Eric Lanke

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

One of the very first posts I wrote for this blog (back in September 2011) was titled, " Should Committees Report to the Board? " In the post, I argued that committees whose function was programmatic (i.e., In the post, I argued that committees whose function was programmatic (i.e., Our four types of committees are: 1.

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Eric Lanke

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

We brought a new staff person into our organization this week. Her last position was with an association management company, so, unlike some people we've brought on board over the years, she has some real association experience to draw on as she acclimates to our organization and its culture. The committee would decide what to do.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Sometimes it seems to be in the nature of CEOs to catastrophize: A PwC survey released last month found that a growing percentage of CEOs fear their organizations won’t survive the next decade, thanks in part to concerns about generative AI. While a bigger-picture strategy can be helpful, just getting started is what’s most important.”

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 25, 2022

Read on for what to include in your association’s online community strategy. Building a thriving online community starts with a well-considered strategy. Be sure to define your organization’s goals for the online community so that your entire organization knows what you’re trying to accomplish. Content strategy ?.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 29, 2024

Last year, the National Association for Gifted Children designed a satisfaction survey for its member volunteers to get a better sense of how volunteers felt about their committee experience. To meet its volunteers’ expectations, the association needed to understand how volunteers felt about their experiences within their committees. “I

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 22, 2023

They describe strategies for applying game mechanics to influence attendee behavior , including incentives and technology that help you achieve event goals. Steele, FASAE, CAE, ODCP, Chief of Staff and VP of Strategy & Governance for The School Nutrition Association *All events are online at Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted.

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Eric Lanke

JULY 7, 2014

It advocates for corporate boards to serve as a kind of innovation committee for the corporations they are put in place to safeguard. It seems like a good idea to me, assuming the members of the board committee remember to stay out of the weeds and embrace their roles as strategic advisors.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 30, 2023

During the pandemic, the New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians’ medical student committee approached staff with a podcast idea. Though creating a student-member-led podcast has its challenges, Allen has found it to be valuable for the organization and members.

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AMG

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

I am honored to share that CAI is being awarded a prestigious award from the Public Affairs Council (PAC) - the Lobbying Strategy Innovation Award for our Condominium Safety Policy Response and Initiative – in response to the tragic Champlain Towers South condominium collapse.

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Membersuite

AUGUST 23, 2023

Social media is designed to encourage this dopamine-enhanced attention, which is why your marketing strategy should focus there. Don’t waste your time on videos that need the approval of two committees and three department heads. 8: Practice transparency and clarity Gen Z wants to support organizations that align with their values.

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World Class Boards

APRIL 3, 2018

Perhaps the greatest strategic challenge most association/nonprofit organizational leaders face is translating strategy from the boardroom to the receptionist’s desk (or to the committee chair’s agenda). That is, extending strategy mind share throughout the organization, not just among those at the top of organizational chart.

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World Class Boards

APRIL 3, 2018

Perhaps the greatest strategic challenge most association/nonprofit organizational leaders face is translating strategy from the boardroom to the receptionist’s desk (or to the committee chair’s agenda). That is, extending strategy mind share throughout the organization, not just among those at the top of organizational chart.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

In Nimble AMS’ AI success kit, you get four resources: two 30-minute webinar recordings about AI for associations and two white papers, one an introduction to AI for associations and one on developing an AI strategy. Organizer: Cecila Sepp, CAE, founder, Rogue Tulips Consulting Fri 4/19 at 4 p.m. Consultant/founder wisdom.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 17, 2023

They surveyed 100 associations about revenue growth strategies, business development practices and skills, risks and obstacles to growth, reporting and metrics, and performance of membership, events and non-dues revenue programs. You will leave with a plan for mindful leadership practice that will benefit you and your organization.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 10, 2023

Dean West at Association Laboratory wonders if he’s lazy, stupid or resilient (I’m not saying) and shares lessons about resilience that can guide your association’s strategy decisions. Log on in March as we discuss, among other things: How can work done by the DEI committee be augmented/supported by this community?

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

Text Request explains how to create an SMS (text) strategy that aligns with your association’s marketing strategy. Katrina Ciccarelli McAfee at Association Analytics shares a three-step strategy for improving new member acquisition. Member recruitment. More info/register. Host: Fridays@4 Mon 4/15 at 8 a.m. More info/register.

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Associations Now

MARCH 29, 2020

And getting that right will require more of organizations than making sure everybody has a Zoom link. Aplebaum shared a few of his insights about the experience on LinkedIn, and I wanted to hear more about what worked during the event and what challenges strategy sessions still face. It was, accidentally, a hybrid board event.

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Potomac Core

MARCH 22, 2017

In several instances, several Association CEO’s are utilizing radical transformation strategies to increase their relevance to the members and the industries they serve. Do Association’s need Radical Transformation Strategies to remain relevant enough to keep their members engaged over the longer term? What’s different today?

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Potomac Core

OCTOBER 26, 2016

In several instances, CEOs are collaborating with their boards and management teams to transform their organizations into strategic partners. What is clear is that 3 Engagement Strategies Drive Growth. The data provides context for annual conversations between Brock and the Executive Committee of the Board. Shortly, the U.S.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Due to COVID-19, your nonprofit staff members are probably now working from home, you’ve had to pivot fundraising strategies, and your organization’s programming has likely had to adapt to social distancing guidelines. . It’s easy for supporters to stick by an organization when times are good and money is steady. We’ll cover: .

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Reid All About it

APRIL 9, 2021

During the pandemic, MemberSuite noticed your already full plate was taking on additional tasks and projects so they’re sharing strategies to help you cope with an extremely heavy workload. I don’t work with companies who take the committee approach to content—it’s a huge red flag for frustrations down the road. Website insight.

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Eric Lanke

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

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. The Membership Committee.

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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. Committees, in that way, are miniature Boards.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 26, 2022

Before your association begins adopting new software to meet member needs, you’ll want to start with re-envisioning your member engagement strategy. To reexamine your member engagement strategy , you’ll want to reconsider your overall purpose for scoring. How do you begin this crucial process? Keep reading for six helpful tips.

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Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 19, 2020

How you communicate with members and the opportunities you offer directly impact their experience with your organization and the chance that they’ll renew. With a dedicated and comprehensive engagement strategy, your member retention rate is much more likely to increase! Chapter, committee, or business group meetings.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

Whether I’m writing about marketing, strategy, or technology, one idea always surfaces. A freelance expert can train current staff and get your organization up to speed. Promote data sharing across the organization, and reward people for effectively using new analytic tools. Board and committee members are obvious choices.

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Higher Logic

MAY 1, 2018

When you’re looking at your next event, plan on including these five expert strategies to ensure your event is smoother and more successful than your last: Choose the right event software. Committees: Events committees, volunteer groups, even your board, can organize their plans in online groups.

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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

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Impexium recommends proving you’re an organization they can trust, delivering benefits they value, and having processes and systems that facilitate member referrals, new member onboarding, testimonials, social presence, and member feedback. Member recruitment. To attract young members , you must recruit in ways that make sense to them.

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Leading Associations

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Perhaps the greatest strategic challenge most association/nonprofit organizational leaders face is translating strategy from the boardroom to the receptionist’s desk (or to the committee chair’s agenda). That is,extending strategy mind share throughout the organization, not just among those at the top of the organizational chart.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

When your association’s members are already bogged down with the responsibilities of their own careers, families, and communities, how do you convince them that committee work is worth prioritizing? The process needs to be multifaceted and focus on the benefits to your organization as well as to the candidates themselves.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Equip yourself with innovative approaches to adapt community engagement strategies in an AI-augmented landscape. Equip yourself with innovative approaches to adapt community engagement strategies in an AI-augmented landscape. Learn innovative engagement strategies for this digitally native generation. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

. – Lessons from Builidng a Platform (Radio Free 501c, the podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting ) Every week Rogue Tulips brings the nonprofit community intriguing guests discussing vital topics affecting nonprofit organizations around the world—and we have fun doing it! s DE&I committee. 1 CAE credit. . 1 CMP credit.

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Associations Now

JULY 28, 2019

“Respondents attributed their optimism in large part to internal factors that are generally within an association’s control, including leadership-related factors such as organization-wide strategy, strong executive staff, and a high-functioning board,” says the report. Share your experiences in the comments.

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Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

WBT shares seven MOOC business model strategies you should definitely steal. Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community (Book Discussion) Members’ needs are changing—they require more than value to engage with your association; they also want memorable, positive experiences. Membership tiers.

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Associations Now

JULY 23, 2023

A new report finds that association boards struggle with strategy. You need to name the things that are really important to your organization and then proactively find folks who bring that to the table. Each organization needs to look at its particular governance model and say, ‘What do we need to do to drive greater strategic agility?”

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Associations Now

APRIL 9, 2024

Getting ahead when it comes to AI, then, means resolving some cultural disconnects within your organization. Silos occur when organizations fail to communicate their efforts across departments. Organizations struggle with this because they don’t want to look bad—they want to control information,” he said.

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