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The Ultimate Risk Member-based Organizations Face with SOPA

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Membership Software Association Management Software. Home. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers.

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Creating Network-friendly Membership Events

Wild Apricot

Here are some great tips for creating an “atmosphere of connectedness” that stimulates “serendipitous encounters" with new people and ideas at your events.

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Thanks For Playing: The Birth of a Word

Thanks For Playing

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 19 January 2012. The Birth of a Word. Very cool TED talk by Deb Roy about data and how we learn language. Share on FriendFeed. Labels: TED talks , video. No comments: Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post. Home. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Dice image provided by pure9 under a Creative Commons license.

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We All Have Issues

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Yes, it’s true. If you’re an association of any kind, chances are extremely high that at least one of your committees or working groups has a list of open items, or issues. It could be items that the group hasn’t yet reached consensus on, parking lot items that the group hasn’t yet had a chance [.].

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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Lose the Excuse ? Friday Fix

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Thanks For Playing: Friday Top 5

Thanks For Playing

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 20 January 2012. Friday Top 5. One surprising (and good) unintended consequence of this years New Years resolution. has been that, in an effort to find interesting and different things to photograph every day, Ive gotten much more dedicated to taking a break to take a walk mid-day.

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We All Have Issues

Virtual

Yes, it’s true. If you’re an association of any kind, chances are extremely high that at least one of your committees or working groups has a list of open items, or issues. It could be items that the group hasn’t yet reached consensus on, parking lot items that the group hasn’t yet had a chance [.].

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Unclogging Your Blog

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Membership Software Association Management Software. Home. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers.

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4 Ways to Orient New Wild Apricot Users

Wild Apricot

Do you need some help orienting new volunteers or staff to Wild Apricot Membership Management software? Here is an overview of the resources available to help.

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How to Create a Winning Event Marketing Strategy

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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Thanks For Playing: SOPA Blackout Day

Thanks For Playing

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 18 January 2012. SOPA Blackout Day. Thanks for Playing is participating in a national online blackout on January 18th, 2012 in opposition of both the PROTECT-IP and SOPA bills. If these bills pass, the U.S. government will have the ability to block any website—including any funding partners and external websites that link to the blocked website—based on accusation alone from a copyright

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Association Subculture: It Gets Better.Sometimes

Association Subculture

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, January 16, 2012. It Gets Better.Sometimes. ALL YOULL EVER BE IS THE FADING MEMORY OF A BULLY. Shinedown - New Single "Bully" off their upcoming album. Two rants in one week. Not normal for the Subculture but hey, sometimes things must be said. Yesterday I read how another one of our Sacramento communitys beautiful gay teenagers committed suicide over New Years.

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Periodic Goal Review

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Membership Software Association Management Software. Home. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers.

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Free Non-profit Webinars for February 2012

Wild Apricot

Here is our round-up of 35+ free non-profit webinars for February.

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The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Customer Learning

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.

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Conflict and Decision Making

Jamie Notter

Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. Conflict and Decision Making. Posted January 17, 2012. in Conflict , Leadership - 4 comments. Tweet. There is an article in the Volunteer Leadership issue of Associations Now titled, “Balanced Conflict, Better Decisions.” The conclusions in the article concern me.

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Eric Lanke: The Right Way to Use Expert Speakers

Eric Lanke

Eric Lanke. Association executive and author. Pages. Home. Leadership. Innovation. Member Engagement. Generations. Books Read. Fiction. Monday, January 16, 2012. The Right Way to Use Expert Speakers. image source. How many times have you gone to an educational conference sponsored by an association and been presented with an expert speaker who knows next to nothing about the industry represented by the association?

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Spring Cleaning for your PC

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Membership Software Association Management Software. Home. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: The Power of Purpose

Idea Architects

Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects. Jeffrey Cufaude is an architect of ideas. custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. He also teaches presentation design and facilitation to subject matter experts. Wednesday, January 18, 2012. The Power of Purpose. Perhaps more than ever before, we need purpose-driven organizations and leaders because they.

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2024 Association Survey Results Report

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

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The ARC - a blog & resource centre for NFP organizations - How to.

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Financing not Fundraising: 5 Steps to Jump Start Your Board

AMR Management Services

Pages. HOME. CONTRIBUTORS. AMR MANAGEMENT SERVICES. Friday, January 20, 2012. Financing not Fundraising: 5 Steps to Jump Start Your Board. Heres a message board members need to understand: Once youre excited about the mission and strategic direction of the organization, its up to YOU to help fund the strategy to achieve the objectives. This means personal giving AND recruitment of other donors.

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MCI to Host International Meeting Planners at IMEX'12 in Frankfurt.

GlowGlobally

GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « MCI Wins Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 Europe. Global Content Dissemination – Opening New Markets for Existing Education Products » Jan. 17. 2012.

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Facilitation Friday #3: Balancing Challenge and Support

Idea Architects

Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects. Jeffrey Cufaude is an architect of ideas. custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. He also teaches presentation design and facilitation to subject matter experts. Friday, January 20, 2012. Facilitation Friday #3: Balancing Challenge and Support.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

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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Membership Marketing Blog: A ?Good? Response Rate in.

Membership Marketing

Membership Marketing Blog. Membership marketing – acquiring, engaging, upgrading, and renewing members – is the cornerstone for associations and relationship driven organizations. Whether you are an association professional or a relationship marketer, join the discussion on the Membership Marketing Blog and share your ideas and counsel. Speaking Engagements.

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The Needs of the One

AssociCom

The word community derives from the same root as communal which suggests an undertaking by a group. And, of course, community is fundamentally about the relationships and activities of groups of people. Paradoxically, however, in order to get a community started , you probably need to work with people one on one, and its often useful to do it face to face as well.

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Down with SOPA and PIPA - KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: The Memo on Meetings

Idea Architects

Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects. Jeffrey Cufaude is an architect of ideas. custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. He also teaches presentation design and facilitation to subject matter experts. Monday, January 16, 2012. The Memo on Meetings. Apparently not everyone got the memo.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

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!