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Everything Eventually Loses Its Shine

Elevating Engagement

Recently I spent some time on the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut, winding my way toward the lakes and mountains of Maine. My grandfather would have taken the route every Monday and Friday, heading to Manhattan to sell magazine ads in an industry journal and then home for the weekend in rural Connecticut.

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Association Brain Food: 7.21.23

Reid All About it

The Future of Digital Communication Management Explore ways your association can leverage new technologies like AI to enhance overall member experience, optimize communications across multiple platforms, and ultimately increase revenue. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Host: Black In Events Network Thu 8/3 at 2 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

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New Legislation Allows North Carolina Condominium and Homeowners Association Residents to Conduct Virtual Meetings

AMG

31, 2020, the state’s emergency executive orders authorized a board “in its sole discretion” to determine that all or any part of a membership meeting may be conducted by remote communication and remote balloting. We’ve witnessed the pandemic change the way companies conduct business and community associations are no exception.

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Community Service: Drawing On Staff Involvement

Associations Now

Similar feelings arose after the Boston Marathon bombing last month and the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, last December. The latter was the impetus for an organization-wide community outreach initiative at the American Road and Transportation Builders Association. It was a catalyst.

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Volunteers: How Much Is Your Time Worth?

Associations Now

Washington, DC, ranked highest at $34.04, followed by New York ($28.73), Connecticut ($28.26), and Massachusetts ($27.43). The number-one reason people gave for not volunteering was a lack of information about possible volunteer options, so communication about opportunities is critical. The post Volunteers: How Much Is Your Time Worth?

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Wednesday Buzz: Clarity in a World of Acronyms

Associations Now

And especially if you work in communications, it’s important to handle them the right way. If you like cupcakes, this fundraising idea from Connecticut Association of Realtors CEO Cindy Butts might whet your appetite. You have an online community. This approach might inspire bigger and bolder ideas. Other good reads.

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Association Brain Food: 12.9.22

Reid All About it

Learn how (and why) to put members at the front, right, and center of your community, how to create an intentional human-focused user experience, how to map your members’ community journeys, and best practices for harnessing storytelling and user-generated content. Vanessa McCrann, Community Engagement Manager, Startup Colorado.