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2014 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report
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'
2104 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report
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'
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2014 is done. Bring on the New Year!
YourMembership
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. 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.
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Cut through communication clutter
Aaron Wolowiec
JANUARY 19, 2016
As a writer and professional communicator, nothing (O.K., well, not very much) is more frustrating than people who can’t communicate. But seriously…communication is a hard gig for most companies, especially with the advent of social media. Communication is everywhere. Without content, communication efforts are null.
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Snow day productivity: Briefer, clearer, funner communications
Aaron Wolowiec
JANUARY 7, 2014
First, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2014. It’s in these moments of reflection I’m reminded that in 2014 we must be briefer and clearer. This year I’m recommending in your communications with members that you simply emphasize brevity and clarity. So what does that look like?
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Best 2014 Blogs from Our Association and Alliance Management Company
Virtual
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. Of course, it’s not all about us. Because let’s face it: PowerPoint isn’t getting any younger.
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CalSAE Association Executives Name 6 Big Trends for 2014
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.
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Best of the Web: April 2014
Association Adviser
APRIL 15, 2014
May 19-21, 2014. Charles Popper, Naylor’s vice president of association relations, will also present findings from the 2014 Association Communications Benchmarking Report. May 28-31, 2014. ASAE 2014 Marketing Membership & Communications Conference. June 17-18, 2014. May 18-21, 2014.
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Association Adviser
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
March 3-6, 2014. March 9-11, 2014. May 19-21, 2014. May 28-31, 2014. ASAE 2012 Marketing Membership & Communications Conference. Contact us today for an assessment of your current communications plans and non-dues revenue strategies. Association General Contractors Annual Convention and CONEXPO/CON-AGG.
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Association Adviser
JANUARY 20, 2014
Five Predictions for 2014. 12 Outdated Web Features That Need to Disappear in 2014. March 3-6, 2014. Contact us today for an assessment of your current communications plans and non-dues revenue strategies. The post Best of the Web: January 2014 appeared first on Association Adviser. Tania Anderson. Scott Gerber.
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Association Communication and Services Trends for 2015
Association Adviser
DECEMBER 10, 2014
As 2014 draws to a close, we took some time to reflect on lessons learned in 2014, and to look forward to some trends we think will rise in importance in 2015. The post Association Communication and. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
Best of the Web – July 2014
Association Adviser
JULY 15, 2014
Communicating with the Next Generation. The post Best of the Web – July 2014 appeared first on Association Adviser. Content Marketing Traits that are Crucial to Success. Michael Gerald. Content Marketing Forum. Shannon Neeser. XYZ University. Board Recruiting Never Sleeps. Best of the Web'
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Best of the Web: June 2014
Association Adviser
JUNE 17, 2014
3 Ways to Get Members to Read Your Marketing Communications. Contact us today for an assessment of your current communications plans and non-dues revenue strategies. The post Best of the Web: June 2014 appeared first on Association Adviser. Carolyn Valliere. Affinity Center International. Ernie Smith. Associations Now.
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Game Plan 2014: Seeing Around the Corners
Association Adviser
DECEMBER 17, 2013
Many associations lack member communication plans that are fully integrated. Tracy Tompkins , group publisher for Naylor LLC , said she’s surprised by the number of associations that make decisions about member communications from the “confines of their staff or board room.” What surprised us most in 2013?
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Why Associations Need to Revisit Communication Strategy in 2014
Mizz Information
JANUARY 19, 2014
It''s that communications is now a moving target and there is no room for complacency or status quo. As social media becomes more and more mainstream, it means a lot of things when it comes to association''s communication and marketing strategies, not to mention membership strategies. Photo credit ).
2014 Session Topics
ChatterBachs
DECEMBER 1, 2013
Jay Daughtry is available to facilitate staff retreats and team-building exercises in 2014. Exercises that focus on customer service, communication, storytelling, collaboration, innovation, and related topics include but are not limited to: Five Objects. Communicate Like You’re Life Depended on It. The Tattoo Question.
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Association Leaders Focused on NDR, Communication, Membership and Data
Association Adviser
MARCH 18, 2014
This month’s unscientific poll is still in its early stages, but it looks like roughly one in three respondents (33 percent) were most surprised by a non-dues revenue trend, 17 percent were most surprised by a sharp rise (or fall) in membership and another one in six (17 percent) said they were most surprised by something on the communication front.
Survey: How Associations Plan to Meet Top Challenges in 2014
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
A newly published survey reveals several issues, including membership growth, facing associations in 2014. It may not come as a surprise, but building membership is at the top of the pile when it comes to challenges associations plan to tackle in 2014, according to a new survey of more than 400 DC-area associations.
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Tuesday Buzz: The State of Fundraising Tech in 2014
Associations Now
OCTOBER 14, 2014
Find Accounting Software has released the findings from its 2014 Fundraising Technology Trends Study , and the results are clear. — Association HQ (@AssociationHQ) October 14, 2014. Disappointed by the results of your communication-tool rollout? How do nonprofit fundraisers feel about the state of their digital efforts?
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Associations Now
JUNE 18, 2014
Tech tools were the talk of ASAE’s 2014 Marketing, Membership, and Communications Conference. — Sandra Giarde, CAE (@sgiarde) June 17, 2014. — Amanda Kaiser (@SmoothThePath) June 17, 2014. — Karen Eftekari (@KarenatVERIS) June 18, 2014. Thanks @s_yamkovenko #mmccon LD1.
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Conference Circuit: Chatting About Communication
Associations Now
MAY 15, 2014
Experts gather in Seattle to discuss the brave new world of 21st-century communication. Communication is an important activity of any association. With the opportunities and avenues for communication greatly expanded by the internet, now is the perfect time for the 64th annual International Communication Association Conference.
Calling All Association Marketers!
Spark Consulting
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
The ASAE Marketing Section Council is conducting a short survey to measure interest in various marketing-related topics for purposes of supporting ASAE’s marketing educational efforts, including the types of sessions we’ll see at next spring’s 2014 Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference.
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There’s an app for that
Aaron Wolowiec
DECEMBER 10, 2013
Your association can leverage mobile technology for advocacy, education, member communications and engagement activities. For its newest research project, r@h has designed the 2014 Mobile Readiness Survey to gauge the mobile readiness of associations. Geolocation and Near Field Communication (NFC). Mobile Payment Systems.
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Association Brain Food: 10.6.23
Reid All About it
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The writing has been on the wall for a long time—follow the link in the story to the 2014 memo written by a former ED. They share a bunch of good ideas for onboarding, flexible work schedules, employee perks, recognition, and communication. Association staff retention. Content marketing. Fri 10/6 at 12:30 p.m. 1 CAE credit.
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Association Pros: What Do YOU Want?
Spark Consulting
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
Calling all marketing, membership, and communications professionals! One of our tasks is to help with the proposal process for the 2014 Marketing, Membership, and Communications Conference. communication conferences crowdsourcing marketing membership ASAE' What do you want to learn? Image credit: Planet Minecraft.
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Social Media Roundup: The Art of Member Communication
Associations Now
JANUARY 27, 2014
Communication: it’s at the core of any relationship, and a fundamental part of the one between you and your association’s members. Communication and great customer service is key to #membership retention [link] @AssnsNetwork #thirdsector. — Membership_Mgmt (@Membership_Mgmt) January 27, 2014. Culture is key.
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Beekeeper Group
MAY 8, 2014
The 2014 Communicator Awards are recognition of work that “transcends innovation and craft – work that made a lasting impact.” ” We’re honored to announce that our team just won 14 individual Communicator Awards for the 2014 season. All about bees Press Coverage'
Tuesday Buzz: Member Communication Tips From Santa
Associations Now
DECEMBER 23, 2014
No joke—Santa can really teach you how to improve membership communication. Taking a look at kids’ letters to Santa, there are many styles of communication that can be found in the notes shipped off to the North Pole. The last thing on the list is sending member communications at the right time. Conferences can be fun.
Associations and Social Media in 2014: An Interview with Amy Sample Ward of NTEN
Association Mavens
JUNE 9, 2014
We discuss some truly fascinating aspects of the current state of social media and how associations are starting to move beyond Social Media 101 and tackle innovative and strategic approaches to these communication channels. Other Downloads: MP3 Version.
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Associations Now
MARCH 28, 2014
In her latest Nonprofit Marketing Guide post, Kivi Leroux Miller explains that board members can still make helpful communications decisions by working with front-line staff people to understand your nonprofit communications needs. — Joey Baird (@JoeyBaird) March 27, 2014. Tweet of the Day.
What I’m Reading
Spark Consulting
JULY 2, 2014
MGI’s 2014 Membership Marketing Benchmark report is out. blog roundup communication conferences curation innovation leadership management marketing membership social media Aaron Wolowiec ASAE Associations Now Innovation Excellence Joe Pulizzi Kathi Rabil Kim Howard Marketing General surveys Upworthy' ” Yep.
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5 Trends Impacting Association Social Media in 2014
Mizz Information
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
I gave a quick presentation about the top 5 trends impacting association social media in 2014. It’s worth doing an audit of your social media strategy and what your goals are across marketing, communications, advocacy, etc then mapping those goals to the right platforms rather than trying to be everywhere.
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40 More Tips to Improve Your Open Rate
Spark Consulting
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
Tips to help your blast emails shine, Part 2: Personalize it – It’s 2014. Be a real person – Write like you would talk to someone, not like the first draft of a Business Communications 101 project. communication marketing' Get Part 1 here. Image credit: MailCliq.
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What Do You See When You Look In the Mirror?
Association Leaders
JUNE 23, 2014
For example, good leaders often surround themselves with good, smart, effective people; good leaders have a sense of purpose and are able to communicate that purpose with those around them; good leaders have certain values they live by and to which they hold themselves accountable. We’ve explored many of them through this blog.
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A Century-Old Association Committed to Online Community and Data Analysis
Higher Logic
DECEMBER 7, 2017
The natural next step was to create a secure online community to streamline communication, build new engagement, and increase participation within affinity groups. After a few years, AACSB saw how well the affinity groups used the community platform and decided to open the community to all members, without filtering by affinity group.
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Tuesday Buzz: Boost Your Membership With Effective Communication
Associations Now
JULY 1, 2014
— Dave Hendricks (@davehendricks) July 1, 2014. The post Tuesday Buzz: Boost Your Membership With Effective Communication appeared first on Associations Now.' Tweet of the Day. "Do "Do not overdose your email subscribers" @zaratimms of @aviva at #mpeis cc @DelaQuist pic.twitter.com/MIm8Gz3TFL. ht @ davehendricks ).
Preparation, Communication Prevent Poli-Sci Conference From Going Up in Flames
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
Solid preparation and a communications plan helped keep the event going. — APSA (@APSAtweets) August 30, 2014. “We Eventually APSA staff were able to retrieve a few computers and set up two communications centers. The fires sparked the creation of the #ASPAOnFire hashtag.) We are outside with you at Marriott.
Listen: Don’t just hear
Aaron Wolowiec
AUGUST 23, 2016
Jennifer Grau, president, Grau Interpersonal Communication. This month’s guest blog post is by Jennifer Grau , president of Grau Interpersonal Communication , who is a listening trainer, coach, facilitator, speaker and consultant. Don’t forget the power of listening to music to set a mood, calm or energize your group.
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Hotel 911 Law Takes Effect, With Help From Associations
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
The number of people that seem to be taking an interest in getting this done is increasing at a rate that we weren’t expecting,” Hunt said in 2014, as the petition was trending. ” Hunt’s petition got the attention of Ajit Pai, then a commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission (now its chairman).
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Aaron Wolowiec
DECEMBER 31, 2013
But as I thought about what to write for this blog post, I realized that as 2014 approaches, I need to believe these words, instead of just saying them. Whether it’s communications, management or finances, review your practices. May you all enjoy a prosperous and memorable 2014. And there’s No. Change bad habits.”
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Aaron Wolowiec
AUGUST 10, 2015
Marketing communications was the most prevalent marketing capability in associations surveyed, provided by 70 percent of marketing functions to their associations. Only 25 percent of study participants report members perceive their marketing communications as always relevant and professional. Effective, meaningful, useful content.
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Portage Group
AUGUST 15, 2014
Photo : Copyright Peretz Partensk y via Flickr 2014. Best of Association Programs & Services Association Trends, Issues & Challenges Co-Creation Communication Compensation and Benefits Engagement Events Government Relations Innovation Leadership Member Needs NFP Pulse Other Resources Research Social Media strategy The ARC Listen Up!
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On screen or in a chair?
Aaron Wolowiec
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
Last week, consulting firm Tagoras released Association Virtual Events 2014 , a survey of associations’ use of virtual conferences, trade shows and other events. Learning Meetings Professional Development Association Virtual Events 2014 associations Celisa Steele email Jeff Cobb study survey Tagoras technology tweet virtual event webinar'
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100 Nonprofits and associations are hiring…even in a candidate’s market
Aaron Wolowiec
MARCH 31, 2015
According to a recent report by Professionals for Nonprofits , nearly 60 percent of nonprofits increased their staff size in 2014 and 55 percent plan to add staff this year. 1, with marketing and communications taking the No. 1, with marketing and communications taking the No. 2 slot, followed by technology.
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