YourMembership
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
Categories: Member Engagement + Retention Tags: appreciation , member retention , volunteers Why do I call it an art? There’s no art behind being thankful. Anyone can do it, right? Anyone can be thankful but expressing the thanks in a meaningful way (to the recipient) is an art. In this case I’m not talking about the medium, I’m referring to the message.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
Volunteers are essential to helping organizations meet their mission. But did you know that volunteers, especially skilled volunteers, are twice as likely to give as well?
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Association Leaders
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
We often discuss in this blog that companies are like teams. Successful teams have strategic and inspiring coaching; efficient and hard-working playing and outrageous fans. I submit to you that companies have those same traits – strategic and inspiring CEOs; efficient and hard-working employees; and outrageous customers. (At least we hope our customers are outrageous about the products and services we deliver them).
Thanks For Playing
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
Lately, I'm fascinated by the concept of apprenticeship. The NLRB has weighed in on employee social media policies - is your legal ? Tips for sending good push (aka "email") messages to your audiences. Are nonprofits really a good career path for women? Not if you aspire to a leadership role. Simple advice for being a better boss. Blow a presentation?
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.
KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
We had a fabulous discussion about gratitude yesterday on Association Chat and if you missed it, you are probably kicking yourself. But never fear! The whole convo was captured using Storify and you can feel like you were actually there by visiting the post on "Saying Thanks to Members" -- I promise you, you'll get at least one good idea on showing your members gratitude if you take the time to look through the commentary.
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Association Subculture
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
I knew there would be a number of tribute videos on YouTube for the Twinkie. I just knew it. Say what you want about the Generation X alarm about the possible demise of Hostess but you can't deny it's impact on the pop culture consciousness over the past 72 hours. I could tip my hat to the Twinkie, but I was much more devoted to the Ding Dong, the Ho-Ho and, can we talk, the Hostess fruit pie (I can see the sugar glaze on it now in my minds eye).
Thanks For Playing
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
And why does it matter? Every membership organization faces this sooner or later, and the answer, while simple, is not easy. At its most basic level: Revenue per member – Expenses per member = Cost to serve a member Simple, right? "If membership is $100 a year, and it costs us $60 a year to mail each member our journal, that's our cost to serve, and we bring in $40 a year in revenue per member.
Eric Lanke
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
image source This is a true story. My association Board chair and I were chatting not long ago, talking about the mission and big-picture objectives of our association, and I mentioned, literally without giving it a second thought, that we were incapable of measuring progress on some of the things we had set for ourselves. It was only the look of shock that passed over his face that made me step back and think about what I had just said.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
In honor of the US Thanksgiving holiday - here are some thoughts and a round-up of posts on saying thanks to supporters.
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Jamie Notter
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
Today I noticed a post on HBR from Eric Schmidt , the CEO of Google. He said that there was one HBR article–from 12 years ago no less–that still guides Google as they grow and develop today. Obviously, this is an article I need to read. Actually, I was kind of hoping I’d already read it, but back in 2000 I was recently out of the conflict resolution field and doing diversity training, so I wasn’t yet reading HBR (shame on me!).
Thanks For Playing
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
Dan Scheeler (National Quality Forum) and I are doing a session on technology trends and how they're going to change work and the work place in the future for the ASAE Technology Conference in 2 1/2 weeks, and we need your help. We've put together a short TwitPoll to find out what tech trends YOU think will have the biggest impact on how and where and why we work in the coming years.
YourMembership
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
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Idea Architects
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
Having just recently spoken in that city of cities, Las Vegas, I can now assert with great authority that the mystique of the place is just lost on me. I am not simply referring to the fact that I don’t gamble. Las Vegas became far more than a gambling joint many years ago. And my self-assessment is not the result of a lack of effort on my part. During this most recent trip I committed myself to trying to appreciate Vegas and all its trappings the same way friends and colleagues seem to relish i
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Jamie Notter
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
I was going to blog about next week’s FREE Avectra webinar on how to Humanize your nonprofit (featuring not only me and Maddie, but also Amy Sample Ward from one of our favorite, and most human, organizations: NTEN)… but Maddie beat me to it. Go read all the details and register!
Thanks For Playing
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy Thanksgiving. (Back Monday).
Velvet Chainsaw
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
I’ve been traveling a lot this month. And that’s an understatement! I think I’ve been in the air more than I’ve been in my own home. Air travel is usually such an inconvenience. It takes a lot of energy, time and patience to navigate the check-in process, TSA security and then get to the proper gate. Then you have to get on the plane, store your carry-on and try to get comfortable in a cramped chair.
Idea Architects
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
I'm on a brief writing sabbatical in the mountains of Utah. My previous condos have all featured a gas fireplace. Just flip the switch and you have instant and constant flames. This year's unit has a wood fireplace, so building a fire involved setting some kindling aflame, adding wood, periodically stoking the logs to keep the flames going, and regularly adding more wood.
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SCD Group
NOVEMBER 18, 2012
Like many of you, I belong to a national association that normally charges about $800 for its 3-day national meeting. But, the registration fee is less than 20% of the total cost of attending. In addition, I have to pay airfare/travel costs (around $500) and lodging expenses (about $950). So, my out-of-pocket costs total about $2,250. Since I’m self-employed, I need to look at potential lost income from being away from my work.
Beth Kanter
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
Note from Beth: November 27th is “ Giving Tuesday ,” and marks the busy season for nonprofits, especially fundraisers and marketers. It is also a time for us to reflect for a moment, say thanks, give back, and donate to our favorite charities. So, over the next few weeks, I will highlighting useful social fundraising resources and clever social good causes as well as featuring several guest posts.
Support Services Unlimited
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
I’ve been asked often why I am such a strong supporter of streamed video for your websites. I’ve done a pretty good job of feeling comfortable with my recommendations based on ease of implementation and security of the video. I’ve almost always had trouble with the part about “because your users expect good performance” bit.
Plexus Consulting
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
By Virgil R. Carter Is your non-profit organization considering globalization? Or have you already begun efforts towards becoming a global organization, and are wondering what’s next? Last week we looked at three important initial questions about non-profit organizations and globalization. Here’s the second part of six key questions which may help guide your organization’s discussions and decisions about going global.
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SCD Group
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
Well, it’s happened again! Another iconic brand has bit the dust. Over the weekend, Hostess Brands – maker of iconic treats such as Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Wonder Bread – closed up shop. Lots of people are speculating the cause of the Twinkie failure: high labor costs, incompetent management, failure to keep up with trends (toward healthier snacks).
Beth Kanter
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
The Story of Stuff Project made this video to inspire more people to choose family over frenzy the day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday. I’m spending the day with family in Atlantic City, NJ. Please join me in signing the pledge on the site to confirm that you’ll spend that day investing in community and family, rather than stuff.
Wired4Leadership
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
It’s Thanksgiving Day here in these United States. Families and friends are gathering in anticipation of a shared meal and the warmth and comfort of being around those we know and love. It is also a day we give thanks … Continue reading → You are reading On Thankful Leadership from the Wired 4 Leadership blog.
ChatterBachs
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
Well, it’s Thanksgiving week. With Thanksgiving my mind turns to family, friends, floats (the kind you ride on in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, not the kind made with soda and ice cream- although those are good too, just not what I think of at this time of the year… anyway, back to my list…), football, and food. For the purposes of this post, I’m going to focus on the last word there: food.
Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker
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