Wild Apricot

JULY 21, 2014

'Here''s a look at survey findings (and SlideShare presentation) that offer insight into what motivates repeat volunteers.

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YourMembership

JULY 25, 2014

In the movie Forrest Gump our hero, heart broken at the loss of his mom and his best girl Jenny, decides to take a year-long sabbatical by going on a run that takes him coast to coast a couple of times. One day while talking with an admirer as he runs, Forrest steps into a pile of “something less than pleasant”. To paraphrase the conversation, the admirer says, “Wow man, you just stepped in a big pile of “change.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 22, 2014

'I love my Barnes and Noble membership. Last Christmas, I saved nearly $100 because I was a member. I also love my World Market membership because, well, I enjoy the wine discounts. And then, there’s my Public Relations Society of America membership, which provides professional development, networking opportunities and member-only must-haves for public relations junkies like me.

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Eric Lanke

JULY 21, 2014

'image source What do you do when you go on vacation? No, not where do you go and what do you do there, but what do you do about all the people who may want to get a hold of you while you''re gone? In my association I try to make it as clear as possible. Vacation is for vacation. When you''re on vacation there is no expectation that you can be reached.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 23, 2014

'Canada''s anti-spam legislation took effect July 1, 2014. Here is some information and a list of resources to help you better understand CASL and the possible impact on your organization.

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Virtual

JULY 23, 2014

'I’m heading out on vacation for a few weeks tomorrow. Thanks to the iPhone and ubiquitous Wi-Fi, vacations aren’t the time of “real disconnection” they once were. Fortunately, that same technology that can make us feel tied to the office can also enable a bit more fun. For the past few years, I’ve done videos for my out of office message.

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Idea Architects

JULY 24, 2014

'You know the old adage, "don''t let perfect be the enemy of good." It''s tempting to hold off on making improvements until you''ve got just the right enhancements ready to really rock the return on investment (ROI) a participant gets from attending your workshop or conference. But while you toil away to build the perfect, your participants often find an immediate good and register for another event.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 25, 2014

'Here are highlights of the 2014 Millennial Impact Report and insights for non-profits and membership organizations.

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Associations Now

JULY 22, 2014

'Last week, pop parodist “Weird Al” Yankovic took over the internet with a series of clever music videos. Behind those videos, however, was the kind of online content marketing strategy we’re all trying to create for ourselves. On Friday, I successfully got an unusual pitch through the Associations Now editorial machine: A bit on Taylor Swift, album sales, and where her opinions on the industry dovetail with those of the Recording Industry Association of America.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 24, 2014

'You’ve heard the litany: Testimonials are great third party endorsements. Using testimonials will increase your conference attendance. Yadda Yadda. It’s all bull. Two big reasons you should do it anyway. 1. Smart testimonials will make people pause. Testimonials can give marketers what they want…a better chance of being heard and considered.

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Vanguard Tech

JULY 23, 2014

'This is the third in a series of blog posts based on the “5 Website Improvements to Make in 5 Minutes (or Less)” I co-presented with Maggie McGary at the ASAE Membership, Marketing and Communications Conference in June 2014. Each of these posts will cover one of the elements we discussed in more detail and today’s topic is adding relevant links to other pages in your association’s website.

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Association Adviser

JULY 23, 2014

'This month’s leadership spotlight shines on Robert L. Johnson, founder of the RLJ Companies and one of America’s most successful media, business and entertainment moguls. What you may not know about. For more about this topic, click on the headline. Advocacy Leadership advocacy non-dues revenue RLJ Companies Robert L.

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Associations Now

JULY 24, 2014

'A new survey reveals some of the things that drive employees crazy and could eventually lead to their leaving an organization. One human resources professional offers tips to soothe the sore spots and keep staff happy. Quick show of hands—have you ever been annoyed by something going on at work? (We expect there are a lot of hands going up out there.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 24, 2014

'A few practices keep chipping away at the integrity of professional events. Chief among them are outboarding , when companies bypass exhibiting or sponsoring and set up shop on the fringe of your event, and suitcasing , which refers to non-exhibiting sellers who work the aisles or hallways. Lobby rats — non-registered folks who hang out in public spaces, hosting a series of meet-ups with your badged attendees — is also a growing problem.

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Vanguard Tech

JULY 23, 2014

'This is the third in a series of blog posts based on the “5 Website Improvements to Make in 5 Minutes (or Less)” I co-presented with Maggie McGary at the ASAE Membership, Marketing and Communications Conference in June 2014. Each of these posts will cover one of the elements we discussed in more detail and today’s topic is adding relevant links to other pages in your association’s website.

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SCD Group

JULY 22, 2014

'As I posted back on June 29, our panel at the upcoming ASAE Annual Meeting (#ASAE14) will present case studies on Why Boards Fail and How to Fix Them. One of our challenges is to gather reasons for board failures, sort them, rank them and determine which to focus on during our 60-minute session (10:30 - 11:30 am, Tuesday, August 12). Our panel decided to start by crowd-sourcing the reasons boards fail.

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Associations Now

JULY 21, 2014

'In a move designed to help draw attention to retail’s career prospects, the industry’s trade group handed its Instagram feed over to one of its best-known members. Here’s why. There was a celebrity in the house on the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Instagram feed last week. That celebrity wasn’t a movie star, model, or rapper, though the celebrity has worked with plenty of each over the years.

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Mizz Information

JULY 24, 2014

'If people were outraged about Facebook’s ethics violation when they conducted psychological experiments on unsuspecting and unconsenting users, I imagine they’ll be equally unhappy to learn about a new, persistent tracking tool that''s being used to spy on users of millions websites. Aside from this Mashable post and a Forbes article, though, I’m not seeing many people talking about what I personally think is a pretty big deal.

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Beth Kanter

JULY 21, 2014

'I just returned last week from vacation with my husband and children at the Jersey Shore where I grew up. It was great to sit on the beach and do nothing, get lots of walking in, and hang out with family. Above all, it is a great escape from your never ending to do list. I did take along a few books, including Ariana Huffington’s Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder.

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SCD Group

JULY 24, 2014

'Whether hiring a key executive or selecting an agency or AMC, associations and other organizations normally involve a committee and ask candidates to interview. Many set an interview schedule that involves having three to five candidates come the same day. Colleagues often ask me. Should they be interviewed first or last? Should they to be first or last to present to a potential new client?

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Associations Now

JULY 21, 2014

'With proposed tobacco rules likely to affect the cigar world, industry groups have successfully drummed up strong public reaction to the rules, which would set a price level for what constitutes a “premium cigar” that critics see as arbitrary. The Federal Communications Commission’s call for comments on its net neutrality proposal ended last week—and drew more than a million responses.

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Plexus Consulting

JULY 22, 2014

'Virgil Carter A traditional approach for organizational strategy is based on the view that with sufficient analysis, organizations can make reasonable assumptions about their markets, financial and human resources, technology and customer services, and be successful. Any unforeseen elements can be addressed through strategy adjustments every few years.

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Beth Kanter

JULY 23, 2014

'I’m giving away a free registration to NTEN’s Leading Social Change Summit. If you want to a chance to win, leave a comment on this post sharing something that you’d like to learn about Impact Leadership or some wisdom from your experience about practicing impact leadership! I’ll pick a winner by July 3oth. NTEN is hosting the “ Leading Change Summit ” in San Francisco from September 3-6th.

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SCD Group

JULY 20, 2014

'Front Page of the Wapak Daily News; Steve interviewing Mrs. Armstrong 45 years ago today (7/20/14), I was a young Associated Press reporter covering astronaut Neil Armstrong’s parents while he walked on the moon. Even though we reporters spent most of the 10 days in the garage, it was an amazing experience! Being teamed with veteran AP photographer Gene Herrick made the assignment even more special!

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Associations Now

JULY 23, 2014

'One association membership pro shares his ideas for keeping colleagues ever mindful of their impact on the member experience. One of my favorite descriptions of an association is that it is “ essentially a conglomerate of small businesses , all targeted at a highly focused market, with a consensus-based governance model slapped on top.” In that context, it’s easy to see how silos form and staff lose sight of the big picture.

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