Optimist Consulting

MARCH 30, 2017

I really enjoyed reading the latest insights and predictions on digital trends for the membership sector in Digital Excellence 2017 , the free annual research summary report from MemberWise. 2017 remains all about member engagement, operational efficiency and revenue growth. What are your priorities for 2017?

Report 100

Report Social Media Member Engagement System 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 9, 2016

On July 25, ASAE announced the host cities for its meetings, through 2022: 2017 – Toronto. The proposals submitted by the winning cities exceeded our expectations. I’m guessing there will be avid social media engagement, especially on Twitter using #ASAE16 and @ASAEAnnual. Good news fellow Midwesterners!

Las Vegas 154

Las Vegas Chicago Columbus Atlanta 154

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 9, 2016

On July 25, ASAE announced the host cities for its meetings, through 2022: 2017 – Toronto. The proposals submitted by the winning cities exceeded our expectations. I’m guessing there will be avid social media engagement, especially on Twitter using #ASAE16 and @ASAEAnnual. Good news fellow Midwesterners!

Las Vegas 100

Las Vegas Chicago Columbus Atlanta 100

WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Before the rise of social media and cloud computing, associations competed to attract new members — but only in a subtle “non-profit” sort of way. million open jobs in this country and only 98,000 were added in March 2017. Recipients can display these badges on social media, websites, email signatures and online resumes.

LMS 252

LMS Certificate Library Education 252

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

I took some time off on Tuesday to attend a few sessions of SURGE 2017, a virtual summit for the association community. Mon 11/13 at 2 p.m.* – What You Need to Know to Attract & Engage Young Members (Membership Growth Online Summit 2017). As 2017 draws to a close, let’s share what went right this year. 10 CAE credits.

DC 150

DC Washington Tools Education 150

Association Adviser

JULY 26, 2016

Is our name and messaging across all communications consistent and in step with what the organization stands for and delivers to its members?’ AK: RFPs and proposals were sent to five branding firms we felt could meet our needs. An initial proposed name that spoke to our essential value of advancement didn’t quite fit the mark.

South Dakota 60

South Dakota North Dakota Proposal Minnesota 60

Associations Now

JULY 11, 2017

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under the Trump administration is attempting to roll back rules implemented in 2015, which prohibit internet service providers such as Spectrum or AT&T from blocking access to sites, slowing down the speed of certain sites, or even charging you more for increased speed or access to sites, reports NPR.

Proposal 43

Proposal Social Media Conference Report 43