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I recently moderated a Think Tank event for the Association Executives of North Carolina Young Professionals group, FUEL. This event brought association executives and their partner organizations together to discuss the problems they see facing the world and innovate new solutions to fix them. MORE
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Laird Crawford has straddled the virtual and in-person worlds for some time now. He edits the mumbles out of podcasts and makes people look better on video than they do in person. Over the last 25 years, Laird’s company, Ian Ryan Interactive, has been my go-to for audio-visual success. MORE
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Who should "own" the database? One of the most common questions I get from my clients is "Who should have responsibility for the database?" That is typically followed by "Should it be the membership department, or IT, or somewhere else?" Back in the day, I would recommend that whoever was "closest" to the data should manage it. For … Who should “own” the database? Read More » Wes's Wednesday Wisdom MORE
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*Part 2 of a 3-part series on creating a volunteer learning journey. In the last post, we gave you an overview of how the volunteer learning journey concept was developed as well as how it can help your volunteers take charge of their training thus leading to more qualified volunteer leaders. MORE
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How much do you resonate with the concerns of this person? “I’m I’m scared we’ll remain a remote-only workplace. I feel so depressed and disconnected working from home. I’m an extrovert. I really enjoyed coming into work.”. Fear not, extroverts (and social introverts). MORE
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I recently moderated a Think Tank event for the Association Executives of North Carolina Young Professionals group, FUEL. This event brought association executives and their partner organizations together to discuss the problems they see facing the world and innovate new solutions to fix them.
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The membership renewal process is much more than just billing or invoicing. Use the tools from this week’s association hustle podcast to consistently retain members. Hello and welcome to JP Moery’s Association Hustle Podcast.
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Association organization leadership already has plenty on their plates—and often, one of those activities is growing their membership. But growth is a difficult, ongoing challenge.
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*Part 1 of a 3-part series on creating a volunteer learning journey. Our volunteers are motivated. There’s no question there. They begin their volunteer journey enthusiastic, energized, elated to be involved in something they truly believe in. And we are happy to have them.
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
The modern association is lean and agile, focuses on its core strategy, and relies on innovative association management software.
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
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*Part 2 of a 3-part series on creating a volunteer learning journey. In the last post, we gave you an overview of how the volunteer learning journey concept was developed as well as how it can help your volunteers take charge of their training thus leading to more qualified volunteer leaders.
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Demand for community association managers to help boards fulfill their responsibilities remains high as the number of communities continues to grow across the country.
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First impressions can last a lifetime. That’s why you’ve taken great care to ensure your association website will win over future members. From having a section dedicated to information on the various membership levels to a prominent “Join Now” button on every page, you’re a pro. membership management membership management system membership software
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In the old days of in-person events, the information exchanged in breakout groups was mostly effervescent. During breakout groups, great ideas bubble up, and the group creates understanding and excitement around the best ideas.
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Who should "own" the database? One of the most common questions I get from my clients is "Who should have responsibility for the database?" That is typically followed by "Should it be the membership department, or IT, or somewhere else?" Back in the day, I would recommend that whoever was "closest" to the data should manage it. For … Who should “own” the database? Read More » Wes's Wednesday Wisdom
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