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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

How to teach an old blog new SEO tricks. Good eats—skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer take-out. If you’re a home cook, check out the weekly In The Kitchen posts on my Grabbing the Gusto blog. I dug out an old recipe: linguine with ground pork and collard greens in an Asian-inspired peanut sauce.

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APRIL 26, 2019

Find out from Rebecca Achurch, CAE, who also explains why your association need a data strategy and how to get started. WBT Systems explains how to design and market programs that meet the education expectations of Millennials and Gen Z. Virtual chapters: the solution to many of your membership challenges. Look before you leap! Christopher S.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Check out these 14 ways to spark FOMO with your virtual conference from MemberSuite. I’m making a prediction, tech is changing fast so sooner than you think, virtual conferences will resemble these experiences. Good eats—skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer take-out. Virtual conference FOMO. Board diversity.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Reggie Henry, Chief Information and Engagement Officer at ASAE, said in a recent Association Success post : “…as our communities grow, the possibility of really knowing our members and responding to their needs effectively becomes more elusive. Analyze emerging challenges and threats to association content strategy models.

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JULY 17, 2020

Check out their Why Invest page for sponsors. Good eats—skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer take-out. If you’re a home cook, check out my weekly In The Kitchen posts on my Grabbing the Gusto blog for more. Are you just a tiny bit intimidated by the idea of design thinking? It’s okay, we’ve all been there.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

The weekly list of free professional development and events for the association community… Politicians and pundits need to listen to these two women whose friendship survives their opposing politics. And, if you find yourself judging others because of their politics, you need to watch this TED video too. Where are they now?”

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MAY 8, 2020

If you have student chapters, WBT Systems shares some ideas for creating a virtual fraternal or student chapter experience. One of the reasons NDP Live was an effective learning experience is because participants had a chance during the breakout sessions and post-event happy hour to share ideas. Digital learning experiments.

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JUNE 21, 2019

Fíonta explains the value-based design approach to improving user experience. She’s perplexed (as am I) as to why associations are “ignoring the most obvious yet almost entirely dismissed path to a sustainable future for associations: community leadership and strategic, intentional online communities.”. Lily Hay Newman, Wired ).

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OCTOBER 6, 2015

Between blogs and books, Twitter feeds and LinkedIn influencers, it’s hard to know where to start for good community resources. These books and blogs are tried and true for many of us in the Orange Army, from our community managers to our bloggers. Andy Steggles , President and Chief Customer Officer at Higher Logic.

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JULY 3, 2018

Unlike certificates hidden away in file cabinets or hung on office walls, learners can display their digital badges in email signatures, on websites, on LinkedIn profiles, in resumes, or in digital badge backpacks like OpenBadges, Credly, and Badgr. It’s a great time for job-hunting—as long as you have the skills employers need.

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Associations Now

MARCH 19, 2019

We see innovative solutions focusing on the one thing companies do exceedingly well and integrating their tech with other best-in-breed solutions,” says Adrien Peterson, chief technology officer at EventCore, in an interview with Smart Meetings. Meeting registration technology is changing. Printed tickets? So relevant.

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MARCH 8, 2019

Don’t wait until your LMS implementation is nearing the end to figure out what kind of reports you need. Made this last week with NC wild catfish , it’s quick and delicious, a keeper: Thai-Style Catfish ( One Perfect Bite ). Members and employers need help bridging the skills gap and validating competencies. UCLA Anderson Review ).

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MARCH 10, 2017

Something you do to check out and ignore what the best truest part of you would do. Check out these five ideas from Fast Company for “soft projects” to wrap up each workday. How often do you find yourself doing something that’s at odds with what’s best for you? Maybe you’re procrastinating. Maybe you’re resisting something difficult.

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MARCH 24, 2017

Why is it so important we put this out there? Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… The next time you find yourself procrastinating, take a moment to think about the task you’re avoiding. What’s its purpose? Who’s it for? What do we want them to learn? What problem does it solve?

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MAY 5, 2017

On the bright side, I sure learned a lot, but I could have benefited from all the good information out there now, like this post from Aptify about preparing for data migration challenges. If you’re an association CEO, I hope you’re on top of the cybersecurity situation (and culture) in your office. How many times do you say that?

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NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Speaking from her own experience of receiving small-dollar gifts at the nonprofit she was running amid the 2008 financial crisis, she said, “Those gifts were a lifeline for my organization and our work amidst turbulent times. The annual charitable holiday is ramping up this week. Also: how to put on an effective silent auction.

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MARCH 9, 2018

Off-topic: Check out my Grabbing the Gusto blog if you’d like to see the list of recipes I’ve made this week or plan to make in the coming weeks, and my list of recommended fiction and non-fiction ebooks (including cookbooks) on sale. Derek Ham, a North Carolina State University professor, asked: “What was it like to be there?

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The weekly list of free professional development events for the association community… More M&A news this week: Personify bought Wild Apricot. It’s a ‘must-have’ if you want to provide a meaningful, relevant membership experience. Marketing automation software is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’ technology. Tue 10/3 at 12 p.m.

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Associations Now

MARCH 9, 2015

Brent Dykes , Adobe’s evangelist for customer analytics, recommends that companies open up more data to customers to improve their experience. Brent Dykes , Adobe’s evangelist for customer analytics, recommends that companies open up more data to customers to improve their experience. Plus: What’s Reddit?

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MARCH 16, 2018

The rest of you, if you want to know what life is like on the wild and wooly side, this one’s for you too. Some quick hits before we get to the list of free webinars: Blogging is still alive and well in 2018—and for good reason. Off-topic: Check out my Grabbing the Gusto blog if you’d like to see my special St.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Melody Wilding, Harvard Business Review ) Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Member engagement. If you pre-order the book by the 13th , you can sign up for a free companion workbook. Member recruitment.

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OCTOBER 25, 2019

Check out this 15-minute web series covering hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Jessica Klein at Fast Company reviews the latest research on freelancing. Did you know that 35% of the U.S. workforce is now freelancing?

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MAY 27, 2022

Throw your conventional wisdom out the window and take a fresh look at who your members, attendees, and customers have become. Recruiting volunteers and leaders has always been a challenge for some associations and chapters, but as the Fortune article pointed out, now you’re dealing with a whole new set of issues. ALS awareness.

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APRIL 17, 2020

WBT Systems found out how they managed to pull that off so quickly. In fact, MemberSuite describes the many ways associations can come out ahead by hosting virtual events. She’s witnessed awesome and unbearable experiences. Going virtual—how. Hint, it has a lot to do with their course design strategy. Virtual connections.

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

If you’ve ever been in charge of a technology implementation project without the benefit of project management experience, then you know what a wild ride it is. Find out what your company needs to know about engagement (paid or otherwise) with these sites. Peruse this checklist to find out. Ann Handley, Emma ).

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NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… WBT Systems lists the integration issues you should consider before selecting a new LMS. They also suggest questions about integration to ask your shortlist of vendors. Do you think all AMS are essentially the same beneath the bells and whistles?

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JULY 19, 2019

So I love this post from MemberSuite about improving the membership experience for vendor members. For my sister-out-law’s birthday, I made a tomato slab pie. I had never heard of social shopping app Depop, but 90% of its users are under the age of 26, so no wonder. Moery, The Moery Company ). Not surprising. Jason Aten, Inc. ).

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JUNE 22, 2018

Off-topic: Check out my Grabbing the Gusto blog for my post about the list of recipes I’ve made or plan to make in the coming week. A membership renewal system is an engine that is continuously running and churning out notifications, invoices, and (hopefully) renewals. Newsletters with curated content are the best. Lifehacker ).

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

While we’re on the topic of onboarding, WBT Systems suggests several ways you can use your learning management system to improve the new member onboarding experience. Check out this 15-minute web series covering hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Your community thanks you! Achurch Consulting ).

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

I went from stunning grueling experiences—hiking 14 miles down the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, staying overnight at Phantom Ranch at the bottom, hiking 10 miles up the South Rim the next day, and more hiking in Sedona AZ (Bear Mountain was the highlight)—to the intense reality of preparing for a direct hit by Hurricane Florence.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Your contribution will help association executives and elected officers better understand what governance models are being used, what’s working and what’s not, what’s the ‘tipping point’ for governance change, and who’s a resource if you want to learn more about specific models and ideas. You are already naked.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Your contribution will help association executives and elected officers better understand what governance models are being used, what’s working and what’s not, what’s the ‘tipping point’ for governance change, and who’s a resource if you want to learn more about specific models and ideas. You are already naked.

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APRIL 14, 2017

While out on my morning walk yesterday, I listened to KiKi L’Italien’s interview with JP Guilbault, the president and CEO of YourMembership, who has been named president of Community Brands. If you’re bewildered by this news, check out her Association Chat podcast or webcast , or stay tuned for an upcoming post from DelCor.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2016

I’m glad I figured that out before scheduling work for myself on Thursday. To make up for the lack of webinars, here are some good reads for you, starting with one of the best posts I’ve read on website user experience. Make a checklist out of it, get with your team and start working on them one by one. It’s for your own good!

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JANUARY 13, 2017

Every year, I look forward to pouring over this report as soon as it comes out. If you want an overview of association eLearning trends, check out Web Courseworks’ eLearning Predictions Hype Curve. Find out which blogging tactics produce the strongest results. To participate in the survey, follow this link. 1 CE credit.

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JANUARY 13, 2017

Every year, I look forward to pouring over this report as soon as it comes out. If you want an overview of association eLearning trends, check out Web Courseworks’ eLearning Predictions Hype Curve. Find out which blogging tactics produce the strongest results. To participate in the survey, email Tony Rossell at MGI.

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JANUARY 27, 2017

My power went out for several hours yesterday afternoon – the wind knocked a tree down on the lines in our neighborhood. I had just returned from a committee meeting and was ready to start working when…darkness. Once it came back on, I had to choose between making dinner and writing an intro to this post. Sorry, folks, dinner rules.

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