Wild Apricot
APRIL 7, 2015
'April 12 to 18th is National Volunteer Week in Canada and the U.S. Here are some resources to help you recognize and celebrate with your volunteers - including our Expert Webinar on "Converting Joiners to Stayers", tips and tools from Volunteer Canada and Points of Light.
Spark Consulting
APRIL 8, 2015
'Looking to increase your association’s revenue? Growth can come about either through acquiring new customers/members or increasing sales to existing customers/members. And you can sell either existing programs, products, and services or new programs, products, and services. In short, Ansoff’s matrix. The thing is, associations often struggle with this.
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Aaron Wolowiec
APRIL 7, 2015
'Maybe one of the reasons I love Pinterest so much is that I’ve learned how to use basic household substances to remove stains; how to make cute Thanksgiving pinecone turkeys; how to make pasta from squash; and the list goes on and on. In other words, I’ve admittedly expanded my horizons with social media. By now, you know I’m an avid user of Facebook and Twitter, partly because I realize the potential of social media to educate.
KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup
APRIL 7, 2015
'Cutting through the noise is one of the greatest challenges facing associations today. While social media provides tools helpful for getting messages out in creative new ways, the additional outlets for communication can also be overwhelming. Where does that leave nonprofits looking for the best way to communicate to their audiences? This week''s Association Chat will focus on asking questions that will help to dig down to the nitty gritty of promoting your organization''s brand.
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Wild Apricot
APRIL 9, 2015
'Here are highlights of our 1-On-1 interview with Eve Layman of the CATCH Coalition, in which she offers insight on creating connections between community partners; building a subscription base through online event registrations; social media strategies; and more.
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Potomac Core
APRIL 9, 2015
Traditional Association Thinking? Is there an Association that isn’t yet facing a for profit competitor? Both before and after the end great recession for profit competitors are aggressively marketing their way into Association markets. In what was once sacred ground Associations face existential threats to their long term competitive positioning.
Eric Lanke
APRIL 6, 2015
'Okay. Time for a rant. I hate infographics. Always have. Most do exactly the opposite of what they intend to do. Instead of making the complicated simple, they make the simple complicated. Case in point, this infographic from Top Management Degrees on Managing Introverts and Extroverts. Let''s take a look at some of the piercing insights that the colorful cartoons on this infographic provide me, a supervisor struggling to manage a group of complex and idiosyncratic humans.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 10, 2015
'Wild Apricot version 5.3 has been released! Here is an overview of what is included in this release – from access to Knowledge and Community in the admin view, to a new responsive theme and resolution of 60 issues.
Jamie Notter
APRIL 7, 2015
'Maddie and I are introducing two new products to help you create stronger cultures and get better employee engagement: Culture Diagnostic + Workshop. Culture and Engagement Coaching for CEOs. In the Culture Diagnostic + Workshop, we will give you just enough information about your internal culture to start improving it in ways that generate results.
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Virtual
APRIL 10, 2015
'After more than nine feet of snow in Boston, I saw something I haven’t seen a while this week. My lawn. And it wasn’t a pretty sight. All that snow brought gravel, matted leaves, trash and who knows what else on to my property. So it’s time for spring cleaning. And while I’m cleaning up at home, I figured it’s a good time to do some cleaning at work as well.
Vanguard Tech
APRIL 8, 2015
'Today’s guest post is by Shane Diffily. Shane has over 15 years'' experience in Web Governance & online operations. As author of the first practical guide to Web Governance ("The Website Manager''s Handbook"), Shane has also been published by A List Apart, Smartinsights & Forrester Research. For free Web Governance downloads and resources, visit www.diffily.com.
Mariner
APRIL 9, 2015
'#NWV snuck up on you again, huh? Well no fear – there’s still time to pull something out a hat and here are a few ideas!
Association Adviser
APRIL 10, 2015
'You''ve heard of Instagram. Are you earning revenue from it? Learn how one association is boosting their non-dues revenue through Instagram. The post Boost Non-Dues Revenue Through Instagram appeared. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
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Associations Now
APRIL 8, 2015
'The Association of Women in Events launched last week to help provide a collaborative community of both men and women interested in supporting female events professionals. There’s a new association supporting women in the events industry. The Association of Women in Events, which launched last week , will aim to create a collaborative community that offers opportunities for professional and personal brand development and works to remove career roadblocks and provide growth opportunities for you
Association Advocacy Chick
APRIL 10, 2015
'For the past few weeks, we’ve seen people tiptoe into the world of live video streaming apps including Meerkat and Periscope. While I’ve downloaded Periscope, I’ve yet to produce any content personally or professionally. However, here are some possibilities when it comes to using this service in your advocacy efforts. 1. Congressional Briefings.
Beth Kanter
APRIL 7, 2015
'Yesterday, I had the honor of being a guest facilitator at a transformative leadership retreat with colleagues Heather McLeod Grant, Chris Block, Lance Fors, and David Havens. The retreat curriculum is built around the a framework called “I-WE-IT” that covers mindsets and practical skills that today’s social change leaders of all generations need as we move towards more collective approaches.
SCD Group
APRIL 6, 2015
'In their book When Millennials Take Over , Jamie Notter and Maddie Grant devote a chapter on the importance of organizations to have a digital mindset. While presenting at the Reinders Green Industry Conference, I discovered that Reinders – a regional distributor to landscapers, irrigation companies and golf courses – is rolling out a new digital ordering platform that will help customers as well as the company.
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Associations Now
APRIL 6, 2015
'With well-publicized diversity and gender-relations problems, many in the tech community are working to become more inclusive. One example: Some tech conferences are implementing exhibitor dress codes aimed at banning the “booth babe.”. It’s no secret that the technology industry struggles with gender and racial diversity. Last summer, Google admitted that its workforce is predominantly white and male; an International Business Times survey revealed how widespread the problem is; and the Gamerg
Beekeeper Group
APRIL 10, 2015
'Great content starts with a great story. The ability to generate engaging content that will capture the attention of your advocacy audience can be a powerful differentiator between your organization and others. Memorable stories can bring people together around a specific issue, but how do you make them relevant enough to draw attention? Be timely!
Beth Kanter
APRIL 8, 2015
'This post follows yesterday’s post about networked leadership skills. I had the honor of being a guest facilitator at a transformative leadership retreat with colleagues Heather McLeod Grant, Chris Block, Lance Fors, and David Havens – I got to teach but more importantly got to learn from amazing people. The retreat curriculum is built around the a framework called “I-WE-IT” that covers mindsets and practical skills that today’s social change leaders of all generations need
Plexus Consulting
APRIL 4, 2015
'By Steven M. Worth, President at Plexus Consulting Group, LLC Two books that go a long way to explaining our world, how we got to where we are, as well as the factors that will determine where we are going, are Guns, Germs and Steel (1999) by Jared Diamond and The World is Flat (2005) by Thomas Friedman. Readable and well-researched, the two works complement each other: Diamond shows how the forces of geology, climate and natural resources shaped the way civilizations emerged in history, while
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.
Associations Now
APRIL 9, 2015
'Sometimes the best way to market your organization is via the people who are already a part of it. Not sure how? Here are some words of advice from three marketing insiders. A recent survey of academics found that word-of-mouth marketing can play a significant role in helping to recruit them into scientific societies. That is, of course, if those societies have high satisfaction levels among members.
Tom Morrison
APRIL 6, 2015
'When you look at your association, do you really know what business you are in? When you look at many association''s business model, you would think they are in the membership recruitment business. Everything they do is about recruiting new members. Yes, they pay some attention to current members, but the raw focus is "How many members did we recruit this year over last year.
Velvet Chainsaw
APRIL 9, 2015
'Most professionals, like you, are really good at single loop learning. We have a mental map that we use for conference improvement. We follow standard, prescribed routines to solve typical conference problems. That’s single loop learning. ( BTW, single and double loop learning applies to any type of organizational improvement. I’m applying it to conference improvements. ) Ironically, if you’re very good at single loop learning, you’re probably bad at double or triple loop learning.
Beekeeper Group
APRIL 8, 2015
'From the Congressional Management Foundation blog: “Thank You” This was the resounding message in the candid commentary from a former U.S. Congressman and panel of current and former Hill staffers at the Advocacy Leaders Network’s (ALN) “ Reaching Capitol Hill: The Class of 2015 ” workshop on Friday, March 27. After being asked a series of questions about starting a new office, scheduling Member meetings, and interacting with constituent groups, a common suggestion
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