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

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Content Curation Revisited

Spark Consulting

'Thanks in part to the recent release of the Looking Forward 201 4 survey by Association Laboratory, associations execs are once again thinking about our members’ experience of information overload. According to the Association Lab survey, the association executives who responded believe that information management, including both volume and quality of information, is their members’ top concern in 2014.

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Taking Event Sponsor Relationships to New Levels

Wild Apricot

'Here are some tips and ideas to help you take your event sponsor relationships to new heights.

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Advice for the Emerging Association Professional

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

'After spending 12 years working in the association world, I am no longer considered an “emerging association professional”. I could throw in a joke about this just meaning I’m getting old, but instead I wear it as a badge of honor! People from all walks of association life offer lunch or coffee, looking to me for advice on how to successfully maneuver the mysterious and well-acronymed ocean that is the association industry!

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Goodbye e-learning

Aaron Wolowiec

'As a former journalist, I love data. And trend data are even better. So when I came across “Association Learning + Technology 2014,” a recent report by Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele , founders of consulting firm Tagoras , imagine my delight! Young or old, technology has redefined the way we learn and work. As 8-to-5 days at the office have slowly turned into 24-hour social media networking from the car and virtual meetings during the kids’ soccer practices, social media has filled in the gaps.

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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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What I’m Reading

Spark Consulting

'Trends for 2014 , via Shelly Alcorn/CalSAE. Are we really becoming an economy of free agents? Maybe not. How to gain confidence (as a freelancer, but I really think it applies to everyone). Outstanding advice on writing from Kurt Vonnegut (who knows). Deirdre Reid says: “ Stop using stock photos !” (and she’s WAY right). Need some customer service advice?

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Both Sides of the Board Table

Eric Lanke

'image source I''m just coming off what I think is still a unique experience in the association community. My own association held a Board meeting and Annual Conference last week. As the CEO, it was my job to lead from the staff perspective--frame, but don''t decide. Speak, but only for the consensus developing around the table. And the day after I got back, I found myself conducting another Board meeting, this time for an association where I serve as the volunteer chair.

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One of My Favorite Consulting Questions

Jamie Notter

'“So how does that show up here?” I ask this one all the time. People tell me about things that are either good or bad in their workplaces in the course of my consulting, but the descriptions are fairly broad. They are at the concept level. Things like, people have a lot of freedom here, we respect each other in this workplace, or senior management is too controlling, we don’t support each other enough here.

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Friday Top 5

Spark Consulting

'In case you missed today’s outstanding Associations 101 #10in20 webinar “ Fundraising is not a 4-letter word ” with Michelle Powers Keegan from ALS Association, here are the tips she shared: It starts at the top and the bottom – your leadership has to support your efforts, but your line staff are often your best resource. Communication is the key – you have to meet your potential donors where they’re at.

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What’s Different About Small Membership Organizations?

Wild Apricot

'We''ve just launched the 2014 Small Membership Survey - and hope you''ll participate!

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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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Chapter Performance Dashboard: Right Side up

Mariner

'As Jack Welch, management guru and former CEO of GE noted, “You can’t manage what you don’t measure.” We would add an important corollary to his observation: “You manage what you measure.” The latter is especially important because most associations’ chapters typically count the metrics that are easy to count rather than the metrics that should be counted.

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The Secret to Better Leadership

Jamie Notter

'I attended a session this week about leadership development in the association world. We talked about different leadership styles, and the need to adapt your style to fit the context, and then we talked about leadership development programs for volunteers. The conversation–particularly the second part about developing volunteer leaders–really got under my skin.

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Always the Last to Know: Buffer

Spark Consulting

'Spotted thanks to a link from the always-full-of-good-information Maddie Grant , Buffer simplifies social sharing via a site , a browser extension and even an app. I still plan to post a roughly weekly blog roundup, but expect to see a lot more interesting content from me on Twitter and possibly some of my other social platforms.

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My slides from CHASE 2014 – Generational differences

Optimist Consulting

'I was delighted to present a workshop at CHASE 2014 on generational differences and what membership bodies need to do about it. You can download my slides here - OC CHASE 2014 generational differences seminar FINAL Feb 2014. Do contact me if you would like to know more about this issue and how I can help your organisation meet the challenge of the different generations.

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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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Valentine’s Day: 14 Reasons to Love Associations

Associations Now

'It’s almost Valentine’s Day, so what better way to celebrate than by exploring why people should love associations. Happy Valentine’s Day Eve. In honor of this beloved, or not so beloved, holiday, and taking inspiration from this Washington Post article on 14 reasons to love DC, here are 14 reasons to love associations: 1. They tap the volunteer spirit.

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Culture Ebook is Free this Week

Jamie Notter

'So if you’ve been thinking about getting my ebook on Culture, now is the time! Snippet is making Culture that Works the featured Snippet this week , which means you can download it FOR FREE. This does require you to have an iPhone or an iPad, and to download the Snippet app (also free). I like the app, personally. It’s a nice way to read short ebooks, and as you will see from mine, Snippets often have video and audio clips woven into the text, which is a nice change of pace.

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Using Gamification As A Crowdsource Channel To Improve The Conference Experience

Velvet Chainsaw

'Gamification is catching more attention in conference and expo circles. Typically, conference organizers will create a game within the context of an event to increase attendee exposure to a product or service. Gamification is often used to shine a light on sponsors and exhibitors. Things like “Visit these exhibitors and get your passport stamped for a chance to win a free… ” While gamification might trigger more traffic, eyeballs or clicks, opinions vary on whether it’s

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How to Mine Data to Improve Your Marketing Strategies

Association Adviser

'Christina Motley, On Point Marketing. In Part 1, The Emergence of the Chief Data Officer , I mentioned my belief that all marketing efforts are measurable and data is not only one of associations’ most valued tools, but a must-have marketing tool. That said, data provides information. Information provides insights. Insights provide guidance in making mission-critical decisions that impact your bottom line and associations’ growth.

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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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Your Members Need Help With Information Overload

Associations Now

'Are you helping your members with managing all the information that’s thrown at them or just piling on? This challenge presents a major opportunity for associations, but it also calls for a big shift in thinking. If you’re reading this, thanks for granting me entrance through the walls you’ve built. It’s a privilege, for sure.

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Every Answer Has a Down Side

Jamie Notter

'Wyatt Jenkins, a VP at Shuttestock, wrote a great HBR blog post about A/B testing and creating a culture of experimentation. In it, he makes an important point that is not made enough in all the books and blog posts that are promoting new and better ways to lead and manage our organizations: every answer has a down side. Every time you figure something out, you’ve also created a problem.

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How To Choose Education Content That Leads to a Treasure of Learners

Velvet Chainsaw

'Pirates are treasure hunters that don’t always play by the rules. As an association education professional, you too can buck tradition by searching for hidden treasures of content and delivering them to your members. The Pirate Spirit. Many of us have negative images of pirates as shipmates that pillage and rob other vessels. Some of us think of the children’s version of Captain Hook in Peter Pan or of Johnny Depp’s drunken, flamboyant Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean.

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How to Engage Xers and Millenials on Your Board

SCD Group

'I wrote earlier this week about two friends and their reluctance to serve on association boards. I’ve mentioned before the impending rapid turnover of board members as Boomers retire. Engagement of Gen Xers and Millenials as volunteers and board members represents the key to filling board seats and volunteer positions that Boomers currently occupy.

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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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Should Attendees Have Access to Some Content Before a Meeting?

Associations Now

'Sharing information, starting conversations, or giving your attendees some optional homework to do ahead of time could actually create better learning, discussion, and community onsite. This week I came across a new whitepaper from Freeman XP, “ Unleashing the Power of Community.” In it, the Freeman XP team discusses the importance of creating a better sense of community at meetings and events.

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What is Augmented Reality, and How Can Your Association Use It?

Association Adviser

'An Association Adviser interview with Marcus Underwood. From slick consumer magazines, to nuts-and-bolts trade journals, augmented reality is getting lots of buzz these days by content shapers anxious to hold readers’ attention in an increasingly digital age. To help separate the WOW factor from the real-world practicalities of AR, we turned to Naylor’s Chief Innovation Officer, Marcus Underwood, for some clarity.

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Why Movement Is the Killer Learning App for Nonprofits

Beth Kanter

'As a trainer and facilitator who works with nonprofit organizations and staffers, you have to be obsessed with learning theory to design and deliver effective instruction, have productive meetings, or embark on your own self-directed learning path. Learning theory is an attempt to describe how people learn. There are many learning theories and can be categorized in different ways: External: These theories take into account self-learning and learning in groups.

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How Will Association Boards Recruit New Leaders?

SCD Group

'With impending huge turnover in association leadership (from Boomers to Xers & Millenials), a couple of conversations I had last week illustrate some of the potential problems the association professional will face in the coming years. One colleague shared with me his dilemma while the other shared a past experience. The first had reluctantly accepted the “opportunity” to become the president of a national association.

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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.