Associations Now

AUGUST 22, 2018

Four association executives discussed getting volunteer leadership up to speed on future planning, from short-term retreats to long-term overhauls. Volunteer leaders may be willing to talk the talk about preparing for future trends, but they may not always be prepared to act—which is when the CEO needs to step in to provide assistance. That was one of the main takeaways from Tuesday’s Deep Dive session, “Prime Boards to Talk Foresight and Act for the Future,” in which executives from four associ

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 22, 2018

“No money, no mission,” that was the simple yet effective message from Sheri Jacobs, FASAE, CAE, of Avenue M Group and author of “The Pivot Point.” She challenged those in the audience to take a fresh look at their pricing structures for membership, content and events to make sure revenue opportunities aren’t falling to the wayside.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 22, 2018

Here’s what you should do and shouldn’t do when pricing your association’s products, services, and events. The Price Is Right isn’t just a long-running TV show. It’s also something associations should aim for when they establish fees for their products, services, and events. Price too high, and you risk losing participants or consumers; price too low, and you risk missing out on additional nondues revenue.

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 22, 2018

At the age of 23, Siri Lindley set a seemingly impossible goal for herself: She wanted to be the best in the sport of triathlon. The problem: She’d never done a triathlon, and she didn’t know how to swim. At the time, she was young, athletic and smart, attending Brown University. On the outside, she had it all, but on the inside, she suffered from OCD and anxiety, was suffocated by fear, and uncomfortable in her own skin.

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Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.

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AUGUST 22, 2018

What occasion was celebrated on June 28, 2018? If you answered National Freelancers Day; congratulate yourself. You are on top of the latest business trend in a big way. Actually, the event occurred in the U.K. I think U.S. freelancers have yet to be honored with a designated holiday. But, mark my words, this new iteration of entrepreneurship is already redesigning the employment landscape.

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SBI

AUGUST 22, 2018

How to Ensure a Smooth Transition to a New Executive Director. The transition from one Executive Director to the next can be a stressful and challenging time for an association. Associations often have many moving pieces and complexities, and the knowledge of all of these parts must be seamlessly transitioned to new leadership. To make the process as painless as possible, here are a few tips to ensure a new Executive Director is set up for success.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 22, 2018

Online community engagement is important for members, but the value it brings to your association is more significant. Also: how to implement new ideas from the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition. An online community can be the foundation of an organization—but maybe not in the way you think. Sure, your member community might live heavily online, but the reality is that those engagements aren’t that special, community manager Marjorie Anderson explains in a post on Community by Association.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 22, 2018

Marking the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open, the U.S. Tennis Association commissioned artists to transform public tennis courts around the country. Clay? Grass? Hard court? Old news. The U.S. Tennis Association is trying a new kind of surface: an artistic canvas. As part of a recent promotion marking the 50th anniversary of its annual U.S. Open tournament, which started Tuesday and continues through September 9, USTA commissioned artists to adorn public tennis courts with their work in five c

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