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.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The Organic Trade Association, which had tried and failed to get the federal government to back a checkoff program for organic foods, will instead launch a voluntary program of its own—with member assistance, of course. The post Organic Group Turns Checkoff Failure Into Opportunity appeared first on Associations Now.

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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 .

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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.

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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. Fri 3/17 at 4 p.m.* – Career Coach Series: Mindful Leadership Many organizations are in a state of disruption, transformation, and uncertainty. But excellent content isn’t enough to gain market share. More info/register.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

The treasurer and the finance committee also have important roles to play. Organize panel discussions featuring the Finance Committee. Invite your investment team to explain your organization’s allocation and risk strategies and investment reports. Online courses. Financial literacy workshops. Share information.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 4, 2022

Member engagement and delivering a member-centric experience are integral to all organizations—therefore, it should be a priority in determining your association’s goals. . To gain further perspective on which goals your organization should set, you’ll need to evaluate the type of members you hope to recruit.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Use your data to find out how your customers interact with the organization and how it changes over time, which can help you understand member journeys. For example, most associations find members don’t volunteer or donate before they have seen value from other activities like courses or publications.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 15, 2022

Learning management software was developed, as the name would suggest, to help organizations manage e-learning programs. An LMS is really just the bones for creating courses, sharing information and tracking member progress. Your organization has expertise that people are seeking. The benefits of flexibility in an LMS.

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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! Quick hits.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 10, 2023

Submittable describes the benefits of skills-based volunteering for employees, companies, and nonprofits and how organizations can get started. Log on in March as we discuss, among other things: How can work done by the DEI committee be augmented/supported by this community? Content marketing. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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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.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 4, 2022

Sounds like a practical approach to session and course design, doesn’t it? This series of 15- to 20-minute videos covers hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Get prepared to write your RFP and evaluate your perspective merchant service providers based on the criteria most important for your organization.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

Gain an edge on professional development competitors by adding mentoring to your online courses and cohort programs as a free or premium service. His observations are especially useful for consultants, but anyone who runs a team, department, or organization will find valuable advice here. Education + mentoring. Decline of trust.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Knowing that, organizations must create a culture and process where all staff have a way to bring their ideas to the table. With the acceleration of technology literacy among staff since the pandemic, it’s not surprising that IT departments have also seen an increase in the number of technology champions throughout the organization. “In

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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.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

They’re still grappling with committees, committee assignments, and selections.” Asking that question—at the top of the organization, with the CEO and board—is one way to start a change process. That definition will vary from association to association, of course. There’s increasing pressure to get it right.

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Association Success

JANUARY 14, 2020

Every organization, large or small, needs volunteers to fulfill their missions. The organization or me? 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.

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Associations Now

APRIL 9, 2023

One reason for that may be that organizations’ efforts to diversify their boards have been more reactive than intentional, and more interested in optics than truly diverse leadership. Expertise matters, of course. Meanwhile, another report finds that Latinos have been shut out of the boardrooms of major corporations.

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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.

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Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

No matter the size or type of your association, and no matter your current role, see how you, too, can distinguish and propel your organization. Organizer: Association Women Technology Champions Tue 5/16 at 12 p.m. Organizer: Association Women Technology Champions Tue 5/16 at 1 p.m. More info/register. Location: Chicago IL.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Katherine Matthews, CAE, talks to Alexandra Mouw, CAE, about the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards’ journey to becoming a data-driven organization. Host: Certification Network Group Speakers: Dawn Crowell Murphy, Special Counsel, Nonprofit Organizations practice, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Allison M.

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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?

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 5, 2024

– Achieving Our 2024 Goals It is a New Year’s tradition to set goals for the year, in our personal lives and for our organizations. Host: UST Education Speaker: Tim Hopkins, CAE, Chair, ASAE Diversity + Inclusion Committee, and practice director, McKinley Advisors Thu 1/11 at 12 p.m. Fri 1/5 at 4 p.m. More info/register.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 16, 2019

as well as the name and title of the person at your organization who has ownership and/or decision-making authority of these agreements. Webinar and Course calendars with dates of events, scheduled speakers, and due dates. Course/webinar registration numbers. Past board and committee reports.

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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.)

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

Even well-meaning learners who’ve paid for online courses and conferences are apt to click away if their attention wanes during your program. Recession-Proofing Your Organization Many leaders are feeling the challenge of steering their ship through recession, inflation, and economic uncertainty. Gen Z education. . More info/register.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Little to no direction from staff/organization. In addition to committees and councils, volunteers support our organizations as board members, SMEs and speakers (many of whom are uncompensated). What works particularly well for your organization? Volunteer leaders are unprepared for meetings.

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Mariner Management

APRIL 19, 2021

Maryland Recycling Network (MRN) consists of a group of individuals and organizations , including government agencies and vendors, working in the solid waste and recycling industr y. On the legislative front, the Legislative Action Committee was not deterred by a shortened 2020 Legislative session where many bills were shelved.

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Reid All About it

JULY 7, 2023

Self-paced online courses. Designing asynchronous (self-paced, on-demand) online courses is even tougher, but WBT Systems gives you a head start. They share 19 activities to build into your asynchronous courses that will make them more effective and enjoyable. . More info/register. . More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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Ungrated

AUGUST 3, 2020

We canceled classroom education courses and the Annual Conference, moved the upcoming CEO-MC Retreat to a virtual format , and placed more emphasis on webinars and virtual courses. During these months of crisis, each of us did something that changed the course of this organization. We showed up.

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Association Leaders

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

How the meeting is organized can have a major impact. Consent agendas keep your group focused on the important things – the decisions that need to be made, actions that need to be taken and progress on the organization’s key metrics. So, what are some tools you can use to handle that negativity? Thank you.”.

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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!

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 3, 2023

How do organizations use learning management software? Association learning management software, also called a learning management system or LMS, is a software solution that provides the framework for housing and managing all elements of an organization’s educational program. How do organizations use learning management software?

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

“Innovator” might currently be a buzzword, but your organization should still be striving to blaze technological trails and deliver superior member value. . To drive innovation within your association, leaders will need to become problem solvers , prioritizing new opportunities and adopting flexible practices across the organization.

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WBT Systems

JULY 5, 2017

An LMS can do so much more than help you manage online courses, certification and accreditation programs, digital badges, and webinars. Design a Membership 101 course that shows them how to achieve their goals and get the most from their membership. For example, teach them how to: Find the resources they need on your website.

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AssociationChat

MARCH 29, 2023

Trust in the competence and character of an organization plays a critical role. This has changed the way I determine whether I will join an association, group, club, course, or community. Understanding your audience, client, staff, committees, and yes, members, is always a good place to start. Proof of concept in my investment.

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