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Consensus – The Association Leadership Challenge

Association Leaders

Consensus is a collaborative process by which decisions are made based on overwhelming agreement of a group. Ultimately a decision by consensus is one that everyone supports (or can live with). Associations are groups of people or companies with similar interests or in similar professions or industries. Even though bylaws and rules of order typically set numerical requirements for voting, associations by their very nature must make many decisions through a consensus process because there isn’t o

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What Kind of Marketing Services Does Your Association Need?

HighRoad Solution

You won’t always have the kind of expertise on hand that you require for marketing success. There are circumstances where you need additional technical expertise or some assistance with strategy, or simply a new pair of eyes and some fresh thinking.

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Clarity Is Fleeting

Eric Lanke

I was on the road for much of this past week. I was attending one of my association's major workforce development programs in and around Denver, Colorado, but where I was and what I was doing is not really relevant for the purposes of this post. What is relevant is that I was away from my office, and that while I was away I was able to get a clear picture on several of the issues that have been vexing me of late.

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Here Are All The Nonprofit Jobs for April 2019 We Could Find

Wild Apricot

Every month, we compile a list of nonprofit jobs within the United States. Whether you’re looking for a career change or looking to enter the nonprofit space, this list is a helpful way to keep track of nonprofit opportunities in your area.

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Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Association Member Education

Unlock More Profit and Smarter Packaging for Member Learning Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your association’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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Beware These 9 Barriers to Association Innovation

WBT Systems

Beware These 9 Barriers to Association Innovation. Read more about Beware These 9 Barriers to Association Innovation.

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Choosing the Right Model – Certificate or Certification

Blue Sky eLearn

Recently, Michelle Nolin, Learning Strategy and Instructional Design consultant from Learn Ethos, LLC and Linda Anguish, Director of Accreditation Services at the Institute of Credentialing Excellence presented a webinar on choosing the right model between certificates and certification programs. We created a summary reviewing their main points when it comes to certificate and certification programs to help organizations take the first step in making the right decision about which works best for

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How The #1 Car Club Software Can Make Your Life Easier

Wild Apricot

Car club software can save administrators lots of time while growing their club. Find out how car club management software can save you time and put you back on the road.

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Build a Sustainable Brand with Purpose-Driven Marketing

Higher Logic

Purpose – what is it? If you’re thinking “the name of Justin Bieber’s fourth album”. that would be correct, but this word carries more weight than his millions of fans. In the 14th annual Global Consumer Pulse Research, titled ‘ From Me to We: The Rise of the Purpose-Led Brand ,’ Accenture Strategy defines purpose in the following way: “pur·pose /? p?

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Bringing a Brand to Life

AMR Management Services

What do you think the biggest misconception of branding is? Designing and branding is not just making something pretty. It’s choosing elements wisely based on what the brand should look.

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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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A Futurist’s View: On The Amazon Of Certifications

Association Success

Associations are stronger together, how can they collaborate to create a place to develop, provide, and update certifications? Association leaders need to be futurists and makers. It’s that simple. We can no longer bask in the effervescent glow of 100 year-old business models and think our non-profit halos will protect us from massive disruption. It’s time to reinvent.

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What an AMS Actually Costs

GrowthZone

Tweet. Indirect costs are costs that are not directly accountable to something (e.g., a particular project, facility, or product). In a recent blog post, Wes Trochlil of Effective Database Management addressed direct costs vs. indirect costs regarding association management software. The direct costs are clear—the amount spent on the software itself.

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Daily Buzz: Turn Facebook Likes Into Email Subscriptions

Associations Now

If you’re running a Facebook page and not getting your fans on your email list, you’re missing an opportunity. Also: small tech changes that drive a compelling member experience. Does Facebook leave a bad taste in your mouth as a marketing strategy? Or do you wish you weren’t quite so dependent on it? It might be time to think about improving your conversion game.

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Aligning the Human Experience at XDP

HighRoad Solution

Powered by ASAE, the Xperience Design Project was an inspiring two-day learning opportunity focused on creating successful association events and experiences. With time to exchange business ideas and network, XDP provided an open and creative space to share and learn from partners, vendors, and association professionals. Attendees learned how to attract the right registrants, create meaningful connections, and deliver a return on investment year after year.

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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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Staying Focused on the Mission in the Chaos

Association Success

Is your organization ready to face the chaos? In business and in life, we’re put to the test not when things are going right, but when they get chaotic. How we react can be the difference between success and failure , and determine whether our organization comes together or completely falls apart. The most successful associations can lead their teams and members through challenges and empower them to thrive in the chaos.

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The Problem with Association Problems

Smooth The Path

The problem with association problems is it is challenging to get to good solutions. It’s not just associations; by the way, problem-solving is a complex minefield for for-profits and non-profits alike. There are many reasons why we experience problems finding solutions to our problems. Sometimes we start in the wrong place. Sometimes our hierarchy gets in the way.

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Experts from Associations, Guilds to be Crucial in Notre Dame Restoration

Associations Now

A fire swiftly burned through the 800-year-old lumber supporting Notre Dame’s roof, causing significant damage. Now, France looks to experts to restore the medieval church. A fire at Notre Dame Cathedral Monday destroyed the famed medieval church’s roof, along with other historical and religious artifacts, leading to an outpouring of support and calls to repair the damage.

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Powerful Partnerships: Looking for Opportunities to Serve

Idea Architects

Partners search for opportunities to support, contribute, and be of service. That's the core message of the keynotes I deliver on Powerful Partnerships. It reminds me of my days in high school when I was a restaurant server. Our restaurant was divided into sections of 6-8 tables, each assigned to an individual server. My first few days I in t ently watch ed other servers to see what I could learn.

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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!

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Master Learners: Can We Make More?

Association Success

Does your organization understand what steps to take to create more master learners? If you ask someone “What is a master learner?” chances are they’ll reply, “A person who is a master at learning. ” It’s fairly self-explanatory. Master learners serve as drivers of their own learning. They are people who: self-assess regularly and look for the gaps in what they know. have high self-efficacy so they will determine what they are trying to achieve and then set and work towards their own learning go

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How to Build the Right MarTech Stack for Your Association Marketing Plan

HighRoad Solution

You might have a great association marketing plan , but nothing will come of it unless you have the right tools to turn plans into actions.

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Mensa’s Newest Honorary Member: A Robot That Can Draw

Associations Now

American Mensa is offering only its third-ever honorary membership for a fictional character to a device that aims to tie STEM and artistry together for kids. It’s definitely a smart idea to get forward-thinking about your membership in a world that is evolving in a tech-forward way. But even considering all that, American Mensa’s decision to offer membership to a robot really stands out.

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Does your AMS support your mission?

Effective Database

Have you ever consciously considered how your AMS is supporting your organization’s mission? You should, and it should. Part of the mission statement for one of my clients reads “To connect and convene senior executives from across the industry to create meaningful cross-sector relationships…” In other words, part of their mission is connecting people within their broader industry, across different sectors within that industry.

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Measuring the ROI of Enterprise Learning for Customers, Partners, and Professionals

Prove the ROI of Learning Struggling to measure the business impact of learning initiatives? Try our three-pillar approach to show the true value of learning, backed by stories from real businesses like yours. Make 2024 the year of ROI!

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10 Takeaways from CP’s Peak Bootcamp

CommPartners

1. Community Starts With Trust To kick off Peak Bootcamp our keynote speaker, KiKi L’Italien, discussed the importance of community. Who is your community? What are some shared experiences or interests that bring your community together and create a purpose for them to engage and interact with one another? These are a few questions […].

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Getting Started with Content Marketing for Associations

HighRoad Solution

Content marketing is a big deal in the for-profit sector, where over half of businesses invest in this strategy to attract new customers.

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Daily Buzz: Create an Accessible Association Website

Associations Now

Accessibility standards are always changing. To keep your organization inclusive, your website needs to be usable by everyone. Also: Design a positive future for your association. Be it at an annual meeting or new learning programs, your association is always striving to make every aspect of your organization inclusive for all. So, why should your website be any different?

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Facilitating with Difficult Personalities: What to Do When the Unthinkable Occurs

Association Adviser

Facilitating adult learning with difficult personalities requires a trained facilitator who’s ready and willing to intervene at exactly the right moment with an effective response. The post Facilitating with Difficult Personalities: What to Do When the Unthinkable Occurs appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Here’s a Powerful Marketing Tool Designed for Associations

Show the Benefits of Membership to Your Toughest Prospects. Download this FREE infographic from GrowthZone AMS, Why Join an Association, and start using it as your go-to recruitment and retention marketing tool. Post it on your website. Use it in sales presentations. Or use it as inspiration to create your own version. Infographics have power. They're a quick read.