February, 2011

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The Magical Experience of Flash Mobs

Reid All About it

If Mitchell of Modern Family dances in a flash mob , they must already be passé, right? Hells no! I’m still a sucker for a really good flash mob, especially the artsy ones, and I know I’m not alone. This food court performance of the Hallelujah Chorus still makes my eyes water. You want more? Sound of Music in Antwerp’s Central Station , one of the first flash mobs that grabbed my attention.

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Association Jam - Top Links for February 2011

Wild Apricot

In February, blog posts and articles on Social Media, Membership, Volunteers, Leadership and non-profit communications (listed under "Other") were the top rated links on AssociationJam.org. Here's a look at some of the most popular links submitted to Association Jam in February, 2011 by category: ( read more ).

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Association Management - Building a Vision for Your Conference

Association Subculture

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Sunday, February 13, 2011. Association Management - Building a Vision for Your Conference. Just a quick post for this week. Recently, I saw that ASAE had a program where they were discussing setting a vision for your conference. That is a really great concept and a few months ago I had the good fortune of helping one of my clients actually develop one.

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If at first you don’t succeed…

Association Advocacy Chick

One of my first AAC blog posts discussed the ASAE’s 2010 annual meeting and what I learned from it. One of my points highlighted a lack of government relations programming. Knowing that more than a few of my GR colleagues attend annual as well as association executives prepping for the CAE exam, I felt that we were being shortchanged. So, I did what anyone in my position would’ve done: I decided to submit a proposal for 2011.

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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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Leadership Limerick: Intention Deficit Disorder

Idea Architects

To break things up a bit in 2011, I will be offering a leadership limerick each Monday, highlighting an idea or strategy about effective leadership in limerick form. When energy and resources are spent It's best done with great intent If through the motions we go End results are just so-so And no one knows what we meant I increasingly find myself interacting with individuals and organizations suffering from the dreaded I.D.D. … Intention Deficit Disorder.

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You’ve Got to Read This: February 10, 2011

Reid All About it

Innovation starts with self-critique (which is why it’s so rare) , says Peter Linett. Go against your type, don’t put on “an exhibition that feels like an art museum designed it” or “a concert format that feels like a symphony orchestra designed it.” His litmus test for innovation: “I ask myself whether it feels like it was designed by that kind of institution, within its traditions, values, and personality — its comfort zone. ” What does a conference or work meeting look like that doesn’t feel

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Apricot Chat: Spotlight on a 501(c) Organization -- Professional Insurance Agents of Florida, Inc.

Wild Apricot

We had a chat with John Herd, the Director of Communications at the PIA of Florida, a 501(c)6 organization that has been with Wild Apricot since November 2009. John left us a great review about our product on LinkedIn, so we decided to see what other insights he had to share. Check out the great things that John has done with his organization's website; hear what he has to say about our functionality and support; and learn the valuable tips he provides for newer Wild Apricot users!

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More Isn't Necessarily Better When It Comes to Member Communication

Association Adviser

February 2011 -- Features Associations often lack the preparation, stamina and measurement tools to sustain new initiatives. Adequate preparation and honest self-assessment of your organization’s resources and competencies is the only path to success in our hyper-competitive communication age.

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Set Aside Time for the Social Media Sweet Spot | KiKi L'Italien's.

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

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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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Leadership Limerick: Values on Display

Idea Architects

To break things up a bit in 2011, I will be offering a leadership limerick each Monday, highlighting an idea or strategy about effective leadership in limerick form. You share your values every day In what you do, not just what you say Only when those both are aligned Will you be more likely to find Others willing to let you lead the way We have a lot of expressions for the power of values: Actions speak louder than words.

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Victory for Egypt's Professional Class? ? GrowGlobally.org

GlowGlobally

GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « Legal Issues That Are Important To Any International Strategy. KFC’s Recipe for Success – It’s All Local » Feb. 12. 2011.

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Blogging Elsewhere: Winter 2011

Reid All About it

I’ve been a busy blogging bee lately. Here are a few of my posts on other blogs. Give New Life to Your Press Release. With the rise of social media, some pundits have declared the press release dead. Others say that’s an extreme view; a good release still plays an important role. However, too many releases deserve the dustbin — poorly crafted, irrelevant and self-serving announcements disguised as press releases.

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Wild Apricot Software News - February 2011

Wild Apricot

In the month of February we kept our noses to the grindstone -- working on Version 4.2, currently planned for release in May. As a quick refresher, here's a brief list of features in the works: Quickbooks integration (BETA) - export of financial transactions in Quickbooks IIF format Administrators will no longer be required to fill all mandatory fields when editing records in the backend Detailed log of sent emails - both email blasts and automatic system emails, including the capability to view

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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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Is the Customer Always Right?

Association Adviser

February 2011 -- Marketing & Communication When it comes to a new branding and design decision, who is the real expert? Involve your internal and external customers in goal and objective setting for your communications to ensure your association will stand out while still serving its primary audience. By Dana Plotke.

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Monday Morning Wish List | KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

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Leadership Limerick: When It's Time to Move On

Idea Architects

To break things up a bit in 2011, I will be offering a leadership limerick each Monday, highlighting an idea or strategy about effective leadership in limerick form. You say that it's no longer fun So perhaps your time here is done When your energy is drained And your expression is pained Toward new challenges you probably should run Even the most interesting work with the best colleagues can be draining, except that the sense of depletion comes from giving it your all toward something that you

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Legal Issues That Are Important To Any International Strategy.

GlowGlobally

GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « The Face of Innovation from the East. Victory for Egypt’s Professional Class? » Feb. 02. 2011. Legal Issues That Are Important To Any International Strategy.

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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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You’ve Got to Read This: February 3, 2011

Reid All About it

Joe Pulizzi at Junta42 shares a great idea for many organizations that’s also a natural fit for associations, and more imperative than ever since many have been losing traction in this area — Starting a News Service for Your Industry. Chief Content Officer? What a cool job that would be! Social media can be a catalyst for positive organizational change.

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Free Non-profit Webinars for March 2011

Wild Apricot

Here is our round-up of free webinars for non-profits and other membership organizations that we've gathered for the month of March. We found over 24 webinars on topics such as: building capacity with Boomer volunteers; social media metrics and benchmarking; project management for non-profits; and numerous leadership and fundraising sessions. So be sure to look through the list to see what might interest you or others in your organization.( read more ).

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From the Corner Office: Grant Teaff, American Football Coaches Association

Association Adviser

February 2011 -- Leadership With football's biggest event looming in the rearview mirror, Association Adviser sat down with Grant Teaff, executive director for the 11,000-member American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). The Waco, Texas-based organization is tasked with maintaining the highest possible standards in football and the profession of coaching football.

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NFP Treats from (last) Week - The ARC

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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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Campaigns Provide a Focus and a Fulcrum

Idea Architects

Yesterday, I Tweeted that it might be a cool idea for associations to sponsor an annual "How to _ Week," a week dedicated to sharing tips via blog posts, e-magazines, video clips, and podcasts that respond to common concerns and questions of members. Members always value receiving insights from their peers and this could be a fun way to aggregate and share a lot of content in a short time period.

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Enchantment for your reading pleasure. | KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

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Get Your Intellectual Exercise

Reid All About it

You know those news stories that cause your mouth to fall open? Here’s one about the findings of a study that followed 2000+ students through four years of college. “. large numbers (of students) didn’t learn the critical thinking, complex reasoning and written communication skills that are widely assumed to be at the core of a college education.

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Member Engagement - Sharing Stories

Wild Apricot

As I was preparing a series of blog posts on member engagement and communications (the #1 issue facing organizations in 2011 according to our Blog Reader Survey), one of January's Nonprofit Blog Carnival posts - Nonprofits and Information: Sharing Our Stories - caught my attention. In this post, Jennifer Hoyer (of the Edmonton Social Planning Council), notes that those of us in the non-profit world often take for granted the information that we work with each day, and forget that those outside o

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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.