Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Whether your results are better or worse than the CEIR index, I think it is a helpful top-line metric for benchmarking and sharing with your organization’s leadership. The two tensions to accomplishing this priority include: Increased attendee expectations vs. rising costs. Event innovation often takes a back seat. Swap it out.

Revenue 106

Revenue Cost Innovation Price 106

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Grassroots advocacy. That’s on us, says Jay Cost at The Dispatch. TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. His points make sense, although he’s not suggesting you stop using LinkedIn.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

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MARCH 1, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Education programs. It costs about the same as other digital advertising tactics. Explore the inner lives of leaders and leadership. TopClass LMS shares another recap of a session from the Learning Business Summit. AMS onboarding.

Education 256

Education New Hampshire Tips Technology 256

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MARCH 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m going away for eight days on a hiking vacation in southern Utah, so I’m not publishing Association Brain Food the next two Fridays, March 31 and April 7. Quick hits Can AI write thought leadership content for you? Women in the workplace.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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JANUARY 19, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association AI survey. It will also explore which business functions are leading the way, how leadership is supporting AI efforts, and how policies are affecting adoption. . – Will costs finally come down? More info/register. 1 CMP credit.

Revenue 256

Revenue Strategy Member Engagement United States 256

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AUGUST 25, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. Leadership & Learning: The Best Leaders Ask the Best Questions: Because Who Needs All the Answers Anyway? If you look at what you don’t have in life, you’ll never have enough.”

millennials 370

millennials Survey Team Education 370

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MAY 26, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “To Research says alone time could yield more innovation. Good intentions are nice, but they mean nothing if they don’t turn into action. Teri Carden, founder of Non-Dues-A-Palooza , sold the AMS review site ReviewMyAMS to 501Works.

Technology 195

Technology Education Arkansas Leadership 195

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APRIL 14, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Extreme brainstorming. Tanner Kohler, Nielsen Norman Group ) Even in the metaverse, women remain locked out of leadership roles, although they spend more time and spearhead more initiatives there. Fri 4/14 at 10 a.m. More info/register.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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APRIL 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I would love to live Like a river flows, Carried by the surprise Of its own unfolding. Fluent by John O’Donohue from Conamara Blues (hat tip to Swiss Miss for sending this poem my way) Attendee attention. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

Revenue 256

Revenue Strategy Price Newsletter 256

Achurch

MARCH 8, 2024

Provides a reality check As a “C” level executive, the CIO interacts with the Association leadership team (internal and Member Board) to provide an IT perspective in both organizational goal setting and in the decision-making process. Technology is a substantial investment of financial and human resources for organizations.

Project 83

Project Technology Leadership Process 83

NXUnite

DECEMBER 13, 2023

From providing innovative fundraising software to insightful consulting services, mission-driven companies play a direct role in nonprofits’ ability to achieve their missions. These digital events share insightful perspectives on pressing issues, innovative solutions, and emerging trends.

Software 130

Software Discount Tools Resources 130

Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Earlier this week, ASAE leaders convened in Atlanta for a leadership retreat focused on anticipating and managing change. Steinberg, the author of Leading with Change: How to Future Proof Yourself, Fearlessly Innovate, and Succeed in the New Normal elaborated on what keeping up with innovation looks like in an age where change is constant.

Innovation 61

Innovation Atlanta Strategy Process 61

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APRIL 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Apply for a marketing/branding grant. She recaps a case study presented at the Innovation Summit about the American Board of Medical Specialties’ use of the blue ocean strategy to expand their certification tool into new markets. More info/register.

Revenue 256

Revenue Price Denver Tools 256

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JUNE 23, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving, but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living.” ―F. Scott Fitzgerald ChatGPT. Nearly seven months ago, ChatGPT entered our world. 1 CMP credit.

Metro 195

Metro Strategy Technology Marketing 195

Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Instead, you need to align your new online community with the mission and priorities of your association's leadership. Their discussions, the resources they download, and the feedback they give you are all crucial to building your member personas. Member-generated content shows your thought leadership and appeals to new members.

Social Media 254

Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Early-career microcredentials. They explain how to develop a content strategy, know when it’s time for a redesign, decrease costs and increase revenue. Print magazines. Generation Z. They also suggest topics to discuss with vendors. Accessibility.

Certificate 266

Certificate Denver South Carolina Project 266

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AUGUST 18, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Love. James Young at Product Community describes three fictitious associations on different tracks for the future —one’s traditional, one’s striving and one’s innovative. Love will keep us together… Education programs.

Certificate 195

Certificate Education Revenue Marketing 195

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JUNE 9, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Woke up this morning with a terrific urge to lie in bed all day and read. Career Coach Series: Shifting Leadership Style There’s not one leadership style that works for all contexts. Fought against it for a minute. And gave over.

Revenue 205

Revenue Content Chicago Leadership 205

Association Success

AUGUST 4, 2020

As the pandemic’s impacts continue to appear around the world, innovation and the ability to fail are more important than ever. For associations, leaders have the unique ability to drive innovation. But they also have a responsibility to use these resources to pilot advancements in their respective industries.

Michigan 148

Michigan Innovation Leadership Industry 148

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JANUARY 22, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. His 21 tips to improve your corporate partnership program (with links to additional resources) is the place to start (and return to) if your sponsorship program needs tweaking or overhauling. 8: Innovate. 8: Innovate. Communicate.

Innovation 370

Innovation Communications Education Strategy 370

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JULY 7, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… A month from now, many of us will be at ASAE Annual in Atlanta. Association leadership. Two months from now, I hope to see some of you at Non-Dues-a-Palooza in Denver too. Check out the content lineup if you haven’t already. More info/register.

Tools 195

Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

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MAY 28, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Collaborative innovation. Greg Satell says great innovators cultivate long-standing relationships with trusted thought partners. Because innovation is a highly social activity, collaboration is increasingly becoming a competitive advantage.

Innovation 284

Innovation Technology Survey Team 284

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JUNE 5, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… What a week. Since I’ve assigned myself the role of community curator (which, can I tell you, appeals so much to my inner librarian), I have a few resources to share. Anti-Racism Resource List. This tweet summed it up for me.

Innovation 273

Innovation Conference FAQ Industry 273

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JUNE 12, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Motivation and focus enhancer. Join this timely discussion of commitment to action and sustainable change in regards to increasing representation in leadership, supplier diversity and inclusive event practices. Mon 6/15 at 3:30 p.m.

Montana 243

Montana Leadership Tools Innovation 243

Spark Consulting

JULY 10, 2013

The urgent/important matrix , a useful tool for deciding where to invest your focus and resources. It’s a little late, but the Declaration of Innovation. Worried about the sunk costs of a bad decision? The upsides – and downsides of having one killer membership benefit. Get over yourself.

Social Media 150

Social Media Innovation Review Technology 150

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MAY 19, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “I Leadership training. WBT Systems suggests offering something valuable in exchange for their time: free leadership training they can apply at work and at your association. I expect to pass through life but once. Event apps.

Strategy 195

Strategy Content Leadership Email Marketing 195

Spark Consulting

MAY 16, 2014

So we’ve been talking a lot about innovation. Now, this is not their first time at the rodeo on the subject of innovation. In fact, they’ve been working on innovation initiatives for almost two years. ” You can’t change the game with no dedicated resources. innovation membership'

Innovation 150

Innovation Review Process Resources 150

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JUNE 18, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Their guidebook shows chapters how they scored in each of five KPI areas, describes best practices to follow to raise those scores, and provides links to additional resources on the AGC website. Good advice never goes out of style. Host: Fridays@4.

LMS 369

LMS Certificate America Committee 369

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AUGUST 25, 2017

I only wish I had access to the amazing resources that now exist for component (or chapter) relations professionals, like this cool-looking event from Billhighway and Mariner Management on October 13, CEX, the Component Exchange. Tue 8/29 at 12 p.m.* – Driving an Innovation Strategy. Associations must innovate or become obsolete.

Social Media 153

Social Media Survey Tools Innovation 153

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

To convince you to buy from me, you must believe that I can increase revenue, decrease costs, reduce cycle time, enhance the member experience, and finally, mitigate risk. The minimum viable product (MVP) is a friend to innovation. Incremental innovation is smart. Preparing a board to tolerate risk, is a sales process.

Innovation 88

Innovation Products Process Technology 88

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APRIL 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free member education. Strategist, Public Speaker, Author, PMA Nonprofit Leadership and Vista Cova Tue 4/25 at 1 p.m. AWTC Salon: Servant Leadership Join an interactive exploration of servant leadership. CAE credit. CAE credit.

Education 195

Education Committee Recruiting Recruitment 195

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APRIL 28, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Credentialing programs. – Successful Volunteer Leadership: The Ultimate Balancing Act How can you encourage and develop passionate volunteers that make values-centered decisions and put the association and its members first? 1 CAE credit. .

DC 205

DC Recruiting Recruitment Washington 205

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NOVEMBER 29, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Will I see you at ASAE TEC next week? ” When they accept your invitation how are you greeting them at the door, helping them assimilate, introducing them to the resources and amenities of your “home”? Note from DR: I’ll see you there!].

West Virginia 360

West Virginia Washington DC Revenue 360

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AUGUST 21, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Diversity benchmarking. Jen Colletta, Human Resource Executive ). It’s common to hear that member experts lack respect for staff’s attempts to apply innovative new formats and instructional-design best practices. Association Adviser ).

millennials 307

millennials Montana Class Education 307

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MAY 21, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Presenter: Carole Stizza, PCC, SHRM-SCP, executive leadership coach, senior HR professional and strength strategy specialist. It’s Time to Innovate: Member Engagement in the Post-COVID Age. Niche conferences. More info/register.

San Jose 369

San Jose Email Marketing Tools millennials 369

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JUNE 2, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Fully Human Leadership with Propel What are the hidden cultural patterns that are preventing your organization from evolving to meet a rapidly transforming world?

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

These are internal challenges that might be related to culture, human resources, or operations. To convince you to buy from me, you must believe that I can increase revenue, decrease costs, reduce cycle time, enhance the member experience, and finally, mitigate risk.” The organization has a multilayered process for innovation.

Strategy 88

Strategy Innovation Process Products 88