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This month''s round-up of free non-profit webinars offers more than 22 topics for August. webinar 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.” Valeria Maltoni says, “There are three crucial challenges to overcome if you want to implement a successful content strategy ” – resource allocation, workflow planning and governance. Over at Copyblogger, Barry Feldman shares nine ways you might be losing your audience’s trust without even realizing you’re doing it. Take a look at his list. 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. With competition heating up from for-profit providers offering free or low-cost alternatives to association education programs, pressure to innovate in association learning mounted in 2013. MORE
The world needs more “everyday mundane acts of caring” like the ones John Haydon shares in his post, The #1 Paradigm Shift You Need to Make in 2013. Ah, Friday, and a long weekend too for many of you. Not for me – too much work to do – a good thing, so trust me, I’m not complaining. I’ll make room for enough down time to feel recharged on Monday morning, in case you care. Caring is in the air, you know, or it should be, we can make it so…. 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. It usually introduces me to well-written posts that I might have missed during the week, usually about the intersection of life and technology. Reads of the Week. 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
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
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 the 20 top rated posts from the Wild Apricot Blog in 2013. Wild Apricot 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. Knowing people because you have their trust and give them value builds a rich and deep relationship — builds data about that relationship — that can be far more valuable for far longer than a mere transaction. 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
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. On Monday, it looked like all the smarty pants in DC were tweeting from the xPotomac conference. 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. After a relaxing vacation, I’m catching up on reading and work. Here are some of my favorite reads from the past week, or two, or three. MORE
Mary Meeker has released her annual State of the Web presentation: KPCB Internet Trends 2013 from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Key findings include: “On the Internet, EVERYONE knows you’re a dog.” ” Photo sharing in general and Snapchat in particular are seeing explosive growth. Same thing goes for video/Vine. Facebook use is down from a year ago, but all other social platforms are up. Mobile is booming and only getting bigger. MORE
Here is a look at charitable giving in 2012 and trends that might continue into 2013. Fundraising charitable giving MORE
How exactly do we handle suggestions from our users about product changes and enhancements? Here is a more detailed description of our current process 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
Here’s a look at some of the initial groundwork that our design and analysis team has begun for future versions beyond 5.0. news Wild Apricot MORE
Here''s a link round-up of some of our favorite posts that we''ve bookmarked on Apricot Jam during 2013. Apricot Jam 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. Donna Oser, founder of Vital Associations and chair of the ORGPRO Task Force It’s no secret Michigan’s economy is suffering. In fact, nearly every industry feels the effects. Even associations. 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. Alternative currencies/revival of the barter economy Detoxing (in the sense of cutting down on the chemicals in the products we use every day) Flexible screens (think of the possibilities!) MORE
Our round-up of 33 free nonprofit webinars for May includes topics such as: recruiting professional volunteers, e-strategy, inbound marketing, Facebook for executive staff and much more. nonprofit webinar 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. Back to your regularly scheduled program… One of my favorite curated posts to read during the weekend is GigaOm’s Look Back at the Week in Tech. They describe it as “our rewind and quick take on the most important stories and some great links for your weekend reading.”. digitalNOW (#diginow13). 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. A GigaOm conference about digital media, paidContent Live (#pclive), took place last week in New York. Here’s the cool thing, they’ve put the session transcripts and videos on their website. 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. She needs a vicarious experience, and I want to foster a connection with the Aquarium, and our oceans. A day never passes when I don’t try to uphold my end of our little bargain.”. MORE
Over at CopyBlogger, Georgina El Morshdy shares 30 ways to build the “know, like, and trust” factor that grows an audience. She tells content marketers — meaning any individual or organization that uses content to educate and build relationships: “The reality is, your audience won’t pick up real momentum until you’ve mastered the “know, like, trust” factor. Face to face salespeople have known this for decades, but some content marketers are still struggling to get it right.” 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. Yes, I find a lot to read on Twitter, but its randomness, although appreciated, is no substitute for Reader. I rely on Reader to catch up on anything I missed from my favorite blogs and sites. 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
We''ve found more than 23 free non-profit webinars available in December - check out our webinar round-up. webinar MORE
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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. )
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OCTOBER 25, 2013
Here is a round-up of 27 free non-profit webinars for November 2013. nonprofit webinar
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JULY 1, 2013
Here are some of the highlights of MGI''s 2013 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. surveys membership
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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
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
Wild Apricot
MAY 8, 2013
Here are highlights of the 2013 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study. reports
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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. She needs a vicarious experience, and I want to foster a connection with the Aquarium, and our oceans. A day never passes when I don’t try to uphold my end of our little bargain.”.
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
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
Here is our round-up of free non-profit webinars for March 2013. webinar
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
Wild Apricot
MARCH 21, 2013
Here's our round-up of over 27 free non-profit webinars for April, 2013. nonprofit webinar
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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
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
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. With competition heating up from for-profit providers offering free or low-cost alternatives to association education programs, pressure to innovate in association learning mounted in 2013.
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
JULY 26, 2013
This month''s round-up of free non-profit webinars offers more than 22 topics for August. webinar
Wild Apricot
APRIL 25, 2013
Our round-up of 33 free nonprofit webinars for May includes topics such as: recruiting professional volunteers, e-strategy, inbound marketing, Facebook for executive staff and much more. nonprofit webinar
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!
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. Back to your regularly scheduled program… One of my favorite curated posts to read during the weekend is GigaOm’s Look Back at the Week in Tech. They describe it as “our rewind and quick take on the most important stories and some great links for your weekend reading.”. digitalNOW (#diginow13).
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 2, 2013
We''ve found more than 23 free non-profit webinars available in December - check out our webinar round-up. webinar
Spark Consulting
AUGUST 20, 2013
Mary Meeker has released her annual State of the Web presentation: KPCB Internet Trends 2013 from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Key findings include: “On the Internet, EVERYONE knows you’re a dog.” ” Photo sharing in general and Snapchat in particular are seeing explosive growth. Same thing goes for video/Vine. Facebook use is down from a year ago, but all other social platforms are up. Mobile is booming and only getting bigger.
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. Yes, I find a lot to read on Twitter, but its randomness, although appreciated, is no substitute for Reader. I rely on Reader to catch up on anything I missed from my favorite blogs and sites.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 16, 2013
Here are the 20 top rated posts from the Wild Apricot Blog in 2013. Wild Apricot
Reid All About it
JANUARY 18, 2013
The world needs more “everyday mundane acts of caring” like the ones John Haydon shares in his post, The #1 Paradigm Shift You Need to Make in 2013. Ah, Friday, and a long weekend too for many of you. Not for me – too much work to do – a good thing, so trust me, I’m not complaining. I’ll make room for enough down time to feel recharged on Monday morning, in case you care. Caring is in the air, you know, or it should be, we can make it so….
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.
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. She tells content marketers — meaning any individual or organization that uses content to educate and build relationships: “The reality is, your audience won’t pick up real momentum until you’ve mastered the “know, like, trust” factor. Face to face salespeople have known this for decades, but some content marketers are still struggling to get it right.”
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. Knowing people because you have their trust and give them value builds a rich and deep relationship — builds data about that relationship — that can be far more valuable for far longer than a mere transaction.
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 28, 2013
A discussion about the pitfalls we''ve experienced with developing Version 5.0, and the lessons we''ve learned about managing Wishlist requests. news Wild Apricot
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. It usually introduces me to well-written posts that I might have missed during the week, usually about the intersection of life and technology. Reads of the Week.
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. On Monday, it looked like all the smarty pants in DC were tweeting from the xPotomac conference.
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. After a relaxing vacation, I’m catching up on reading and work. Here are some of my favorite reads from the past week, or two, or three.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 27, 2013
Here''s a link round-up of some of our favorite posts that we''ve bookmarked on Apricot Jam during 2013. Apricot Jam
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.” Valeria Maltoni says, “There are three crucial challenges to overcome if you want to implement a successful content strategy ” – resource allocation, workflow planning and governance. Over at Copyblogger, Barry Feldman shares nine ways you might be losing your audience’s trust without even realizing you’re doing it. Take a look at his list.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 4, 2013
Here is a look at charitable giving in 2012 and trends that might continue into 2013. Fundraising charitable giving
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.
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. Alternative currencies/revival of the barter economy Detoxing (in the sense of cutting down on the chemicals in the products we use every day) Flexible screens (think of the possibilities!)
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 27, 2013
Here’s a look at some of the initial groundwork that our design and analysis team has begun for future versions beyond 5.0. news Wild Apricot
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
How exactly do we handle suggestions from our users about product changes and enhancements? Here is a more detailed description of our current process
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. A GigaOm conference about digital media, paidContent Live (#pclive), took place last week in New York. Here’s the cool thing, they’ve put the session transcripts and videos on their website.
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. Donna Oser, founder of Vital Associations and chair of the ORGPRO Task Force It’s no secret Michigan’s economy is suffering. In fact, nearly every industry feels the effects. Even associations.
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