Eric Lanke

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Which Committee Are You On? You serve on two committees for this association--one of which you chair. Because this association has dozens of committees, you find the meetings for both of your committees scheduled at the same time at an association conference. Which committee meeting do you attend? image source.

Committee 100

Committee System Leadership Innovation 100

Jamie Notter

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

The Problem with Committees. Here’s the problem with committees: They exist. He had written about an experience he had on a committee that wasn’t pleasant and was reflecting on how the Chair might have “lead” the committee differently. This is not a new idea, of course. Generations.

Committee 70

Committee System Leadership Strategy 70

Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Which learning opportunities and online courses are your members signing up for? . Chapter, committee, or business group meetings. If your association is large, you might have multiple chapters, different committees, or even smaller business groups. Use microsites for association committees. Event attendance.

Association Management 250

Association Management Committee Learning Management System Software 250

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Board reports also summarize committee reports about governing finances or other vital organizational activities. Depending on the committee’s findings, the report may request funds for a list of proposed activities. . Committee work . Committees summarize their actions and proposals. Financial performance .

Software 126

Software Association Management Proposal Committee 126

Elevating Engagement

APRIL 22, 2024

Connection Collaboration Recently, I joined a series of facilitators’ courses created by Chad Littlefield for my professional development. Perhaps this method of connection collaboration could be adapted to other small groups in associations like committees and boards. Even a Google Doc will do!

Survey 83

Survey Committee Course Member Engagement 83

Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Conference organizers know that the “main course” of their education offering and value proposition is in the concurrent education sessions. These learning experiences are primarily guided and selected by committee members who have little to no training or experience in adult learning principles. This model can be very risky.

Committee 65

Committee Education Tips Recruiting 65

Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

One association puts its volunteer membership committee to work in calling all new members to welcome them to the association—a rewarding effort for members, volunteers, and the association alike. At the committee level, though, there seems to be no hard and fast rule. So, what’s the right mix? Call to Action.

Committee 40

Committee Recruiting Recruitment California 40

WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A note for the meeting planner: please order decaf for the next committee meeting. Only 30 minutes in and your highly energetic committee members have already come up with several new online learning program ideas. Many associations put all their products, services, programs, and even committees through a sunset review process.

Education 160

Education How To Certificate Committee 160

.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

The treasurer and the finance committee also have important roles to play. Organize panel discussions featuring the Finance Committee. Online courses. Ask the treasurer and the finance committee to connect with their colleagues to determine what would increase their involvement. Financial literacy workshops.

Committee 167

Committee Review Guidelines Report 167

Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

For example, most associations find members don’t volunteer or donate before they have seen value from other activities like courses or publications. By finding members at the right time in their journey, you can increase your likelihood of identifying candidates ready to engage like speaking at your conference or serving on a committee.

Member Engagement 169

Member Engagement Committee Tips Class 169

Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

These webinars were repurposed from existing content, along with content from committee members volunteering as subject matter experts. In their last year as students, the association shared content about the certification program, offering opportunities for these students to take the course even though they could not certify.

Member Engagement 210

Member Engagement Strategy Certificate Survey 210

Reid All About it

MARCH 17, 2023

With for-profit and higher ed competition growing, your association’s online courses must stand out in the crowd. Join our EDI Committee and panel discuss how to keep inclusion in mind for your events and meetings moving forward. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning.

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

Nimble AMS

JUNE 4, 2022

Try including live webinars, webcasts of live events, recommended courses, and videos. . Involve the member perspective in event planning by creating a committee of member volunteers. If your ideal member prioritizes learning opportunities, be sure to invest in various training options. Track member engagement through your AMS.

Technology 120

Technology Committee Member Engagement LMS 120

MemberClicks

AUGUST 15, 2022

An LMS is really just the bones for creating courses, sharing information and tracking member progress. A learning management system could help with recurring committee or board meetings. Having a platform where you can simultaneously host and store information related to that committee (or the board, or membership group, etc.)

Learning Management System 95

Learning Management System System LMS eBook 95

Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

NAHMA has always had a strong focus on professional development, but our courses and credentials focused on the nuts and bolts of the industry: it was a lot of technical education,” said Kris Cook, NAHMA’s chief executive officer. When NAHMA receives contact info from course participants, they also ask for supervisor information.

Leadership 100

Leadership Course Industry Committee 100

WBT Systems

MAY 22, 2018

But how do you get people to make that first investment of time and money into one of your online courses? If you let people sample online education, for example, a mini-course or webinar series , they’re more likely to react positively to your subsequent marketing messages about your paid online courses. Inactive members.

Sample 150

Sample Education Course Recruiting 150

Blue Sky eLearn

JUNE 17, 2019

Of course, the timing, technology, and ease of use for the learner are super important, but the absolute most important part to the success of your webinar is the content and subject matter expert (SME). Have a board member, committee member, or staff member ask the questions. It’s almost like an “ unknown “ audition! .

Recruiting 231

Recruiting Recruitment Tips Committee 231

Reid All About it

MARCH 4, 2022

Sounds like a practical approach to session and course design, doesn’t it? Associations are giving everyone a voice like never before, using open APIs to enable grassroots voting, smarter committees and stronger online community. Melissa Householder, CEM, Trade Show Manager, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

Class 195

Class Certificate Content Committee 195

Blue Sky eLearn

JUNE 7, 2019

Once your members have attended their first event or taken their first course through your association, you’ll want to take the necessary steps to keep them involved and motivated. The more you know about your members, the better prepared you’ll be to create courses, events, and other programming that they’ll want to stay involved in.

How To 183

How To Course Software Content 183

Reid All About it

JUNE 18, 2021

Membership committees. Is it difficult to find members to serve on your membership committee? MemberSuite discusses the challenges faced by staff in charge of membership committees and suggests ways you can make improvements by revamping (or retiring) your membership committee. A terrific idea to steal!

LMS 369

LMS Certificate America Committee 369

Membersuite

MAY 17, 2022

Your credentialing committee and subcommittees must ensure that credential holders possess the skills, knowledge and standards associated with the credentialing program. A repeating obstacle to credentialing that I often heard about in my previous role as an Implementation Consultant is course or exam anxiety.

How To 152

How To Certificate Course Revenue 152

Ungrated

JUNE 24, 2021

If a bad decision has already been made, a board should recognize it and reverse course. For example, a landscaping committee member cannot unilaterally advise an owner to remove a tree because the committee member believes the tree is in violation of the covenants. Avoid bad decisions. Ensure due process is provided.

Pennsylvania 83

Pennsylvania New Jersey Committee Course 83

Associations Now

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

They’re still grappling with committees, committee assignments, and selections.” That definition will vary from association to association, of course. There’s increasing pressure to get it right. But the report has a few suggestions in its “Volunteer Impact Template.”

Committee 98

Committee Report Revenue Leadership 98

Ungrated

MAY 20, 2022

Whether you’re a new or long-standing CAI member, you’ve probably seen or heard one of these outstanding members deliver a webinar, teach an education course, speak at a chapter luncheon, or connect with them at a conference. In 2021, he was instrumental in helping CAI modify in-person education courses for a virtual platform.

San Antonio 52

San Antonio Las Vegas Nevada Idaho 52

Reid All About it

MARCH 10, 2023

Log on in March as we discuss, among other things: How can work done by the DEI committee be augmented/supported by this community? Building an Effective Audit Committee Learn how to build and use the audit committee to protect and strengthen exempt organizations. And how does this work get integrated into what ASAE does?

Committee 195

Committee Education Software Technology 195

Association Success

JANUARY 14, 2020

I’ve served on the Stewardship Council at my church, as a course instructor, participated in a variety of committees and SIGs at Association Forum, and as a parent volunteer on the PTA. One way I achieve this is through shooting simple 30–45 second video testimonials for any courses or events I’m involved with. Don’t overcommit.

Tips 107

Tips Committee Course Recruiting 107

Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 16, 2019

Webinar and Course calendars with dates of events, scheduled speakers, and due dates. Course/webinar registration numbers. Past board and committee reports. For preservation, safety, and ease-of-updating, all documentation should also exist electronically, of course! Standard Operating Procedures.

Tips 211

Tips FAQ Education Sample 211

Spark Consulting

JUNE 5, 2018

The most obvious non-monetary contribution would be serving in a volunteer position, but they might not have the capacity to be committee members either. Assist in moderating your online community (after, of course, receiving training)? Could they serve as social media ambassadors for you? Volunteer at chapter events?

Social Media 236

Social Media Committee Education Industry 236

Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

This model works well when the organizers, committee members, and speakers know what members need to learn. This model will likely continue to flourish wherever there is a successful well-trodden path, like courses on processes, programs, or regulations. But there’s not a successful path for every problem.

Conference 78

Conference Committee Course Team 78

Associations Now

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

One solution to this issue, of course, is to increase prices, and penalties for cancellation. How will you encourage volunteers to take part in your committees, run for board seats, and use the tools that support their professional development? With the caveat, of course, that too much email messaging tends to be a turnoff.)

Price 64

Price Certificate Course Tools 64

Mariner Management

APRIL 19, 2021

On the legislative front, the Legislative Action Committee was not deterred by a shortened 2020 Legislative session where many bills were shelved. The committee jumped right into 2021 working with sponsors of several relevant bills and testifying as needed. Read more about all these super volunteers. .

Maryland 71

Maryland Metro Committee Virginia 71

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

In addition to committees and councils, volunteers support our organizations as board members, SMEs and speakers (many of whom are uncompensated). Leveraging just some of these course corrections while there’s still time could have a profound impact not just on your volunteer numbers, but on engagement and membership, as well.

Michigan 100

Michigan Committee Course Association Management 100

Membersuite

MARCH 17, 2023

Webinar, course, and other educational event registrations Email clicks Web page views Community discussions Check your AMS data for audience segments that are large or active enough to support specialized tracks or workshops. Don’t rely solely on the opinions of committee members when designing events and marketing campaigns.

Event Planning 150

Event Planning Marketing Discount Conference 150

Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 9, 2023

For many annual meetings, the Great Resignation has resulted in erosion of loyal, regular attendees and an increase in first-timers, whose experience can be improved with guidance on the best course for them to follow during your program. In his book, The Paradox of Choice , author Barry Schwartz writes: “Learning to choose is hard.

Conference 52

Conference Committee Recruiting Recruitment 52

Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

JULY 25, 2023

However, after an agreement with Miami Dade County Commissioners to have the County hold a vote to repeal the pit bull ban, the state legislation was postponed and ultimately did not make it out of Committee. The County did ultimately put the measure on a County wide ballot.

Miami 73

Miami Florida Proposal Committee 73

Thanks For Playing

AUGUST 23, 2012

The Good: I love what ASAE has done with the volunteer committee structure. First of all, they've forced us to be more efficient by scheduling MUCH shorter committee meetings. Sitting in a committee meeting for 8 hours is torture that shouldn't be forced on ANYONE. Hallelujah!

Committee 150

Committee Dallas Texas Course 150

Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 31, 2020

Invest in a capable Learning Management System and create courses that are relevant to your industry! Options to join committees. Create committees within your association for highly-involved members who want to be involved in more initiatives, such as planning fundraisers or lead training. Online discussion forum.

Directory 239

Directory Association Management FAQ System 239