Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Associations that struggle to attract and engage younger members typically break one key rule. In this post, membership expert Amanda Kaiser reveals what that rule is, and how you can apply it so your organization brings in younger members.

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Spark Consulting

OCTOBER 2, 2017

I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at Association Success’s inaugural SURGE virtual event, November 7-9. Around the world, thousands of association professionals confront the same challenges. We all have insights to offer on how to grow, adjust, adapt and innovate. SURGE 2017 is designed to bring all these challenges and voices together under one virtual roof to have a productive and meaningful conversation around innovation.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 2, 2017

The most engaging membership leaders share 5 common habits that set them apart from the rest. Find out what those 5 habits are and sign up for free online event where you can hear the advice and strategies of the industry's top membership leaders.

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Eric Lanke

OCTOBER 2, 2017

As I said a few weeks ago, another association has invited me to speak at their Annual Leadership Conference on the subject of high-functioning association Boards. I'm going to hit four subjects during my presentation: Board selection , Board discussions , Board decisions , and Board succession. Each one is going to begin with a one-question quiz, with which I hope to take the temperature of the participants in the room.

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GrowthZone

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Coming up with ideas for social media posts can be stressful and time consuming. The social media success formula indicates that only 10% of posts should be about your organization. So, what about the rest of your posts? A simple technique for keeping on pace with your content calendar is to post about holidays and events. Here are several holiday and event ideas for your October social media posts: HEALTH. • ADHD Awareness Month. • Breast Cancer Awareness Month. • Celiac Disease Awareness Month

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Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 2, 2017

The network effect is growing my public speaking business. For example, the Florida Society of Association Executives (FSAE) recruited me to speak at this year’s annual conference. While planning a membership summit for city and area Florida realtors associations, the event host found my session on FSAE’s program and asked me to give the presentation to their association professionals.

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Association Success

OCTOBER 2, 2017

On synchronous events, and participating in pajamas. Online events, specifically hybrid conferences, are enormously powerful. Held synchronously with face-to-face meetings, they can help you broaden your reach by offering content to a new group of people. They also involve technology tools which are being introduced and refined at wildly fast speeds.

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Beth Kanter

OCTOBER 2, 2017

It has been ten days since Hurricane Maria has devastated the Island of Puerto Rico. We have read the harrowing news reports about a lack of food, electricity, and water and people dying. We are horrified by the scale of destruction and suffering of our fellow Americans as they wait for aid to reach them. Where should be donate? Even if you don’t have a lot of money to donate, every little bit helps.

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Holly Duckworth

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Affirmative Prayer For Humanity: On this sad day, I stand in the absolute awareness of the one human family and the Truth that Love connects all hearts and minds. I see this Love from sea to shining sea from the monuments of Washington DC to the Rocky Mountains, the rivers, and waterfalls that dot across our country. The museums, concert halls, parks, hotels, convention centers, and pavilions.

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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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Trade Association CEO Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2017

I have been very fortunate to enjoy a long, wonderful career in the motor vehicle-related industries. I hope my story can be an inspiration to others to enter at the grass roots and grow as I did through the many opportunities presented. Remarkable Results Radio captured my 54 year ride in this 50 minute podcast.

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