Sat.Mar 08, 2014 - Fri.Mar 14, 2014

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My Advice for Emerging Association Professionals

Reid All About it

'Here’s a post I wrote for MemberViews Monday, a collaboration of bloggers in the association world who have teamed up to share their experiences and knowledge with other association professionals. The first topic in this series hosted by MultiView blogs is Advice for the Emerging Association Professional. — I never expected to work in associations.

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The Web Turns 25 - How Has It Impacted Non-profits and Membership Organizations?

Wild Apricot

'The Web turns 25 today. Here''s a look back at the "technology revolution" it sparked and the impact it has had on non-profits and membership orgs.

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New data: Volunteerism at an all-time low

Aaron Wolowiec

'As parents, I think most of us want to instill in our children the importance of giving back. Thus the reason I’m PTA president, I teach Sunday School and chaperone field trips. As a working mom, it’s sometimes hard to manage professional and personal commitments, but new federal government data suggest that we working moms volunteer the most. That said, volunteerism is on the decline, according to a new report released Feb. 25 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Do You Encourage Communicating Bad News?

Association Leaders

'“I have some bad news” What’s your reaction when you hear this phrase from a co-worker? I’ll tell you mine – I get a lump in my throat, a strange feeling in my gut, my palms start to sweat, my heart beats a little faster. I probably even roll my eyes and exhale loudly sometimes. Most people don’t like to receive bad news.

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Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Association Member Education

Unlock More Profit and Smarter Packaging for Member Learning Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your association’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.

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Look Beyond the Renewal: The Best Sources of Non-Dues Revenue

YourMembership

This article originally appeared in the January/February edition of ASAE’s “Associations Now – Great Ideas from Industry Partners.” Dues-based associations, regardless of industry or size, need to identify ways to stay relevant and competitive in an environment where members and prospects want proof of value before they hand over their money to pay for membership.

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The New Question Associations Should be Asking Every Day

Association Subculture

'If you feel so empty So used up, so let down If you feel so angry So ripped off, so stepped on You''re not the only one Refusing to back down You''re not the only one So get up! Riot, Three Days Grace I just saw this article published in the Chronicle of Higher Education. It details a fundamental shift in the way public colleges and universities are being funded and actually posits that public funds for higher education in some states may move to zero (ZERO) in the coming years.

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Scavenger Hunts and Industry Knowledge, Part 2

Eric Lanke

'Last week I wrote about a staff scavenger hunt we organized at my association''s trade show, which is co-located with the trade show of one of our major customer markets. In teams to two, venture out onto the show floors and take a picture (or video) of a fluid power component. On our show floor it''s worth five points. On the customer market show floor it''s worth ten points.

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Risk, Strategy, and Implementation

Jamie Notter

'Does everyone in your organization understand risk in a similar way? Have you even talked about it? When you choose a strategy, have you considered the risks (and that includes the risk of foregoing opportunities, as well as the more obvious risks attached to your chosen course of action)? And do the people who are implementing your strategy ever consider risks?

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Link Love Friday: Comedienne as ED; Association Size Matters; & More

Wild Apricot

'Here are 5 of the top posts we’ve bookmarked on Apricot Jam lately.

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2024 Association Survey Results Report

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

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At the Ready

Virtual

'Yesterday I went underwear shopping. This isn’t usually blog-worthy, but it actually tells you a bit of what we try to do here at Virtual. One of our clients was due to testify on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. Due to a massive 4-inch snowstorm that Washington isn’t terribly adept at clearing, his testimony was delayed until Thursday. Since he was a precise packer, this meant he was out of underwear.

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What Could Your Next Conference Go Without?

Associations Now

'There are staples to most association meetings: networking receptions, breakout sessions, and keynoters, to name a few. But what would happen if your organization decided to go without some of them? Could your event still survive—or perhaps even thrive? If someone asked you to name items that you think everyone would have in their kitchen, what would you say?

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Hire for Culture, Train for Skills

Jamie Notter

'That was one of the lessons from the session I delivered today at ASAE’s Great Ideas Conference (the slides are embedded below; if you can’t see them, click here ). In the session I told (once again) the story of Fitness Australia, an association that intentionally built a culture around the ideas in Humanize, and had some dramatic bottom line results to show for it.

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Reaching Millennials (Gen Y) with Mobile

Association Adviser

'Two millennials weigh in on the latest research findings. As two members of the millennial generation, we pay special attention to articles that claim to state the best ways to market to us. Sometimes we agree that marketers know us well; other times, we slightly disagree and wish we could give the author(s) a hint. A mobile site is an essential companion to your organization’s full website, but expect people to use it mainly for finding quick information—addresses or contact information—not fo

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

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.

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At the Ready

Virtual

'Yesterday I went underwear shopping. This isn’t usually blog-worthy, but it actually tells you a bit of what we try to do here at Virtual. One of our clients was due to testify on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. Due to a massive 4-inch snowstorm that Washington isn’t terribly adept at clearing, his testimony was delayed until Thursday. Since he was a precise packer, this meant he was out of underwear.

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John Spence: A Simple Formula for Business Success

Associations Now

'Thought leader and business strategist John Spence laid out several cutting-edge ideas and actions to take your organization from good to great at ASAE’s Great Ideas Conference Sunday. There’s a lot of change happening these days, and it’s those associations that are prepared and anticipating it that will stand to benefit, said management consultant John Spence during the Opening General Session at ASAE’s 2014 Great Ideas Conference on Sunday.

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Do Not Poke the Conference Feedback Bear Unless You Are Willing to Act

Velvet Chainsaw

'There’s a local meeting I attend each year. What I value most about this event is the chance to reconnect with colleagues. Every now and then, I meet new and intriguing people, but it’s the “regulars” who keep me coming back. Sadly, that crew of regulars has been thinning out lately. Then there’s the programming piece, which is where this meeting value proposition starts to unravel.

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Infographics for Associations

AMR Management Services

'by Liz Fossett AMR Project Coordinator Most people receive countless emails and view hundreds of images and ads online in just one day. How does an association reach its members, let alone potential.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

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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Sour Milk: Do you operate 24/7 or are you dark 76% of the week?

SCD Group

'In today’s hyper-media, 24/7 environment, consumers and members expect response or results when the issue surfaces. Many customers/members expect – almost demand – immediate response regardless of when the problem comes to mind. (Note: 24 hours x 7 days = 168 hours in a week. A typical 40 hour work week means you are closed to business 128 hours or 76.2% of a week.

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Office in a Pod: Workbox Could Give Road Warriors Some Privacy

Associations Now

'The international workspace-rental firm Regus wants to make it easier for businesspeople to get work done on the go. Its work pods could offer them an option that’s way more attractive—and private—than the nearest coffee shop. Working in hotel lobbies can be inspiring, and logging on at Starbucks certainly hasn’t lost its luster. That said, sometimes what you really need when you’re out of town is an honest-to-gosh office.

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How Much Faith Do Your Attendees Have In Your Conference?

Velvet Chainsaw

'Faith. When you read that word does your mind jump to religion? Mine does. Our American experience tells us that “faith-based” refers to an organization that promotes a specific religious belief. Yet, there is another type of faith we need for conference success. Faith In Your Conference. Your success as a conference organizer is entirely dependent upon your attendees’ faith in your conference.

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Using Online Community to Increase Member Retention

Mizz Information

'For the past few days I''ve been in Orlando at ASAE''s Great Ideas conference. I love this conference because it''s small and the content is good and it''s not all about the expo hall (as much as I love me some expo hall). Also, it''s sunny and warm here and not a snowflake in sight, so it''s a welcome break from the polar vortex. And of course I was excited to get a chance to talk about my favorite subject, online community, with my friend Josh Paul , in the session we presented yesterday, Usi

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Measuring the ROI of Enterprise Learning for Customers, Partners, and Professionals

Prove the ROI of Learning Struggling to measure the business impact of learning initiatives? Try our three-pillar approach to show the true value of learning, backed by stories from real businesses like yours. Make 2024 the year of ROI!

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Got Ice? Association Uses Google+ Video Chat to Address Fast Moving Issue

SCD Group

'Screen grab from MiGSCA ice videocast Long-term freezing snow and ice damages golf course greens and turf. It is a serious issue for members of the Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association (MiGSCA). I learned this from Adam Garr of the Plum Hollow Country Club in Michigan through his tweets and You Tube posts. I met Adam when he attended my generational differences and social marketing sessions at the 2013 Syngenta Business Institute.

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March Madness, Nonprofit Style

Associations Now

'Let''s Compare Brackets Does your association do anything fun in the office around March Madness? We’d love to hear about it for a future story. Contact us via email or through Twitter at @ AssociationsNow. An Indiana foundation is encouraging local residents to vote for their favorite area nonprofit organizations in a challenge that echoes the NCAA’s March Madness tournament.

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Five Steps To Take Your Education Programming From Blah To Wickedly Smart

Velvet Chainsaw

'Curation: it’s more important than you think. And it’s extremely critical to the success of your education programming. When it comes to choosing education programming, curation involves deep excavation of the right content for the right audience at the right time for the right issue. Authentic Curation For Education Programming. Curation is more than just identifying content for your customers.

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Infographics for Associations

AMR Management Services

Most people receive countless emails and view hundreds of images and ads online in just one day. How does an association reach its members, let alone potential members, with so much information at.

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Here’s a Powerful Marketing Tool Designed for Associations

Show the Benefits of Membership to Your Toughest Prospects. Download this FREE infographic from GrowthZone AMS, Why Join an Association, and start using it as your go-to recruitment and retention marketing tool. Post it on your website. Use it in sales presentations. Or use it as inspiration to create your own version. Infographics have power. They're a quick read.