WBT Systems
APRIL 25, 2017
Associations around the world face a common challenge — how to remain relevant and expand their footprint in their particular domain. Success depends on the ability to create value for their brand. In the past, they achieved this in part by selling continuing education content to members, either directly or indirectly through conferences and forums.
Higher Logic
APRIL 27, 2017
We recently caught up with Alexandra Dao , Senior Manager, Research and Customer Insights for Vimeo. Alexandra spoke about how she works with current Vimeo users to do usability testing on new products. Although she doesn’t have a community manager title any more, Alexandra’s career began in community management - and she’s taken those lessons with her.She’s also part of the We Support NYC team, who curates a weekly community management and support newsletter (one of our favorites!).
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Wild Apricot
APRIL 24, 2017
Many well-intentioned volunteer appreciation tactics actually end up demotivating people. This is one of the reasons why many organizations struggle with volunteer engagement. To help you, volunteer expert Barry Altland shows you the 4 key ways leaders can sustain volunteer engagement.
YourMembership
APRIL 27, 2017
Is purchasing or subscribing the best approach to build your association’s online learning courses? April 2017 has been a big month for e-learning authoring tools with the release of Articulate Storyline 3 and Adobe Captivate 2017. Both Storyline and Captivate have the option of subscribing to the software or buying a perpetual license. But, which […].
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Virtual
APRIL 25, 2017
1) WHAT DO YOU DO AT VIRTUAL? I’ve been a Training Specialist at Virtual for five-plus years, I’m part of a team that manages the coordination and administration of the Global Certification Programs for one of our largest clients, a security standards council for the payment card industry. Recently I returned from Cape Town, South Africa, where I spent two weeks working on a training certification program.
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Wild Apricot
APRIL 25, 2017
Every month we compile the largest list of free nonprofit webinars. Here are 26 for May 2017.
Spark Consulting
APRIL 28, 2017
My last membership 101 post ended: You continue to do that [make offers] for a few cycles, THEN ask her to marry you, once you both know it’s right. Which begs the question: how do you know when is the right time to ask? Data. If you’ve constructed your ladder of engagement correctly, you started with asking your lead to do something free and easy (maybe signing up for your free e-enewsletter).
Reid All About it
APRIL 28, 2017
Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… If you’re not heading to ASAE’s Marketing Membership & Communications Conference (aka MMC) next week, glom onto the hashtag #MMCCon like the rest of us and follow along on Twitter. Preconference sessions take place on Monday, May 1 followed by the conference on Tuesday and Wednesday.
YourMembership
APRIL 27, 2017
April 2017 has been a big month for e-learning authoring tools with the release of Articulate Storyline 3 and Adobe Captivate 2017. Both Storyline and Captivate have the option of subscribing to the software or buying a perpetual license. But, which is the better approach? What are the two approaches? With a subscription, you pay. The post 4 questions to ask when selecting e-learning authoring tools. appeared first on YourMembership.
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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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Wild Apricot
APRIL 27, 2017
We know you count on your Wild Apricot site to be fast and reliable. Some time ago, we realized our current hosting provider wasn’t delivering the service level our clients needed, and so we have found a much faster and more reliable provider: Amazon Web Services (AWS). Find out when we are making the switch to AWS and read the rest of this month’s updates.
World Class Boards
APRIL 28, 2017
Having a vision is critical. Not straying from the “big picture” – the ultimate desired outcome – is essential to long-term success. But sticking too closely to the letter and detail of a plan can actually take you farther away from achieving your desired outcome. An oft-cited quote from success expert Brian Tracy states: “When an airplane leaves Chicago for Los Angeles, it is off course 99% of the time.
Potomac Core
APRIL 26, 2017
At the start of your board meetings do board members ask themselves “I hope they try selling stuff today?” Of course not. If anything, they want your organization to stop selling stuff. In today’s disruptive environment they are preoccupied with their business challenges and global uncertainty. Hearing endless staff reports and selling stuff is not where they are at anymore.
Eric Lanke
APRIL 24, 2017
We're beginning to rev up for our annual strategic board retreat. In our process, this is a major pivot point for the organization, when we bring one operational plan to a close, and revise or refresh the strategy agenda around which the next operational plan will be built. Not sure what I mean by those terms? Check out these previous posts on our Strategy Agenda and our Operational Plan.
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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.
Mariner
APRIL 22, 2017
Did #NVW17. sneak up on you? There’s still time to act. Below are a few last-minute ideas. A week recognizing volunteers is nice but really showing #VolunteerLove means a commitment to your volunteers all 52 weeks a year.
World Class Boards
APRIL 28, 2017
Sample Conflict of Interest Policy. SAMPLE POLICY For the Fiscal Year Ended __. Conflict of Interest Policy. INSTRUCTIONS: Please answer the following questions, sign the agreement below and return to the association office.
Aptify
APRIL 26, 2017
Phishing is the #1 social engineering threat to association cybersecurity, and it has so little to do with the association’s technology. No, the reason that phishing is responsible for so many data breaches is good old-fashioned human error. That’s right—we’re talking about people unknowingly giving their passwords and credit card numbers to hackers, filling out personal information on websites created by hackers, and accidentally installing malware onto their machines.
Associations Now
APRIL 26, 2017
6 % The market share of business travel ground transportation expenses Lyft made up in the first quarter of 2017, according to recent stats released by Certify. The number may sound low compared to Uber’s 53 percent market share, but it represents a tripling of Lyft’s market share among business travelers in a single quarter and comes at a time when Uber has faced many controversies.
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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
Smooth The Path
APRIL 25, 2017
Yes, members want to receive value, but they want more than just that. Members want a relationship with the association. And they want to build many relationships because of the association. Members want to make an impact in the association, profession, or industry. And they want a say on what the association focuses on and does. Members want to feel ownership.
World Class Boards
APRIL 28, 2017
Sample BOD Confidentiality Agreement. SAMPLE . Confidentiality Agreement. This Confidentiality Agreement is entered into between all members of the Board of Directors and the organization. As a member of the board, you will engage in discussions about policy decisions, financial position of the association, members’ accounts, members’ files, future plans of the association, professional standards, and other confidential and sensitive formation.
Aptify
APRIL 24, 2017
Months ago you realized it was time for new membership software—your staff couldn’t easily run reports, you didn’t trust the data you had to make solid decisions, the interface was confusing and, let’s face it, kind of ugly. So you went out and found a better option, got board approval, signed the contract, and are ready to implement. Implementation is the final hurdle before you can breathe that sigh of relief and put a system change behind you.
Associations Now
APRIL 24, 2017
A new study suggests that extroverts have an easier road to the CEO suite, but all temperaments can lead well—and can benefit from a bit of downtime. Score one more for the introverts. I’ve written here a few times in the past about how so-called charismatic leaders aren’t the end-all-and-be-all of good leadership—and how sometimes that kind of personality can actually get in the way of an organization’s success.
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.
Smooth The Path
APRIL 27, 2017
It is impossible to be on our guard all the time. We do not have the capacity to question everything. We cannot plan for every outcome or every possibility. So, our days are filled with lots of short cuts. We rely heavily on the established path. We do things a certain way because that is the way we do them. We complete the steps in the process without too much thought.
World Class Boards
APRIL 28, 2017
Board Member Boot Camp. Below are slide references from our Board Member Boot Camp program, to help you build your world class board. Leading Associations is happy to discuss ways we can be of service, including Interim Executive Director Services, Comprehensive Management and Strategic Leadership Development. Please contact Rob Spangler, MPA, at 720.259.3432 or rob@leadingassociations.com.
Association Success
APRIL 25, 2017
Recently, I came across a question on ASAE Collaborate about the Search Engine Optimization (SEO) impacts of embedded content from third-party sites. An example for associations might involve directly embedding content from your AMS site into a page in your CMS site. Generally this type of scenario doesn’t negatively impact SEO, but what if the embedded content is from behind a member wall?
Associations Now
APRIL 25, 2017
A recent deal in the association technology space raises some interesting questions about the state of the sector and what’s next. What’s holding associations and their vendors back, and what needs to happen to push things forward? A decade ago this June, the Boston Celtics started to put together the moves for what would eventually be considered one of the most audacious combinations of talent under a single logo that the National Basketball Association had ever seen.
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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