Nimble AMS

APRIL 12, 2023

Healthy Competition: A Slack community created by two thought leaders with exclusive rooms for competitive intelligence professionals. Many of these new “associations” began as a byproduct of an individual building their personal brand with the help of an innovative tool like Slack. Read our blog for tips to get started.

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Eric Lanke

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

Association executive and author. Innovation. Member Engagement. Books Read. Recipes for Innovation. He has designed some very innovative tools.and created innovative designs for traditional tools. Possible opportunities for adaptation to association management, maybe? Eric Lanke.

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MARCH 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association innovation. Start at her website , check out more on Association Innovation Today , and follow her on LinkedIn for the latest updates. Eric Mason, Director of Human Resources, Association Headquarters Inc.

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JUNE 2, 2023

When Impexium describes their latest post as the ultimate guide to association management software (AMS), they’re not kidding. Although Amanda Kaiser says this post is about how her book came to be , it’s really a valuable lesson about defining membership value and engagement. Membership. Fri 6/2 at 1 p.m. CAE credit.

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APRIL 30, 2021

This event, exclusively for association professionals, will enable participants to discuss the challenges that lie ahead and plan for how associations can bring their communities back together and look towards a more positive future. How to Ask the Right Questions to Improve Your Content and Drive Member Engagement.

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NXUnite

DECEMBER 13, 2023

From providing innovative fundraising software to insightful consulting services, mission-driven companies play a direct role in nonprofits’ ability to achieve their missions. These digital events share insightful perspectives on pressing issues, innovative solutions, and emerging trends.

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MAY 12, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Non Dues-a-Palooza (NDP). I’m tired of experiencing FOMO for this one, so I’ve already got my flight booked for Denver. Learn how engagement builds from our member’s points of view. Learning business. No plan, no progress.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

James Young at Product Community describes three fictitious associations on different tracks for the future —one’s traditional, one’s striving and one’s innovative. Which is yours? Reality check. Teenage girls are struggling with mental health. No s**t, Sherlock. More info/register. Mon 8/21 at 8 a.m.

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YourMembership

JULY 6, 2012

Membership Software Association Management Software. Associations. Management Team. When I first heard about Daniel Pink’s book Drive: the surprising truth about what motivates us , I wasn’t in a hurry to read it. This book is full of them. Member Engagement + Retention. Advantages.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 24, 2019

Plus, the right software will dramatically simplify the planning and management process in general, ensuring that the occasion itself will go off without a hitch. Here are 5 tips to help you maximize your impact and make sure your event is the event of the year: Picking the Right Association Management Software.

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JUNE 11, 2021

Level up with these 15 association marketing resources—books, podcasts and blogs. Association Management Companies (AMCs) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Part 2. Presenters: Beth Quick-Andrews, CAE (facilitator), President, Q&A-An Association Management Company, Inc. Quick hits. CAE credits.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

They also describe how credentialing programs can help your association increase member engagement and revenue. s (MGI) annual membership benchmarking report, so I’ve put this new book by Tony Rossell, MGI’s senior vice president, on my list: How to Grow Recurring Revenue, Reach New Markets, and Achieve Your Mission.

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MARCH 17, 2023

– Humanity of Member Engagement: The Path to Meaningful Connections Learn how to apply effective leadership to increase member engagement, what you need to know to increase the effectiveness of your membership model, how to boost revenue, and how to enhance engagement and attract new members.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Ashley Neal at Sidecar wonders if innovation has slowed down at associations or become business as usual. Craft the Perfect Member Journey to Keep Your Members Engaged. Host: International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). Host: American Marketing Association. Quick hits. More info/register.

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MAY 14, 2021

Some of the highlighted trends are alarming: leaders are out of touch with employees and need a wake-up call, high productivity is masking an exhausted workforce, Gen Z is at risk and will need to be re-energized, and shrinking networks are endangering innovation. Amanda Kaiser, member engagement specialist, Kaiser Insights.

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MAY 21, 2021

At LeadershipNow, Lance Mortlock explains the difference between scenario planning and forecasting , and offers six questions to help you identify which tool will provide the outcomes your association needs. Hooking members. Mary Cahalane at Hands On Fundraising interviewed Francesco Ambrogetti about his book, Hooked on a Feeling.

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JULY 23, 2021

Learn about the pitfalls of low EQi among individual staff and teams; the three EQi competencies that can help staff thrive as they return to the office—whether that office is in-person, hybrid, or remaining fully virtual; and how teams can use EQi to build a Play to Win culture and inspire lasting innovation, value, alignment, and retention.

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Eric Lanke

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Association executive and author. Innovation. Member Engagement. Books Read. Ive been in association management for 18 years now. Labels: Innovation. is the CEO of the National Fluid Power Association. Books Read. (22). Innovation. (15). Member Engagement. (9).

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.orgCommunity

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

And, the best and brightest colleagues in the association community—that was Solutions Day.orgCommunity’s year is book-ended by two signature events. But before we roll up our sleeves for the Innovation Summit (February 28, 2019), we’re taking a moment to recap the exhilaration of a great learning experience. Innovation Awards.

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Eric Lanke

MARCH 12, 2012

Association executive and author. Innovation. Member Engagement. Books Read. I just finished reading an advance copy of Shelly Alcorn s " Provocative Proposals for Change ," a report she authored based on Appreciative Inquiry interviews she conducted with more than 200 association executives (including me).

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YourMembership

JANUARY 3, 2012

Membership Software Association Management Software. Associations. Management Team. Ideas to help you engage, empower and retain members. January 3rd, 2012 | Posted in Member Engagement + Retention , Social Media and Business Trends. August: come up with one innovative/creative idea a day.

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Eric Lanke

JANUARY 22, 2018

Spark Consulting is out with another white paper -- this one on what associations can learn about relationship building, campaign management, and attracting Millennials from charitable fundraising organizations. It's another thought-provoking read for association CEOs. I just booked airline tickets to an exotic destination.

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Thanks For Playing

JANUARY 24, 2012

Seeking community in associations since 2008. The title of the fourth book in Douglas Adamss The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy , "So long, and thanks for all the fish" is the message the intellectually-superior-to-humans dolphins leave as they depart Earth just before the Vogons show up to demolish it to make way for a hyperspace bypass.

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Eric Lanke

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Association executive and author. Innovation. Member Engagement. Books Read. Its a question, I know, that never even occurs to leaders in many associations. Committees that help the board better govern the association should report to the board. is the CEO of the National Fluid Power Association.

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

It’s easy to see how much your association spends on chapters, but not as easy to see the return on that investment. Billhighway explains how you can get access to chapter member engagement data and how that data can justify the resources dedicated to chapters and even support your argument for additional resources.

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Eric Lanke

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Association executive and author. Innovation. Member Engagement. Books Read. Things Ive Learned from Being a Board Member. Ive recently accepted the nomination to move onto the Executive Committee of the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives. is the CEO of the National Fluid Power Association.

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OCTOBER 15, 2021

The survey explores how association executives are managing member engagement and retention, achieving operational goals, crafting digital transformation strategies and coping with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Host: Association Exchange. Host: DC Association Professional Book Club.

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Fonteva

JANUARY 20, 2022

It’s your job to provide worthwhile networking and professional development opportunities that keep members engaged year after year. High engagement means increased revenue and membership… low engagement for multiple years in a row could mean your association is struggling in numerous ways.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 3, 2023

Integrating Your LMS and AMS As you begin researching learning management software options, you’ll find that you can purchase some specific systems independently, while others come in a package with association management software (AMS) tools. Create free-access classes.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 3, 2023

As for #3, it works too, but please don’t ask me to write your book, ha ha. Andy Crestodina, Orbit Media Studio ) Don’t you loathe the idea of banned books? Read the late Pat Conroy’s letter to the editor on teachers, censorship and banned books. Our topic this month is association finance innovation.

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JULY 8, 2022

Member engagement. Beth Arritt from Higher Logic reports from the unconference sessions at the Mid-Atlantic Society for Association Executives Mid-Year Conference. There’s an AMS for every type of association, even tiny ones, so find out what should be in yours when you go shopping for one. AMS basics. Fri 7/8 at 4 p.m.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

How to read more books. Learn how to take events online in a way that will deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Grow & Retain Members: Customize Your Joining Process.

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AUGUST 24, 2018

Innovation Isn’t a Verb: It’s a Mindset. If innovation were easy, everyone would be doing it. But it’s not—and that’s why you’ll want to join us for this deep dive into what it takes to build an environment that supports innovation and the habits to sustain it. Host: ASAE Association Management Company Section.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Learn the answer to this question and others on topics such as owning the work you pay professionals to create, top website and social media copyright issues, forcing infringers to take down what you own, and key issues in publishing contracts for journals and books. Presenter: Moshe Hecht, Chief Innovation Officer, Charidy.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Host: 360 Live Media/Event Innovators Exchange. Presenters: Arlene Kidwell, Director of Conference Logistics, National Association of Independent Schools. The Stories We Share: An Interview with Dave Nadelberg (Association Chat). Innovative Event Marketing Strategies for 2021. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Imagine what your association could accomplish with the power of an engaged volunteer program. Read on to learn how to mobilize your event volunteers and help your association increase events revenue to reach its financial goals. Having the right tools can make it easy to boost volunteer engagement and drive non-dues revenue.

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Eric Lanke

JANUARY 23, 2012

Association executive and author. Innovation. Member Engagement. Books Read. This will probably be the first of several posts describing the thoughts it provokes for how I am and should be running my association. I need to stop calling what my association does strategic planning. Eric Lanke.

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