Eric Lanke
APRIL 29, 2019
A while back I wrote a kind of mini-series on this blog I called Paradoxes in Association Management , which I described as the counter-intuitive practices that we must embrace if we want to be successful. I'm not sure if this one really qualifies, but I'm going to try and frame it that way. Associations are not responsible for hotel rooms that go unused.
Association Success
APRIL 29, 2019
Are you ready to create a new member onboarding program? This year I joined three associations and let two memberships lapse. Since I specialize in member engagement I paid special attention to each association’s onboarding and renewal messaging. One association sent a welcome email from the executive director inviting me to reply with questions. I did have questions so I wrote back but never received an answer.
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Associations Now
APRIL 29, 2019
RespectAbility, a bipartisan group focused on inclusion for individuals with disabilities, says that bias is a key factor that puts disability-inclusive diversity on the sidelines at many nonprofits. Are nonprofits focusing enough on inclusion when it comes to individuals with disabilities? A new study not only suggests that they aren’t, but also that welcome mats are hard to come by for the roughly 20 percent of Americans who have some form of disability.
Association Adviser
APRIL 29, 2019
What factors associations should consider when deciding what to do with reserve funds and when, or how much to invest in a reserve portfolio. The post How Should Your Association Think About Reserves? appeared first on Association Adviser.
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Associations Now
APRIL 29, 2019
From free food to a commitment to student loans, organizations looking to hire younger workers are learning to boost their millennial-friendly benefits, and when the time is right, let loose. Trying to add young professionals to your staff? Now might be a good time to look at the benefits you’re offering—and where you can make them stronger. When it comes to attracting millennials or generation Y, a lot of it comes down to added flexibility that gives them a degree of added control or freedom ov
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Associations Now
APRIL 29, 2019
At this point, social media is old hat, but many leaders find it challenging to capture the right tone online. (Even the big names!) Is the answer to show a little humanity—but not too much? What’s the best way for leaders to express themselves in a public forum? And is the answer to that question to be found in the most high-profile cases? Maybe not.
Associations Now
APRIL 29, 2019
Working outside your comfort zone is said to breed success, but be careful not to push yourself too far. Also: a lesson from Microsoft on reshaping legacy organizations. You’ve heard it before: The first step in achieving growth, be it professional or otherwise, is to step outside your comfort zone. But stretching yourself too far can have consequences.
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