The Hourglass Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

Next Steps for Association Innovation. This is an exciting time for the WSAE Innovation Task Force. First of all, our white paper on association innovation is nearly finished. We’re looking for appropriate venues to publish and/or present the paper, and encourage your suggestions and help in disseminating it.

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The Hourglass Blog

JULY 29, 2010

Barriers to Innovation in the Association World. In one of my last posts I shared the principles of innovation weve drafted as part of the "innovation for associations" white paper being written by the WSAE Innovation Task Force. But many associations approach risk from a decidedly conservative perspective.

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

A Prescription for Innovation. This is part of an on-going dialogue between Eric Lanke and Jeff De Cagna on the work of the WSAE Innovation Task Force and the status of innovation in the association community. • Innovation is using technology to streamline operations and deliver new services.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

If you need a little inspiration—the kind that makes you feel blessed “to have been alive and well back then”—then read The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm , a white paper from Elizabeth Engel, CAE and Shelly Alcorn, CAE. Communication – interpersonal, public speaking, writing and digital/social media.

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The Hourglass Blog

JULY 17, 2010

Principles of Innovation. The fourth meeting of the WSAE Innovation Task Force was held on July 16, 2010. For those of you new to this conversation, Im heading up an effort for my state society to define an evidence-based model of innovation for the association community. Im also blogging about it here.

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The Hourglass Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

Recipes for Innovation. He has designed some very innovative tools.and created innovative designs for traditional tools. He has designed some very innovative tools.and created innovative designs for traditional tools. good design is innovative. good design is innovative. So heres a funny story.

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The Hourglass Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

The Clinic of Innovation. Heres another fascinating post about innovation from the HBR blog. It describes the first-of-its-kind "Clinic of Innovation" at Oslo University Hospital--an internal unit within the hospital that is set-up to work like an outpatient health clinic.

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 31, 2011

The Innovation Hub for Associations. Ive been blogging about my work with the Innovation Task Force of the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives for a while now. Its called the Innovation Hub for Associations , and can be accessed here. The core of the site can be found under the "Innovation Model" tab. at 9:18 PM.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Because many older Android devices don’t have near-field communication, the concept of being able to add it to smartphones with a microSD card could prove appealing—especially because it could be applied to specialized uses beyond payments, such as securing access to a building or creating a system for rewards programs.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2018

Whenever association consultant Elizabeth Engel releases a white paper, I pay attention. No matter the topic, her papers are always interesting and informative. Presenters: Sarah Sladek, CEO, and Josh Miller, Director of Gen Z Studies, XYZ University. Wed 1/31 at 1 p.m. – The Right Tech for Your Event — On a Budget.

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Leading Learning

JULY 12, 2021

Your association may claim values like collaboration and innovation. Maybe your commitment to innovation is a little more talk than walk—you say you’re forward-thinking, but people get punished for taking a risk, at least if it doesn’t pan out. For more on how to do all that, download the full white paper for free at [link].

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GlowGlobally

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Together with follow up interviews from some of the largest European-based associations, MCI developed a white paper designed to address some of the key outcomes from the study. Constantly innovate. Communicate constantly to all key stakeholders. Demonstrate value and relevance to members in locally relevant ways.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

“Connecting With Government Customers in an Era of Event and Travel Restrictions,” a new white paper by Market Connections and Boscobel Marketing Communications, reports that federal employees are going to fewer events, agencies are running fewer events, and contractors and other stakeholders are feeling the effects. “We

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Associations Now

AUGUST 19, 2013

A new white paper on the subject sheds some new light on the subject, adds a handful of thoughtful case studies, and offers a sensible framework for a less dysfunctional volunteer structure. The Leader’s Role in Volunteering Innovation. But it’ll require a lot of work to make that happen.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

To provide more immediate details to automotive and cybersecurity stakeholders, Intel Security released a white paper on best practices for “ the next-generation car ” [PDF]. a Connected Future. “These benefits, however, depend on consumer confidence in the safety and reliability of these technologies.”

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Beth Kanter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

A significant number of nonprofits are using the cloud in innovative ways to increase their impact and raise more money. With our daily communications, the transparency helps our donors know where we spend money,” according to Ahmed Morabeih, emergency reporting officer for SOS in Syria.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 13, 2016

More than half (54 percent) of the executives who took part in our annual association communication benchmarking study felt their organization’s inability to generate non-dues-revenue (NDR) was a serious or significant challenge — up substantially from 2015. Legacy communication channels still have a seat at the table. 2015. ** 11%.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 12, 2012

In fact, from a marketing communications perspective, investment in quality content is better than gold because, unlike gold, the value of quality content to your communications efforts rarely fluctuates or goes down. Quality content offers the same draw power to a marketer’s communications efforts.

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The Hourglass Blog

MARCH 27, 2011

In my last post , I talked about something I called the Catch-22 of innovation. Your association wants to deliver new innovative products that meet the needs of your members, so you ask and poll them incessantly about their needs, wants and desires. Labels: Innovation , Umair Haque , WSAE. Communication. Innovation.

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The Hourglass Blog

MAY 26, 2011

Dont Wall Yourself Off From Your Community. This is part two of my reaction to Jeff De Cagnas excellent article on business model innovation for associations in the April 2011 issue of Associations Now. The WSAE white paper on innovation calls this understanding the mind of your community. Image source.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Nimble AMS describes how an AMS helps membership teams better understand members, anticipate their needs, and deliver an optimal online experience and personalized communications and content. She explains how async communication combats groupthink —what a bonus. Fri 12/2 at 10 a.m.* – Association Community (Coffee with Innovators).

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Even with all the technological innovations revolutionizing membership recruitment strategies in today’s world, the membership brochure remains a mainstay of membership marketing. Integrating Online Communications into Your Fundraising Campaign. The 4 C’s of Engagement: Capture, Customize, Curate & Communicate.

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Associations Now

JUNE 8, 2016

. “When you can correlate activity in your community to favorable business outcomes like retention, product purchases, event attendance, and etc., it becomes far easier to prove the ROI of your community efforts,” he writes. This in turn makes it easier to secure attention, support and resources more quickly.

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.orgCommunity

APRIL 18, 2019

They communicate the member perspective,” Sharon advises. The process cuts across the entire organization, and there is constant communication among staffers and departments to ensure alignment. From environmental scans to persona analysis and white papers. He noted that the board’s job is to be empathetic.

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The Hourglass Blog

AUGUST 29, 2011

In fact, instead of just complaining about the flew, it makes me want to jump in and help correct it since I am invested in the larger community and what it is trying to accomplish. Communication. Innovation. Principled Innovation. Good and Bad Lessons for Association Innovation. The Season of Innovation.

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AMR Management Services

JUNE 4, 2012

Develop sound communications tools This can range from a printed or email newsletter to a simple website. Associations can do great things and the nonprofit sector needs innovators to shake it up. Here are some other resources: ASAE White Paper: Starting an Association. American Academy on Communication in Healthcare.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 13, 2012

New additions to plans are content marketing strategies and incorporating social throughout your entire organization – see Spredfast white paper on that topic. 8 Build Twitter relationships by retweeting tweets from NYC Women in Communications Inc via Kellen Company. #9 via the Bostrom Corporation.

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Association Subculture

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

I navigated a world of suits and Dilbert-esque arguments over policies, procedures and white papers. communications. (4). community. (3). innovation. (6). Principled Innovation LLC. And that was where my Gen X perspective languished a bit.I advocacy. (1). appreciative inquiry. (1). association. (25).

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Beth Kanter

APRIL 1, 2012

But it is also theme of a panel that I’m moderating at the Innogive Conference on Monday, April 2 that will focus on how this trend is and will continue to impact nonprofits’ communication strategies. He works with organizational leaders to expand their sense of what is possible online and to innovate and succeed.

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Membership Marketing

MARCH 8, 2012

” Social media is still in its infancy compared to other more mature marketing channels, but over time we will see innovative approaches that will help it become part of a predictable and projectable marketing tool. ASAE Marketing, Membership & Communications Confer. White Paper. (4). Keep watching.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 10, 2021

They suggest an excellent (and entertaining) white paper to read on this topic and steps you can take to start your association’s journey from digitized to digital. Few experts have more insights on digital media and enterprise communications than our speaker. Digital transformation. Changing minds. 1 CMP credit. Host: PCMA.

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.orgCommunity

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Machines are giving us the ability to understand and communicate with members more personally than ever before. You can strengthen anecdotal information with research such as member needs surveys, white papers and case studies. If you seek to deeply engage constituents (And, who doesn’t?), Shadow a member on the job for a day.

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Reid All About it

MAY 26, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… Earlier this week, I finally read the new white paper from Elizabeth Engel and Sherry Marts, Include Is a Verb: Moving from Talk to Action on Diversity and Inclusion. Don’t be fooled, this is not a wonky paper. Host: TTC Innovations.

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Association Adviser

JULY 13, 2016

If your association needs help bridging the staffing gap or creating effective, engaging communication plans, outsourcing content management could be a viable, cost-friendly option. The goal is to select an outsourcing partner that can help your association reach its communications goals today and into the future. . Social media.

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Associations Now

JUNE 15, 2016

Amazon’s persistence in driving users to “Try Prime” is a lead associations ought to follow and just one of many highlights from this week’s ASAE Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference. But, as a constantly growing and innovating company, Amazon warrants continuing attention.

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Beth Kanter

MARCH 9, 2015

The authors offer up principles for senior leaders and organizations to transform their organizations’ cultures to become Millennial friendly as follows: DIGITAL: Embrace both the technology and the mindset that will free up your employees to innovate, be proactive, and increase your agility.

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

This is part of an on-going dialogue between Eric Lanke and Jeff De Cagna on the work of the WSAE Innovation Task Force and the status of innovation in the association community. For Jeff’s first post on why innovation is critical to the future of associations, go here. For an introduction to this dialogue, go here.

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