Spark Consulting

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

We’re almost at the end of the revisiting of the top ten all-time Spark blog posts in honor of Spark’s tenth anniversary! Coming in at the #2 spot: Strategic Planning v. The post 2: Strategic Planning v. Strategic Thinking. If we’re willing to change “the way we’ve always done it.”

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AUGUST 4, 2023

The Endocrine Society and Matchbox Virtual Media announced a joint venture to design and deliver online experiences that will drive innovation in the medical, healthcare and scientific industries. Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta Price Revenue Denver 195

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APRIL 14, 2023

Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address: Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. Fri 4/14 at 10 a.m. More info/register.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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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. Email Address: Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. 1 CMP credit. More info/register. 1 CMP credit.

Metro 195

Metro Strategy Technology Marketing 195

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MAY 26, 2023

Research says alone time could yield more innovation. Callum Borchers, Wall Street Journal ) Meet context switching, the number one productivity killer in the workplace, and find out how to overcome it (Danielle Ezell, TechSmith ) Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. More info/register.

Technology 195

Technology Education Arkansas Leadership 195

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. More info/register.

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JULY 7, 2023

AI and event planning. Michelle Bruno at DAHLIA+ Agency gathers advice from several event and association consultants on how AI can help event planners. Anderson, Psychology Today ) Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Tools 195

Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

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JANUARY 29, 2021

If you’re a home cook, check out the weekly In The Kitchen posts on my Grabbing the Gusto blog. 8: Innovate. Explore the trends and technologies your association can better monetize and/or innovate with so you can more effectively educate and communicate with your members, constituents, and the public. 8: Innovate.

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Newsletter Education Recruiting Recruitment 370

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

They describe how to cultivate an organizational growth mindset so you can prepare your team and association to innovate and thrive. If your association fits any of the five scenarios described by Lowell Aplebaum, FASAE, CAE, in his recent post, it’s time to review your strategic plan. Good enough” technology. Shrinking network.

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JUNE 9, 2023

I want to share better advice and ideas in the blog posts I write on behalf of clients. And since only smart people read this blog, yes, you’re creative. Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. This challenge occupies my mind.

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Associations Now

APRIL 30, 2014

A management consultant shares why associations should learn about innovation before promoting themselves as experts. All associations want to create unique and innovative content to share with their audiences. For some, innovation may mean slight adjustments. ” she writes. Hands-Off Can Hurt.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address: Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. There’s enough left over for tonight, yay!

Chicago 195

Chicago Certificate Marketing Content 195

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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MARCH 25, 2022

Probably every reader of this blog is Gen N, a cross-generational consumer segment. Subscribe to Blog via Email. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Generation N. You’re Gen N. Email Address: Subscribe.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Virginia Technology 195

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APRIL 19, 2019

While listening to speakers and fellow attendees at digitalNow , I kept thinking associations are their own worst enemy when it comes to innovation. This week’s post at WBT Systems resonates with that line of thought: they explore nine barriers to association innovation. Dee McCurry, Ex Ordo ). More info/register. Host: TechSoup.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking for additional work. I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. 1 CAE credit.

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MAY 29, 2020

Shoshana Friedman shared a detailed recap on the WalkMe blog and Dayana Nevo wrote about lessons learned on the MarTech Advisor blog. The Online News Association is turning their conference into a virtual “ global journalism innovation festival.” Host: Liz King Events. Host: Liz King Events. Host: Liz King Events.

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San Diego Strategy North Carolina Conference 259

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APRIL 21, 2023

They describe the seven steps of starting a successful association mentoring program from pre-evaluation and research to planning, design, recruitment, matching, training, support and evaluation. They describe how webinars, blog posts, podcasts, YouTube, social media and influencer content can help you attract and retain members.

Education 195

Education Committee Recruiting Recruitment 195

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JUNE 26, 2020

If you’re into it, check out my weekly In The Kitchen posts on my Grabbing the Gusto blog for more. The recipe is coming this weekend on my Gusto blog. Explore how to create a sponsorship strategy that will generate revenue through sponsorships, partnership and other sales opportunities through in-person and digital events.

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Montana Conference Content Education 370

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JUNE 16, 2023

Event planning. Is your event planning to-do list still up to snuff? Whether you’re new to the business or have been planning events forever, take a look at the post-pandemic event checklist put together by Impexium. Payne, CMP, CMM, Strategic Partner at INNOV8 Meetings + Events Thu 6/22 at 2 p.m.

Project 195

Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

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MAY 12, 2023

No plan, no progress. Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address: Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. 1 CAE/CMP credit.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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MAY 19, 2023

Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address: Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. . More info/register. Thank you!

Strategy 195

Strategy Content Leadership Email Marketing 195

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JUNE 2, 2023

Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address: Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. Wow, I impressed myself. Fri 6/2 at 1 p.m.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

Associations Now

APRIL 25, 2014

From leaving guests to their own devices to sending nonstop emails to your team, Event Manager Blog editor Julius Solaris lists several event planning no-nos to avoid. The post Friday Buzz: Reignite Innovation During Business Meetings appeared first on Associations Now.'

Innovation 40

Innovation Social Media Recruiting Recruitment 40

Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 3, 2014

Pitching Conferences As Innovation Labs. Conference organizers often toss out the word innovation to promote their events, but where many fall short is in thinking through how they will deliver on that promise. Does confirmation bias ever slow down your conference reinvention plans? We can and we should.

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Innovation Conference Event Planning Team 40

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JANUARY 13, 2017

Find out which blogging tactics produce the strongest results. Now, onto the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events. Innovation today is moving at light speed and to deliver a world-class member experience your association needs to be able to leverage a strong platform to take you there. Follow Blog via Email.

San Antonio 150

San Antonio elearning predictions Handbook Denver 150

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JANUARY 13, 2017

Find out which blogging tactics produce the strongest results. Now, onto the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events. Innovation today is moving at light speed and to deliver a world-class member experience your association needs to be able to leverage a strong platform to take you there. Follow Blog via Email.

San Antonio 150

San Antonio elearning predictions Handbook Denver 150

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Karim Guirguis, chief strategy and innovation officer at the American Bankruptcy Institute. The Invisible Workload of Event Planning. Ask event managers about the invisible workload of their job, and they’ll know exactly what you’re talking about. Follow Blog via Email. Wed 12/11 at 12 p.m. Wed 12/11 at 2 p.m. –

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LMS Software Revenue Cost 221

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APRIL 28, 2023

Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address: Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. More info/register. Tenenbaum, Esq.

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DC Recruiting Recruitment Washington 205

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MARCH 24, 2023

In this comprehensive guide to tiered and à la carte sponsorship models for in-person, virtual and hybrid events , EventMobi suggests how to price, sell and deliver sponsorships, measure ROI, and craft a post-event report for corporate partners. Data-informed event planning. Location: Chicago IL. More info/register.

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MAY 15, 2020

onward – Untethered 2020: Events Reimagined, a Virtual Summit. Untethered is an industry event aimed at educating and connecting event professionals during this time of profound change. We want to educate, inspire and innovate together. Best Practices to Accelerate Your Pivot to Virtual Events. More info/register.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

I’m looking forward to SURGE 2017, a virtual summit with a thesis: By joining together thousands of association professionals, we can collectively innovate and push our industry forward. Fostering a Culture of Innovation at Your Association. Have you ever wondered how your association’s culture impacts your ability to be innovative?

DC 150

DC Washington Innovation Price 150

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MARCH 17, 2023

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Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

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JANUARY 26, 2018

Their paper, Steal Like a Fundraiser: Innovations in Cause-Oriented Fundraising for Associations , shares the secrets to charity fundraising success: Building relationships with donors at all levels and how that relates to membership relationship building and management. The Right Tech for Your Event — On a Budget.

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Associations Now

JUNE 29, 2016

It will be organized in an innovative carousel slide tool. Following the trending topics controversy , Facebook will likely be careful in its selection of events. The new feature could eventually replace community boards, challenge email blasts for events, and streamline the discovery of new events.

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Los Angeles San Francisco New York City Miami 61

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APRIL 5, 2019

This deep dive on the strategies of applying Holistic Intelligence to event planning will help everyone be more effective at work and at home. Hear five innovative ideas to enhance connections at your next event. Follow Blog via Email. More info/register. Host: Smart Meetings. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

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District of Columbia DC Washington LMS 170

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MARCH 30, 2018

I know how badly you want to put your technology project (and all that heavy drinking) behind you, but before you move onto your next big project, heed Gretchen Steenstra’s advice at the DelCor blog: before moving forward, do a technology project close. Innovation and Events. Follow Blog via Email. by TechRepublic ).

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