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What Will 2017 Hold?
Spark Consulting
DECEMBER 5, 2016
Aptify set out to answer this question, at least for associations, in their recent e-book: Top Association Management Predictions for 2017.
My Top 5 Blog Posts of 2017
Eric Lanke
JANUARY 1, 2018
As we end another year, here's a look back at the five posts on this blog that received the most page views in 2017. It summarizes my takeaways from the book The 4 Disciplines of Execution.
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Learning about Soyfoods, a Book Review
Association Navigator
JUNE 19, 2017
Prompted to write the book because of the many questions and accusations directed at soy and all of the products made from it, Oser believes the questions and rumors are merely a backlash stemming from all of the good news about soy. Oser’s book covers many of the common myths about soyfoods and explains the facts.
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For a Good Time, Call on Members in 2017
Association Adviser
JANUARY 20, 2017
Have you resolved to network better in 2017? From the Printed Book and Periodical Collection, Winterthur Library. Why not throw a simple open house and invite all members and professional contacts to reconnect for 2017? Kelly Clark, Naylor Association Solutions. Again, however you prefer to exchange information, get out there.
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5 Meetings Industry Trends Defining 2017
Associations Now
JULY 5, 2017
No need to worry about this when you book a conference in Alberta. She broke attendance records and has already booked future business because of that conference. The post 5 Meetings Industry Trends Defining 2017 appeared first on Associations Now. Carylann Assante, CAE, executive director of SYTA Youth Foundation in McLean, Va.,
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2017 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report
Membership Marketing
JULY 20, 2017
The 2017 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report is now available as a downloadable PDF. In addition the increases reported in total membership counts, the 2017 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report also highlights continuing strong data on other key membership statistics. Here are some of the highlights of this year’s research.
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5 Benefits of Booking a Conference Concurrently With a Festival
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
According to the 2017 Global Meetings and Events Forecast , millennials seek unique, personal experiences in destinations offering “cooler activities,” such as musical events. The post 5 Benefits of Booking a Conference Concurrently With a Festival appeared first on Associations Now. (Vile de Montreal/Flickr).
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Five Tips for a More Successful 2017
Associations Now
DECEMBER 20, 2016
Whether your team didn’t meet its annual goals or your association is facing financial hardship, an HR pro shares some tips on fostering motivation and encouraging success in 2017. The post Five Tips for a More Successful 2017 appeared first on Associations Now. It’s been a bad year for the Cleveland Browns. Learn the lesson.
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Association Brain Food: 6.23.23
Reid All About it
JUNE 23, 2023
Oliver Burkeman ) Every self-help book boiled down to 11 simple rules. ASAE Component Relations and Volunteer Management (CRVM) Book Club The Q2 CRVM Book Club selection is The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker. I treat my inbox like this too. More info/register. Host: Sidecar Thu 6/29 at 2 p.m.
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Let Me Tell You a Story…
AssociationChat
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Since launching in 2002, Nadelberg grew the project into a global grassroots brand that now includes a weekly podcast, 2 acclaimed books, popular events from LA to DC to Paris, an independent film, a Sundance Channel talk show, a 2017 miniseries for Netflix and more.
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LeveLLingUp Life in 2018 - Part 1
Principled Innovation
NOVEMBER 17, 2018
It is November 2017 and I am boarding a flight home from a conference in the USA. I spent most of the year not caring about what I ate or drank; whether I exercised or not; and, feeling like I was going in circles. #1 Get In Shape I was in a good paddock most of 2017. I was tired and feeling like s**t.
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The Promise & Peril of Creator Tools Like ChatGPT for Nonprofits
Beth Kanter
JANUARY 9, 2023
The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently published an opinion piece, “ AI Can Help Nonprofits Reach More Donors But Fundraisers Can’t Ignore Potential Pitfalls ,” a topic that Allison Fine and I have been researching and writing about since 2017. Something we call this human-centered approach “co-botting” in our book.
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Looking Ahead to the Second Half of 2017
Idea Architects
JULY 6, 2017
Currently I begin drafting a series of essays on the topic for a possible self-published book in 2018. I now have content ready to present this topic in an interactive keynote/general session format. You can request me doing so for one of your conferences here.
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 12.2.16
Reid All About it
DECEMBER 2, 2016
13 association management experts (including yours truly) make some predictions for 2017 in a new e-book from Aptify. Professional Development (PD) Book Club. 2016 Learning Trends, 2017 Learning Forecast. 2017 Hospitality Trends. Few of us cover the same ground so it makes for an interesting read. 1 CAE credit.
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LeveLLingUp Life in 2018 - Part 2
Principled Innovation
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
It is November 2017 and I am boarding a flight home from a conference in the USA. It was on one of those trips I conceived a children’s picture book character - Benjamin Allsorts. Would you meet me and look at my book? I was tired and feeling like s**t. Wait, what? You are between gigs and looking for new projects? Read More
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 12.2.16
Reid All About it
DECEMBER 2, 2016
13 association management experts (including yours truly) make some predictions for 2017 in a new e-book from Aptify. Professional Development (PD) Book Club. 2016 Learning Trends, 2017 Learning Forecast. 2017 Hospitality Trends. Few of us cover the same ground so it makes for an interesting read. 1 CAE credit.
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Announcing My Next Book: The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit
Beth Kanter
OCTOBER 20, 2015
I am excited to announce that I am working on my next book, tentatively titled “The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout.” I’m honored to be co-authoring this book with Aliza Sherman to be published in 2017 by Wiley. Aliza is also a prolific writer and author, having published ten books.
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.25.21
Reid All About it
JUNE 25, 2021
2021 has seen a 250% increase in anti-transgender discriminatory bills introduced at the state level since 2017, when many people first remember hearing about “bathroom bills.” Planners on Purpose July Book Club: Engaging Virtual Meetings by John Chen. Community Book Club: The Art of Gathering. Wed 7/7 at 8 p.m. Host: Swapcard.
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 12.1.17
Reid All About it
DECEMBER 1, 2017
PD Book Chat. Discuss Simon Sinek’s book, Start with Why. His TED talk is also a quick and informative way to become familiar with some of the ideas we’ll discuss as part of the book club. – 2017 Learning Trends, 2018 Learning Forecast. Presenter: Pat Schaumann, Sr. Tue 12/5 at 4 p.m. – 1 CAE credit.
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Association Success
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
As usual, SURGE Growth will offer three days’ worth of invigorating conversations, panel discussions and chat functionality so attendees can connect with each other and with speakers during each panel — all without having to buy a single plane ticket or book a single night in a hotel room.
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 2.17.17
Reid All About it
FEBRUARY 17, 2017
I start my day by reading a book. So many books, so little time. Neil Pasricha has advice on how to read a lot more books this year. Need a fresh approach to association growth in 2017? Top Trends in Experiential Marketing for 2017. Professional Development Book Club. You remember those. Tue 2/21 at 2 p.m.
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Reid All About it
FEBRUARY 17, 2017
I start my day by reading a book. So many books, so little time. Neil Pasricha has advice on how to read a lot more books this year. Need a fresh approach to association growth in 2017? Top Trends in Experiential Marketing for 2017. Professional Development Book Club. You remember those. Tue 2/21 at 2 p.m.
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Solutions Day 2023—Beyond Answers to Insight
.orgSource
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Back in 2017, we could see that business was changing. Our research resulted in two books dedicated to positioning executives for success in digital markets. Navigate Industry 4.0 Sherry Budziak and Kevin Ordonez Kevin Ordonez and I will be kicking off the day sharing our perspectives on how to navigate Industry 4.0., leadership.
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RIP John Haydon
Beth Kanter
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
When he was diagnosed with a very rare and deadly form of cancer in 2017, he created a private Facebook Group called “Watch John Beat Cancer.” He was working and completed his legacy book, Donor Care. He was loved by so many of us in the field. ” He kept us updated and constantly inspired with his positive attitude.
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Reid All About it
NOVEMBER 25, 2016
The Future of Event Technology: 2017 Trend Watch. Explore what’s in store for event technology in 2017. Scott Wiley, CAE, president and CEO, The Ohio Society of CPAs and chair of the ASAE Board. Tue 11/29 at 2 p.m. – More info/register. Host: ASAE Professional Development Section Council Engagement Committee. Wed 11/30 at 12 p.m.
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Leading with Reflection: New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofit Professionals
Beth Kanter
JANUARY 3, 2024
There is a whole book devoted to the topic, “ Rituals at Work.”) 2023 Year in Review Here’s what I learned from looking over my 2023 professional accomplishments: Generative AI for Nonprofits : Allison Fine and I published and launched our second book together, The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in Age of Automation in 2022.
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41 Community for Career Development: A Look Inside One NAVUG Community Member’s Journey
Higher Logic
DECEMBER 26, 2017
It probably helps that I have a thirst for all things techy and will latch on to books, blogs, webinars, training, and communities if they feed my soul. 2017 brought a promotion and title change. I became the Director of Business Intelligence at American Ring, voted one of the NAVUG 2017 ALL-STARS and Advisory Board Chairman.
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Save the Date: SURGE is coming back!
Association Success
JANUARY 19, 2018
Early November saw this thesis in action, with the unfolding of SURGE 2017, our free virtual summit, and our vanguard experiment in collaborative innovation. SURGE 2017 was a three-day virtual event, during which attendees had exclusive access to pre-recorded sessions focused on cutting-edge solutions to our shared problems.
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 11.25.16
Reid All About it
NOVEMBER 25, 2016
The Future of Event Technology: 2017 Trend Watch. Explore what’s in store for event technology in 2017. Scott Wiley, CAE, president and CEO, The Ohio Society of CPAs and chair of the ASAE Board. Tue 11/29 at 2 p.m. – More info/register. Host: ASAE Professional Development Section Council Engagement Committee. Wed 11/30 at 12 p.m.
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150 My Top 5 Blog Posts of 2016
Eric Lanke
DECEMBER 26, 2016
It summarizes my takeaways from the book The 4 Disciplines of Execution. The book's subtitle is “Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals,” and it contains a deceptively simple and oddly compelling system for doing exactly that--with a lot of potential applicability for associations. Image Source [link].
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Associations Now
JANUARY 26, 2017
The National Association of Conservation Districts’ 2017 Annual Meeting begins over the weekend in Denver. Conference: 2017 Annual Meeting. Also on the agenda: Book smarts. Books will be donated to North Elementary in Brighton, Colorado. The 2017 NACD Live Auction will be on Monday evening. Exhibitors: 30.
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 1.5.18
Reid All About it
JANUARY 5, 2018
I spent the holidays weeks coughing, sniffling, and reading books, not blogs, so I don’t have much in the way of reading to share this week. I bought a lot of books too. My secret ebook sale sleuthing method is daily alerts from BookBub , Early Bird Books , and Goodreads. Follow Blog via Email. Tagged: Brain Food.
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These Are Not the Most Read Articles But They Are the Most Impactful For the Association Community
Smooth The Path
JANUARY 2, 2018
Attendees catch me at conferences and reference ideas they found helpful in research reports, or e-books, or posts. So in a very unscientific way, I tallied all of these discussions in my mind, and these are the most impactful articles of 2017: Is It Day 1 or Day 2 for Associations? The Problems Attendees Experience at Conferences.
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 4.21.17
Reid All About it
APRIL 21, 2017
Professional Development Book Club. Grab a copy of Charles Duhigg’s book The Power of Habit and start reading, then join the PD Book Club for a video conference to discuss the book and how it relates to the work you do as a PD professional. Virtual Book Club – Socialnomics. Thu 4/25 at 4 p.m.
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The Power Of A Nudge
Associations Now
OCTOBER 16, 2018
My professional writer friend knows the perils of pausing when writing a book. Richard Thaler, a University of Chicago professor and 2017 Nobel Prize in Economics winner, launched the idea with Harvard Law Professor Cass R. He halted for months, but after a conversation with another writer embarrassed him, he finished it.
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95 Conference Circuit: Literacy Education
Associations Now
JULY 13, 2017
The International Literacy Association’s 2017 Conference and Exhibits begins this weekend in Orlando, Florida. Conference: 2017 Conference and Exhibits. After a series of Preconference Institutes on Friday, ILA 2017 begins on Saturday morning with an opening general session that will explore the ever-evolving definition of “literacy.”
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Is There a Science to Word of Mouth Marketing and Going Viral? A Q&A With Dr. Jonah Berger
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 5, 2017
He’s going to take Super Forum 2017 attendees through a deeper dive into his research, but we wanted to share with you a Q&A before then. HL: Your book Contagious: Why Things Catch On , was first published in 2013. It's easier to be part of a larger conversation that's already out there.
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Collaboration, Connection Top of Mind for Remote Association Professionals
Associations Now
MAY 31, 2023
The Virtual Association Network was formed in 2017 after its two cofounders, Kevin Helm, CAE, and David Westman, CAE, recognized the uniqueness of organizations that were 100 percent virtual. Some hold virtual team-building activities like brainstorming sessions, book clubs, and fun contests.”
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Nonprofits Relying on More Volunteers—and More Vetting, Survey Says
Associations Now
DECEMBER 9, 2016
The survey, Volunteer Screening Trends and Best Practices Report: 2017 , was conducted by Verified Volunteers, a provider of volunteer screening services. Volunteers expect that people working next to them—at a food bank, for example—have been screened.
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Want to Make an Emotional Connection to your Members? Speak to their Inner Superhero.
SBI
AUGUST 9, 2021
Back in 2017, superhero movies made more than $4 billion at the box office. Some anthropologists have argued that comic book superheroes are a form of modern mythology. That’s “billion,” with a “b.” Black Panther, the first major superhero release of 2018, made more than a billion dollars in its first month.
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98 Don’t Get Too Comfortable at the Top–AI Puts a Twist on Leadership
.orgSource
AUGUST 21, 2023
Several years ago, my business partner Kevin Ordonez and I, wrote two books. When we began that project in 2017, we knew business was changing quickly. But I doubt that when you began your journey up the ladder, you imagined that the top would be this precarious. Association 4.0
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Associations Now
MARCH 18, 2019
Any legislation that would weaken protections for LGBTQ workers would have severe economic consequences in the form of lost jobs, investments and event bookings throughout the state,” said ASAE President and CEO John H. The bill failed to pass during the 2017 legislative session and during a special summer session.
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The Market Shifts That Led to Commission Cuts
Velvet Chainsaw
MAY 21, 2018
Marriott, Hilton and IHG have announced reductions in group-booking commissions from 10 percent to 7 percent for their North American hotels, to take place over a period of time this year and next. prepaid commissions at the time of booking instead of after actualization. commissions on business the hotel already has on the books.
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Making Bleisure Work (and Play) For Your Next Event
Associations Now
AUGUST 16, 2017
And a Booking.com survey of 2017 travel trends found that 49 percent of business travelers already extend their business trips to further enjoy the destination, and 75 percent planned to do so the same or more in 2017. Bleisure travel —a combo of business and pleasure travel—is here to stay. That’s not surprising.
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