Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
Are you maximizing your potential for supplier non-dues revenue? Here are details of a new article by Bob Jonas – Non-dues Revenue: The Basics – available in our Knowledge Hub.
Spark Consulting
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
Reposting this (slightly edited) Thanks for Playing classic, because this topic has come up recently on ASAE’s Collaborate online community. Clients aren’t the only ones who could use some advice to make the Request for Proposal (RFP) process go more smoothly. Over the years, I’ve seen plenty of good, bad, and ugly in vendor responses, too. To that end….
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YourMembership
SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
Do you need groceries and have them delivered in an hour? No problem, InstaCart can help you. Amazon purchase delivered same day? It’s available. HBO Go, Netflix, Zappos, Lynda.com and Uber – all great examples of companies building their success on providing products and services to their customers through an “on demand” business model. The On-Demand Economy is defined as the economic activity created by digital marketplaces that fulfill consumer demand via immediate access to and convenient pr
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Ever wonder who the people behind the curtain are here at Higher Logic? We're introducing you to our three community managers. They’ll talk about why they love community management, helpful resources to use and weigh in on the dog versus cat debate (as you can see, this is serious stuff…). In this second installment, we’re introducing another community manager, Calista Rollogas.
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Socious
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
There are a lot of mediums available when it comes to engaging your customers or members—social media, your online community , email, etc. Each serves its own purpose and comes with its own set of best practices advantages and disadvantages. Email is a marketing channel that has shifted in usage and popularity over time, making it increasingly harder to capture the attention of your members.
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Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
We’re always collecting your feedback from a variety of sources to inform the direction Wild Apricot takes. This month sees us taking our commitment to collecting feedback to new heights. We've implemented software usability testing that allows select users to test out upcoming features before they are released!
Spark Consulting
SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Reposting this (slightly edited) Thanks for Playing classic, because this topic has come up recently on ASAE’s Collaborate online community. In 18+ years in association management, I’ve been on both sides of the Request For Proposal process more times than I can count. My very first Big Task at my very first association Real Job way back in 1997 was to complete an association management software system selection.
Eric Lanke
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Two weeks ago I provided an example of an Operational Plan, the new term I've introduced in my association to describe a document owned by me and my staff. Comprised of three distinct elements, each one nesting in the one that precedes it, our Operational Plan describes how the association will go about achieving the success metrics identified by our Board of Directors.
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Hi—my name is Jenny and I have doubted the power of using data in communities. Before you judge and shame me, let me explain how I overcame this doubt. I was a community manager for an organization that had some difficulty getting our community off the ground (something you can guarantee I'll write a lot about). With a lot of competing use cases and moving parts both internally and externally, we came to many impasses that ultimately would delay our launch.
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Virtual
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
My neighbor is a spinach farmer. Because his work is so much different than mine, I ask him about it whenever I can. What I’ve learned most through our conversations is that in farming, timing is everything. This past week is a great example of that. Ordinarily my neighbor would have seeded for his spring crop last week, to ensure that the seedlings would mature enough to survive the first frost.
Aaron Wolowiec
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
It seems there’s an app for everything, right? Meeting and event professionals are raving about event apps, which allow everything from registration to hotel check-in to real-time social media conversation. But if no one knows about an app, it’s worthless. The trick, according to Results at Hand, is to promote it. Results at Hand just released “ 5 Steps to Successfully Launch an Event App ,” an infographic with tips for gaining loyal app lovers.
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Do you ever feel like there is not enough time to “get it all done”? What if we told you that you everything important could be done in.just one hour a day! Check out this podcast interview with productivity expert Ari Meisel and discover how you can Optimize, Automate and Outsource everything in your life - including your health!
Potomac Core
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
In his book “Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time” Howard Schultz, Starbucks President & CEO says “Vision is what they call it when others can’t see what you see.” In a slow domestic growth and a global uncertain economy, how will the future state of associations be defined? Disruption. Demographics, global political and economic changes and challenges, massive industry consolidation, the gig economy, driverless cars , as well as jobs (and industries) bei
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Eric Lanke
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
You can spend all day, maybe all week, getting ready for your moment in the spotlight. That time when the attention of a crowd turns to you and you have a small window to make a big impact. Waiting for that moment to arrive creates anxiety. And if you let that anxiety show when your moment comes, you’ll waste it. People won't hear your message, they'll only hear your anxiety.
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Ever wonder who the people behind the curtain are here at Higher Logic? We're introducing you to our three community managers. They’ll talk about why they love community management, helpful resources to use and weigh in on the dog versus cat debate (as you can see, this is serious stuff…). In this third installment, we’re introducing our final community manager, Lindsay Starke.
Socious
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
A major issue for associations everywhere is the acquisition of volunteers. It is not uncommon for an association’s organizational structure to have volunteers that outnumber the staff. Typically, one staff member is doing the job of three, so finding volunteers is critical to their sanity. Convincing someone to volunteer time out of their over-scheduled life is no simple task.
Aaron Wolowiec
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
Event/meeting planners: Remember the days of paper RFPs? Well, some of you may still be doing those…but technology has revolutionized the meetings industry – on both sides. According to a new Social Tables report , technological advances and social media have changed the way hotel sales teams network with meeting planners. “With most people now familiar with a wide range of devices, software and apps, this is spurring a rise in ‘social selling,’ where hotel sales teams are often building relatio
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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
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
In this 1-On-1 interview, we spoke with Catherine Wygant Fossett, Executive Director of the Institute for Family-Owned Business. Catherine revealed that creating member value is one of her top priorities. One of the ways she does this is by building connections between members, which she says, “can be priceless”.
Potomac Core
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
Are economic tides shifting again? According to the Conference Board , corporate profitability may face headwinds resulting from higher costs as “the business cycle matures.” They also suggest that “America’s strength in technological progress needs to help accelerate productivity.” If member companies introduce more innovation to drive more profitability, is your association positioned to respond with equal or greater amounts of innovative solutions?
Eric Lanke
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
Two weeks ago, I wrote about the essential elements of an Operational Plan, the new term I've introduced in my association to describe a document owned by me and my staff that defines how the association will go about achieving the success metrics identified by our Board of Directors. It is made up of the following four elements. Our: 1. SUCCESS INDICATORS, the directional metrics of success determined by our Board, from which we identify our 2.
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
There is a big problem brewing on the horizon for many organizations. Based on our research, the Millennial generation is coming into the workforce expecting something that most, especially associations, are truly bad at: speed. The Millennial generation expects things to be fast. You can call them “entitled” for wanting that if you like, but it’s a simple fact that the pace of the world increased dramatically as they were growing up.
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.
Jamie Notter
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
It is with some sadness that I acknowledge that "authenticity" is a buzzword. If you google " authenticity at work ," you'll find that most of the posts on the first page are offering the COUNTER-point--that authenticity isn't as cool as you thought it was. You know you've achieved buzzword status when the counter culture is the status quo. Even Jeffrey Pfeffer's new book (and I highly respect Pfeffer) says, apparently , that authenticity is a mistake for leaders.
Aaron Wolowiec
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Google images of millennials and you’ll find young professionals connected to their smart phones and tablets. You might also find images of colorful workplaces and nontraditional desks. Maybe even a collaborative thinking space. Much to Baby Boomers’ chagrin, it’s a different world, especially since Gen Y now comprises the majority of the workforce.
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
Our next Expert Webinar will focus on two basic techniques with Google Analytics that will help you understand what is working and what is not with your Wild Apricot website, so you can sign up more members, raise more money and reach more people.
Vanguard Tech
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
As a technology provider for associations for over 15 years, we've seen quite a few RFPs in our day. Some written well, some not so much. Some with a very clearly articulated purpose, some rambling with little sense of what they are really asking for. And to be honest, these things are not deal-breakers by any stretch. What is a huge help, however, in the RFP process is to know what your budget is for the website redesign project you're requesting.
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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