February, 2010

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DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards: Are You In?

Wild Apricot

Did your nonprofit produce a video in 2009? The DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards is looking for the best nonprofit videos of the year, with a chance for great public exposure, $2500 for your organization, and other great prizes. Submissions are open until March 12, 2010, so get in on this contest if you can! ( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest nptech Video Awards Conferences Videos YouTube.

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Teamwork Tips

Association Leaders

I spent last week at the Annual Meeting and tradeshow of one of our association partners. The meeting and show were a success – despite the economy. Honestly I was a little worried going into the meeting. The leadership has been divisive recently and it was unclear going into the meetings whether they could overcome their challenges. However, at the meeting the association leadership really started coming together.

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How the Mighty Fall - Associations at Risk - Part 2 of 5

Association Subculture

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Wednesday, February 24, 2010. How the Mighty Fall - Associations at Risk - Part 2 of 5. (This is the second in a five-part series and a break from my normal format. During times of economic crisis many questions haunt executives, boards, staff members and volunteers alike. How will we weather this storm? How long will it last?

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This is in keeping with The Wobbly Jelly Theory – Simple, Effective.

Robert M Barnes

VERY SHORT, MOST EFFECTIVE AND HOW TRUE… 30 second Speech by Bryan Dyson (CEO of Coca Cola) “Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air.

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Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Association Member Education

Unlock More Profit and Smarter Packaging for Member Learning Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your association’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.

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Just How Desperate Are You?

Idea Architects

The print publication industry is indeed facing any challenges: declining ad revenues, free content online, increased competition for eyeballs, and many more. That doesn't mean pricing decisions should be made out of desperation. I just received my renewal notice for TIME magazine. The regular annual rate according to the invoice is $72. The annual cost when purchasing at the newsstand is $252.45.

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Best of Association Jam: Association Links for February 2010

Wild Apricot

Leadership and Membership management stories were the hot topics at AssociationJam.org this month, in numbers of submissions, views and votes. The Social Media category remained very active, followed closely by Technology and Fundraising. Interestingly, however, submissions to the Volunteers category dropped off significantly in recent weeks. Here’s a look at the most popular “AJam” links, by subject category, for February 2010: Membership Scarlet Letters of Association Management Judith Lindena

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Great Customer Service Leads to Loyal Customers

Association Leaders

My job requires me to travel a lot. I see many hotels all over the country. I am loyal to certain hotel brands. What makes me loyal to those brands? It’s not the quality of the beds, its not the quality of their food or the size of their workout facilities. Sure, those things can make a difference but if all else is equal, there is only one thing that makes me loyal to a hotel brand – the quality of the service I receive when I’m there.

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How the Mighty Fall - Associations at Risk - Part 1 of 5

Association Subculture

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Wednesday, February 10, 2010. How the Mighty Fall - Associations at Risk - Part 1 of 5. (This is the first in a five-part series and a break from my normal format. During times of economic crisis many questions haunt executives, boards, staff members and volunteers alike. How will we weather this storm? How long will it last?

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Membership Marketing Blog: Last Chance to Participate

Membership Marketing

Membership Marketing Blog. Membership marketing – acquiring, engaging, upgrading, and renewing members – is the cornerstone for associations and relationship driven organizations. Whether you are an association professional or a relationship marketer, join the discussion on the Membership Marketing Blog and share your ideas and counsel. Speaking Engagements.

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2024 Association Survey Results Report

2024 Association Survey Results Report For the 10th year, association professionals across the U.S. and Canada provided a look at the inner workings of their organizations when they replied to GrowthZone’s annual survey. Read the 2024 survey results report to see how your association compares: Top Challenges Retention Rates Non-Renewal Reasons Automatic Renewals Reinstatement Strategies Member Engagement Changes & Strategies Why Members Join Non-Dues Revenue Sources Dues Increases, and more

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WWIF #3: A Little Bit Better All the Time

Idea Architects

This week's Wednesday What IF? draws on the Olympics for a little bit of inspiration. What if, like US figure skater and 2010 Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek, you focused more on consistent higher quality and execution and less on the big breakthrough in your work? If you didn't watch the men's figure skating you might not totally understand the possibilities or meaning of this "what if" question, so let me quickly explain.

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Leadership ? Continued Discussion 2/24/10 ? on Leadership ? by.

on Leadership

on Leadership … by Steven Davis, CAE. Leadership … an Ongoing Discussion. « Leadership … Continued discussion 2/18/10. Leadership … Continued Discussions 3/12/10 » Leadership … Continued Discussion 2/24/10. I want to devote this post to something I feel very passionate about … leading with passion! Warren Bennis, who I have quoted several times in different posts, points to passion as a basic ingredient of leadership … and describes this as

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Flowtown Turns Email Addresses into Social Media Profiles

Wild Apricot

Where do your nonprofit's members, donors and supporters spend their time online? What social networks should you focus on, for the best return on investment? Flowtown can help you find out.( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology nptech E-mail marketing Social networking Non-profit Communications social media.

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Great Leaders Don’t Always Win

Association Leaders

In honor of today’s Super Bowl, my post this week is about leadership – but not the traditional, “how to be a successful leader” or “leaders always win” message. This week I’m thinking about how even great leaders sometimes fail. Today is a great example of that. Peyton Manning is one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play professional football.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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Join Me in My Next Bold Move - Supreme Court Citizens United Ruling

Association Subculture

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, February 1, 2010. Join Me in My Next Bold Move - Supreme Court Citizens United Ruling. coming of age during the plague. of reagan and bush. watching capitalism gun down democracy. it had this funny effect on me. i guess. The mighty multinationals. have monopolized the oxygen. so its as easy as breathing. for us all to participate. yes theyre buying and selling. off shares of air. and you know its all around you. but its hard to point and say "there". so yo

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Associations Live - Untitled Article

Associations Live

Your input please. Our 7 person association is looking for a good, easy to use, project management software. I've done some investigating, but there are so many, I'm wondering if any MSAE members currently use one. I want something that will help with creating and updating publications; communications to members; annual tasks and help me understand how employees are using their time.

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Turning One-Times into Repeats

Idea Architects

Yesterday I did something I haven't done for at least three years: I flew American Airlines. The only reason they got my business yesterday was because of offering a flight at a specific time when I needed it. It was fine. Nothing particularly great; nothing particularly bad. Just OK. Which is about how I remember it from three years ago and probably why it will be about that long before I feel the need to fly them again.

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Upcoming Appearances

High Context

I have a couple of public appearances coming up in DC that you may want to check out. Improving Your Marketing Through Technology. I am presenting at this full day workshop for association marketers. My talk is about mastering online marketing techniques to grow revenue and improve the value you deliver to members. I am the luncheon keynote for the Association Foundation Group’s 8th National Conference , being held on May 20, 2010.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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YouTube for Nonprofits: More Places, More Features

Wild Apricot

Good news for nonprofits: the YouTube for Nonprofits program is now open to qualified organizations in Canada and Australia, as well as the US and UK! And while we're talking YouTube, here are a few relatively new features there that you may have missed.( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Video Non-profit Communications Accessibility YouTube.

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The AMAZING RACE to ASAE TECH 10.The Tom Morrison Story

Tom Morrison

From Relevance to REVOLUTION. Its NOW or NEVER. Today, its not good enough to be relevant. People want to join a revolution. They want an exciting experience that engages them in a profound way that will have a positive impact on them and their business, while providing a rewarding experience that fulfills their souls. I write about things that help associations achieve true transformation for the future and build a REVOLUTION.

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Leadership ? Continued discussion 2/18/10 ? on Leadership ? by.

on Leadership

on Leadership … by Steven Davis, CAE. Leadership … an Ongoing Discussion. « Leadership … Continued discussion 1/29/10. Leadership … Continued Discussion 2/24/10 » Leadership … Continued discussion 2/18/10. In this post, I want to contrast management and leadership, which are very different and yet often confused.

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Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics

Associations Live

Mark Twain made this phrase popular in the United States, originally attributing it to a British Prime Minister. The underlying concept is that there are three types of lies: Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics. This post is going to be full of statistics. The Pew Research Center dedicates resources to studying internet trends through the Pew Internet & American Life Project.

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5 Habits of Growth-Oriented Associations

We’ve identified the five defining characteristics of future-focused associations. Adopting these traits allows your organization to chart a course for long-term growth and success. Find out: Why some organizations are more adept at navigating and overcoming challenges facing all associations. The success formula for thriving associations, including a behind-the-scenes peek at some flourishing organizations.

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Life's Too Long, Not Too Short

Idea Architects

In Seth Godin's interesting new book, Linchpin , he asserts that "life is too short not to do something that matters." It's not a unique sentiment as many others have expressed similar thoughts for a long time. It is a popular one, and most people generally nod their heads in agreement upon hearing it. I would suggest it is wrong. It's not that life is too short not to do something that matters, it's that life is too long not to do something that matters.

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Snowpocalypse Operations Survey

High Context

Wes Trochlil and I are fielding a survey, The Snowpocalypse Operations Survey , to assess how the repeated snow storms over the past couple of weeks impacted your operations, in particular how you think it impacted your external facing services. Our goal is determine the impact and assess what organizations successfully did to maintain or minimize disruption to their members, customers and others.

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Free Guide to Membership Software Selection

Wild Apricot

Choosing the right member-management software is a big decision, and the selection process can be both tedious and time-consuming. That's why Wild Apricot has put together a free Membership Software Selection Guide , to help nonprofit and association leaders choose the best membership website software to match their goals, budgets, and technical know-how.

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2010 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey

Membership Marketing

Membership Marketing Blog. Membership marketing – acquiring, engaging, upgrading, and renewing members – is the cornerstone for associations and relationship driven organizations. Whether you are an association professional or a relationship marketer, join the discussion on the Membership Marketing Blog and share your ideas and counsel. Speaking Engagements.

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.