Wild Apricot

AUGUST 5, 2015

We’re glad to announce the release of Version 5.5! It brings new events module features that will help you grow your organization!

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Spark Consulting

AUGUST 4, 2015

Anna Caraveli ( The Demand Networks ) and I recently had the chance to sit down with Justin Burniske ( fusionSpan ) to talk about some of the issues raised in our recent whitepaper, Leading Engagement from the Outside In , for the Small Staff – Big Impact blog. In part two of our video interview, we talk about: The difference between the inside-out and outside-in approaches to member engagement.

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Jamie Notter

AUGUST 5, 2015

As many of you know, I was diagnosed with larynx cancer earlier this year. I had a small growth on my vocal chords that turned out to have some cancer in it. They removed the growth (while preserving my vocal chords, thank you very much) and this June I went through radiation treatment to make sure there was no cancer left in the system. I'm told that it's all gone now, and from here on out they'll just monitor me.

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YourMembership

AUGUST 6, 2015

The association world is about to converge on the Motor City this weekend for ASAE’s 2015 Annual Meeting. I am excited about making my way to Detroit, except for the 4:00 AM wakeup call to make my flight – reminds me too much of my days as a kid delivering newspapers. A lot has happened at YM since we were in Nashville last year for ASAE. We acquired Job Target’s Career Center Business Unit to go with our Association Career Network, marking a turning point in the industry by combining the strong

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 6, 2015

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Jamie Notter

AUGUST 3, 2015

This post was published originally on the Switch and Shift blog. One of the most pronounced trends in business over the last five years or so has been the move toward greater transparency. This trend has been driven primarily by the revolution that we call “the internet,” where the default has now become public, and information that used to be kept behind closed doors or in certain expert domains has now become readily accessible to anyone around the globe who can somehow access Google.

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Mariner

AUGUST 4, 2015

How can a quick road trip to do a quick conference session result in a blog post? When it’s full of adventure (some good, some not so good) and one great AHA moment all rolled together.

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Eric Lanke

AUGUST 3, 2015

"Roadmapping is just as important as roadmaps." That's a paraphrased quote from a facilitator my association hired to help us develop a manufacturing roadmap for the technology our industry makes. There's been a lot of advances in manufacturing technologies in the past few years (anyone ever heard of 3D printing or additive manufacturing? for example) and my association is looking for ways to help our members adopt those new technologies to improve the manufacture of their products and, in turn,

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Associations Now

AUGUST 5, 2015

A proposed model for the future of membership in public broadcasting raises an intriguing question for associations: Could volunteering be another way to pay membership dues? Another week, another look outside the association world for perspectives on membership. After a look at analytics in baseball season-ticket sales last Tuesday, today we turn to public broadcasting and its quest for business-model sustainability.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 6, 2015

Why do people camp outside Best Buy before Black Friday sales? What about those constantly checking their Facebook news feed? It is the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO). The Word of Mouth Marketing Association defines FOMO: “At its root, FOMO is a sort of social anxiety that occurs when one is concerned with missing a social interaction, experience of value, talk-worthy event, or monetary gain.”.

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GlowGlobally

AUGUST 7, 2015

“It’s not a decision to be global, it’s a decision not to be.” – Healthcare Association Executive. The latest ASAE Foundation research on global growth strategies and operations sponsored by MCI Group is now available for access today. The report represents the second year of a partnership to provide a common roadmap for associations as they plan, execute, or refine their global efforts.

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Plexus Consulting

AUGUST 7, 2015

By Steven M. Worth, President at Plexus Consulting Group, LLC Remember this old joke? “We’re from the government and we’re here to help!” This assertion is usually followed by incredulous guffaws. Similarly, certain circles of association executives are amused by any such assertion about the helpfulness of consultants. Perhaps this is due to a swaggering belief that any association executive worth his or her salt should be able to manage things on their own; or perhaps they are like Mark Twain’s

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Associations Now

AUGUST 3, 2015

Associations may need to make big shifts to strategy and culture. One association expert shares her advice for helping staff make the transition. Struggling organizations often say that what they need is a turnaround artist. But the real trick is getting everybody to turn in the same direction. In her new book, The Demand Perspective: Leading From the Outside In , Anna Caraveli argues that associations too rarely break free from their familiar silos of membership, products, and meetings to liste

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SCD Group

AUGUST 2, 2015

Another request from an association professional: “We’re looking for a company that helps organizations re-brand themselves and even guide them towards a new name.” As a former AMC owner and association consultant, I’ve been through three association logo changes, three name changes and more. 3 Reasons to Consider Change: Because your market has changed and current name does not reflect your members/prospects Because your image is “old and stale” Because your name/design does not reflect your ne

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GlowGlobally

AUGUST 4, 2015

A recently released report “2015 Situation of Nutrition and Chronic Diseases of Chinese Residents ,” indicates the incidence and mortality of chronic diseases continue to increase and have become the main causes of death in China with 79.4% of total mortality due to chronic diseases. According to statistics, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and respiratory disease have become the top four of major threats to China’s public health.

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Beekeeper Group

AUGUST 4, 2015

If you work in Grassroots or Government Affairs, you’ve probably helped to plan a Lobby Day. And if so, you know that… 1. Your work day will start at 6am. And that’s after months of intensive planning. 2. At breakfast, one of your speakers will go over their allotted time throwing off your detailed schedule. 3. Even when you confirm the day before, Hill offices will change it up on you. 4.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 4, 2015

The National Agricultural Aviation Association says unmanned aerial vehicles have potential to help farmers, but its new campaign emphasizes that safety needs to come first—especially considering that many of its members take to the skies in low-flying planes. Drones seem to keep getting into trouble. From the White House to medical aviation groups , concerns about safety and security remain high, despite the technology’s great potential in fields such as journalism and business—including

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Slice-Works

AUGUST 6, 2015

There are three basic elements to all Twitter cards: the image, the Call to Action (CTA) and the tweet copy. Your image should show off the business. The headline and CTA together call out the offer. The tweet copy generates curiosity and interest. In order to maximize the value of all three elements, it’s important to keep the following best practices in mind…. 1.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 6, 2015

The National Cannabis Industry Association is working with lobbying firms on both sides of the aisle in an effort to push for legislation that would make it easier for legal marijuana businesses to use banking services. The move comes as a credit union runs into issues with the Federal Reserve. The inconsistencies between state-level marijuana legalization and federal-level banking regulations still linger nearly two years after Colorado pot shops legally opened for business.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 3, 2015

As Delta Sigma Theta members were leaving Houston following their annual meeting last week, they ran into airport security problems for an unexpected reason: A large souvenir booklet apparently looked like an explosive on the TSA’s scanners. Take roughly 13,000 attendees, a large piece of conference swag, and an international airport, and the end result might be a recipe for inconvenience.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 3, 2015

At a hearing in front of the House Judiciary Committee, trade group leaders made the case for limited regulation of connected devices, saying that too many rules could dampen the industry’s potential to innovate. The Internet of Things is still a fairly new space that has lots of room for innovation, but too much interference from government could thwart its potential just as it’s getting started.

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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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Associations Now

AUGUST 4, 2015

The world of niche publishing may not be as focused on the almighty pageview or banner ad as its larger cousin, but that’s definitely no reason not to evolve. And sometimes, the legacy could be holding you back. Let’s get the chaser out of the way first. As you might have read on this site about five months ago, GigaOm crashed and burned in a fairly dramatic way.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 5, 2015

A recent report highlighting the high cost of college textbooks has the publishing industry on the defensive, but college bookstores and open-publishing advocates say there are ways to ease the sting. College students are packing up and will soon head back to school, where many will visit the campus bookstore and experience a fresh round of textbook sticker shock.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 6, 2015

Take a look at a couple of companies that are getting rid of performance reviews and rewarding hackers who can identify security concerns and how these ideas could prove fruitful for associations. Whether it’s membership , online learning , or marketing , associations can take a cue from for-profit organizations in any number of areas. While they may not have the same staff resources or budgets as for-profits, associations can still match up in dexterity and capability.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 4, 2015

Will the death of Cecil the lion change big-game hunting in Africa? The president of the Professional Hunters’ Association of South Africa says it should, publicly suggesting that his group reconsider its stance on lion-hunting. But hunters’ groups emphasize that regulated hunting still has its place as a conservation tool. The recent shooting of Cecil the lion may have happened in Zimbabwe, but it’s raising some big questions for a group in nearby South Africa.

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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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