February, 2009

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Ontario Nonprofit Network: Constellations for the Public Good

Wild Apricot

Networks of networks (or associations of associations) are far from rare, but the Ontario Nonprofit Network is especially interesting in how it helps to build cross-sector alliances. It's all based on the constellation governance model, "a way of organizing a group of interested parties to meet a need without having to create a new organization.".( read more ).

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What's Behind Door Number Three?

Idea Architects

It's easy to feel a bit smug when things don't work out quite as planned and you simply shift gears to your pre-determined Plan B. But the current uncertainty requires you to cover a bit more of the alphabet in the options you pre-plan: one backup is not going to be sufficient. And while many are focusing only on doom and gloom, you'd be wise to be working on Plan S: success.

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A Billion More Customers Coming to A Regional Market Near You.

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. « Inability to Scale Biggest Mistake in Trying to Grow Globally. Enterprise Level Product Management & Sales in Europe » Feb. 26. 2009.

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Leadership ? Continued Discussion 2/28/09 ? on Leadership ? by.

on Leadership

on Leadership … by Steven Davis, CAE. Leadership … an Ongoing Discussion. « Leadership … Continued Discussion 2/25/09. Leadership … Continued Discussion 3/4/09 » Leadership … Continued Discussion 2/28/09. In this post, I want to reflect on a leadership quote from Colin Powell. Specifically, his statement that “the day people stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them.”.

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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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David Gammel's Web Strategy Report, Volume 2 Issue 2

High Context

Subscribe to receive via e-mail. Thoughts On Strategy: If you can’t innovate now… If you are unable to innovate your web presence now you never will. This may sound harsh, but, honestly, if the dramatic changes all around us are not prompting you to consider your online opportunities, I’m not sure what will! Improving your organization’s web presence is of greater value today than ever before.

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Wild Apricot Software News - February 2009

Wild Apricot

About Wild Apricot Software The Wild Apricot blog provides technology advice for small non-profits. Many blog subscribers are also Wild Apricot software clients — so we publish monthly updates about our software. Wild Apricot all-in-one software is used by thousands of small non-profits: professional and business associations, clubs, charities, churches, activist groups and local communities.

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Making the Honoring More Honorable

Idea Architects

While I think a good deal of last night’s Oscars merits substantial rethinking, having five outstanding actors individually present the acting nominees offers good inspiration for awards ceremonies at conferences. This mix of presenters allowed us to reengage and honor the past by remembering their own outstanding performances. The stagecraft and production values introducing the presenters were classy and grand.

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Inability to Scale Biggest Mistake in Trying to Grow Globally.

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. « Attracting International Members and Assessing Whether to Go Global. A Billion More Customers Coming to A Regional Market Near You » Feb. 16. 2009.

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Continued Discussion 2/19/09 - by Steven Davis, CAE

on Leadership

on Leadership … by Steven Davis, CAE. Leadership … an Ongoing Discussion. « Leadership … Continued Discussion 2/18/09. Leadership … Continued Discussion 2/25/09 » Leadership … Continued Discussion 2/19/09. In this post I would like to explore a leadership quote from Marsha Evans, who retired as a U.S. Navy rear admiral in 1998 and went on to serve as the CEO of the Girl Scouts and the American Red Cross.

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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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Creating New Ideas for Your Association Web Site

High Context

I had a great time presenting on Sunday at ASAE’s Great Ideas conference about how to create your own ideas for your association web site. I emphasized in the session that: Anyone can do this, you do not need permission. Ideas are literally all around us if you open your eyes to them. Creating and implementing new ideas is inherently an act of optimism, which will make you stand out from the crowd these days!

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Tips for Overcoming Leadership Ambiguity in Associations

Association 20/20

What is leadership ambiguity? In many ways, one might consider it to be somewhat of an oxymoron as ambiguity can reach the level of being the anthithesis of leadership. . Based upon observations made along my career path over the past 14 years, I would define leadership ambiguity as an over-dependence on consensus and conflict sensitivity which yields a sense of ambiguity within stakeholders as to the direction, priorities and expectations of an organization.

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Google Labs Introduces Gmail Offline

Wild Apricot

Many organizations use Gmail to manage their email, because its generous storage space, ability to use your own domain , and system of tags and filters make it easy to organize email communications. One drawback of Gmail, however — as with any web-based email — is the need for an internet connection to be able to use it. When you’re stuck on a planes, in a waiting room, or in other places without Web access, it can be frustrating not to be able to get to your email and make productive use of tha

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Be Our (Eco) Guest

Idea Architects

There is some delicious irony in hotels using so much paper and placards to exhort us to be good environmental stewards. But I appreciate the opportunity to take a pass on the daily changing of towels and sheets, something that really isn't necessary. What would be more impressive is if hotels involved us as full partners in being good environmental stewards.

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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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Profiting from Green Meeting Strategy ? Beyond the Feel Good.

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. « Good Meeting Strategy Reduces Risk Abroad. Attracting International Members and Assessing Whether to Go Global » Feb. 05. 2009.

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Leadership ? Continued Discussion 2/18/09 ? on Leadership ? by.

on Leadership

on Leadership … by Steven Davis, CAE. Leadership … an Ongoing Discussion. « Leadership … Continued Discussion 2/6/09. Leadership … Continued Discussion 2/19/09 » Leadership … Continued Discussion 2/18/09. In a previous post I mentioned a Scott Geller quote about “authentic leaders.” In this post, I would like to examine another one of Geller’s mentions, wherein he comments on statements made by Bill George, also quoted in an earlier post, saying that Geo

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Great Ideas and Avectra Academy Appearances Soon!

High Context

I have two opportunities coming up in the next week to hear me in action. First, this Sunday I am presenting a session at ASAE & the Center’s Great Ideas conference in Miami. The session is titled: Creating Your Own Web Site Idea Generator. I will lead the audience in determining the best sources of new ideas for their organization’s web site and how to make it a regular innovation process rather than an infrequent exception.

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Experiments in Social Media

Guilt by Association

There’s no better way to learn about something than to jump right in. So we’ve decided to experiment with some social media tools for one of the Massachusetts Medical Society’s more popular and effective advocacy events. Every other year, we invite our members to come to the State House for a day to listen to speakers and visit their local state legislators.

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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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Web 2.0 Showing Signs of Recession

Wild Apricot

We've quickly become used to finding free or low-cost web tools and services for collaborating and communicating online, sharing media across platforms, or bringing new interactivity to our websites. Now, as business models change in response to the economic recession, nonprofits' online toolboxes are changing, too.( read more ). Tags: Widgets Non-profit technology Web 2.0 nptech.

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The Importance of Core Values

Idea Architects

Jim Collins and Jerry Porras may have helped popularize the notion of core values in their seminal work, Built to Last , but they were neither the first nor have they been the last to stress their importance. People often focus on the values aspect without sufficient attention to their modifier: core. Core values are that small set of values meant to endure and never be violated.

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Now is not the time

Associations Live

"Now is not the time to cancel meetings, cut training and development budgets, or nix conferences. Now is the time to run to them." I just found that quote in Associations Now. The article was written by Dr. Kevin and Dr. Jackie Freiberg. (www.freibergs.com) They say it is time to let go of the status quo and and to create a new reality. Think about what information you can bring to your members and the industry that will change what they do.

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Executive Connections: What's in a name?

Executive Connections

Executive Connections. « Train, Learn, Survive. | Main. | What does it mean for the information profession? » 10 February 2009. Whats in a name? Thanks to SLA member Richard Hulser for pointing out a terrific article in the New York Times this week, Digital Archivists, Now in Demand. It points to the growing demand for professionals (some librarians, some not) to organize information assets and the range of job titles and backgrounds those professionals have.

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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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Customer Service as Performance Art

High Context

Supporting your customers and members with social media is a very different kind of activity than supplying a call center. It requires a whole host of new skills, not least the ability to engage as a person with other people. That ability to engage has to be a formal policy and expected behavior for your staff that you plan to turn loose online to engage with your customers.

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CMI's Association Management Blog: Training for Performance

Observations on Association Management

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, February 9, 2009. Training for Performance. Occasionally, I will use this blog to admit guilt. This is one of those occasions. And my admission today is this: I am guilty of saying one thing and doing quite another. I am a hypocrite, a dissembler, a sophist, a charlatan, a poser, an impostor and a phony. Alright, thats off my chest.

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Case Study: Community Membership Websites Help to Keep Neighborhoods Safe

Wild Apricot

When a series of home and auto burglaries hit the community of Seven Oaks, Florida, last summer, Andy Denbo of EdgeLineTech.com responded by launching a new website, SevenOaksWatch. The site’s main focus was to gather information, keep residents informed of crimes in the neighborhood, and possibly to help establish a community Crime Watch Patrol. Revamped with a members-only login system to ensure its users’ privacy, the website took off — and soon grew into a full-fledged multi-purpose communit

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Easy Peasy

Idea Architects

So I get why many people are skeptical of the value of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media applications. But here are two simple examples of how valuable they can be. Each week the design consultancy IDEO posts a big question on its Facebook page (called Big Conversations, Small Talk) and invites fans to respond. Could getting rapid insight from diverse perspectives be any simpler?

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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.