Spark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The 4th most popular blog post on the all-time top ten list is an unexpected entry: Five Ways NOT to Brainstorm. Be warned: If you follow that link to The Oatmeal, the language is definitely R-rated. Written almost exactly eight years ago, it was intended to be funny and a little silly – mostly.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Find out more about overcoming your fear of dirty data in our previous blog post. Create a Data Task Force & Data Definitions. Your data needs to be good enough, not perfect. Just get started and keep refining it. It’s important to socialize your analytics plan and make it a part of your work culture.

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Spark Consulting

JUNE 1, 2021

The definitive answer to the perpetual “Should we build an app?” Well, OK, *we* think it’s the definitive answer.). A summary of digital transformation maturity assessment tools, and a recommendation as to which we think you should use. A summary of PROPEL’s culture management maturity model.

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Jamie Notter

JANUARY 31, 2019

And according to just about every article and blog post out there, engagement is "hard to define," and there are as many definitions out there as there are consultants—and that’s a lot. I have always heard the same thing about culture, yet I managed to come up with a definition that fits on one slide in my presentations.

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Optimist Consulting

AUGUST 28, 2014

I am delighted to include this blog by Chord UK Ltd; a specialist telemarketing agency that has helped a number of membership organisations engage with their members over the phone. Well, yes, DEFINITELY! Why use the telephone?

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Membership Marketing

MARCH 13, 2024

To start, here is a helpful definition of an invoice. “An i] Based on this definition, it is inappropriate to invoice a member for their renewal because a member is not obligated to pay. i] [link] The Membership Marketing Blog is written by Tony Rossell, Senior Vice President of Marketing General, Inc.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 15, 2010

I’m live blogging from TEDx Raleigh this morning. She definitely is “in the zone” when she’s drawing. ———— Phew, live blogging is hard. I’ll be posting notes as each speaker finishes. I’ve never done this before and will probably get distracted, so bear with me.

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Plexus Consulting

APRIL 10, 2012

Planning for Success by Definition. Blog Archive. Planning for Success by Definition. Plexus Consulting Group® For health, education, workforce, finance and other non profit and public service organizations that want to leverage resources and strategically plan for U.S. or international market expansion. By Virgil Carter.

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SBI

AUGUST 27, 2020

The following blog post was originally published on the MemberClicks blog. Going back to the definition stated earlier, AMCs specialize in helping organizations grow and prosper. Perhaps you’ve heard the term “AMC” before, short for association management company. But what is an AMC? Sounds great , you might be thinking.

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Mizz Information

JANUARY 18, 2015

Another year, another bout of blog burnout.what else is new, right? I wrote that post in 2011 and this one just a few months ago, and, I''d imagine, if I''m still blogging a year or five years from now, I''ll continue to grapple with blogging just as others who blog are doing and have always done. So now what?

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Mizz Information

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

You’d think that after blogging for more than a decade on a pretty regular basis it would be easy to get back into the habit. And I was so, so happy to hear back from familiar faces and to realize that life as it was before the world imploded is still there and connection is there for all of us if we seek it out.

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Achurch

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The definition of integrate is “to combine into one unified system.” We think the technology vendor partnership is so important we wrote a whole blog post about it. As you make your way towards a final technology decision, it’s easy to lose the ever-so-important “30,000-foot view” and get wrapped up in details and technical specs.

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GrowthZone

APRIL 16, 2019

In a recent blog post, Wes Trochlil of Effective Database Management addressed direct costs vs. indirect costs regarding association management software. A noteworthy excerpt from Trochlil’s blog: A client told me she was having trouble with staff turnover, especially with younger staff. a particular project, facility, or product).

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Jamie Notter

MAY 17, 2019

If you find yourself on a sinking ship (think Kodak, as it was ignoring the digital camera revolution), then your engagement is definitely going to wane. Note: I post reflections/insights from my speaking work here, but don't miss my other blog posts on culture and engagement over at the Human Workplaces blog ).

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Nimble AMS

MAY 10, 2022

When you invest in well-researched thought leadership content, your association will see a definite payoff. Ensure you develop a variety of pieces for your association like whitepapers, blogs, videos, podcasts, or webinars. Also, consider contributing to guest blogs in your industry. .

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Associations Now

APRIL 11, 2019

Industry evolution led the Brewers Association to update its definition of a craft brewer and add a new member category to make membership more inclusive. Otherwise, BA might risk excluding members because they don’t meet a craft brewer definition for membership. Feedback was key to the member definition change.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Protech Associates published their definitive list of association blogs to follow in 2019. I’m happy to see this blog described as “fantastic” and “a must-follow.” Follow Blog via Email. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Join 6,961 other followers.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 8, 2019

The Brewers Association recently updated its definition of a craft brewer and added a new member category to make membership more inclusive. Otherwise, BA might risk excluding members because they don’t meet a craft brewer definition for membership. Feedback was key to the member definition change. Offer a member comment period.

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Associations Now

MARCH 19, 2020

Even if it isn’t about generating organic traffic, SEO can still be useful, writes Kelsey Raymond on the HubSpot blog. When your focus is both lead generation and thought leadership, optimize your blog posts. “If This means you won’t be perceived as an expert, and you most definitely won’t generate more leads,” Raymond says.

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Associations Now

JUNE 25, 2023

A blog post on Potomac Core’s website details how this has played out with Helicopter Association International.) There are definitely more people going to conferences and more associations getting back to the way things were, but it’s not going to be the same amount of dollars as four or five years ago,” Kulok said.

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Ungrated

MAY 17, 2023

From novice board members to experienced managers, CAI Press has the definitive collection of books on association governance, management, and operations. in the Trinity foyer. >>Look for daily conference updates on the blog Thursday and Friday.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

This proactive strategy will definitely help set your association apart in such a busy world! The same can happen by listening to conversations in your online community. Both are great sources of unstructured data to analyze and interpret, and may spark ideas for new and improved products.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Check out our blog on overcoming your fear of dirty data. Read our blog on Creating a Data Culture for Your Association. Lay out your definitions up front. You’ll also move away from those frustrating situations where you’re looking at reports from different systems that are displaying different values for the same metric.

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Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

You definitely need billing data, but knowing your member’s fax number is likely less important. Create a glossary to track and communicate official terms and definitions. What is important to your association and what are your unique KPIs? Focus on critical data points.

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Thanks For Playing

JULY 25, 2012

Yesterday's blog post was a response post, and you should definitely read his original and think about responding yourself. Sitting all day is not only making you fat, it's making you stupid, so go take a walk. RIGHT NOW. (at Jeffrey Cufaude reminds us that we are all in the process of becoming.

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Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2012

Before looking it up myself, my hopeful definition of “truthiness” felt right to me. After reading the real definition of truthiness, I immediately thought of politicians, political analysts and strategists on both sides of the aisle. But no, as long as it feels right, it’s true enough for truthiness.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 23, 2023

Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. On the side, sauté asparagus with lemon zest and parmesan.

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AE on the Verge

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Best Definition of Transparency in Associations. a great definition about transparency in associations. I looked for a definition to steal, but there was none, so I created one. Subscribe to this blog by e-mail: Enter your Email. Other Favorite Consultants/Speakers/Blogs. Acronym - ASAE Blog. Blog Archive.

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Ungrated

AUGUST 9, 2023

The post Party on: Tips for successful community activities and events appeared first on Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog. Don’t sweat the small stuff. There is no such thing as a perfect event,” Toscano says.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 8, 2017

These opportunities are as easy as writing a letter to a congressperson, sharing a blog post on personal social media, or attending a town hall event. And without a clear definition for success, it’ll be hard to know what direction to steer your program. Don’t just create a micro-advocacy program to have one.

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Spark Consulting

AUGUST 21, 2013

Ben Martin urges: don’t be satisfied with passive definitions of engagement. Jamie’s take on #ASAE13: same planet, different worlds. Deirdre’s take on #ASAE13: team cool, it’s all about the love, and engage ! Excited about the Internet of Things? Want to increase your email open rates? John Haydon has tips.

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GrowthZone

MARCH 27, 2018

Find success with the definitive association blogging guide. How to Write an Association Blog People Will Read. . A time frame helps with motivation and keeps you accountable. Following the SMART principles of goal-setting increases the probability of success. See More: 7 Tips for Association Pros to Improve Productivity.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 31, 2014

Academics often rely on personal blogs to advance their ideas—and an association’s proposal to limit that activity for those who work on its journals has many crying foul. “The committee believes that any connection between blogs and ISA journals should be severed or separated,” the statement reads.

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GrowthZone

APRIL 3, 2020

Often used in conjunction with a negative event, by definition, the term crisis doesn’t typically refer to an actual occurrence. BLOG] How to Create a LinkedIn Group for Associations. >> blog updates) or a micro-blogging channel (e.g., Are there bad things you aren’t telling us? An RSS feed (e.g.,

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Ungrated

MARCH 18, 2021

Simple definitions and uncomplicated language will aid association boards and residents by increasing understanding and reducing the likelihood of disputes about interpretation. >>Learn The post Guiding communities: New resource for association governing documents appeared first on Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog.

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Spark Consulting

APRIL 17, 2013

Nope – creative problem definition. blog roundup community conferences innovation leadership management marketing membership ASAE Associations Now creativity Informz Internet privacy Jay Daughtry Jeff Hurt online advertising Technology Review Twitter' Another spring meeting season tip: take better notes. Retargeting online ads?

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Freestone

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Read our blog for tips to measure and improve your learning program’s return on investment. Y our continuing education content can even help drive non-dues revenue. But did you know that your continuing education program can boost your association’s ROI?

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