Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
In this 1-On-1 interview, we spoke with Catherine Wygant Fossett, Executive Director of the Institute for Family-Owned Business. Catherine revealed that creating member value is one of her top priorities. One of the ways she does this is by building connections between members, which she says, “can be priceless”.
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
As a community manager, you’ve learned that community management is made up of many different parts. It’s an interdisciplinary field involving tactics like people skills, psychology, strategy and analytics, to name a few. There can be a lot to juggle and if you’re not a numbers person, one of the most daunting tasks can be tracking data and analytics—too many balls in the air, right?
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Aaron Wolowiec
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
John Graham, president of ASAE. This month’s guest blog post is an interview with John Graham, ASAE president. Association Adviser conducted the interview and posted it on Aug. 18. ASAE The Center for Association Leadership , which supports the interests of more than 22,000 association executives and industry partners representing 10,000 organizations worldwide, sat down with President John Graham about new membership models and game changers he sees happening for associations during the coming
Eric Lanke
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
I've written before about my experiences on the Board of the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives. Now in my last year of service, having chaired the Board last year, I have the somewhat traditional job given to many past chairs--chairing the Nominating Committee. Having been chair of the association, and about to depart forever, I guess I'm uniquely qualified to determine the types of individuals who should follow in my footsteps.
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Potomac Core
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
Are economic tides shifting again? According to the Conference Board , corporate profitability may face headwinds resulting from higher costs as “the business cycle matures.” They also suggest that “America’s strength in technological progress needs to help accelerate productivity.” If member companies introduce more innovation to drive more profitability, is your association positioned to respond with equal or greater amounts of innovative solutions?
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Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
The sharing economy and the increase in room block pirates are leading more meeting attendees to book outside the official room block. Recent data shows how the trend is affecting associations. The post Room Block Busters: When Attendees Book Unofficial appeared first on Associations Now.
Association Adviser
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
xclusive Association Adviser interview with Abe Eshkenazi, CEO of APICS, the premier professional association for supply chain and operations management with over 43,000 members and 300 international. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
Velvet Chainsaw
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
As your conference grows, it faces increased complexity. According to a recent IBM study of 1,600+ CEOs, the biggest challenge their companies face is the complexity gap. Eight out of ten of those CEOs expect their business environment to grow in complexity but less than half are prepared to face that change. Your conference’s growth faces similar complexity gaps.
SCD Group
SEPTEMBER 6, 2015
The 2015 College football season has begun. The Ohio State football team (yes, I’m biased) and its defense of its national championship offers lessons for association professionals. I once served an association that became known as “the best in the profession.” As we grew – more members, more money, more prestige – the “grind” became keeping up and continuously improving.
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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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Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
With the backing of the American Wind Energy Association, 17 different turbine manufacturers announced last week that they would limit production this fall. Why? To get out of the way of migrating bats. For migrating bats, the turbines that power the wind industry are—to put it lightly—flight hazards. Fortunately for the bats, those turbines will be a little easier to fly past in the coming months.
Association Adviser
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
Holding on to a millennial sales professional or marketer requires a company to be innovative, flexible with work setups, show appreciation often, and give constant feedback about job performance. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
Velvet Chainsaw
SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
Our linear and rational conference business models are our default thinking. Unfortunately, those traditional models cause us to navigate in a fog when the conference challenge is less straightforward. There are better ways to understand how to grow your conference than what you’ve done in the past. As conference professionals, we are inclined to continue to use models that have always worked enormously well for us.
Beth Kanter
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
For the past few years, Social CEOs has recognized nonprofit leaders who are doing a good job on social media. This year’s award nominations for CEOs and Trustees who inspire, encourage and provoke debate is now open and you can nominate a nonprofit leader here. For the past few years, I’ve been teaching a workshop called “ Leading on Social Channels ” for nonprofits that want to leverage the personal brands of their leaders.
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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.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
With public service and remembrance increasingly becoming intertwined with the anniversary of September 11, 2001, groups around the country are doing their part to reflect upon and build from the events of that day. While the years since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, will forever be associated with the devastating effects of terrorism, the anniversary of those attacks has also grown into one closely associated with reflection and public service.
Association Adviser
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
From social to mobile to online, print and live events, it’s not easy integrate all of your organization’s communications channels. But research shows it’s worth the effort. The post Associations. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
Wired4Leadership
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
Before we get started I have a confession to make. I’m not the smartest person in the room. Many of you knew that already. I am however someone with a good bit of experience leading and consulting to organizations and Boards. I have learned a few things about smart leadership, decision-making and the power of execution. Here … Continue reading Is Going With Your Gut Smart Leadership?
Beth Kanter
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
This past year, I collaborated with Andrea Kihlstedt on a couple of Guidestar hosted Webinars on the topic of Healthy and Productive Meetings. As a follow up, we published the following article as part of their newsletter. I’m sharing it on my blog! Enjoy! Six Power Tips for Great Meetings in Today’s Virtual World by Beth Kanter and Andrea Kihlstedt.
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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
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
In baseball, “Wins Above Replacement” has become a powerful metric for connecting player performance to teams’ missions: winning games. Associations have missions, too, but can their membership metrics make the same leap? Back in July, we took a look at how the “moneyball” strategy in baseball was being felt in ticket offices of Major League Baseball clubs and what associations could learn from it for their own “ticket” (i.e., membership) sales.
Plexus Consulting
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
Membership and the Millennial Generation: A Whole New World by Mark Scheffer, Nonprofit Communications Report Millennials. Generation Y. Echo Boomers. Whatever you call this group, there are 76 million of them, the oldest are just turning 30 and, according to Steven Worth, president of Plexus Consulting Group (Washington, DC), they have already transformed just about everything you thought you knew about the marketplace.
Jamie Notter
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
I have to think that everyone would agree that having a strong culture is a good thing. That might be easier said than done, and certainly there is not one single version of what a strong culture looks like, but we're all in agreement that we should be heading in that direction. Stronger is good. So how is your culture today compared to, say, six months or a year ago?
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
Trying to become a better blogger? Consider the value of conflict in your subject matter. Also: Don’t force yourself to write if you’re not ready. You know how the best stories have plot lines—a beginning, a middle, and an end, along with a moment of conflict that moves the story along? Blogging kind of works like that—basically, the best posts are driven by opportunities to emote and play into that conflict.
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
SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
The American Political Science Association came under fire after it banned attendees with babies from entering the exhibit hall at its annual meeting last week. How do associations welcome—or not welcome—children to their meetings? Every association is sure to roll out the welcome mat for its meeting attendees. But does the welcome mat get rolled up when attendees bring their babies and other children to the conference?
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
The legendary nonprofit organization will give up majority ownership of its media assets, including its iconic magazine, to 21st Century Fox. In exchange, the society gains financial stability that’s difficult to come by for media organizations. For 127 years, one thing that’s set National Geographic apart—besides its photos, its maps, and its iconic yellow cover frame, of course—is its nonprofit structure.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
The New York State Psychiatric Association won a significant victory in its legal battle against UnitedHealthcare after an appeals court ruled that the association has standing to represent its members and their patients in the class-action lawsuit. The suit is expected to help medical associations in similar cases. A recent U.S. appeals court ruling could help redefine the role that medical associations take in certain legal matters involving their members.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
In the wake of a deadly Bangladesh factory collapse, the National Retail Federation and other associations partnered to improve worker conditions. Two years into a five-year effort, a new report details the progress they’ve made and the challenges ahead. Two years ago, the National Retail Federation (NRF) partnered with global retailers and other associations to build the Safer Factories Initiative and the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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