Spark Consulting

MAY 6, 2021

Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to appear on a virtual panel on engagement, organized by Mary Byers, for the Veterinary Medical Association. For example: There’s a well-known video of Professor John Kelly’s kids interrupting his interview with the BBC, and it was *quite* the scandal because it happened in March 2017.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 5, 2017

This year is just getting started, but there are already a lot of reasons to get busy in these early days of 2017. In a new white paper outlining its 2017 predictions for the association sector, the technology firm Abila says associations need to adapt their strategies to new, faster environments and changing member expectations.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 21, 2016

31 have more time to adjust and plan for 2017.”. It also says the new regulations will lead to a better work-life balance while increasing productivity and reducing turnover. Nonprofits with budget years ending on Dec. Job titles never determine exempt status under the FLSA,” DOL said.

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Beth Kanter

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

The NTEN Book Club, organized by Lauren McKown and Kai Williams, hosted a video chat this week.This month they have been reading The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout and discussing it in the NTEN online community. Workplace Productivity and Well Being .

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Associations Now

JANUARY 31, 2017

Long neglected as part of the communications conversation, emails have become more essential than ever in 2017. Read on for some suggestions on to improve your email production workflow. But email—in ways different from Twitter, Facebook, or even your blog platforms—is incredibly challenging to work with from a production standpoint.

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YourMembership

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The session exposed findings from the Community Brands’ 2017 Member Loyalty Study. One of the key findings for member-based organizations is that, even at a time when we have a seemingly endless array of digital solutions. The post Using Incremental Surveys to Supplement your Annual Survey appeared first on YourMembership.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 25, 2021

I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. Join fellow association colleagues and Mariama Boney, LMSW, CAE as we explore options around introducing a race equity framework to your organization. This series of 15- to 20-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

2017 is shaping up to be our best year yet! Last month we announced our acquisition of Socious, bringing the best minds in member engagement together to lead in product innovation and the community industry.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The company offered redesigned versions of a number of its products, including the iPhone and Apple Watch. — DelCor (@delcor) September 12, 2017. Coriale offers 12 steps that your organization should start with as it ponders its own security strategy. Also: What should you make of the Equifax hack? Other Links of Note.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 20, 2016

The latest edition of an annual American Express report, predicting meeting trends for 2017, suggests that tradeshows and conferences in North America will see a decline in growth, with smaller events taking their place. The post Looking Forward: American Express Forecasts 2017 Meeting Trends appeared first on Associations Now.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 2, 2017

If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the near future, please send me the link. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Learn why organizations would need to develop registries, the purpose and value of registries for stakeholders, and see examples of existing registries. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Smart tech companies, like my clients, ahem, understand the value of educating their prospects and customers —not just about their products, oh no, but about topics that help customers do their jobs, get ahead in their careers, and grow their organizations. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

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Potomac Core

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

In industries ranging from Food to Consumer Products, Associations are regularly challenged with legislative and regulatory activities at the Federal, State, and local government levels. NMMA represents boat, marine engine and accessory manufacturers, its members manufacture an estimated 80 percent of marine products used in North America.

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Spark Consulting

JANUARY 10, 2018

And it’s really easy to do that, particularly if you’re organization is not in crisis. According to the 2017 edition of the Marketing General Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , nearly three-quarters of associations who responded are either holding steady or increasing membership. Renewal rates are generally solid.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 9, 2020

After Jive was acquired and things started changing, I knew I wanted to continue building customer communities that would make a difference for organizations and their members, but where to do it? We envision our community product becoming a comprehensive resource for your customers that's focused on customer engagement in a variety of ways.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Terrance Barkan, CAE, of GLOBALSTRAT, explains why your organization needs to take steps to prepare for this new regulation. If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the near future, please send me the link. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Tue 11/7 from 12 to 4 p.m.* – SURGE 2017.

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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. If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the next few weeks, please send me the link. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. 2016 Learning Trends, 2017 Learning Forecast.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 2, 2019

We’re always talking about building community and how engaged communities can have an undeniable impact on our organizations. Members can ask questions about certain products, share feedback with staff, and submit ideas about how to use products. However, sometimes the concepts behind an online community can feel a bit abstract.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 6, 2023

In his keynote at the 2023 ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo on Sunday, entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Daymond John shared his five principles for success that will help association execs propel both their careers and organizations. People talked about revolution, but it wasn’t until they organized in one room that things started to change.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 23, 2023

Dellorso: The partnership between RSM and Nimble AMS started with RSM’s acquisition of Confluence Global, wh ich had been a partner providing implementation and support of the Nimble AMS product since 2017. What was the original goal of forming our partnership? How has that changed or evolved in to our current – day partnership?

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Too many organizations and their users have been unwittingly put into business relationships where their needs aren’t put first. Too many organizations and their users have been unwittingly put into business relationships where their needs aren’t put first. The catnip drew you in, but there’s no easy exit.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 13, 2017

If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the next few weeks, please send me the link. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Find out what meeting planners can expect from the industry in 2017. Why 2017 Is the Year to Re-Evaluate Your Event Tech. Of course, your mileage may vary.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 13, 2017

If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the next few weeks, please send me the link. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Find out what meeting planners can expect from the industry in 2017. Why 2017 Is the Year to Re-Evaluate Your Event Tech. Of course, your mileage may vary.

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Potomac Core

AUGUST 2, 2018

Following the company purchase, new owners use concrete strategies that improve operations, products, revenues, and market position. In 2017 there were 3,283 transactions in the United States, totaling $511.66 Private Equity Investment is Exploding. Private Equity Background and Their Objectives.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 18, 2017

We’ve noted the possibility of exploring some acquisitions - looking into companies and vendors that offer great products or services that would expand and enhance our product offering, and therefore assist our customers and prospects in achieving their business goals. And we’ve done just that! Why did we acquire Socious?

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GrowthZone

JUNE 21, 2021

When membership software was first introduced, it was offered as a desktop software product. GrowthZone Chamber Edition provides chamber professionals with a powerful, easy-to-use system to manage the daily workflow of running their organizations. MemberClicks AMS is designed for a variety of membership organizations.

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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. If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the next few weeks, please send me the link. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. 2016 Learning Trends, 2017 Learning Forecast.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Mon 12/19 at 2 p.m* – Countdown to 2017: Tips for Member Retention into the New Year. Then, as the market crystallizes, technology moves from the “Slope of Enlightenment” to the “Plateau of Productivity.” What Does 2017 Hold for Chapters? If I find out about webinars for the week of January 2, I’ll be back on December 30.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 23, 2023

Mighty Citizen assessed the marketing maturity of 450 mission-driven organizations. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Product Manager – Accessibility, Cvent Wed 6/28 at 1 p.m. Marketing benchmarks. Fri 6/23 at 12 p.m. 1 CMP credit. More info/register. Host: MPI Speaker: Stephen Cutchins, Sr.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Product : Customer product suggestions or feedback in your community or to your product team indicate involvement or interest. Continuing your pursuit could jeopardize future opportunities to grow that customer’s product portfolio. Has your point of contact changed positions within the organization?

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Associations Now

JANUARY 5, 2016

Boston is one of an array of in-production films and television shows focused on the marathon, but many of those projects— particularly a film produced by Boston native Mark Wahlberg that has drawn criticism from locals —are focused not on the marathon itself but on the 2013 bombing. . . “It’s a huge undertaking.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Mon 12/19 at 2 p.m* – Countdown to 2017: Tips for Member Retention into the New Year. Then, as the market crystallizes, technology moves from the “Slope of Enlightenment” to the “Plateau of Productivity.” What Does 2017 Hold for Chapters? If I find out about webinars for the week of January 2, I’ll be back on December 30.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

And, unlike other organizations in your member’s world, your association has (and can get) the data to deliver personalized, if not hyper-personalized, content based on their unique wants and needs.”. I took some time off on Tuesday to attend a few sessions of SURGE 2017, a virtual summit for the association community. 1 CAE credit.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 19, 2019

After a two-year advocacy and grassroots campaign by ASAE and the UBIT Coalition, Congress repealed a section of the 2017 tax law that required associations and other tax-exempt organizations to pay UBIT on employee benefits such as parking and transportation. The American travel community applauded the move.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Zenoss debuted its new community in April 2017 at its annual conference, GalaxZ, complete with an updated brand and a new crowdsourced community name, courtesy of its Austin roots: TechZen. For us, this was a way for the management team and the whole company to communicate and help with organic interactions.

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Associations Now

JULY 19, 2017

“Rather, a truly inclusive organization contains a diverse cross-section of employees who actually interact with one another,” researchers Bogdan Yamkovenko and Stephen Tavares write in Harvard Business Review. . — NPR (@NPR) July 19, 2017. Google’s News Feed. ” Other Links of Note.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 9, 2017

If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the near future, please send me the link. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Tue 6/13 at 1 p.m.* – 2017 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. Presenter: Brian Friedman, director of product for mobile data & engagement, etouches.

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