Higher Logic
JUNE 16, 2016
Being a community manager is extraordinary and exhausting. You get to connect and create, but you’re also drowning in information. Comments, requests, questions, emails. Notifications whooshing around at 90mph, all day. KPI’s and ROI. Everyone demanding attention, needing you to listen, to fix, to respond, to cajole, to soothe, to champion. Some days it’s total overload.
WBT Systems
JUNE 14, 2016
Reflection is an important part of learning, allowing us to process and comprehend new information, taking time to consider it in light of our experience, which helps us to create meaning and knowledge that can be applied to improve performance. In this modern world of ‘information at your fingertips’, how can your Learning Management System (LMS) help you to incorporate reflective learning in your education programs?
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Aaron Wolowiec
JUNE 14, 2016
According to the United Nations, in the year 2100 the world’s population will be 11.2 billion people. Not surprisingly, Africa and India account for much of that growth, meaning businesses will steadily expand into those regions. As such, we could see a booming global marketplace, which opens the door for associations. As markets grow, businesses will increasingly need the services associations provide, such as professional development, knowledge transfer, networking, education and professional
Eric Lanke
JUNE 13, 2016
Life is full of coincidences. I was facing a particular challenge at work, something I finally figured out I was too close to and was not seeing clearly. Reaching out to a colleague in another industry, I described the situation to him, and he gave me his perspective on it. The way he would handle the challenge were he faced with it was not necessarily the way I wanted to deal with my challenge, but hearing his perspective gave me the measure of objectivity I was looking for and helped me determ
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Higher Logic
JUNE 15, 2016
AirBNB is more than just a company -- it’s a community of hosts and travelers from around the world who meet each other online and, somehow, trust each other enough to meet up in real life. To build trust -- between community member and company, between host and guest -- AirBNB relies on their strong community culture, both on- and off-line. AirBNB doesn’t get it right all the time and they deal with their fair share of problems and criticisms (more on this later).
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Aaron Wolowiec
JUNE 14, 2016
According to the United Nations, in the year 2100 the world’s population will be 11.2 billion people. Not surprisingly, Africa and India account for much of that growth, meaning businesses will steadily expand into those regions. As such, we could see a booming global marketplace, which opens the door for associations. As markets grow, businesses will increasingly need the services associations provide, such as professional development, knowledge transfer, networking, education and professional
Smooth The Path
JUNE 14, 2016
The world is moving toward experiences … are associations focusing enough on member experiences? I had an a-ha moment when I read Kevin Kelly’s Wired article on virtual reality. He said, “our lives and work run on this internet of information. But what we are building with artificial reality is an internet of experiences.” The internet is built on and provides us tons of information… now.
Higher Logic
JUNE 14, 2016
Here’s the situation: you can’t figure out the new software your company is making you implement. You call customer success and get this response: “Sounds like you’re in a tough position and have lots to learn. How can I best help you figure out this software so you can do your job?”. That’s empathy. You work through your current troubles and feel much better.
Associations Now
JUNE 15, 2016
The Next President During his inaugural speech as the American Medical Association’s next president, Andrew W. Gurman, M.D., encouraged AMA members to advocate for the best possible outcomes for patients. “It is fighting back against the powers in government, the private sector, and elsewhere that are inserting themselves into healthcare, that are wedging themselves between us and our patients,” he said in his speech, according to AMA Wire.
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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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Association Adviser
JUNE 13, 2016
Soft skills such as listening, empathy and consensus-building get the most attention at seminars, management retreats and self-help books for association leaders. But early results of our. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
Smooth The Path
JUNE 12, 2016
Whether you are an association CEO, board chair, committee chair or an association VP or director you lead. Leaders in the very best sense use their position, their credibility, their integrity, their authenticity and their vision to advance people toward a goal. This is an incredibly powerful opportunity and deserves some reflection. In this position we have an impact on other people.
Membersuite
JUNE 16, 2016
How do your members feel about being a part of your association? Do they feel satisfied? Complete? Educated? What about empowered ? For many association members, that’s a no. Let’s break this down further. Empower - To give (someone) the authority or power to do something.
Associations Now
JUNE 17, 2016
The Academy of Model Aeronautics’ big challenge has been bringing casual drone users into the fold in terms of drone safety regulations. Here’s how it approached the issue. Rich Hanson and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) had a serious problem within their community, namely folks buying a drone and just flying it—regardless of rules and regulations.
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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.
SilkStart
JUNE 15, 2016
This past week, SilkStart , alongside other Victoria-based technology companies Flytographer and RingPartner , headed to Kelowna, BC to participate in the annual Metabridge conference. All three companies were selected as part of the Metabridge Top 15 and were also named as Viatec’s (Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology and Entrepreneurship Council) Tectorian’s of the Week , a weekly acknowledgment of local technology companies and their contribution to the tech scene.
Smooth The Path
JUNE 16, 2016
Related: Innovation is good for staff. Reflective association leaders. Overwhelming, ambitious options plague associations. The post Great Association CEO’s Value Collaboration appeared first on Smooth The Path.
Membersuite
JUNE 14, 2016
Did you know that the decisions you make for your association today will affect its tomorrow ? That concept may be difficult to comprehend, but it’s today’s reality. 15 years ago, technology may not have been the first item on your to-do list. However, as technology has advanced, the need for associations to keep up with technology has increased. Fact of the matter is, if an association chooses an unfit association management software (AMS), its future may be bleak.
Associations Now
JUNE 14, 2016
With a new #ChoosePT opioid awareness campaign, the American Physical Therapy Association has joined a chorus of associations and government groups that are speaking out about the opioid epidemic in America. Physical therapy can help patients avoid surgery or improve their mobility or balance. PT can also help people recover from sports injuries or manage conditions like heart disease or diabetes.
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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
MatrixG
JUNE 16, 2016
What happens when you’re told that what you’re doing doesn’t matter? It’s part of your decision-making process! How can it not matter? Gretchen Steenstra, Senior Consultant at Delcor Technology Solutions is the kind of person who poses that kind of question. I got to catch up with Gretchen during the AMS Fest hosted by ReviewMyAMS‘s Teri … Continue reading Your AMS: What Doesn’t Matter?
.orgCommunity
JUNE 16, 2016
From : Blog Entry >> Michelle's Blog Entry A new initiative in eLearning that is growing in popularity among associations is Digital Badging. Digital Badges are defined as “ a validated indicator of accomplishment, skill, quality, or interest that can be earned in many learning environments ” by the Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory ( HASTAC ).
Beekeeper Group
JUNE 14, 2016
Are you able to articulate what you do in 6 words or less? For those who work in advocacy or grassroots, this is no easy feat! In preparation for the [rescheduled] National Grassroots Conference next week, we’ve put together a video of advocacy professionals attempting to do just that. . A big THANK YOU to those who participated in this video!
Associations Now
JUNE 13, 2016
Cybersecurity breaches are rampant—and the C-suite’s disengagement from the problem can exacerbate them. Connecting execs to the tech team can help. “Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you,” the old line goes, which seems like a fitting way to talk about cybersecurity and leadership. CEOs have the dilemma of rationally thinking about security threats, while recognizing that those threats are very real.
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.
Reid All About it
JUNE 17, 2016
If you host webinars for the association community, here’s a webinar especially for you: Thu 6/23 at 1 p.m. – How to Leverage Webinars to Fuel Your Marketing & Sales Engine. This HubSpot webinar will teach you how to: attract the right types of registrants to your webinar to ensure the broadcast is well-attended with marketing qualified leads, engage your attendees throughout the webinar to reinforce your message and educate your audience, and influence your attendees after they tune i
.orgCommunity
JUNE 16, 2016
From : Blog Entry >> Michelle's Blog Entry Restaurants that serve the tastiest food have great relationships with their suppliers. The chefs are able to design and deliver interesting and attractive plates, because their suppliers work with them as part of the extended team to provide knowledge on seasonal availability and trends, quality produce, and pricing that works for the restaurant’s needs.
Virtual
JUNE 15, 2016
Over the past 2 articles (read part 1 and part 2) , we have examined what could potentially happen that could bring your business to a halt in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. We also looked at the critical aspects of what would be required in order to build a Business Continuity Plan , including exposing the critical aspects of the business by performing a Business Impact Analysis.
Associations Now
JUNE 13, 2016
Porter Gale, the former VP of marketing at Virgin America, kicked off ASAE’s 2016 Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference with some inspiration on forming authentic connections both at the conference and back at the workplace. “I really believe that networking has changed,” Porter Gale, the former VP of marketing at Virgin American, said during her Opening Keynote at ASAE’s 2016 Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference (MMCC).
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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