Freestone

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Now more than ever, members are turning to their professional associations for continuing education, certifications, and career advancement resources. Innovative and valuable content If you’re like other associations, your industry is experiencing fast paced technological advancements, ultimately driving your strategic choices.

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Association Success

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

In their recently released whitepaper, Innovate the Lean Way , Elizabeth Weaver Engel and Guillermo Ortiz de Zarate make the argument that the lean startup approach is vital for associations, because, like startups, we’re operating with limited resources, so it’s critical that we invest them efficiently.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 13, 2022

Among some leaders who haven’t bought a new AMS in two decades, the price of innovative association management software (AMS) is viewed as prohibitive. Because members use innovative online platforms like Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn every day, they expect a similar technological experience from their association.

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Crowd Wisdom

DECEMBER 6, 2023

However, 77% of members believe if an organization doesn’t innovate, it will no longer be a go-to source for professional development. With such a big responsibility, are you prepared to be the best continuing education resource in your industry? We’re here to help! If you have any doubt, we have the perfect solution for you.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 23, 2020

During my career leading association event teams, I regularly recalibrated and redefined team member roles in order to drive innovation and improve our meeting experiences. Associations are struggling with uncertainty for how to un-plan and re-plan their signature events in a time where mass gatherings are not possible. Where to Begin.

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Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

The magnitude of an innovation project doesn’t determine whether the project is innovative or not. Innovation is synonymous with big. So innovation also might be just as well be synonymous with risky, scary and the domain of only a privileged few. Innovation Type 1: Evolutionary.

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AssociationChat

MAY 20, 2020

We became friends in the early days of Twitter and through an innovative project called EventCamp that witnessed us meeting with other creative types in the meetings world to create and participate in unique experiences all over North America. EVENTPROFS RESOURCES (40+). EventTechLab.com – resource for tech startups.

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Association Success

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

From why you should look for “good fits” when hiring to how to inspire your members and employees, this week’s Friday Five is all about growth. In a time where innovation and cultural change runs rampant, hiring a “good fit” could inhibit your efforts. If you’re not subscribed, make sure you do ! . Subscribe here.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association boards. The survey results will give association staff and volunteer leaders a deeper understanding of how to strengthen board effectiveness for the long term. The survey’s FAQ offers more information. Volunteers. Engagement scoring.

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Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

I would argue the innovators among your members are the most important to the health of your association. The innovators in your membership are the ones who will eventually change the profession or industry. Innovators will lead the way and show others how to achieve what they achieved. Innovators are not visionaries.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 26, 2020

Alice Mathu of IAAPA shares how innovation can include comfort, sustainability and trying the latest technology. To create innovative and interactive meetings, planners around the nation are raising the bar on productivity and capitalizing on attendee experience. Orlando in November. Always Café Tu Tu Tango!

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Membersuite

JUNE 21, 2023

Over the next few years Loyst expects: “Gen Zers to tackle this in a big way… Every profession and function will have a verticalized private member community, with curated on-demand educational resources, online community forums, access to speakers in their field, and unique peer networking opportunities.” Is that true?

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 10, 2023

As we approach the end of 2023, we want to thank you for reading our blog , downloading our resources, attending our webinars, and meeting us at events. Y ou made 2023 a great year. T he Nimble AMS team is busy planning for the New Year and considering how we can continue to empower association professionals.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

“We’re having to kind of flip our processes on their head,” said Alexis Redmond, director of career management resources. For example, the association launched the new ASHA Career Portal, tailored to early-career professionals, to make sure they could find the resources they needed. “In

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Highlight aspects like notable guest speakers, unique entertainment, or innovative event formats that will capture the interest of your audience. Resource Allocation: Detail the human, material, and technical resources needed. Resource Allocation: Detail the human, material, and technical resources needed.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

When an organization has limited resources, you can’t afford to invest time and money into educational programs—online courses, certifications, or conferences—that no longer meet the needs of your target audiences. How to tell it’s time to sunset an educational program. Let the coffee and their innovative ideas flow.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Adult learners want timely information through innovative, mobile, accessible and interactive formats,” said Tracy Petrillo, EdD, CAE, in an article she wrote for ICE Digest about a CAE value proposition study she conducted with the California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE).

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MemberClicks

APRIL 26, 2024

How can your association or organization sell more memberships? What are some proven techniques and innovative strategies? In this article, we will take a deep dive into how to sell memberships and steps to making memberships more appealing. This elevates their importance in your toolbox for how to sell more memberships.

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Then you know how important growing and engaging with members is. Your association likely pours resources and effort into opportunities designed just for your members. These hubs are more than just groups; they are platforms for innovation and growth. What are Trade Associations? Why Do Companies Join Trade Associations?

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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

And even when measured, it can be tricky to know how to use engagement scores to improve member experience and operational results. Strategy 1: Innovate and Differentiate What can your association do for members that others can’t? Look to create new and innovative products and services for an underserved population in your membership.

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 24, 2023

They provide resources and networking opportunities, which can be highly beneficial for your success. They do this by offering a wide range of opportunities and resources to their members. These resources empower you to stay competitive, adapt to industry changes, and thrive in your market.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With innovative association management software (AMS), you can seamlessly update your records and leverage robust reports and dashboards to keep everyone informed. Discover how the Council of Foundations successfully leverages Nimble AMS dashboards to optimize its data. Forming a strategy for success is only as good as your data.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 7, 2022

Consider staff resources and skills. While there might be an imperative for associations to transform technologically, your staff must have all the necessary resources and skills to adjust during the implementation process. . Browse over 5,000 apps to find the best survey solution for your association. . Learn more.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Industry careers website. In part two of their Open Space series, TopClass LMS explains how to overcome common objections to using this engaging event format. This page from SEMI about the semiconductor industry is an example of what I mean.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I would love to live Like a river flows, Carried by the surprise Of its own unfolding. Text Request explains how to create an SMS (text) strategy that aligns with your association’s marketing strategy. SMS marketing. Member recruitment.

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Eric Lanke

DECEMBER 7, 2015

This one was co-authored with Guillermo Ortiz de Zarate of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, and it's titled " Innovate the Lean Way: Applying Lean Startup Methodology in the Association Environment. " Associations, generally, are "resource-poor environments." Wondering how to start?

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Smooth The Path

MAY 4, 2017

Nearly 70% of association leaders worry they are not leading innovation well at their associations (this comes from a recent survey of 1,000 association executives in Australia, and the results are likely to be very similar in the US). Dan and Chip Heath talk about this in their book Switch: How to Change Things when Change is Hard.

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Association Success

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

MORE: How taking small risks can drive innovation within your association. If you’re unsure of how to go beyond a mission statement to identify your association’s Core Purpose, check out our Open Garden Organization Toolkit! Instead, consider articulating your association’s core purpose. Get the toolkit now.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

No successful CEO wants to contemplate leaving, and no board that’s comfortable with its current CEO wants to dedicate its already scarce resources to thinking about a problem where none is seen to exist. The post How to Make Succession Strategic appeared first on Associations Now. What worked in making that conversation happen?

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Request re career section on association website. If you’re trying to figure out how to market to Gen Z and millennials, Mercury Creative Group explains how to build an association brand that attracts and retains younger members. CAE credit.

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NXUnite

MARCH 18, 2024

In today’s dynamic landscape, associations play a key role in facilitating networking opportunities, promoting professional development , and providing resources for their members. To build a thriving membership program , your association must evolve and find innovative ways to engage members continuously.

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Association Success

MARCH 23, 2020

For innovation and creativity to flourish, we need to learn to manage stress. . Though many gyms and studios are closed, there are plenty of free online resources available to get moving. Tara Brach offers free meditation recordings and mindfulness resources on her website that are great to listen to on your phone or computer. .

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Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Ideas are the root of all innovations. Because ideas lead to innovation we want more ideas, better ideas, THE idea that will excite members. Many innovative associations use a formal or informal idea process which generally has five steps and goes something like this: Step #1: Allow member’s problems spark innovative ideas.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapter relations gathering. In Nimble AMS’ AI success kit, you get four resources: two 30-minute webinar recordings about AI for associations and two white papers, one an introduction to AI for associations and one on developing an AI strategy.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Apply for a marketing/branding grant. TopClass LMS explains how to differentiate and add value to your association’s education programs by building a human touch into them. AI vs human interactions. 2024 membership pains. Blue ocean strategy.

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 20, 2023

If you’re wondering how to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness in your association, it comes down to having the right AMS. So how do you know what features to look for and how to budget for an upgrade? In this blog we’ll walk you through how to get started. What is association management software?

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Mental health. People talk about it in the association world, but how many associations actually provide resources and education about mental health issues to members and industry employers? How to Tell If You Need a Data Warehouse.

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