Fri.May 26, 2017

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Successful Volunteer Teams Have These Four Types of People

Wild Apricot

There are four types of people, or personas that make for successful volunteer teams. I'll guide you through each of their motivations, which tasks they're best suited for, their behaviors, strengths, and opportunities.

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Congratulations Geoff Thacker, CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau Business Member of the Year!

Portage Group

Sean Kelly, CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau President and Geoff Thacker, Executive Partner - Research and Strategy with The Portage Group. TPG Executive Partner - Research and Strategy, Geoff Thacker was honoured this week by his colleagues at the Canadian Society of Association Executives Ottawa-Gatineau with the Business Member of the Year Award. Geoff has been a long-time supporter and volunteer for the Chapter.

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Post-Conference Glow: Use It to Extend the Life of Your Events

Associations Now

You want attendees to leave your events feeling energized and ready to put what they learned to use. Consider these ideas for harnessing their energy to engage them in the months after. You’ve probably been here before: You get away from the office for a few days to attend a conference for your own professional development, and the whole experience is fantastic—the learning, the networking, even the food and beverage.

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AUC2017 Keynote: Arnie Malham

Aptify

With AUC2017 only 3,408 hours away (but who’s counting, right?), we figured it was time to give you some more information on what you can expect to see at this year’s conference! Each year, we try to outdo our previous Aptify Users Conference, and we work to bring some of the best keynote speakers out there and curate sessions that will leave you feeling inspired and excited to share what you’ve learned with your colleagues.

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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Friday Buzz: 5 Concerning Trends for the Event Industry

Associations Now

This year has seen a lot of disruptive moments in the event industry space. Keep your eye on these five top trends in the second half of 2017. Also: clever ways to use hashtags to attract new talent. In the wake of the Manchester Arena terror attack, it’s no surprise that event professionals have safety and security top of mind. Event groups are working diligently in a variety of ways to increase venue security.

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Tire Group Rolls Out New Name, Communications Strategy

Associations Now

To better reflect who its members are and amplify its advocacy voice, the Rubber Manufacturers Association has relaunched as the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association. As the national trade association for the companies that produce tires in the United States, the Rubber Manufacturers Association has changed its name to the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association.

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Four Things I Learned About Learning at XDP

Guilt by Association

ASAE and the Center for Association Leadership has just closed its Experience Design Project conference, which it called XDP. It was an experiment to reinvent the professional conference in front of potentially the most discerning audience of all, event and conference professionals. While some logistical issues could be improved, they were quite minor in the context of the big picture.

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GLAAD Report: Major Studios Struggle With Portrayal of LGBTQ Characters

Associations Now

The latest edition of GLAAD’s Studio Responsibility Index found modest improvement in the number of LGBTQ characters portrayed in films produced by major studios, but ongoing challenges continue with how and where they are used. The study comes in the wake of Moonlight ’s Best Picture Oscar win—a first for a film with an LGBTQ lead character. Hollywood hasn’t made much progress in the way it represents gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer figures in film, according to a new repor

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Title IX Administrators Bolster Content Strategy With New Offerings

Associations Now

The Association of Title IX Administrators has aggressively been improving its content offerings of late. Its latest endeavor? A clearinghouse on all things Title IX. Have any questions on Title IX? A new site underwritten and produced by an association well-versed on the issue could help clear things up. The Association of Title IX Administrators, in tandem with The NCHERM Group, has developed a website called TitleIX.com , a clearinghouse-style site with details on a variety of topics related

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How to Create a Winning Event Marketing Strategy

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.