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It is my pleasure to announce the release of the 2014 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. The 2014 Report includes new questions related to social media usage, email frequency and open rates, and who pays membership dues (individuals or companies). 2014 Benchmarking Survey MORE
I am proud to have made it as #68 in the Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trustworthy business for 2014. This list is generated by an organization called Trust Across America-Trust Around the World , and they’ve been compiling the list for several years now. MORE
Your interests always drive the conversation, so here’s a list of our best blogs from 2014, based on your readership: Bad Board Members: Fighting Fury with F.I.R.E We’re not surprised this blog was among our most popular in 2014. Happy New Year! MORE
Summer is almost over and school is back in session - with 24 free non-profit webinars scheduled for September. webinar MORE
I was delighted to be asked to talk about sports membership bodies and using social media to engage members at MemCom. MemCom combines a conference with the only UK membership awards ceremony. You can download my slides here. If you would like to know more about my services or if you would like me to speak at your event please contact me. Membership Social media MORE
We''ve rounded up 28+ free non-profit webinars that are available this January - check them out. webinars MORE
So when I came across “Association Learning + Technology 2014,” a recent report by Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele , founders of consulting firm Tagoras , imagine my delight! As a former journalist, I love data. And trend data are even better. MORE
This is a DENSE and long slide deck, but it’s worth checking out the whole thing: Mary Meeker’s 2014 Internet report from dmccarthy104. It’s 2014, people. It’s the annual awesomeness from Mary Meeker. My top takeaways include: Although growth is slowing in other areas, mobile and tablets continue to grow at an exponential pace. What is your association doing to respond? (Oh Oh – and much as I love my iPhone, Android devices are KILLING IT.). MORE
We''ve rounded up 20 free non-profit webinars for June 2014. Topics include: Smarter Email Marketing; the Future; Getting Your Donors to Fall In Love With You; and much more. nonprofit webinar MORE
Here''s a round-up of 28 free non-profit webinars scheduled for February 2014. webinar MORE
We review the top stories of 2014 as they relate to associations. When it comes to association topics like technology, leadership, membership or social media, what''s on association leaders'' minds? For more about this topic, click on the headline. Features 2015 advocacy Big Data careers data and metrics events leadership membership non-dues revenue social media technology young professionals MORE
20+ Tradeshow Trends For 2014 & Beyond from Jeff Hurt. …by the always excellent Jeff Hurt. Stick this in your pipe and smoke it! Related Posts Best Linkedin Company Pages How to Lead Your Way to a Social Organization Here’s what Silicon Valley cares about. MORE
In this issue of Software News, we offer an overview of some of the "onboarding" initiatives and enhancements we''re looking at across all of our Wild Apricot teams. Wild Apricot MORE
As we end another year, here''s a look back at the five posts on this blog that received the most page views in 2014. The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey and Jim Huling A newcomer to these lists, this one was originally posted in May 2014, and summarizes my takeaways from the book The 4 Disciplines of Execution. I''m Not Building a Navy SEAL Team Another newcomer to the list, originally posted in October 2014. MORE
But I want to foster discussion on Nonprofit Finance Fund’s 2014 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey , the results of which it released on April 7. And only 11 percent of respondents thought 2014 would be easier. I’d like to write more about this topic as 2014 unfolds. MORE
I was delighted to attend the launch of PARN’s 2014 ‘ Professional Body Sector Review ’last week. It was hosted by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in its 5 th floor conference suite; the views over the Thames were amazing. MORE
Here is a look at the state of small membership organizations, based on the findings of our 2014 Small Membership Survey. Small Membership Survey MORE
Our Small Membership Survey report is now available. Here''s a look at some of the highlights. Small Membership Survey MORE
Slides] The 2014 State of Digital Transformation by Altimeter Group from Altimeter Group Network on SlideShare. Lots of good stuff in this Altimeter report on Digital Transformation. Jamie Notter and I have a whole chapter on Digital in our forthcoming book. MORE
I was delighted to present a workshop at CHASE 2014 on generational differences and what membership bodies need to do about it. You can download my slides here - OC CHASE 2014 generational differences seminar FINAL Feb 2014. Do contact me if you would like to know more about this issue and how I can help your organisation meet the challenge of the different generations. Membership MORE
This month''s free non-profit webinar round-up offers 23+ topics, including: Mission-Driven Volunteering (our first Expert Webinar); online campaigns; donor databases; do-it-yourself PR and much more! webinar MORE
But which of the two vastly different but equally dominating social media giants takes the cake when it comes to presiding over the social scene of 2014? With these differences in mind, which outlet should you be targeting in order to get the most out of your social media outreach in 2014? MORE
So, what did we learn in 2014? However, I don’t want to close out 2014 with a resounding “Bah! In 2014 the ASAE Foundation released research revealing that many U.S.-based This guest blog post by Mark Athitakis , a contributing editor for Associations Now, originally ran Dec. MORE
Here''s a look at the top 15 most popular blog posts on the Wild Apricot Blog during 2014. Wild Apricot MORE
Here''s a look at some of the big trends that will impact events in the coming year. events MORE
The State of Community Management 2014 from The Community Roundtable. Lessons From The 2014 State of Community Management Report. You know, it, it’s that time again! From the Community Roundtable comes the awesomest comprehensive report on communities. MORE
Curious about how other nonprofits will communicate in 2014? Here are highlights of the 2014 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. nonprofit-communications MORE
I wasn’t expecting 2014 to be a real transition year (I thought that’s what I had last year, actually, when I went back out on my own), but as soon as Maddie and I decided to launch a joint consulting firm together ( Culture That Works LLC ), our new directions picked up steam. MORE
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It''s been 44 years but I still remember my boot camp "call letters" at Fort Jackson: E-9-2. Here''s to all who served. Bless you and Thank you! ASAE SCD Group Veterans Day MORE
2014 Benchmarking Survey Often I hear that readers of this blog use statistics from the Benchmarking Report for board and volunteer presentations. To make presenting this information easier, I have uploaded a presentation ready copy of the report. Feel free to use it. My only request is that you provide attribution with any data from the report that you present. The Membership Marketing Blog is written by Tony Rossell, Senior Vice President of Marketing General, Inc. MORE
It''s Black Friday and you won’t find a better deal than the 22 free non-profit webinars in our monthly round-up! nonprofit webinar MORE
The post The Pillars of Online Marketing Success in 2014 & Beyond appeared first on SocialFish. MORE
School''s out, but the non-profit webinars continue. Here''s our round-up of 21 free non-profit webinars. webinar MORE
We''ve found 28 free webinars on great topics for non-profits this March - check them out! nonprofit webinar MORE
The ASAE 2014 Annual Meeting kicked off Saturday, Aug. Events ASAE 2014 ASAE Annual Meeting CalSAE GSAE Nashville 9 with performances by musicians from the TV show "Nashville" and by Dierks Bentley. The Association Adviser team has enjoyed meeting up with. MORE
Recently we sat down and spent five hours digging through 2014 trends, running a context map exercise and coming up with what these awesome association executives think are the top 6 association trends for 2014. Big Trends for 2014 in the association community. MORE
This post by Tinu Abayomi-Paul originally appeared on AGBeat and is reprinted here by permission. ———-. What’s new in social media, and what is broken. MORE
Goodbye 2014. So as a final toast to 2014, we look back at some of the ideas and strategies we shared with you the past 12 months. Forget the Polar Vortex, Ignite Your 2014 with These Tips and Resources. The post 2014 is done. Put it in the books. MORE
I asked her to speculate on what 2014 might bring for the meetings and events industry. I hope you’ve had the chance to read our Winter 2014 issue , and I hope you’ll send me your feedback on what you read (or didn’t see and would like to.). Happy 2014! MORE
2014 Related Topics Aaron Wolowiec
JANUARY 21, 2014
I asked her to speculate on what 2014 might bring for the meetings and events industry. I hope you’ve had the chance to read our Winter 2014 issue , and I hope you’ll send me your feedback on what you read (or didn’t see and would like to.). Happy 2014!
Aaron Wolowiec
DECEMBER 23, 2014
So, what did we learn in 2014? However, I don’t want to close out 2014 with a resounding “Bah! In 2014 the ASAE Foundation released research revealing that many U.S.-based This guest blog post by Mark Athitakis , a contributing editor for Associations Now, originally ran Dec.
Spark Consulting
JUNE 19, 2014
This is a DENSE and long slide deck, but it’s worth checking out the whole thing: Mary Meeker’s 2014 Internet report from dmccarthy104. It’s 2014, people. It’s the annual awesomeness from Mary Meeker. My top takeaways include: Although growth is slowing in other areas, mobile and tablets continue to grow at an exponential pace. What is your association doing to respond? (Oh Oh – and much as I love my iPhone, Android devices are KILLING IT.).
Jamie Notter
DECEMBER 31, 2014
I wasn’t expecting 2014 to be a real transition year (I thought that’s what I had last year, actually, when I went back out on my own), but as soon as Maddie and I decided to launch a joint consulting firm together ( Culture That Works LLC ), our new directions picked up steam.
SocialFish
JANUARY 2, 2014
20+ Tradeshow Trends For 2014 & Beyond from Jeff Hurt. …by the always excellent Jeff Hurt. Stick this in your pipe and smoke it! Related Posts Best Linkedin Company Pages How to Lead Your Way to a Social Organization Here’s what Silicon Valley cares about.
Association Subculture
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
Recently we sat down and spent five hours digging through 2014 trends, running a context map exercise and coming up with what these awesome association executives think are the top 6 association trends for 2014. Big Trends for 2014 in the association community.
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Jamie Notter
JANUARY 15, 2014
I am proud to have made it as #68 in the Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trustworthy business for 2014. This list is generated by an organization called Trust Across America-Trust Around the World , and they’ve been compiling the list for several years now.
SocialFish
APRIL 30, 2014
The State of Community Management 2014 from The Community Roundtable. Lessons From The 2014 State of Community Management Report. You know, it, it’s that time again! From the Community Roundtable comes the awesomest comprehensive report on communities.
Optimist Consulting
FEBRUARY 11, 2014
I was delighted to present a workshop at CHASE 2014 on generational differences and what membership bodies need to do about it. You can download my slides here - OC CHASE 2014 generational differences seminar FINAL Feb 2014. Do contact me if you would like to know more about this issue and how I can help your organisation meet the challenge of the different generations. Membership
Wild Apricot Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
Here are details on the launch of our new Wild Apricot mobile app and our long-term mobile roadmap. Wild Apricot
SocialFish
DECEMBER 15, 2014
Slides] The 2014 State of Digital Transformation by Altimeter Group from Altimeter Group Network on SlideShare. Lots of good stuff in this Altimeter report on Digital Transformation. Jamie Notter and I have a whole chapter on Digital in our forthcoming book.
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Eric Lanke
DECEMBER 29, 2014
As we end another year, here''s a look back at the five posts on this blog that received the most page views in 2014. The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey and Jim Huling A newcomer to these lists, this one was originally posted in May 2014, and summarizes my takeaways from the book The 4 Disciplines of Execution. I''m Not Building a Navy SEAL Team Another newcomer to the list, originally posted in October 2014.
Association Management
DECEMBER 29, 2014
Your interests always drive the conversation, so here’s a list of our best blogs from 2014, based on your readership: Bad Board Members: Fighting Fury with F.I.R.E We’re not surprised this blog was among our most popular in 2014. Happy New Year!
YourMembership Blog
DECEMBER 30, 2014
Goodbye 2014. So as a final toast to 2014, we look back at some of the ideas and strategies we shared with you the past 12 months. Forget the Polar Vortex, Ignite Your 2014 with These Tips and Resources. The post 2014 is done. Put it in the books.
Optimist Consulting
APRIL 29, 2014
I was delighted to be asked to talk about sports membership bodies and using social media to engage members at MemCom. MemCom combines a conference with the only UK membership awards ceremony. You can download my slides here. If you would like to know more about my services or if you would like me to speak at your event please contact me. Membership Social media
Wild Apricot Blog
DECEMBER 29, 2014
Here''s a look at the top 15 most popular blog posts on the Wild Apricot Blog during 2014. Wild Apricot
Association Adviser
AUGUST 11, 2014
The ASAE 2014 Annual Meeting kicked off Saturday, Aug. Events ASAE 2014 ASAE Annual Meeting CalSAE GSAE Nashville 9 with performances by musicians from the TV show "Nashville" and by Dierks Bentley. The Association Adviser team has enjoyed meeting up with.
Optimist Consulting
MAY 22, 2014
I was delighted to attend the launch of PARN’s 2014 ‘ Professional Body Sector Review ’last week. It was hosted by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in its 5 th floor conference suite; the views over the Thames were amazing.
Wild Apricot Blog
AUGUST 26, 2014
Summer is almost over and school is back in session - with 24 free non-profit webinars scheduled for September. webinar
Wild Apricot Blog
JUNE 25, 2014
In this issue of Software News, we offer an overview of some of the "onboarding" initiatives and enhancements we''re looking at across all of our Wild Apricot teams. Wild Apricot
SocialFish
MAY 9, 2014
This post by Tinu Abayomi-Paul originally appeared on AGBeat and is reprinted here by permission. ———-. What’s new in social media, and what is broken.
Wild Apricot Blog
JULY 10, 2014
Our Small Membership Survey report is now available. Here''s a look at some of the highlights. Small Membership Survey
SocialFish
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
But which of the two vastly different but equally dominating social media giants takes the cake when it comes to presiding over the social scene of 2014? With these differences in mind, which outlet should you be targeting in order to get the most out of your social media outreach in 2014?
Wild Apricot Blog
JANUARY 2, 2014
We''ve rounded up 28+ free non-profit webinars that are available this January - check them out. webinars
Membership Marketing
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
2014 Benchmarking Survey Often I hear that readers of this blog use statistics from the Benchmarking Report for board and volunteer presentations. To make presenting this information easier, I have uploaded a presentation ready copy of the report. Feel free to use it. My only request is that you provide attribution with any data from the report that you present. The Membership Marketing Blog is written by Tony Rossell, Senior Vice President of Marketing General, Inc.
Wild Apricot Blog
JULY 2, 2014
Here is a look at the state of small membership organizations, based on the findings of our 2014 Small Membership Survey. Small Membership Survey
Membership Marketing
JUNE 25, 2014
It is my pleasure to announce the release of the 2014 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. The 2014 Report includes new questions related to social media usage, email frequency and open rates, and who pays membership dues (individuals or companies). 2014 Benchmarking Survey
SocialFish
OCTOBER 14, 2014
The post The Pillars of Online Marketing Success in 2014 & Beyond appeared first on SocialFish.
Wild Apricot Blog
MAY 23, 2014
We''ve rounded up 20 free non-profit webinars for June 2014. Topics include: Smarter Email Marketing; the Future; Getting Your Donors to Fall In Love With You; and much more. nonprofit webinar
Wild Apricot Blog
JANUARY 31, 2014
Here''s a round-up of 28 free non-profit webinars scheduled for February 2014. webinar
Aaron Wolowiec
APRIL 15, 2014
But I want to foster discussion on Nonprofit Finance Fund’s 2014 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey , the results of which it released on April 7. And only 11 percent of respondents thought 2014 would be easier. I’d like to write more about this topic as 2014 unfolds.
Wild Apricot Blog
JANUARY 13, 2014
Curious about how other nonprofits will communicate in 2014? Here are highlights of the 2014 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. nonprofit-communications
Wild Apricot Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
We’ve have found 26 fantastic free webinars for non-profits this October. Topics include: “identifying online ambassadors”; “getting started with video”; “Facebook ads for year-end campaigns”; “Generation Gems” and much more. webinars
Wild Apricot Blog
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
We''ve found 28 free webinars on great topics for non-profits this March - check them out! nonprofit webinar
Wild Apricot Blog
NOVEMBER 28, 2014
It''s Black Friday and you won’t find a better deal than the 22 free non-profit webinars in our monthly round-up! nonprofit webinar
Wild Apricot Blog
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
Here''s a look at some of the big trends that will impact events in the coming year. events
Association Adviser
DECEMBER 12, 2014
We review the top stories of 2014 as they relate to associations. When it comes to association topics like technology, leadership, membership or social media, what''s on association leaders'' minds? For more about this topic, click on the headline. Features 2015 advocacy Big Data careers data and metrics events leadership membership non-dues revenue social media technology young professionals
Aaron Wolowiec
FEBRUARY 11, 2014
So when I came across “Association Learning + Technology 2014,” a recent report by Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele , founders of consulting firm Tagoras , imagine my delight! As a former journalist, I love data. And trend data are even better.
Wild Apricot Blog
JUNE 30, 2014
School''s out, but the non-profit webinars continue. Here''s our round-up of 21 free non-profit webinars. webinar
Wild Apricot Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2014
This month''s free non-profit webinar round-up offers 23+ topics, including: Mission-Driven Volunteering (our first Expert Webinar); online campaigns; donor databases; do-it-yourself PR and much more! webinar
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