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Focus the main point of interest on the copy that will appear in the preview pane of your email. Want to increase your bulk email open rate? Of course you do! The subject is the most important part of the email. MORE
Having heard nothing from them 24 hours later, I called their main number and received, you guessed it, an automated attendant. I’ve written about this before , but apparently I have to keep repeating it. If you’ve got a “generic” email box (e.g., MORE
Remember Stephen Covery’s “ The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing ”?). Today’s association executives face a myriad of problems. Changing demographics. Increasing competition. Defining income sources. Adapting to diverse media and technology. MORE
One of the main advantages to implementing this type of pricing model is that once subscriptions start rolling in, you’ll be able to better predict what your monthly or annual revenue on the materials will be. MORE
The three main audiences for this summary info-graphic are senior CHEST management, course chairs, faculty, and accreditation boards. ABMS , a prominent board of medical specialty boards, will hold its annual conference in Chicago, September 25-27. MORE
The main reason for this is that the answer isn’t cut and dry. If your organization is in the market for a new Association Management System (AMS), or if you’re comparing different membership software systems, the first question you’re asking is, “ How much does it cost? ”. There’s not a lot of information out there about this; I’m sure you’ve noticed that most vendors will want to set up a call with you before they give you any substantial information. MORE
These programs serve two main purposes: they help individuals validate their knowledge and help consumers identify individuals who truly have the knowledge they claim to possess. Ever get handed someone’s business card that has an “alphabet soup” of letters after their name? CISSP? MORE
The main reason for this is that the answer isn’t cut and dry. If your organization is in the market for a new Association Management System (AMS), or if you’re comparing different membership software systems, the first question you’re asking is, “ How much does it cost? ”. MORE
Right now, most associations are communicating with their membership mainly with one message-to-all type communication. At HighRoad Solution we are often asked “what is the difference between marketing automation and email marketing and how can my organization benefit by utilizing both?”. MORE
One of the main vehicles associations use to engage their members is newsletters, but not every member is going to be interested in the same content. We've mainly been discussing a one-way flow of information – from the community to the automation platform. MORE
Here are the four main components that make an eLearning business thrive or dive. Do you currently manage an eLearning department at an association? Are your education programs bringing in value for the organization and for your members? MORE
Yesterday, 28 associations met with our Governor-Elect to give ideas about what could improve the business climate in Maine. AE on the Verge. Association management, meetings and mania. Wednesday, December 1, 2010. Say it in 90 Seconds. MORE
But in the end, remember you’re still real people dealing with real people, and your main focus is still on creating authentic relationships that allow them to come together to accomplish goals they were unable to achieve on their own. MORE
and the reporter was quoting Linda Gifford, Legal Council of the Maine Association of Realtors. AE on the Verge. Association management, meetings and mania. Monday, June 21, 2010. Council versus Counsel. Another association management word confusion. Council is a group or body of government. Counsel is an attorney, person or advice. Posted by. Cindy Butts. at 8:49 PM. Labels: trends and trivia. 1 comment: AEBev said. This just occurred last week in the Bangor Daily News. MORE
I was watching a movie from 2001 recently and one of the main characters had a laptop. It seems like only yesterday we were worried about what would happen when the computers hit the year 2000. Now it’s nearly 2017 and a lot has changed. Just think about technology. MORE
The Maine Tourism Association is casting a wide net to help its members find workers during the state’s busy season. Fortunately, the Maine Tourism Association is ready to help. We’ve seen year after year of successful tourism seasons, and Maine unemployment hovers around 3 percent. MORE
In this article, I will provide an up-to-date overview of the 5 main ways you can leverage Facebook’s suite of free fundraising tools to drive donations to your nonprofit. Facebook MORE
After all, that’s the main goal here. If you market your organization’s events to prospects, in addition to members, good for you! It’s a great way to showcase your organization’s value and give prospects a taste of what membership is like. MORE
Nancy Goodman and Joel Thevoz, the married business partners at Main Event Caterers in Arlington, Virginia have created an aquaponics system for growing vegetables and raising fish – in their warehouse! MORE
Maine became the fourth state to approve a program that allows transgender high school student-athletes to play for sports teams that match their gender identity. The post Maine Principals Adopt Policy for Transgender Athletes appeared first on Associations Now MORE
The potential for embezzlement threatens many organizations , and in the case of one association in Maine, it will likely lead to jail time for a former employee. The post Maine Tourism Association Grapples With Employee Theft appeared first on Associations Now MORE
Looking for ways to bring in new revenue, Maine Gov. Last year, before releasing his biennial budget proposal, Maine Gov. At a town hall meeting on Wednesday , LePage said the proposal is part of a necessary plan to make Maine more prosperous. MORE
An association executive in Maine is doing clever thing with Twitter - including a Wednesday quiz. Win 1lb box of Maine-made premium chocolate. Ask 5 questions in a row -- heres the second one] mainemerchants Question 2: What will have a higher Maine sales tax in Jan 10: Maine chocolates or nationally produced cupcakes? Give all 5 answers in a row - heres the second one] mainemerchants Question 2 answer: Maine chocolate will have an 8.5% AE on the Verge. MORE
Sharon D’Orsie, an assistant professor of environmental safety and health at the University of Southern Maine, in a August 2004 article in Professional Safety , provides clarification. on Leadership … by Steven Davis, CAE. Leadership … an Ongoing Discussion. « Leadership … Continued discussion 1/29/10. Leadership … Continued Discussion 2/24/10 » Leadership … Continued discussion 2/18/10. MORE
The Maine Innkeepers Association and the Maine Restaurant Association are streamlining their efforts by starting a company to jointly manage the groups. When the longtime head of the Maine Restaurant Association (MRA) decided to retire later this year, it meant the group would face a leadership gap. The post Maine Associations Join Forces Under Management Company appeared first on Associations Now MORE
This particular member has been in and out of our association over the years, is currently in, and is deeply involved in only one of our four main program areas. Two unconnected things got connected this week in a fun and interesting way. MORE
Once you have a good understanding of some of the main components of a member magazine’s content strategy, you're ready to move on to marketing and promotion. MORE
In case you missed it, I got the cover on the September/October issue of Associations Now magazine with an article about the main concepts in Humanize. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. Associations Now Cover Story on #Humanize. Posted October 21, 2011. in Books and Reading , Humanize - 1 comment. Tweet. MORE
If your organization’s main form of accepting member dues and event registrations is through check or cash, there’s a good chance you’re missing out on registrations, new members and even cash flow. Find out how this club began to fill up their events simply by beginning to offer online registrations and payments. online payments MORE
skip to main | skip to sidebar. link] t The main comparison the author gives is that Windows is trouncing Linux as a PC/Laptop OS. When it comes to Free, the main model is to use it to help sell something else: service, upgrades, another product entirely. BlogClump - Blogging About Associations From a Gen Xer. A Gen Xer giving his thoughts and opinions on the Association world. Sunday, October 18, 2009. Interesting Piece about Free. MORE
The American Securities Association formed late last month to serve as a voice and leadership platform for the investment banks, broker dealers, banks, and wealth managers that serve “Main Street.”. MORE
« Study Reveals High Levels of Twitter Use at Conferences | Main. But when I clicked, I was just brought to the main page of a site, not the story itself. The Big Picture. A big-picture view of issues and trends affecting associations - in Mississippi and nationally. Shawn on Facebook. Shawn on Twitter. Shawn on Google+. Shawn on Pinterest. Shawn on LinkedIn. Integrating social media into the association communication mix » January 31, 2012. The Forest and the Trees. MORE
“The work that nonprofits do in Maine is critical,” he wrote in the questionnaire. “These nonprofit organizations are comprised of amazing volunteers, supporters, and staff that provide exceptional services and programs to the people of Maine.” A Contradiction? MORE
I wanted to move on to the main table. Do you remember sitting at the kiddie table? I do, and it’s a memory that brings up mixed feelings. I loved the kiddie table when I was five, but by 14 I was tired of all the screaming children. MORE
The Maine Lobstermen’s Association says a decades-old consent decree regulating the group is out-of-date and limits the group’s ability to advocate for its members. The regulations that manage Maine’s iconic lobster industry. MORE
My main thought is: Why is this a question? Pages. About. Contact. Causeaholic. AMR Management Services. Stronger by Association. Sunday, June 17, 2012. Become a Hero to Your Association Members: 5 Ways Content Management Can Add Value to your Association’s Members. MORE
While Pulizzi’s presentation was more than 200 slides, his main objective was simple. Pages. CONTRIBUTORS. AMR MANAGEMENT SERVICES. Monday, July 25, 2011. How to Create a Content Marketing Strategy. Joe Pulizzi did an excellent job of breaking down the meaning of content marketing and how to maximize your organizations content during The Drake Forum. Your organization should be “the trusted, expert resource in your niche wherever your customers are at online.” MORE
skip to main | skip to sidebar. One of the main flaws with the construction of the Internet has always been that it was made to prefer stability (as in, the whole thing wont go down) to security (as in, your network wont get hacked). Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 14 May 2012. Always the Last to Know: Niciras Network Virtualization Platform. OK, this weeks ATLTK is REALLY geeky, I admit, but this is worth it. MORE
The post Small Towns, Big Gesture: Bar Associations Push Law Students Back to Main Street appeared first on Associations Now MORE
In it two of the main characters (Josh and Tobey) are talking to a man from the mid-west who was taking his daughter to visit colleges. Association 141+. Monday, October 3, 2011. Is Easy a Bad Word? MORE
The main message was that while the media may be more accessible, it is also harder to get their attention. I attended a session at last week’s Mid-Atlantic Marketing Seminar in Baltimore on reaching the media in a digital/mobile world. MORE
Maine Related Topics Association Navigator
JULY 12, 2012
Nancy Goodman and Joel Thevoz, the married business partners at Main Event Caterers in Arlington, Virginia have created an aquaponics system for growing vegetables and raising fish – in their warehouse!
Associations Now
OCTOBER 26, 2018
The Maine Tourism Association is casting a wide net to help its members find workers during the state’s busy season. Fortunately, the Maine Tourism Association is ready to help. We’ve seen year after year of successful tourism seasons, and Maine unemployment hovers around 3 percent.
Associations Now
APRIL 2, 2013
Maine became the fourth state to approve a program that allows transgender high school student-athletes to play for sports teams that match their gender identity. The post Maine Principals Adopt Policy for Transgender Athletes appeared first on Associations Now
Associations Now
MAY 16, 2014
The potential for embezzlement threatens many organizations , and in the case of one association in Maine, it will likely lead to jail time for a former employee. The post Maine Tourism Association Grapples With Employee Theft appeared first on Associations Now
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 13, 2015
Looking for ways to bring in new revenue, Maine Gov. Last year, before releasing his biennial budget proposal, Maine Gov. At a town hall meeting on Wednesday , LePage said the proposal is part of a necessary plan to make Maine more prosperous.
SCD Group
NOVEMBER 29, 2012
Remember Stephen Covery’s “ The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing ”?). Today’s association executives face a myriad of problems. Changing demographics. Increasing competition. Defining income sources. Adapting to diverse media and technology.
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Associations Now
JULY 17, 2014
The Maine Lobstermen’s Association says a decades-old consent decree regulating the group is out-of-date and limits the group’s ability to advocate for its members. The regulations that manage Maine’s iconic lobster industry.
Associations Now
JULY 17, 2014
The post Small Towns, Big Gesture: Bar Associations Push Law Students Back to Main Street appeared first on Associations Now
Associations Now
JUNE 26, 2013
The Maine Innkeepers Association and the Maine Restaurant Association are streamlining their efforts by starting a company to jointly manage the groups. When the longtime head of the Maine Restaurant Association (MRA) decided to retire later this year, it meant the group would face a leadership gap. The post Maine Associations Join Forces Under Management Company appeared first on Associations Now
Associations Now
MARCH 8, 2016
The American Securities Association formed late last month to serve as a voice and leadership platform for the investment banks, broker dealers, banks, and wealth managers that serve “Main Street.”.
Thanks For Playing
MAY 14, 2012
skip to main | skip to sidebar. One of the main flaws with the construction of the Internet has always been that it was made to prefer stability (as in, the whole thing wont go down) to security (as in, your network wont get hacked). Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 14 May 2012. Always the Last to Know: Niciras Network Virtualization Platform. OK, this weeks ATLTK is REALLY geeky, I admit, but this is worth it.
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The Big Picture
JANUARY 31, 2012
« Study Reveals High Levels of Twitter Use at Conferences | Main. But when I clicked, I was just brought to the main page of a site, not the story itself. The Big Picture. A big-picture view of issues and trends affecting associations - in Mississippi and nationally. Shawn on Facebook. Shawn on Twitter. Shawn on Google+. Shawn on Pinterest. Shawn on LinkedIn. Integrating social media into the association communication mix » January 31, 2012. The Forest and the Trees.
Jamie Notter
OCTOBER 21, 2011
In case you missed it, I got the cover on the September/October issue of Associations Now magazine with an article about the main concepts in Humanize. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. Associations Now Cover Story on #Humanize. Posted October 21, 2011. in Books and Reading , Humanize - 1 comment. Tweet.
SCD Group
JUNE 17, 2012
My main thought is: Why is this a question? Pages. About. Contact. Causeaholic. AMR Management Services. Stronger by Association. Sunday, June 17, 2012. Become a Hero to Your Association Members: 5 Ways Content Management Can Add Value to your Association’s Members.
Association 141+
OCTOBER 3, 2011
In it two of the main characters (Josh and Tobey) are talking to a man from the mid-west who was taking his daughter to visit colleges. Association 141+. Monday, October 3, 2011. Is Easy a Bad Word?
AE on the Verge
DECEMBER 1, 2010
Yesterday, 28 associations met with our Governor-Elect to give ideas about what could improve the business climate in Maine. AE on the Verge. Association management, meetings and mania. Wednesday, December 1, 2010. Say it in 90 Seconds.
BlogClump
OCTOBER 18, 2009
skip to main | skip to sidebar. link] t The main comparison the author gives is that Windows is trouncing Linux as a PC/Laptop OS. When it comes to Free, the main model is to use it to help sell something else: service, upgrades, another product entirely. BlogClump - Blogging About Associations From a Gen Xer. A Gen Xer giving his thoughts and opinions on the Association world. Sunday, October 18, 2009. Interesting Piece about Free.
on Leadership
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
Sharon D’Orsie, an assistant professor of environmental safety and health at the University of Southern Maine, in a August 2004 article in Professional Safety , provides clarification. on Leadership … by Steven Davis, CAE. Leadership … an Ongoing Discussion. « Leadership … Continued discussion 1/29/10. Leadership … Continued Discussion 2/24/10 » Leadership … Continued discussion 2/18/10.
AE on the Verge
JUNE 10, 2009
An association executive in Maine is doing clever thing with Twitter - including a Wednesday quiz. Win 1lb box of Maine-made premium chocolate. Ask 5 questions in a row -- heres the second one] mainemerchants Question 2: What will have a higher Maine sales tax in Jan 10: Maine chocolates or nationally produced cupcakes? Give all 5 answers in a row - heres the second one] mainemerchants Question 2 answer: Maine chocolate will have an 8.5% AE on the Verge.
AMR Management Services
JULY 25, 2011
While Pulizzi’s presentation was more than 200 slides, his main objective was simple. Pages. CONTRIBUTORS. AMR MANAGEMENT SERVICES. Monday, July 25, 2011. How to Create a Content Marketing Strategy. Joe Pulizzi did an excellent job of breaking down the meaning of content marketing and how to maximize your organizations content during The Drake Forum. Your organization should be “the trusted, expert resource in your niche wherever your customers are at online.”
AE on the Verge
JUNE 21, 2010
and the reporter was quoting Linda Gifford, Legal Council of the Maine Association of Realtors. AE on the Verge. Association management, meetings and mania. Monday, June 21, 2010. Council versus Counsel. Another association management word confusion. Council is a group or body of government. Counsel is an attorney, person or advice. Posted by. Cindy Butts. at 8:49 PM. Labels: trends and trivia. 1 comment: AEBev said. This just occurred last week in the Bangor Daily News.
Wild Apricot Blog
MARCH 12, 2018
In this article, I will provide an up-to-date overview of the 5 main ways you can leverage Facebook’s suite of free fundraising tools to drive donations to your nonprofit. Facebook
Spark Consulting
AUGUST 24, 2018
But in the end, remember you’re still real people dealing with real people, and your main focus is still on creating authentic relationships that allow them to come together to accomplish goals they were unable to achieve on their own.
Mariner
OCTOBER 7, 2015
The main message was that while the media may be more accessible, it is also harder to get their attention. I attended a session at last week’s Mid-Atlantic Marketing Seminar in Baltimore on reaching the media in a digital/mobile world.
MembersClicks
DECEMBER 19, 2018
After all, that’s the main goal here. If you market your organization’s events to prospects, in addition to members, good for you! It’s a great way to showcase your organization’s value and give prospects a taste of what membership is like.
Socious
AUGUST 18, 2016
I wanted to move on to the main table. Do you remember sitting at the kiddie table? I do, and it’s a memory that brings up mixed feelings. I loved the kiddie table when I was five, but by 14 I was tired of all the screaming children.
Socious
DECEMBER 22, 2016
I was watching a movie from 2001 recently and one of the main characters had a laptop. It seems like only yesterday we were worried about what would happen when the computers hit the year 2000. Now it’s nearly 2017 and a lot has changed. Just think about technology.
Wild Apricot Blog
JANUARY 20, 2017
If your organization’s main form of accepting member dues and event registrations is through check or cash, there’s a good chance you’re missing out on registrations, new members and even cash flow. Find out how this club began to fill up their events simply by beginning to offer online registrations and payments. online payments
Spark Consulting
OCTOBER 22, 2014
Focus the main point of interest on the copy that will appear in the preview pane of your email. Want to increase your bulk email open rate? Of course you do! The subject is the most important part of the email.
Web Courseworks Associations
AUGUST 30, 2017
The three main audiences for this summary info-graphic are senior CHEST management, course chairs, faculty, and accreditation boards. ABMS , a prominent board of medical specialty boards, will hold its annual conference in Chicago, September 25-27.
HighRoad Solution
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Right now, most associations are communicating with their membership mainly with one message-to-all type communication. At HighRoad Solution we are often asked “what is the difference between marketing automation and email marketing and how can my organization benefit by utilizing both?”.
Higher Logic
DECEMBER 6, 2018
One of the main vehicles associations use to engage their members is newsletters, but not every member is going to be interested in the same content. We've mainly been discussing a one-way flow of information – from the community to the automation platform.
Web Courseworks Associations
MAY 15, 2018
Here are the four main components that make an eLearning business thrive or dive. Do you currently manage an eLearning department at an association? Are your education programs bringing in value for the organization and for your members?
Effective Database
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Having heard nothing from them 24 hours later, I called their main number and received, you guessed it, an automated attendant. I’ve written about this before , but apparently I have to keep repeating it. If you’ve got a “generic” email box (e.g.,
Aptify
DECEMBER 8, 2017
The main reason for this is that the answer isn’t cut and dry. If your organization is in the market for a new Association Management System (AMS), or if you’re comparing different membership software systems, the first question you’re asking is, “ How much does it cost? ”. There’s not a lot of information out there about this; I’m sure you’ve noticed that most vendors will want to set up a call with you before they give you any substantial information.
Eric Lanke
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
This particular member has been in and out of our association over the years, is currently in, and is deeply involved in only one of our four main program areas. Two unconnected things got connected this week in a fun and interesting way.
Association Adviser
MARCH 23, 2016
Once you have a good understanding of some of the main components of a member magazine’s content strategy, you're ready to move on to marketing and promotion.
Web Courseworks Associations
DECEMBER 20, 2017
One of the main advantages to implementing this type of pricing model is that once subscriptions start rolling in, you’ll be able to better predict what your monthly or annual revenue on the materials will be.
Association Management
OCTOBER 24, 2013
These programs serve two main purposes: they help individuals validate their knowledge and help consumers identify individuals who truly have the knowledge they claim to possess. Ever get handed someone’s business card that has an “alphabet soup” of letters after their name? CISSP?
Aptify
DECEMBER 8, 2017
The main reason for this is that the answer isn’t cut and dry. If your organization is in the market for a new Association Management System (AMS), or if you’re comparing different membership software systems, the first question you’re asking is, “ How much does it cost? ”.
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