this slide deck, because it is truly 100 things. But it is definitely worth the investment. MORE
First… Oh, Boston, you’re my home. Dirty Water by The Standells (video) my favorite by Mission of Burma didn’t seem appropriate right now. MORE
Cultivating chapters is a tough gig but there were great ideas shared throughout 2013 to make the gig a little better. Here are a few that I bookmarked. Enjoy and let me know what I’m missing MORE
Curated life. One of my favorite curated posts is published on Friday afternoons: Nieman Journalism Lab’s Week in Review. Last week it covered online and offline verification in Boston’s wake, an underdog’s Pulitzer win, Medium and Matter, journalism education and more. Digital life. MORE
Here is our round-up of free non-profit webinars for March 2013. webinar MORE
2013 is the year when association leaders will need to get serious about transformation. In 2013, association leaders will need to push back on both the entrenched assumptions of years gone by, and the equally questionable beliefs of more recent times–such as free membership as the cure to what ails associations–that have taken rapid hold of our community’s thinking. 2013 is the year when association leaders will need to get serious about transformation. MORE
Last night I went to Ignite Raleigh where the speakers, including a few of my friends, delivered a mix of inspiration, entertainment and education. Even better, the nonprofit partner for the evening was one of my favorite organizations: the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. One of the original founders of the Triangle’s Ignite movement is Jeff Cohen. Jeff holds a special place in my heart because he arranged a welcome lunch for me when I moved to Raleigh. The power of Twitter! MORE
Here''s our round-up of more than 19 free non-profit webinars for July 2013. nonprofit Non-profits webinar MORE
Do you have a person in mind when you write marketing or social media copy? Geoff Drake, senior web writer for the Monterey Bay Aquarium (what a cool job!), writes for his imaginary friend Sue. Get personal with your persona,” he says. “We We have a kind of pact, Sue and I. MORE
Over at CopyBlogger, Georgina El Morshdy shares 30 ways to build the “know, like, and trust” factor that grows an audience. MORE
Google Reader is where I go first thing in the morning for my professional reads about associations, marketing, digital media, technology, etc., and at the end of the day for my personal reads about food, culture, etc. I have hundreds of RSS subscriptions in dozens of Reader folders. MORE
Before I launch into 2014, lets take a look back at our most popular posts from 2013. And the Number 1 Post for 2013 - Decision Weasels in Associations - Apparently my readers are SURROUNDED by weasels because this post went through the roof.so 2013 popular posts MORE
Idealware''s updated Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide 2013 is a great new (free) resource for non-profits looking for social media guidance. social media MORE
2013 Related Topics Aaron Wolowiec
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
Globalization, digital technology, shifting markets, regulatory change—with so many disruptions in the business environment, it’s no wonder that a slew of associations remade their brands and aimed to broaden their reach in 2013.
Robert M Barnes
APRIL 28, 2013
Finish making the basketball backboard for my … Continue reading → A Dangerous Mind 2013 bucketlist Colorado Dangerous Minds Insurance lists progress report Report Services Snowboard things to do United States (www.humanizebook.com) Here is an update on the things I made a commitment to myself to do this year. I really feel I am getting somewhere and it is nice to tick a few boxes.
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Aaron Wolowiec
JUNE 11, 2013
What if… The first step to answering the “what ifs” is to attend ORGRPO 2013 , said Donna Oser, founder of Vital Associations, and chair of the ORGPRO Task Force. ORGPRO 2013 will offer two full days of educational programming for all levels of the employment spectrum.
Reid All About it
FEBRUARY 8, 2013
Do you have a person in mind when you write marketing or social media copy? Geoff Drake, senior web writer for the Monterey Bay Aquarium (what a cool job!), writes for his imaginary friend Sue. Get personal with your persona,” he says. “We We have a kind of pact, Sue and I.
Mariner
DECEMBER 30, 2013
Cultivating chapters is a tough gig but there were great ideas shared throughout 2013 to make the gig a little better. Here are a few that I bookmarked. Enjoy and let me know what I’m missing
Association Subculture
FEBRUARY 28, 2013
We'd like to find ten party hosts to throw a bash at their house on June 15, 2013. So hey all you Association Subculture blog readers.in the immortal words of Jeff Spicoli - hey bud, let's party !
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Aaron Wolowiec
JUNE 18, 2013
From the editor: Considered Michigan’s premier education and networking event for professionals in the nonprofit sector, ORGPRO 2013 will be held from July 8 to July 10 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center. Shana Killips, sales manager for the James B.
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
Here is our round-up of free non-profit webinars for March 2013. webinar
YourMembership Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
The post September 2013 Newsletter appeared first on YourMembership.com. What is the real cost of waiting? What’s the cost of inaction? Another few months of trying to manage multiple databases and wondering whether you have the most up-to-date member list? An unknown number of prospective members who pass your association by simply because your website looks dated and isn’t user friendly? Another board meeting [.] ( Read more. )
Jamie Notter
DECEMBER 31, 2013
Here’s 2013 by the numbers: Miles running: 272 (up 206!! Yes, it’s the annual year in review post! This has been a year of big change.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 28, 2013
Here's our round-up of free non-profit webinars for February 2013. This month we've found 28+ webinars on topics such as: streamlining through the cloud; “brandraise to fundraise”; "Rockstar presentations" and much more. webinar
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Principled Innovation
JANUARY 3, 2013
2013 is the year when association leaders will need to get serious about transformation. In 2013, association leaders will need to push back on both the entrenched assumptions of years gone by, and the equally questionable beliefs of more recent times–such as free membership as the cure to what ails associations–that have taken rapid hold of our community’s thinking. 2013 is the year when association leaders will need to get serious about transformation.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 2, 2013
Here is a round-up of non-profit, membership, marketing and event predictions and trends for 2013. Non-profits membership events
Wild Apricot
MARCH 21, 2013
Here's our round-up of over 27 free non-profit webinars for April, 2013. nonprofit webinar
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 25, 2013
Here is a round-up of 27 free non-profit webinars for November 2013. nonprofit webinar
YourMembership Blog
JULY 15, 2013
The post July 2013 Newsletter appeared first on YourMembership.com. Featured Article The Naked Truth about Technology Ever have that sinking feeling that something isn’t right? After the keys/wallet mental checklist, you realize with a sinking feeling you forgot your cellphone. The anxiety behind this realization is akin to being exposed in public. We have become exceptionally dependent on our technology. According to a [.] ( Read more. )
Reid All About it
APRIL 19, 2013
First… Oh, Boston, you’re my home. Dirty Water by The Standells (video) my favorite by Mission of Burma didn’t seem appropriate right now.
Wild Apricot
JULY 1, 2013
Here are some of the highlights of MGI''s 2013 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. surveys membership
Reid All About it
MARCH 15, 2013
Google Reader is where I go first thing in the morning for my professional reads about associations, marketing, digital media, technology, etc., and at the end of the day for my personal reads about food, culture, etc. I have hundreds of RSS subscriptions in dozens of Reader folders.
Reid All About it
JANUARY 25, 2013
Over at CopyBlogger, Georgina El Morshdy shares 30 ways to build the “know, like, and trust” factor that grows an audience.
Reid All About it
MARCH 22, 2013
Every time I see the word media in this post by Jeff Jarvis, I think associations. He talks about media’s business model : “building a pay wall around content because content is valuable, damnit.” And then says, “I’ve been arguing to media that relationships are more valuable.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 30, 2013
Before you ring in the New Year, here''s a look at a few basic themes that we''ve seen in non-profit and membership posts and articles this year. nonprofit blog carnival
Reid All About it
MARCH 29, 2013
Friday, already?! Time to get it done and get to the weekend. I’ve got your leisure time reading selections all ready for you. Curated Post of the Week. No surprise, I love curated posts. The Verge publishes The Best Writing of the Week on Sundays.
Wild Apricot
MAY 8, 2013
Here are highlights of the 2013 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study. reports
Reid All About it
MARCH 1, 2013
I read far too much good stuff this week, so here’s a quick list of other useful and interesting reads: Microsoft, damn them, is limiting Office 2013 installations to one per computer, meaning, if your computer crashes or you have to reformat, you’re SOL.
Reid All About it
JANUARY 11, 2013
His post, 15 “And/Or” Dilemmas Facing Association Leaders in 2013 , provides enough fodder for discussion for more than a year’s worth of board and staff meetings. Content marketing is the name of the game for events in 2013 , says Jenise Fryatt. I’m back, I’m back in the saddle again.
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 26, 2013
Here is the round-up of free non-profit webinars for September 2013. This month we''ve found 21+ webinars to help you get ready for fall. webinar
Reid All About it
FEBRUARY 15, 2013
Everyone (well, most everyone) knows the benefits of content marketing. But you can’t just say to your staff, “Yeah, good idea, start doing social media.”
YourMembership Blog
JULY 15, 2013
The post July 2013 Newsletter appeared first on YourMembership.com. Featured Article The Naked Truth about Technology Ever have that sinking feeling that something isn’t right? After the keys/wallet mental checklist, you realize with a sinking feeling you forgot your cellphone. The anxiety behind this realization is akin to being exposed in public. We have become exceptionally dependent on our technology. According to a [.] ( Read more. )
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 4, 2013
Here is a look at charitable giving in 2012 and trends that might continue into 2013. Fundraising charitable giving
Wild Apricot
JUNE 24, 2013
Here''s our round-up of more than 19 free non-profit webinars for July 2013. nonprofit Non-profits webinar
Thanks For Playing
JANUARY 10, 2013
JWT: 100 Things to Watch in 2013 from JWTIntelligence My favorites? You're going to need to set aside some time to go through this slide deck, because it is truly 100 things. But it is definitely worth the investment.
Reid All About it
APRIL 26, 2013
Curated life. One of my favorite curated posts is published on Friday afternoons: Nieman Journalism Lab’s Week in Review. Last week it covered online and offline verification in Boston’s wake, an underdog’s Pulitzer win, Medium and Matter, journalism education and more. Digital life.
KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup
JULY 9, 2013
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2013. SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2013. MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013. Every time ASAE Annual rolls around, people start making their lists of parties and receptions to attend. I am no different. But this year I decided to make my list public - will I see you at these parties? I''ll be updating this list as I hear about other parties and receptions, so leave your info in the comments!
Optimist Consulting
JANUARY 31, 2013
I think that these trends will influence the way we live in 2013, which in turn could result in increased expectations from members of their membership body.
SocialFish
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
On the Avectra blog , Deirdre Reid gives us an interesting summary of the new 2013 Speaker Report by Tagoras and Velvet Chainsaw. Speakers – both wannabes and professionals – should first check page 28 where you’ll find “Marketing Advice from Conference Professionals to Speakers.”
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 21, 2013
Idealware''s updated Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide 2013 is a great new (free) resource for non-profits looking for social media guidance. social media
Mariner
APRIL 18, 2013
April 18, 2013. National Volunteer Week is just around the corner (April 21st)! You can use this week at least three different ways. read more. Blog Association Executives Association Volunteers Develop Leaders Engage Volunteers Association Management iVolunteer Leadership Volunteering
SocialFish
DECEMBER 31, 2013
Mit sloan management review research report 2013 in collaboration with deloitte university press. The 2013 State of Community Management Survey Here’s what Silicon Valley cares about.
Reid All About it
FEBRUARY 21, 2013
Last night I went to Ignite Raleigh where the speakers, including a few of my friends, delivered a mix of inspiration, entertainment and education. Even better, the nonprofit partner for the evening was one of my favorite organizations: the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. One of the original founders of the Triangle’s Ignite movement is Jeff Cohen. Jeff holds a special place in my heart because he arranged a welcome lunch for me when I moved to Raleigh. The power of Twitter!
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