Wild Apricot
JUNE 15, 2015
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YourMembership
JUNE 12, 2015
This week I received an email from noted thought leader and speaker, Jeff De Cagna, FASAE, sharing his thoughts on my most recent blog post on member engagement. Along with his comments Jeff sent an article he wrote that was recently published in “Association Forum” magazine titled Build Your Association Through Stakeholder Development. In it Jeff pushes back on the traditional practices of member engagement and suggests an alternative strategy that he has labeled “stakeholder development.
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Aaron Wolowiec
JUNE 30, 2015
Allison McClintick, CEO/leader development specialist, FlightLead Consulting. Q & A with Allison McClintick , CEO/leader development specialist, FlightLead Consulting. Q: Would you rather sky dive, bungee jump or climb to the top of the Golden Gate Bridge, and why? A: If the goal is to put myself into cardiac arrest, I would say all three! All those choices seem equally terrifying because I am totally not OK with being in the air like that!
KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup
JUNE 30, 2015
Associations have always been “about” engagement, and in the past several years, we’ve had a renewed focus on engaging our members and other audiences. The thing is, most of us aren’t really doing it well. Could that be because we’ve been thinking about engagement all wrong, focusing on what we want members to do and how we define value? Join Anna Caraveli ( The Demand Networks ) and Elizabeth Weaver Engel ( Spark Consulting ) on Tuesday, July 14 at 2 pm ET on Twitter (follow the hashtag #assnch
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Eric Lanke
JUNE 29, 2015
I'm describing in a series of blog posts the different elements that make up my association's Strategy Agenda--a new term I've introduced in my organization to represent the essential work product of our Board of Directors. It is comprised of four distinct elements, each one nesting in the one that precedes it, and describes what we want to achieve and how we will measure our success in achieving it.
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Wild Apricot
JUNE 11, 2015
In our latest conference call session, the Advisory Group took on the topic of “Sponsorship and Raising Money”. The group focused on finding, approaching and keeping sponsorships. Read the top 3 takeaways.
YourMembership
JUNE 5, 2015
I’ve just returned from the 5th Annual MASAE Mid Year Meeting , and I’ve been thinking about some great ideas that were shared during the event. From Greg Melia’s Opening Keynote “The Rules of Engagement: Enhancing Membership in Your Association” to Shelly Alcorn’s “Buckle Up Kids: Behind the Wheel of the Disruptionmobile”, a somewhat disturbing look at the future and how it will impact many associations, there as a great deal of information to consider.
Aaron Wolowiec
JUNE 29, 2015
The other day, while looking for an app for my 7 year old daughter, I was amazed at the amount of options in the app store – everything from shopping to financial planning to fun, 7-year-old girl games. So, of course, shortly thereafter I downloaded the Kroger mobile app, to which I’m now addicted. As a consumer, a mother and a working professional, I’m addicted to my iPhone.
KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup
JUNE 28, 2015
We've all heard the statistics about driving engagement on social media by using pictures, but questions abound about how to use this information to really move the needle on social media outcomes. Every morning I walk my seven-year-old daughter to her bus stop. We talk about nature, comment on the things we see along the way, and look both ways before crossing the street.
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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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Virtual
JUNE 25, 2015
I love a new toy. That’s why I was so excited to get my Apple Watch last week. And as I hit the one - week mark, a few lessons have struck me: Experience starts at the beginning. Apple is known for its packaging, and this exemplified why. Opening the watch felt like an event. And, more critically, it was thought through. Every box had an “easy open” tab clearly marked.
Potomac Core
JUNE 16, 2015
Association Bored Meetings. Are your board members laser focused on their mobile devices during board meetings? Is there a sense of restlessness at your executive committee and full board meetings? Odds are high that your board members are either preoccupied with business challenges or just plain bored with discussions on Association strategies. One way or another, they might be tuning out and if they are, your board meetings might be perceived as association “bored” meetings.
Wild Apricot
JUNE 5, 2015
This is a guest post by Adam Weinger who explains how you can take advantage of volunteer grants to increase fundraising through corporate giving that can lead to greater success for your nonprofit.
Eric Lanke
JUNE 15, 2015
Two weeks ago I provided an example of a Strategy Agenda, a new term I've introduced in my association to represent the essential work product of our Board of Directors. Comprised of four distinct elements, each one nesting in the one that precedes it, our Strategy Agenda describes what we want to achieve and how we will measure our success in achieving it.
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Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’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.
Aaron Wolowiec
JUNE 23, 2015
We hear it all the time: We live in a “me” society. Most of us, at some point, have asked, “What’s in this for me? Associations aren’t any different. Think about it: How many associations want to boost revenue by hoping their members buy more? How many times have we wished we could just get more volunteers? In other words, we ask, “How can we get our members to do what we want them to do?”.
Socious
JUNE 10, 2015
Conversations around technology in the world of associations and nonprofits are constantly evolving. There is a steady stream of new research, case studies, and trends saturating the web. So where should you start? So where should you go to find out where technology is headed and how to avoid common pitfalls? We recently spoke with Tom Lehman of Lehman Associates, a technology, strategy, and research firm.
Virtual
JUNE 9, 2015
I was reminded today that it’s been a while since I’ve blogged. Well, it’s been quite a few months. Between client meetings, new initiatives and more, we’ve been flat out. Here’s just a bit of what I’ve been up to: Joined PCI SSC for its first Middle East Forum in Dubai in March. We had more than 200 registrants for the session. Read article here. Worked with ICASI and SAFEcode as they held face to face Board meetings in Silicon Valley in April.
Potomac Core
JUNE 3, 2015
Association Outside In Case Study. If your members face top line growth challenges, generational transfer issues, and evolving consumer expectations, how can your Association support member success? Through a strategic planning process that transforms your organization from an inside out focus to an outside in focus. The process starts with a highly engaged and strategically focused board and concludes with a strategic plan amplifying industry growth objectives.
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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
Wild Apricot
JUNE 3, 2015
In June, you can choose from among 18 free webinars that offer up a host of insights, ideas and practical tips on topics like: Leveraging your Database, Gaining Microsoft donations, Avoiding Mobilegeddon and Creating Volunteer Handbooks. Take a look at our list!
Eric Lanke
JUNE 8, 2015
In the past year, me and my association have gone through dramatic transformations. With regard to my association, we have significantly increased the amount of money--and our dependence on that amount of money--that is raised from our members through our 501(c)(3) foundation. Gifts have consistently gone from 3- and 4-figures to 4- and 5-figures and, if our efforts and success continue, soon will be tipping into the 6-figure territory.
Aaron Wolowiec
JUNE 9, 2015
Meeting professionals are some of the busiest people I know. But thanks to periods of economic stability, for the first time in a decade, these always-on-go folks will have time to take a breath and think strategically, according to Meeting Professionals International’s Meetings Outlook, 2015 Spring Edition. It was developed in partnership with Visit Denver.
Jamie Notter
JUNE 30, 2015
While I scoffed a bit at this summer's HBR Cover story because it started with the stale mantra of "HR needs a seat at the leadership table," I do want to draw attention to one of the more interesting points in the article, which focused on the need for organizations to be flexible around their human capital: Responding to the external environment today sometimes requires leaders with capabilities that weren't previously cultivated, such as knowledge of algorithms, or psychological comfort with
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.
Vanguard Tech
JUNE 16, 2015
While some say that content is King (and we agree), there are questions your content needs to answer before it can wear the crown. Don’t be confused by thinking just any ol’ content can be considered King - or even Prince. Convert pauper content to instant royalty by applying these 3 questions to every word, image, feed or video on your association website today.
Association Adviser
JUNE 26, 2015
Manage your association’s Twitter account? Twitter lists are a simple yet powerful feature that organize your feed by people and topic. Lists of member groups, events, and industry news can be a. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
Wild Apricot
JUNE 2, 2015
In episode 4, Lori and Farhad discuss with members of the Membership Advisory Group, the key challenges membership organizations face in trying to engage, motivate and retain volunteers. Listen now!
Eric Lanke
JUNE 1, 2015
Four weeks ago, I wrote about the essential elements of a Strategy Agenda, the new term I've introduced in my association to describe the essential work product of our Board of Directors. Its focus is a clear description of what the association will achieve and how the association will measure its success in achieving it, and it is made up of the following four elements.
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