Wild Apricot
JULY 17, 2015
Facebook is an excellent tool for your nonprofit to share content, communicate with members, and grow your cause. The best part is that it’s free. However, keeping your members engaged can be tough. With over 42 million pages and nearly a billion users, how do you stand out from the crowd?
Spark Consulting
JULY 14, 2015
Anna Caraveli ( The Demand Networks ) and I had the opportunity to guest moderate #assnchat on Tuesday, July 14, with discussion focused around the issues we raise in our new whitepaper, Leading Engagement from the Outside-In (download your free copy at [link]. In case you missed it, here’s a recap of the high points of the conversation. Q1 How do you currently learn about your audiences?
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Aaron Wolowiec
JULY 13, 2015
It’s summer…and that means planning season for many of you. Perhaps that planning includes whether to hire an intern for the upcoming year. And with that comes the question: “Should we pay them?”. In September 2013, I wrote a post about the Black Swan case, in which a federal judge ruled that Fox Searchlight Pictures violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by not paying interns during the production of the 2010 movie “Black Swan.
Vanguard Tech
JULY 15, 2015
Content is king on your association website. We just established that last month. So, then if that's true, how do we keep content churning online for your organization? How do we make sure search engines find you relevant and your members find you indispensable? If you're a large organization with a content team, you may have a handle on this, but if you're a strapping smaller staffed organization who wants some ideas on how to publish great content fast, check out this list of 5 great ways to c
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Wild Apricot
JULY 13, 2015
Episode 5 of the Wild Apricot Podcast sees Farhad Chikhliwala and Lori Smith facilitate a group discussion with members of our Membership Advisory Group on the key challenges membership organizations face in trying to secure sponsorship and raise money.
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Jamie Notter
JULY 13, 2015
There is a lot of pressure on Board of Directors. They come together for a very short amount of time and are expected to make informed decisions on some rather weighty and important topics, plus network with each other, plus maybe even have some fun every now and then. Plus everyone and their brother wants time with them at the Board meeting, so it is critical that they can work through these challenging conversations very quickly, or else their effectiveness drops considerably.
Aaron Wolowiec
JULY 14, 2015
It’s summer…and that means planning season for many of you. Perhaps that planning includes whether to hire an intern for the upcoming year. And with that comes the question: “Should we pay them?”. In September 2013, I wrote a post about the Black Swan case, in which a federal judge ruled that Fox Searchlight Pictures violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by not paying interns during the production of the 2010 movie “Black Swan.
Idea Architects
JULY 17, 2015
Presenters should be concerned about clock management when adding interaction to a session or talk. You can rehearse, time, edit, and somewhat control the pace of your speaking segments. This is not possible when you invite participants to engage with each other. Or is it? The timing of interactive elements is definitely manageable albeit less tightly than your speaking segments.
Eric Lanke
JULY 13, 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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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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Associations Now
JULY 17, 2015
We already know that associations are becoming more confident and strategic in how they use social media. But two new studies offer a by-the-numbers look at what they’ve done in the social space in the last year. The post Social Skills: How Associations Use Social Media appeared first on Associations Now.
Association Adviser
JULY 17, 2015
For the first time in the history of our study, a different topic supplanted “Lobbying and advocacy” as the topic association leaders believe is most important to members. The post Career. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
Idea Architects
JULY 13, 2015
Perhaps the most pervasive concern I hear presenters raise when contemplating interaction is that they will lose control of the session. Newsflash: you ain't never had it. At any given moment, people are talking about unrelated topics, scanning the program book for the next session, buying something on their smartphone, or sneaking out early to get to lunch.
Velvet Chainsaw
JULY 13, 2015
Sponsorships featuring logos, eyeballs and impressions don’t carry the same value they once did. At the same time, sponsorship buyers are becoming more sophisticated about the dollars they invest and how they leverage emotional marketing. They’re also refining their palate to deliver more intimate customer and prospect experiences including hosting their own exclusive events.
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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.
Associations Now
JULY 17, 2015
If you think there’s nothing to learn about conventions from a bunch of small, yellow creatures, you’re wrong. Some takeaways from the newly released Despicable Me spinoff. I’ve found meetings-related lessons from a handful of things I’ve done outside of work—like going to the Minnesota State Fair or attending an Arcade Fire concert. What if you offered a group of attendees (say, those who have attended for 15-plus years) a discount or access to a session where they get to meet an industry celeb
Association Adviser
JULY 17, 2015
Almost every association has considered expanding the reach of their education programs from location-based events, and the accessibility of other educational resources, by providing online learning. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
SCD Group
JULY 14, 2015
#1 (l) focuses on home; #2 (r) focuses on prospects When you are searching for a product, service or other “thing,” you often end up on the organization’s website, right? If you are like me, you quickly realize that not all websites are created equally! Some focus on telling prospects how wonderful they are. Others focus on answering prospects questions.
Plexus Consulting
JULY 11, 2015
By Steven M. Worth, President at Plexus Consulting Group, LLC When I was a staffer on Capitol Hill I recall hearing two different stories told quite often during debates on the Senate floor. One was: There are three types of lies in the world—simple lies; damn lies; and then there are statistics! The other was: As the Bible says, “Come let us reason together.
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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
Associations Now
JULY 15, 2015
A new study from the Global Business Travel Association Foundation suggests that technology remains an important part of the equation for business travelers—and that tech element goes far beyond simply having access to WiFi. Pretty much every hotel has wireless access now— much of it available for free. So what’s next for improving the experience?
Association Adviser
JULY 17, 2015
What advice would an intern give to organizations looking to hire them? Here are five things to consider if your association is considering starting, or expanding, an internship program. The post. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
Beth Kanter
JULY 14, 2015
Flickr Photo by udithawix. I’m facilitating a peer learning project on practical networked leadership skills for emerging nonprofit leaders. As we all know, living in a networked world creates opportunities for abundance. But having many choices and opportunities requires developing a special set of skills in order to be successful. These skills are: self-management and attention training.
SCD Group
JULY 11, 2015
Back when I was covering Neil Armstrong’s walk on the moon for The Associated Press, a number of reporters gathered to desect Armstrong’s first words when he stepped on the moon. Although his voice was somewhat muffled, it appeared that Armstrong said: “That’s one step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” A day or so later, NASA officials restated Armstrong’s quote to: “That’s one step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind.
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.
Associations Now
JULY 14, 2015
4.2 % The share of total websites that use the.org domain, the third-largest generic top-level domain. It ranks behind only.com (50.9 percent) and.net (5 percent). As the web-based home of nonprofit and charitable organizations, the.org top-level domain has meant a lot to associations over the last 30 years. In honor of the milestone, the Public Interest Registry launched a website that provides a unique snapshot of.org’s history.
Mizz Information
JULY 11, 2015
Long story short. Mizz Information has moved (again). This site isn't going anywhere (for now) but new Mizz Information posts will be going on MizzInformation.com. I hope to see you over there! If you subscribe via email, you should still get new posts, but if you subscribe in a reader, you'll need to update the feed to this: [link] I'm still sorting out MailPoet subscriptions, so check your spam folder if you're not receiving new posts, and THANK YOU for reading and navigating this blogging jou
Velvet Chainsaw
JULY 17, 2015
Tradeshows have just experienced the highest quarterly increase in eight years says the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR). The Q1 2015 CEIR Index report marks the 19th consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth in the exhibitions arena. Revenue jumped 7.3 percent, net square feet grew 4.1 percent, exhibitor numbers increased 3.3 percent, and attendance grew 3.7 percent.
Beth Kanter
JULY 17, 2015
Note from Beth: I met Matthew Scharpnick, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Elefint Designs, a strategic design studio that works with good causes, at the Data for Good Conference in Chicago. One area that he works on is data visualization for nonprofits. See for example, his case study about how to create an informative data visualization that provides context around a complex and controversial topic.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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