Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Ever wonder who the people behind the curtain are here at Higher Logic? We're introducing you to our three community managers. They’ll talk about why they love community management, helpful resources to use and weigh in on the dog versus cat debate (as you can see, this is serious stuff…). We hope you enjoy getting to know the first community manager we’re introducing, Jenny Taylor.
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
We're set to launch our latest Wild Apricot theme, but first we want to know what you think! Check out our Designer's forums and offer your feedback.
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Aaron Wolowiec
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Google images of millennials and you’ll find young professionals connected to their smart phones and tablets. You might also find images of colorful workplaces and nontraditional desks. Maybe even a collaborative thinking space. Much to Baby Boomers’ chagrin, it’s a different world, especially since Gen Y now comprises the majority of the workforce.
Socious
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
A major issue for associations everywhere is the acquisition of volunteers. It is not uncommon for an association’s organizational structure to have volunteers that outnumber the staff. Typically, one staff member is doing the job of three, so finding volunteers is critical to their sanity. Convincing someone to volunteer time out of their over-scheduled life is no simple task.
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Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
We use the internet so much on a daily basis, both in business and for personal use, that sometimes we take such a powerful tool for granted. With so many portals to log into, we use the same password over and over again and have our computer and smartphones save those repeated passwords. Generally, we don’t even think about the safety of what we’re doing because it’s so blasé, mainstream and normal.
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Jamie Notter
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
Core values seem to be somewhat popular among companies that get involved in culture work. It's almost a necessary box to tick. Gather your staff for an off-site, have them reflect about their personal values, then the corporate values, and then narrow down and word-smith your list of values so they can then be printed into posters you put on the wall.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
How a new way to run meetings and conferences could raise participation. Plus: One group looks to take piracy out of Talk Like a Pirate Day. Many event pros agree that educating and engaging attendees at a conference is crucial. Nevertheless, it’s with the “how” that self-described “meeting redesigner” Adrian Segar takes issue.
Association Adviser
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Why it’s important to distinguish between professional development and career management, and how your association can work the distinction to your membership and revenue advantage. The post. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
Velvet Chainsaw
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
Your perspective on whether you can grow your conference or whether it will stay the same has everything to do with your future. Your conscious and unconscious beliefs have a profound impact on your success says Stanford Psychology Professor Carol Dweck. Changing one of those beliefs greatly influences your future. Here are the two mindsets that Dweck has identified as illustrated by Nigel Holmes.
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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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Beth Kanter
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
Flickr Photo by qwrrty. For the past few months, I’ve been facilitating a Nonprofit Emerging Leaders online peer learning project with Third Plateau Impact Strategies. It’s a pilot supported by the Packard Foundation that tests different approaches to emerging leaders professional development. We created The Emerging Leaders Playbook which served as the “text book” or content for the training.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Take a peek at some findings from a new SmithBucklin report that analyzed what services associations are outsourcing and how frequently they turn to third-party vendors. Can you guess how many associations are looking to outside service providers to help accomplish their missions? Roughly 80 percent, according to a newly released study from association management and services company SmithBucklin that looked at the types of functions, other than of the commonly outsourced audit and legal service
Association Adviser
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Thanks to association management software (AMS) solutions, online survey tools and web analytics, associations have become very good at collecting data, but all too often they’re measuring what’s. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
Velvet Chainsaw
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
As brands evolve, they are increasingly looking for marketing investments where they can make an emotional impact with a defined target market. Most of them can do it with or without you (ambush marketing), but most would rather partner and support organizations that are already serving a demographic that matches up with their best customers. Often, these are the ones that you want to target for potential partnership and sponsorship opportunities.
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SCD Group
SEPTEMBER 13, 2015
I stopped at a convenience story the other day to get gas and a newspaper. While in the store, I remembered we needed peanut butter. I wondered, “Will they have peanut butter?” “Should I go to the grocery store instead?” Then, I spotted it. A jar of peanut butter that was “my brand.” An easy – and comfortable – decision. that saved me a 20+ minute drive to/from the grocery.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
A new survey released by the International Association of Conference Centres takes a look at what meeting planners of all ages prefer and how that affects which venue and conference space is selected. We all know that associations love to look at the impact different generations—especially millennials—are having on the industry, whether in terms of membership , learning , or news consumption.
Association Adviser
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Do you have open inventory on your website that has sat unsold for several months? Is your newsletter being sent with more “advertise here” filler ads than paid ads? Here are three solutions help you. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
Slice-Works
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Ever have that lightbulb moment when all the dots align and you suddenly see the solution that was right there in front of you? I have been sympathizing with clients and prospects for the last year or more, saying that social media and online marketing are here to stay, and that we’re all still trying to figure it out. Last week I attended Hubspot’s INBOUND15 and found out that there ARE answers.
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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
Plexus Consulting
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
Do the Ends Ever Justify the Means? By Steven M. Worth The l aws of most nations allow tax-exempt status for organizations that can prove they serve a higher purpose--one that presumably benefits society as a whole. The promotion of a higher purpose--is perhaps the most distinguishing characteristic of the association sector. This characteristic is the association community’s strength, but it can also be its Achilles' heel.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
Knowing how to shake hands and give gifts is nice when you go abroad. But good etiquette isn’t the whole of understanding culture. Leaders who start doing work globally get a lot of etiquette advice about different countries—people in Brazil like to eat at such-and-such a time, for instance, or people in China prefer to greet each other in such-and-such a way.
Association Adviser
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
You may have noticed we’re passionate about the benefits that a well-executed career center program can bring to an association. And we’re not just talking about benefits from the job board portion. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
Slice-Works
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Ever have that lightbulb moment when all the dots align and you suddenly see the solution that was right there in front of you? I have been sympathizing with clients and prospects for the last year or more, saying that social media and online marketing are here to stay, and that we’re all still trying to figure it out. Last week I attended Hubspot’s INBOUND15 and found out that there ARE answers.
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.
Plexus Consulting
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
Is Your Association in a Class by Itself? By Steven M. Worth The American Society for Public Administration once conducted a survey to identify the common characteristics of managers in public office who had longevity in their positions. Among other findings, the study found that introverted personalities seem to be more successful in retaining their positions than their extroverted counterparts.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Rather than letting a slight by Joy Behar get them down, the American Nurses Association found a way to turn a foot-in-mouth moment into an opportunity for nurses to show off their stethoscopes. Joy Behar and Michelle Collins learned an important lesson this week: Making fun of nurses is not a good idea. The View hosts responded mockingly to the appearance of Miss Colorado Kelley Johnson, a registered nurse who discussed the importance of her work during the Miss America talent competition on Su
Association Adviser
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Why starting or growing a career management site doesn’t have to be intimidating. The post How to Start or Grow Your Career Management Site appeared first on Association Adviser - Delivering Best. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Check out Sarah Robinson's latest video blog to make sure your community is ready and organized for the back-to-school season. A full video transcript is also included below - enjoy! This is Sarah Robinson with Fierce Loyalty, bringing you another video that I hope is helpful. I don’t know how it is at your house, but we have been getting ready to go back to school.
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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