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Version 5 of Wild Apricot is Live - the roll-out continues. Here''s an update on the gradual upgrade process, Version 5 Preview and more. Wild Apricot 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! We hope you and yours are having a memorable holiday season. Here at Virtual, Inc., we’ve certainly had a memorable year…. We celebrated a big birthday. We grew our team. We expanded our service offerings. MORE
Summer is almost over and school is back in session - with 24 free non-profit webinars scheduled for September. webinar MORE
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We''ve rounded up 28+ free non-profit webinars that are available this January - check them out. webinars MORE
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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
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
This month''s Software News offers an update on Version 5 release and a focus on one of Wild Apricot''s services partners. Wild Apricot Software-News 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
But 2014 may go down in the books as the year that the majority of association folks officially unchained themselves from their desks. Is your travel budget still tight? The post Mobile Apps. For more about this topic, click on the headline. Did You Know? cloud computing Innovation mobile apps technology 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
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
Here''s a preview of what is coming in Version 5.2 – which includes 14 new features from our Wishlist and solves 40+ challenges identified by Wild Apricot users MORE
Here''s an update on security, backups and other nerdy-but-necessary stuff about Wild Apricot 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
Here''s our free non-profit webinar round-up for May. Topics include: mobile impact; finding and keeping donors; telling your stories on social media; volunteer interview strategies; and much more. webinar MORE
This Apricot Jam link round-up offers six posts with observations, insight and trends to take you into 2014. Apricot Jam MORE
279 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
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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
318 In 2014 the emphasis turned to video and webinars. We covered topics ranging from online communities, the 2014 job market, gamification and Gen Y, and a try before you buy membership model, just to name a few. Social Networking, Mission Creep, and the 2014 Job Market – The Potential Risks and Rewards for Your Association with Rick Rutherford. Looking Forward 2014: Critical Factors for Associations and their Members Today and Beyond with Dean West, FASAE. MORE
Here''s a look at the top 15 most popular blog posts on the Wild Apricot Blog during 2014. Wild Apricot MORE
275 Here''s a look at some of the big trends that will impact events in the coming year. events MORE
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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. 22 on Associations Now. Athitakis has written on nonprofits, the arts and leadership for a variety of publications. He is a coauthor of The Dumbest Moments in Business History. MORE
In this edition of Software News, we offer an update on challenges we''ve been facing and solutions for improved customer support. Wild Apricot MORE
Curious about how other nonprofits will communicate in 2014? Here are highlights of the 2014 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. nonprofit-communications MORE
Here are details on the launch of our new Wild Apricot mobile app and our long-term mobile roadmap. Wild Apricot 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. Here’s 2014 by the numbers: Miles running: 229 (down 43). MORE
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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
323 This August there are 19 free non-profit webinars in our round-up – on hot topics such as: “Getting started with video”; “Storytelling basics”; “Supercharging corporate donations” and much more! webinar MORE
School''s out, but the non-profit webinars continue. Here''s our round-up of 21 free non-profit webinars. webinar MORE
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We''ve found 28 free webinars on great topics for non-profits this March - check them out! nonprofit webinar MORE
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This month, we''ve found 36 free non-profit webinars. Topics include: tips and tricks for seeking grants; non-profit CRM strategies; social media; non-profit tax law and more. 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. For more about this topic, click on the headline. 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. In 2014, you can expect to see more interpersonal conflicts among staff members, board members and volunteer leaders. Big Trends for 2014 in the association community. Things are going great. MORE
The August Software News is all about Wild Apricot''s API: what it is, how it can benefit our customers and examples of API applications for associations, clubs and non-profits. Wild Apricot API MORE
This month''s Software News outlines the exciting enhancements launched with Version 5.1 - just released! Also details on our upcoming mobile app. Wild Apricot 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. It has been a remarkable year with a number of highs and a few lows along the way. But isn’t that typical of almost every journey we go on? MORE
This month''s Software News looks back over 2014 and ahead to what''s coming from Wild Apricot in 2015. Wild Apricot 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! Associations Innovation Meetings 2014 Alexa Stanard Detroit event planners events Grand Rapids green Michigan Michigan Meetings + Events technology Traverse City venues MORE
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 MORE
2014 Related Topics 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.).
Wild Apricot
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
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DECEMBER 29, 2014
Here''s a look at the top 15 most popular blog posts on the Wild Apricot Blog during 2014. Wild Apricot
Wild Apricot
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
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
JULY 10, 2014
Our Small Membership Survey report is now available. Here''s a look at some of the highlights. Small Membership Survey
Wild Apricot
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
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
Here are details on the launch of our new Wild Apricot mobile app and our long-term mobile roadmap. Wild Apricot
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 2, 2014
We''ve rounded up 28+ free non-profit webinars that are available this January - check them out. webinars
Wild Apricot
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
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
We''ve found 28 free webinars on great topics for non-profits this March - check them out! nonprofit webinar
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Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 30, 2014
This month''s Software News looks back over 2014 and ahead to what''s coming from Wild Apricot in 2015. Wild Apricot
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
Here''s a look at some of the big trends that will impact events in the coming year. events
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! Associations Innovation Meetings 2014 Alexa Stanard Detroit event planners events Grand Rapids green Michigan Michigan Meetings + Events technology Traverse City venues
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 31, 2014
In this edition of Software News, we offer an update on challenges we''ve been facing and solutions for improved customer support. Wild Apricot
Wild Apricot
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
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
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
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
This month''s Software News offers an update on Version 5 release and a focus on one of Wild Apricot''s services partners. Wild Apricot Software-News
Wild Apricot
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
APRIL 28, 2014
Here''s our free non-profit webinar round-up for May. Topics include: mobile impact; finding and keeping donors; telling your stories on social media; volunteer interview strategies; and much more. webinar
Wild Apricot
JULY 30, 2014
This August there are 19 free non-profit webinars in our round-up – on hot topics such as: “Getting started with video”; “Storytelling basics”; “Supercharging corporate donations” and much more! webinar
Wild Apricot
MARCH 31, 2014
This month, we''ve found 36 free non-profit webinars. Topics include: tips and tricks for seeking grants; non-profit CRM strategies; social media; non-profit tax law and more. nonprofit webinar
Wild Apricot
APRIL 29, 2014
Version 5 of Wild Apricot is Live - the roll-out continues. Here''s an update on the gradual upgrade process, Version 5 Preview and more. Wild Apricot
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 30, 2014
Here''s an update on security, backups and other nerdy-but-necessary stuff about Wild Apricot
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 28, 2014
The August Software News is all about Wild Apricot''s API: what it is, how it can benefit our customers and examples of API applications for associations, clubs and non-profits. Wild Apricot API
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 10, 2014
This Apricot Jam link round-up offers six posts with observations, insight and trends to take you into 2014. Apricot Jam
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 26, 2014
Here''s a preview of what is coming in Version 5.2 – which includes 14 new features from our Wishlist and solves 40+ challenges identified by Wild Apricot users
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
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. It has been a remarkable year with a number of highs and a few lows along the way. But isn’t that typical of almost every journey we go on?
YourMembership Blog
AUGUST 21, 2014
In 2014 the emphasis turned to video and webinars. We covered topics ranging from online communities, the 2014 job market, gamification and Gen Y, and a try before you buy membership model, just to name a few. Social Networking, Mission Creep, and the 2014 Job Market – The Potential Risks and Rewards for Your Association with Rick Rutherford. Looking Forward 2014: Critical Factors for Associations and their Members Today and Beyond with Dean West, FASAE.
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. 22 on Associations Now. Athitakis has written on nonprofits, the arts and leadership for a variety of publications. He is a coauthor of The Dumbest Moments in Business History.
Wild Apricot
JULY 31, 2014
This month''s Software News outlines the exciting enhancements launched with Version 5.1 - just released! Also details on our upcoming mobile app. 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. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
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
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. Here’s 2014 by the numbers: Miles running: 229 (down 43).
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
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! We hope you and yours are having a memorable holiday season. Here at Virtual, Inc., we’ve certainly had a memorable year…. We celebrated a big birthday. We grew our team. We expanded our service offerings.
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. In 2014, you can expect to see more interpersonal conflicts among staff members, board members and volunteer leaders. Big Trends for 2014 in the association community. Things are going great.
Association Adviser
DECEMBER 12, 2014
But 2014 may go down in the books as the year that the majority of association folks officially unchained themselves from their desks. Is your travel budget still tight? The post Mobile Apps. For more about this topic, click on the headline. Did You Know? cloud computing Innovation mobile apps technology
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