Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

According to the Harvard Business Review , before technology made it possible for companies and organizations to connect with large groups of colleagues and stakeholders anywhere in the world in real time, the average team size was around 20 people. Today, however, it isn’t uncommon for people to work in teams comprised of upwards of 100 people—many of whom interact with one another virtually and not face-to-face.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Conferences consume a great deal of your association’s time and financial resources. Should they take such a primary place in your association’s educational offerings? The truth is: conferences are not the most effective method of transferring knowledge. Attendees aren’t likely to retain the information they take in during those few days packed full of sessions.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

The weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… We’re all Equif*cked. I swiped that word from TechCrunch —it’s a gem. Dave Coriale at DelCor Technology Solutions isn’t one to use that kind of language in public but he did share 12 steps association CEOs can take to avoid becoming the next Equifax —and avoid getting the axe.

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Eric Lanke

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

As I said last week, another association has invited me to speak at their Annual Leadership Conference on the subject of high-functioning association Boards. I'm going to hit four subjects during my presentation: Board selection , Board discussions, Board decisions, and Board succession. Each one is going to begin with a one-question quiz, with which I hope to take the temperature of the participants in the room.

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Sponsorship programs are tricky. Most associations have one (or have at least considered one), but are still fine-tuning the details. Is pricing too low? Too high? Do sponsors see the value in each sponsorship package? What do members think of the program? And what about your association? Is your program effective at increasing non-dues revenue ? To create a great sponsorship program, you need to answer each of these questions and more, balancing the needs of your association, your sponsors, and

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Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Parent involvement varies widely in schools. Some parents attend the parent-teacher meetings. Some parents fundraise and chaperone field trips. Some parents spend hours each week on leading the PTA. The parent who is minimally involved might be just as happy about their involvement and with the school overall as the parents who are extensively involved.

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GrowthZone

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Mastering the art of effective communication is the key to success for association professionals. As humans, there is one thing everyone has in common: the need to communicate. Regardless of who you are, what you do, or where you live, your existence depends on communication. Get More tips & tactics for efficient association operations in. our Association Operations Toolkit.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

After nearly three weeks of natural disasters, many associations are responding by offering support and resources to members in some of the hardest-hit storm zones—prioritizing what and how they communicate to keep the focus on recovery. Almost three weeks ago, Elizabeth George, director of membership, development, and engagement for the Shop! Association, was busy reaching out to members affected by Hurricane Harvey.

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Association Success

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Your brain can't grow if you don't let it. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Old habits die hard. Brain cells never regenerate. This is the conventional wisdom, and everyone has probably heard something like it at some point in their lives. But recent research and case studies are turning this so-called “conventional wisdom” on its head. More and more, studies are demonstrating that our brains are actually remodelling themselves continually during our adult years, proving that it is possibl

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Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

What does an average day look like for you? I tend to cram more into my schedule than I can do. From 6 AM to 11 PM I zoom from one thing to the next always feeling rushed often feeling like I am in a race. And I am not alone. Most of us have days like this. Some of us have days that are crazier than mine. On the one hand, this is great. We are getting a lot done.

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GrowthZone

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Imagine what you could do with $10,000 USD of in-kind advertising every month from Google. You could recruit more volunteers. Attract more donations. And share your story with audiences all over the globe. It’s all possible with Google Ad Grants. Get Your Copy ofThe Ultimate Non-Dues Revenue Guide for Associations. How it Works. Google Ad Grants provides free Google AdWords advertising—up to $10,000 USD per month—on Google search result pages, to eligible nonprofit organizations.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Get out and about—during the meeting and throughout the year—to ensure your annual meeting isn’t the same old, same old. It’s the nature of the annual meeting beast that each event has a familiar feel to it. Keynotes, breakout sessions, networking events are staples for a reason, but they can make each meeting feel similar, even if you are changing up the education topics, speakers, and host city each year.

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Association Success

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

When they sign on board, they're fueled by their own motivation. Harness it! Every association struggles with identifying and recruiting volunteers, then putting them to work on meaningful tasks. To improve how you seek out volunteers, look at it from their perspective: what do potential volunteers want? What will encourage them to lend their skills to your association?

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Beth Kanter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Meetings are a big part of our work week, whether it is a recurring staff, team, or board meeting or informal check-in. Our meetings are face-to-face, virtually, and a combination of the two known as “hybrid” meetings. Many times our meetings are highly productive, but sometimes meetings can be boring, frustrating, and a complete waste of time.

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GrowthZone

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

The life of the association pro is fast-paced and staying on top of Association issues and trends can be a challenge. We’ve streamlined the process and rounded up three of our most popular blog posts. These brief articles address hot topics relevant to the modern association professional. Click on any link to go directly to the article: How to Survey Association Members.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

In the age of mobile, we do more with our phones than ever—and that makes our phone numbers attractive targets for security breaches. Here are a few strategies to ensure you’re properly locking things down both personally and in your organization. As you are probably aware, two-factor authentication is considered a key element of account security in 2017.

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SilkStart

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

As the administrator of an association, you can expect that your members will occasionally come to you when they encounter issues. Although you may not have any experience providing support, not to worry, you will do great! Some of these issues will be simple, while other issues will naturally be more complex. In any case, preparing yourself will allow you to familiarize yourself with the system as well as your members.

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Membersuite

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Do you want your association to be data-driven? Start with your culture.

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Holly Duckworth

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

I walked into the conference room where a table of women was waiting for me. As I walked up they asked me, “Holly how’s it going?” I paused for a moment my outside voice wanted to say the typical, “fine.” I could hear my inside voice wanted to say, “Life is a s**t show.” Mindful leaders today must step up into the reality of what we are experiencing, feeling, saying and how we are acting.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

In a five-city bus tour this fall, an array of organizations is seeking to build better understanding of the long-term effects of childhood trauma and the interventions that can help children heal. The tour will end with a rally on Capitol Hill. A coalition of nonprofit groups is taking to the road to draw attention to the impact of childhood trauma.

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SilkStart

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Each month we like to release an update of the highlights of what we’ve been working on and how the product is improving. Here’s what we launched last month. This month, you can now allow your members to create and edit ticketed events directly on your SilkStart Event Calendar. Better yet, choose to provide this feature to specific membership types while restricting it to others.

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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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Beth Kanter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

My work as a trainer and facilitator has brought me to many places in the world. Often, the training on-site is the beginning of project which includes facilitating sessions remotely across time zones. Other times,the workshop, keynote presentation, or master class might be part of a conference or a single session for an organization, but planning the event requires meeting across time zones virtually.

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

In my last post, I talked about folding community into your larger business operations to better serve customers and your company, a technique known as Community as an Integrated Service (CIS). I also laid out the fundamentals of PIE (Processes, Integrations and Ecosystems), a framework for building out CIS. Well, every pie needs filling, whether it is blueberry or raspberry.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

New York City taxi medallions have severely declined in value as a result of the rise in app-based ride-hailing alternatives. An association that represents medallion owners is appealing to the courts, claiming unfair competition. The taxi medallion, once one of the most valuable investments a New York City resident could make, is in the middle of a long decline brought on by the rise of Uber and Lyft.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Whether a foundation or PAC event or a more intimate board dinner, you want to choose the right venue for these special gatherings. Over the course of their careers, associations executives become event professionals of a sort. Not only do they have starring roles at the annual conference—not to mention any executive or educational conferences that fall under their purview—but they also attend board meetings and any foundation and PAC events that the organization might hold.

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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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