Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

According to the Harvard Business Review , before technology made it possible for companies and organizations to connect with large groups of colleagues and stakeholders anywhere in the world in real time, the average team size was around 20 people. Today, however, it isn’t uncommon for people to work in teams comprised of upwards of 100 people—many of whom interact with one another virtually and not face-to-face.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

David Kelly, Executive Vice President and Executive Director of the eLearning Guild spoke on September 26th as part of the Fall eLearning Thought Leaders Webinar Series. Jon Aleckson, CEO of Web Courseworks, interviewed David Kelly about the eLearning Guild and the content was presented during the webinar. “Content Curation: Putting Curation into Practice” addressed curation, how it came to be, and how it is a necessity for associations in the “digital age” The following

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

After nearly three weeks of natural disasters, many associations are responding by offering support and resources to members in some of the hardest-hit storm zones—prioritizing what and how they communicate to keep the focus on recovery. Almost three weeks ago, Elizabeth George, director of membership, development, and engagement for the Shop! Association, was busy reaching out to members affected by Hurricane Harvey.

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Association Success

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Your brain can't grow if you don't let it. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Old habits die hard. Brain cells never regenerate. This is the conventional wisdom, and everyone has probably heard something like it at some point in their lives. But recent research and case studies are turning this so-called “conventional wisdom” on its head. More and more, studies are demonstrating that our brains are actually remodelling themselves continually during our adult years, proving that it is possibl

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Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

What does an average day look like for you? I tend to cram more into my schedule than I can do. From 6 AM to 11 PM I zoom from one thing to the next always feeling rushed often feeling like I am in a race. And I am not alone. Most of us have days like this. Some of us have days that are crazier than mine. On the one hand, this is great. We are getting a lot done.

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Beth Kanter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Meetings are a big part of our work week, whether it is a recurring staff, team, or board meeting or informal check-in. Our meetings are face-to-face, virtually, and a combination of the two known as “hybrid” meetings. Many times our meetings are highly productive, but sometimes meetings can be boring, frustrating, and a complete waste of time.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Need some tiny house expertise? The American Tiny House Association launched an online expert community to get information out to DIYers. ATHA is also hard at work advocating make tiny homes a viable housing option everywhere. People have a lot of questions about building their own tiny homes. The problem is that not all of the answers they find online are accurate.

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SilkStart

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

As the administrator of an association, you can expect that your members will occasionally come to you when they encounter issues. Although you may not have any experience providing support, not to worry, you will do great! Some of these issues will be simple, while other issues will naturally be more complex. In any case, preparing yourself will allow you to familiarize yourself with the system as well as your members.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

A new collaboration between two literary groups will pair successful authors with up-and-comers at bookstore events. It builds on the American Booksellers Association’s existing new-author program. Next month, some of the best up-and-coming indie authors are going to be getting a lot of extra notice—with the help of a couple of associations. Earlier this month, the American Booksellers Association (ABA) and the Authors Guild announced a new collaboration to help promote new writers with fr

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Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Equifax’s data breach has drawn fresh attention to a lack of uniform federal data security standards. A wide variety of associations have called on Congress to establish standard requirements for breach disclosure and data security. In the wake of the enormous Equifax data breach, which first came to light last week, a variety of associations are calling for stronger federal standards for both data security and breach disclosure.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The latest edition of Guidestar’s Nonprofit Compensation Report reveals that salaries on the whole are improving but that female executives still make less than their male counterparts. The largest nonprofits have the largest gap. Much like the recent BoardSource Leading With Intent survey , the latest edition of Guidestar’s Nonprofit Compensation Report [purchase required] doesn’t have a whole lot of great news about progress on diversity issues—specifically, in this case, the

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Here’s why a post-event learning strategy is so valuable. Also: Don’t be afraid to reboot your community. Attendees get a lot out of conferences, but one thing they may not get enough of is retention. They’re bombarded with so much information in a short period that they’re bound to forget a lot of it. At the WBT Systems blog , the company suggests developing a post-conference learning plan so that the lessons aren’t lost once your attendees head home. “Make a

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