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5 Ways to Revamp Your Membership Committee

Membersuite

Every association is unique—that old saying is true and you can really see it in membership committees. Some associations can’t live without theirs, some got rid of theirs years ago, and some wonder what to do with their membership committee. If you’ve had an uneasy feeling about your membership committee, you are not alone.

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ASAE Research Foundation Announces 2022 Recipient of Sal Martino Grant for DEI Research

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Proposal Title: “The Effects of the Intersectionality of Gender and Race on Members’ Involvement in Membership Associations”. Tentative Timeline: The anticipated research timeline based on the proposal is August 2022-July 2023. Department of Public Administration & Policy, School of Public Affairs, American University.

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Eric Lanke: Should Committees Report to the Board?

Eric Lanke

Leadership. Should Committees Report to the Board? Should committees report to the board?" There are some committees whose jobs clearly relate to the governance of the association. The Finance Committee. The Nominating Committee. The Executive Committee. The Education Committee. Innovation.

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The great proposal debate: Why consultants eschew RFPs

Aaron Wolowiec

Simply draft a proposal describing you’re recommended course of action and be sure to include your proposed fees. I had this happen to me many years ago – not in a proposal, but in an “exploratory meeting” where I naively gave away the store. They’d already gotten at least two proposals.

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Membership 101: The Role of Volunteerism

Spark Consulting

After all, the association defines the board and committee structure, right? We proposed a model, mission-driven volunteering, that empowers individuals through things like micro-volunteering and adhocracy, and provides episodic and virtual opportunities to contribute. So how does that impact volunteering?

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Association Brain Food: 3.10.23

Reid All About it

Log on in March as we discuss, among other things: How can work done by the DEI committee be augmented/supported by this community? Career Coach Series: Mindful Leadership Many organizations are in a state of disruption, transformation, and uncertainty. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. . More info/register.

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Eric Lanke: I Don't Want to Serve on Your Committee

Eric Lanke

Leadership. I Dont Want to Serve on Your Committee. Here are some quick DOs and DONTs for your consideration: DONT send me a list of committees that have openings and tell me I have to respond by a deadline if I want to serve on any of them. DON'T have committees. Provocative Proposals for Change. Eric Lanke.

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