Association Adviser

JUNE 18, 2013

This month’s Corner Office spotlight shines on Christopher Williston VI, vice president of communications for the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) , the nation’s largest community state banking institution. Its members include more than 2,000 banks and branches in 700 Texas communities.

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The Hourglass Blog

AUGUST 28, 2010

Heres part three of the "innovation for associations" white paper Im helping to write while chairing the Innovation Task Force for the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives. Yes, we have direct, internal access to the community, but do our Boards and Committees actually give us an innovation advantage? Communication.

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The Hourglass Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

First of all, our white paper on association innovation is nearly finished. Ive posted draft excerpts of the white paper here on Hourglass ( here , here and here ), but we hope the final version will have much broader dissemination within the association community. Communication. Leadership.

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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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The Hourglass Blog

JULY 29, 2010

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. Its part of an effort by my state association executives society to define an evidence-based model of innovation for the association community.

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Associations Live

JULY 9, 2010

I’m sure that there is an entire white paper that can be written on this, but given the beautiful summer weather outside and the fact that it is Friday, you’re only going to get some bullet points from me. Labels: Collaboration , communication , Social Media. communication. (13). Leadership. (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. In fact, I’ve heard it said that content is the currency of Social Media. Go Mobile Association.

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

• Innovation is getting the older generation to let loose the reins of control and fast track members of the younger generation into leadership positions. Communication. Leadership. Leadership Potential of GenX. Social Media. For an introduction to this dialogue, go here. Discussion Topics. Governance.

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The Hourglass Blog

JULY 17, 2010

Weve now examined enough case studies where we feel ready to start writing a "white paper" on innovation for the association community. This white paper will describe the traits—or principles—that we believe are necessary to create a culture of innovation within any organization. Communication.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Tough leadership decisions. 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. AMS value for membership engagement.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 13, 2012

At the ASAE annual meeting Sunday (8/12/12), five panelists from five accredited association management companies shared 30 Marketing Tips in the Social Media Age. 4 Increase member engagement with your social media tools by providing hands on training and support at your annual meeting. Monday, August 13, 2012.

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The Hourglass Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

The principles of innovation in the WSAE white paper on Innovation for Associations talk about the need to make sure the top leadership of your association embraces a culture of innovation. Communication. Leadership. Leadership Potential of GenX. Social Media. Discussion Topics. Baby Boomers.

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The Hourglass Blog

MARCH 27, 2011

The WSAE white paper on innovation talks about the need to understand the mind of your community. By doing what Haque recommends that becomes elementary because the community is no longer something external to your organization, something difficult to understand whose needs you still must serve. Communication.

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 31, 2011

Through these posts Hourglass readers got a sneak peek at the Innovation for Associations white paper we authored ( here , here and here ) and the assessment tool we developed for association executives to use in determining the innovation readiness of their associations ( here , here and here ). Communication. Leadership.

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The Hourglass Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

Communication. Leadership. Leadership Potential of GenX. Social Media. Funny how people and ideas are connected, isn’t it?" I wrote back to Trish and she replied: Dare I get freaky in saying that theres a bigger force out there that connects like-minded folks at pivotal times in ways that defies description?

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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. The magical world of social media accelerated the hunt. The Waning Days of Leadership in Association Management. communications. (4). community. (3). communications. (4). community. (3).

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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. Leadership. Leadership Potential of GenX. Social Media. August 30, 2011 11:37 AM. Eric Lanke. Exactly, Jeffrey.

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The Hourglass Blog

MAY 26, 2011

The WSAE white paper on innovation calls this understanding the mind of your community. Communication. Leadership. Leadership Potential of GenX. Social Media. Discussion Topics. Association Management. Baby Boomers. Developing Millennial Leaders. Encore Careers. For-Profit vs. Non-Profit.

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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. Despite its negatives, there are still serendipitous benefits in engaging on social media. Digital transformation. Changing minds. Quick hits. 1 CMP credit.

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Slice-Works

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Do they read articles or white papers more than email? Do certain personas prefer traditional print media over electronic sources? leadership, industry expert, customer, member, etc.)? Are they more likely to consume educational content via video or webinar? Who has the most engaging “voice” to present this content (e.g.

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Membership Marketing

OCTOBER 10, 2011

There is no "silver bullet" - direct mail, email, social media, events, member get a member. The surge of technology has caused a social media explosion that is difficult to keep up with and challenging to imitate. I need to use direct mail, email, telemarketing and social media for each campaign.

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GlowGlobally

JANUARY 31, 2014

To begin 2014, we are featuring a new MCI white paper authored by Nikki Walker, MCI’s Vice President for its global association management and consulting practice, based in Dubai, UAE. Have you ever wondered how your association’s brand is perceived specifically by the international community?

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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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Off Stage

JUNE 25, 2009

Articles are short, and bigger issues are addressed in helpful ‘white papers’ (which, by the way, are an effective communication tool for your members—if you don’t know about them, go to Wikipedia or click here ). Leadership Thoughts: Crafting the Job Description. Social Media.

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Association Subculture

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Management book after study after thesis after white paper on leadership has never even come close to detailing what an organization could or should be like the fiction of Star Trek does. Labels: association , governance , leadership , movies , staff. Several books have been written on leadership lessons from Star Trek.

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

That’s what the WSAE Task Force on Innovation concluded in its white paper, and that’s why WSAE has decided to launch an online community (formal announcement coming soon) where crowd-sourced discussions can take place—discussions focused on identifying successful strategies for overcoming barriers in these three areas.

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Membership Marketing

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Remembering that 80% will not be active members, 20% will be active participants and 10% will take on leadership roles. It is incumbent upon any association to first provide value to its membership and then to communicate that value to the members on an ongoing basis. Using Social Media to Recruit Staff. Social Media. (5).

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