Eric Lanke
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Like many association professionals, I suspect, I belong to a number of associations myself. One of those associations -- comprised primarily of the staff executives of associations that look and behave like mine -- recently conducted a survey of its membership. It was a survey designed to assess and illuminate the practices of all its association members with regard to one particular area of strategy and management.
GrowthZone
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Association pros spend a lot of time diffusing uncomfortable situations. Handling interactions with difficult members, the board of directors, or co-workers can be mentally exhausting and stressful. Download a complimentary copy of. The Art of Dealing with Difficult People. It doesn’t have to be. You can’t change people, but you can change the way you deal with them.
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Forj
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Professional education is one of the top perks that young professionals are looking for in the 21st century. This is especially true for millennials entering the work force, because they tend to be more concerned about their career paths than older generations. Providing educational resources that allow your association members to advance their own careers is a great way to position your organization ahead of the competition.
Smooth The Path
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Whenever I started a new job, I would schedule one-hour meetings with my colleagues to learn about the organization, their job, their goals, and how I could help them. Rather than feeling like I was wasting time in meetings, I felt like this productively launched my time at the organization. I was able to hit the ground running with more background and direction than I would have had otherwise.
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Association Success
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Quality > Quantity All associations want to maximize revenue in order to better serve their members. Non-dues revenue channels can be a great opportunity for associations to broaden the range of services they offer, and to build relationships with other bodies in their industry. But a deluge of products, conferences, and publications aimed at increasing revenue can distract from your organization’s core priorities - as well as diluting the overall quality of your non-dues revenue efforts.
Beth Kanter
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Four Reasons Nonprofit Should Consider the Authentic Storytelling Method. Guest Post by Lewis Haidt. For many nonprofits, taking the “right” photograph or creating the “perfect” video to represent an organization’s mission and work can be an intimidating prospect. This fear-factor can be even greater for a nonprofit creating its first video. This is why TechSoup has run a storytelling campaign for the last seven years.
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