Spark Consulting

MAY 11, 2020

Associations can help. A summary of the ASAE Foundation report, Association Content Strategies for a Changing World. An extensive list of resources in case you want to dig deeper on any of the topics addressed. A list of “how-to” guides and curation tools.

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Case Study Content Proposal Innovation 341

Association Subculture

JANUARY 20, 2011

Association Executives: Provocative Proposals Research Project. I would like to announce the Association Executives: Provocative Proposals for Change project (that link will take you to my website for a complete description). Creativity in Association Management - Are You the Roadblock? human resources. (1).

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Proposal Project Innovation United States 100

Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I would love to live Like a river flows, Carried by the surprise Of its own unfolding. AI Unleashed: Elevating Association Performance and Engagement Learn how two associations built and deployed AI to further the member experience.

Revenue 256

Revenue Strategy Price Newsletter 256

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Professional development trends survey. The resulting data will help associations understand the professional development landscape, plan learning strategy, and budget for learning programs. . Have a proposal due, but no new ideas?

Price 261

Price Survey Team Recruiting 261

WBT Systems

JUNE 26, 2018

You finally got the budget to purchase a learning management system (LMS). Ask around for request for proposal (RFP) samples and send one of them to a dozen LMS vendors? It gives technology providers an opportunity to understand your association and its resources, goals, challenges, and core requirements.

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LMS How To Sample Proposal 155

GrowthZone

MAY 2, 2023

These productivity tools come in association management software (AMS) and help streamline database management, financial administration, event planning, member communications, and more. Association Management Tools for Revenue Generation Patience is a virtue – except when it comes to increasing revenue.

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Tools Revenue Software FAQ 78

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Your plans for the holiday season are probably like mine: feast. New York and New Jersey are proposing similar laws—speak up if you live there. As a holiday bonus, here are some of the resources I rely upon for professional development.

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North Carolina NJ New York New Jersey 221

Spark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

In 18+ years in association management, I’ve been on both sides of the Request For Proposal process more times than I can count. My very first Big Task at my very first association Real Job way back in 1997 was to complete an association management software system selection. You love bullet points?

Proposal 150

Proposal Project Discount Process 150

Ungrated

AUGUST 25, 2021

Committee proposals also included specifics regarding communication and disclosure to homeowners, residents, and local governments, as well as proposals authorizing community association boards to administer special assessments if funding is needed in an emergency.

Las Vegas 110

Las Vegas Committee Proposal Guidelines 110

Reid All About it

MARCH 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… ChatGPT. WBT Systems explains how you can use ChatGPT to manage and market your association’s education programs. Association podcasts. More info/register. More info/register. Host: CQ Speakers: Paul M.

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Committee Education Software Technology 195

Reid All About it

JUNE 7, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… When’s the last time you talked to your AMS vendor? Wes Trochlil explains why you should meet with your association management system partner at least once a year. When you wanted to b h about something? More info/register.

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Proposal eBook Maine Tips 170

Reid All About it

AUGUST 18, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Love. Charles Darwin was a geologist when he proposed the theory of evolution. Love will keep us together… Education programs. TopClass LMS suggests offering peer-to-peer online learning programs. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

Certificate 195

Certificate Education Revenue Marketing 195

CMA Solutions

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

(Communicating and promoting your association’s recent innovation would help jog their memories.) At CMA, we specialize in association management, membership outreach and member engagement. Our in-house marketing team has built an impressive record helping associations grow over the last 35 years.

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Directory Social Media New Jersey Member Engagement 52

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Upcoming association events. and BJA Solutions for Associations (aka Barbara Armentrout) Awareness week. Ethics in Association Management How do you recognize when a decision is ethics-based? Tue 11/28 at 4 p.m.

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Arlington Los Angeles Atlanta Technology 261

Aptify

DECEMBER 16, 2022

You’ve documented your challenges and requirements, gotten approval for new membership technology budget , and reviewed vendor proposals. Now your organization is ready to evaluate the membership management software solutions and vendors that made the final list. . What type of project timeline are they proposing? .

Membership Management 72

Membership Management Software Project Proposal 72

Membersuite

JUNE 16, 2021

After reading this post, you can decide if your membership committee members are spending their time and talent in the best way and, if not, you can propose some changes. A membership committee’s purpose or charge usually depends on the size of the association and where membership begins—the local or national level. Did you know?

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Committee Recruiting Recruitment Sample 131

Reid All About it

APRIL 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT speculates about the invisible forces affecting your members , causing irregular or new behavior, and disturbing the regular attraction between them and your association. Host: Community By Association. Member behavior.

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Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Appoint community/forum admins Members need to know there is value in proposing a question to your community. Share new content on a regular basis Regularly share valuable content such as articles, webinars or resources that are relevant to your community’s interests.

Tools 52

Tools eBook Software Proposal 52

Reid All About it

APRIL 23, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Help yourself and others benchmark member communication efforts and strategies by participating in Association Adviser’s 10th annual Association Communications Benchmarking Survey. Member communications. Host: Fridays@4.

Revenue 370

Revenue Strategy Content Education 370

Rejuvenesce

JUNE 7, 2023

Locating Your Standpoint in the Cycle To ascertain your position in the Six-Step Association Life-Death Journey, it's crucial to routinely evaluate several pivotal metrics. These assessments act as a barometer for your association's health and can serve as an early warning system for potential decline.

Innovation 52

Innovation Revenue Proposal Course 52

SCD Group

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Lessons Learned Board time is a non-renewable resource. EXECUTIVE SEARCH AAEA: the Ag Communications Network engaged SCD Group to find a new management team to replace the outgoing firm. The new firm assumed management on schedule! Lessons Learned The variance in proposals responding to the RFP was shocking.

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Proposal Sample Survey Conference 40

MemberClicks

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Their personal stories and experiences can resonate deeply with potential volunteers, making them an invaluable resource for expanding your volunteer base. Here’s how you can leverage this resource: Ask volunteers to refer friends or family members who might be interested in joining your cause.

Recruiting 52

Recruiting Recruitment Social Media Project 52

Fonteva

MARCH 16, 2022

Members tend to join associations for two reasons: to access professional development opportunities and network with communities of like-minded individuals. It’s crucial that you invest in a solution that can serve your association for years to come, growing as your learning business does. LMS search and selection.

LMS 52

LMS How To Price Course 52

Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2020

You know it’s time for new association management software. Here’s how to create a compelling case for an investment in new membership management technology. As your association grows, eventually it’s time to move to new membership management software. The business case presents your proposal for change.

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Software Cost System Directory 78

Association Leaders

MARCH 18, 2019

. • Determine what management structure to pursue – The Board should determine if it wants the association to be managed by employed staff or by a professional services company known in the industry as an Association Management Company (AMC). o Contact information for questions and for receipt of proposals. •

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Committee Proposal Team Process 34

Higher Logic

AUGUST 11, 2016

The North American Association of Subway® Franchisees (NAASF) uses online community to advocate for members and solve industry problems for fast food franchises. Franchisees want to communicate with each other and share resources and best practices, but they don't always want franchisors steering those conversations. of membership.

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America Software Resources Communications 120

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If you know an association professional or board member who needs a wake-up call, this MemberSuite post should do the trick. They urge associations to stop living in limbo and start planning virtual events for 2021. Accepting reality.

Revenue 370

Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

Virtual

APRIL 2, 2015

The Alliance sponsored multiple Porting Workshops and Developer Days in multiple geographies, where developers could do actual work with access to support resources on site. association management Associations' A hot list was developed and a cross vendor recruiting plan initiated.

Tools 100

Tools Technology Proposal System 100

Association Adviser

JULY 13, 2016

The goal is to select an outsourcing partner that can help your association reach its communications goals today and into the future. . Outsourcing allows your association to focus its time, attention and resources on its core activities and spend time setting new goals. Follow through, consistency and innovation. Conclusion.

Content 60

Content eBook Communications Social Media 60

WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Many solutions have been proposed to address this disconnect, including expansion of apprenticeships and online continuing education. Training: Most associations provide training and issue formal continuing education credits, so members are already accustomed to consuming their learning content.

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LMS Certificate Library Education 253

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 9, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m back in the saddle again—and this photo captures my hiking buddies climbing up a tricky portion of the saddle between Big Spring and Squaw Canyons in the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park in Utah—one of my favorite places.

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Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

MemberClicks

APRIL 26, 2022

If the event is smaller and focused on current members, you may already have the space, budget, and other resources needed to plan it without a sponsor. If you’re able to prepare a short, personalized proposal for the companies and organizations you’re contacting, you might have a better chance of sealing the deal—and sooner.

How To 52

How To Cost Proposal Social Media 52

Eric Lanke

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Like a lot of similar associations, mine is experiencing two dynamics that make advisory groups almost an imperative. Two, the professional expertise of staff focuses on association management and programs, not on the industry we represent. One, members have less and less time to assume formal volunteer responsibilities.

Member Engagement 100

Member Engagement Committee Recruiting Recruitment 100

SilkStart

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Think about your member demographic and what they truly value, and match that with your association’s unique connections, resources, and strengths to deliver a special proposition. Take this a step further with association management software and automate your event ticket discounts based on membership type.

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Discount How To Price Proposal 49

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Jeff De Cagna has come up with ten purposeful provocations that every board member and association professional should commit to heart. Host: Talley Management. Ethan Gray, CAE, Director of Association Management Services.

Revenue 322

Revenue Las Vegas Marketing Leadership 322

SCD Group

AUGUST 19, 2014

Guest Post by Marilyn Jansen, Association Management Center Name of Association: An international association of record managers Description of the Organization: 500 memberships representing 1500 individual members; $1.3

Leadership 40

Leadership Directory Newsletter Chicago 40

Reid All About it

APRIL 22, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If you’re new to association technology and haven’t quite wrapped your head around the association management system (AMS) concept, Personify shares a primer on what has to be every accidental techie’s favorite piece of software.

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Proposal Price Technology Recruiting 39