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Daily Buzz: The Difference Between Learning and Education

Associations Now

Here’s what they each mean—and what your organization should focus on. Other than getting smart on the way we communicate on these topics, Cobb says organizations—and people as a whole—need to place more emphasis on real learning. Need membership recruitment inspiration? “Learning” and “education” are not synonymous.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 8.9.19

Reid All About it

Because I can’t keep my inner librarian in check, here’s your #ASAE19 reading list: But first, for your listening pleasure… the Greater Columbus Convention Center put together an #ASAE19 inspired playlist on Spotify. Jay Daughtry shares his list of 19 moments to celebrate at #ASAE19 in Columbus. Location: Columbus OH.

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Crowdsource Members to Propel Ideas and Projects Forward

Associations Now

From the very start of the 2019 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Columbus this week, association executives were challenged to rethink how they engage with members. Recruit members as social influencers. One powerful tool is crowdsourcing, according to speakers in a number of #ASAE19 sessions. We can pass the mic around.”.

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Stamp Association’s Plan for Growth: Partnerships and Families

Associations Now

Youth engagement is central to its new recruitment strategy. A report on last weekend’s StampShow conference in Columbus, Ohio, included some troubling numbers about lead sponsor, the American Philatelic Society. The American Philatelic Society’s membership numbers are well down from its 1980s peak.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Six Principles for Harnessing.

Idea Architects

While Tulgan and Peters are both talking about paid staff in the new economy, associations and other organizations would be wise to note the relevance of their thinking for recruiting, developing, and rewarding volunteers. When competing for volunteer time and talent, organizations need to have compelling value propositions to offer.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Thinking Differently About.

Idea Architects

Theres an i nteresting post (and the beginning of a conversation) going on over at the Acronym blog , focusing on volunteer recruitment and diversity. I think we need to reframe the way many organizations currently view volunteers. In short, we would organize the enterprise for 100% volunteering. Here was the comment I posted.

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Getting Married to Membership May Require Engagement First

Idea Architects

It used to be that you had to pay to play: join an organization and then you can get involved. How would you adjust your recruitment and involvement strategies to capitalize on this potential shift? community that people value and that our organizations market. 1, Columbus, OFA & ANLA Staff Workshop. Jeffrey Cufaude.