With Donald Trump repeatedly suggesting that the election may be “rigged,” the National Association of Secretaries of State has spoken out, emphasizing that the electoral process has numerous safeguards in place. MORE
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We’ve seen it happen in almost every organization where we assessed their speaker review process. When I worked at associations, all of my committee members and staff used a blind review process when reviewing submitted presentations. MORE
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Which I dealt with in more detail four weeks ago in Capturing Useful Intelligence , and: You talk about engaging your members in the development process of a new program or service, but you don''t do it. MORE
Registration for meetings and events is about more than the process. The post Meeting Registration: It Goes Beyond Process appeared first on Associations Now It’s also about what’s included, the price, and any extras that come with it. MORE
Since 2004, we have polished an approach, called the Campaign Development Process , to take the mystery out of the creative. We do not think, process or talk the same language! On a sales and marketing retreat, I learned about his “mood board” process. © Thinkstock. MORE
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As part of the American Bar Association’s Advantage discounts program, the legal group is offering its members access to LawPay —a credit card processing service designed specifically for legal professionals. MORE
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The key to membership retention? Attaining members in the first place! While it’s obvious, it’s not nearly as easy as it sounds. First impressions are notoriously important. When you meet somebody face to face, you can read their body language, answer questions, and give them a custom sales pitch. Online, you really don’t have any of those options. That’s the challenge with membership signups, and also the opportunity. Member Engagement MORE
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Learn how to safely and quickly process online payments; find out why non-profits and charities need protection against fraud; tips and tricks for saving money on transaction fees, setting up online donation forms and more! forms online donations iATS payment-processing payment Resources technology MORE
The public votes were weighted for 30 percent of the selection process, staff votes accounted for another 30 percent, and the remaining 40 percent were decided by an advisory group of ALA members. Want to get your attendees’ input as you put together your next conference? MORE
The marketing and PR director for the Society for Editors and Proofreaders, Tracey Cowell, talks about the organisation’s entry process. “ The membership process could be perceived as a barrier to entry. We receive positive feedback from members on our membership process. MORE
We thought formal structures were the way not-for-profit organizations develop new ideas, but results of our unscientific reader poll indicate otherwise. The post Poll: Developing New Ideas Is a. For more about this topic, click on the headline. Did You Know? MORE
This set of benchmarks is just one of the changes to NAR’s campaign and election process that the advisory group recommended to create a more “efficient and inclusive” process, according to the group’s NAR Elections Report [PDF]. MORE
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We are so focused on getting things done, checking it off the to do list and the forward momentum that it requires, that we miss an important opportunity to hit the pause button, reflect, and improve process. MORE
It’s afraid of your processes. And then our reified processes kick in, and the cavalcade of "no" begins. Jamie Notter recently recapped his notes from the MIX Mashup , an invitation-only conference on the future of work, or, to quote their website: "What will it take to make our organizations highly adaptable, endlessly inventive, truly inspiring, and genuinely accountable?" That's a critical question for all of us to address. MORE
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——– As principal strategist for Tanzen , Carrie Hane untangles content by aligning people, processes, and systems so organizations are ready for what’s next. . This is the first in a new series of posts about rethinking how you approach your website. MORE
IDEO, the innovation experts, have a process that makes for a good example because it not only works but also because it has been extensively shared so we know the method behind the magic. The post The Award-Winning Process for Association Innovation appeared first on Smooth The Path. MORE
Implementing new membership software is an intense time for all involved. As in other momentous transitions in life, like weddings, you need a solid foundation in place to successfully face what lies ahead. MORE
We’ve got a few tips that can make the shopping process a little less harrowing. Shopping for any kind of technology is stressful, but when it’s a small-staff association professional shopping for an association management system, it’s a particular kind of crazy. MORE
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In simple terms, a prospective member goes through a four step buying process and ideally each step of the join process is anticipated and supported by the destination association. The prospective member join process begins when a prospect says, “I have a problem.” MORE
Despite the nonprofit’s unique situation, rebranding will follow the same common process other companies undergo to change the way they’re perceived, said Rob Rankin, president of Clarity Coverdale Fury, the marketing firm leading the rebranding efforts. MORE
in 2013, we found that nearly 77 percent use a call for speakers/sessions process. Widely used by associations as a tool for crowdsourcing the meat-and-potatoes education content for annual conferences, the call for speakers and sessions doesn’t need to be an arduous process. MORE
Process Related Topics SocialFish
JULY 7, 2016
——– As principal strategist for Tanzen , Carrie Hane untangles content by aligning people, processes, and systems so organizations are ready for what’s next. . This is the first in a new series of posts about rethinking how you approach your website.
Higher Logic
MAY 30, 2017
Point out these customer-generated ways to use your product during the sales process to highlight your product’s flexibility. Sales are competitive.
Jamie Notter
MAY 14, 2014
If you want to change the culture, then you MUST change some management processes. Not just processes–management processes. These are the processes we use to manage the work (as opposed to processes we use to do the work). The first is with HR processes.
KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
You looked forward to a new process or project, romanticizing the experience in your mind and then dealing with the discomfort as reality hit, gritting your teeth through it all because you were sure you''d be better off for it. What are your tips for preparing for a new process or project?
Chapter Chat
JUNE 6, 2017
Is dues processing at your association a frustration for everyone involved? It can be a time-consuming ordeal for staff at National, and staff and volunteer leaders at chapters—a process that’s been done the same way as long as you can remember. Why hasn’t the process been changed?
Velvet Chainsaw
NOVEMBER 25, 2013
Are we failing to cultivate innovation in our conference planning process? Keeping our minds engaged and inspired in the creative process is critical to conference innovation. Yet too often, we default to following the same process to create our conferences year after year.
Wild Apricot Blog
APRIL 23, 2015
Here are highlights from our Wild Apricot Expert Webinar on Volunteer Onboarding, presented by Tobi Johnson. webinar Volunteers
Velvet Chainsaw
JULY 21, 2016
Frequently, today’s conference planning process is one of reproducing last year’s schedule, tasks, deadlines and process. Putting The Planning Process Before The People. Are we talking about the conference planning process to the people?
Associations Now
JANUARY 6, 2016
Despite the nonprofit’s unique situation, rebranding will follow the same common process other companies undergo to change the way they’re perceived, said Rob Rankin, president of Clarity Coverdale Fury, the marketing firm leading the rebranding efforts.
Velvet Chainsaw
APRIL 12, 2017
in 2013, we found that nearly 77 percent use a call for speakers/sessions process. Widely used by associations as a tool for crowdsourcing the meat-and-potatoes education content for annual conferences, the call for speakers and sessions doesn’t need to be an arduous process.
Association Management
JUNE 15, 2016
Over the past 2 articles (read part 1 and part 2) , we have examined what could potentially happen that could bring your business to a halt in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.
Associations Now
JUNE 3, 2014
As part of the American Bar Association’s Advantage discounts program, the legal group is offering its members access to LawPay —a credit card processing service designed specifically for legal professionals.
Smooth The Path
OCTOBER 2, 2016
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. Step #5: Use your new product development process. Ideas are the root of all innovations.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 6, 2015
The public votes were weighted for 30 percent of the selection process, staff votes accounted for another 30 percent, and the remaining 40 percent were decided by an advisory group of ALA members. Want to get your attendees’ input as you put together your next conference?
Beth Kanter's Blog
AUGUST 30, 2013
We are so focused on getting things done, checking it off the to do list and the forward momentum that it requires, that we miss an important opportunity to hit the pause button, reflect, and improve process.
Thanks For Playing
JULY 24, 2012
It’s afraid of your processes. And then our reified processes kick in, and the cavalcade of "no" begins. Jamie Notter recently recapped his notes from the MIX Mashup , an invitation-only conference on the future of work, or, to quote their website: "What will it take to make our organizations highly adaptable, endlessly inventive, truly inspiring, and genuinely accountable?" That's a critical question for all of us to address.
Associations Now
MAY 6, 2015
Federal agencies looking to send their employees to training conferences now have one less step gumming up the process. The post Office of Personnel Management Drops Conference Review Process appeared first on Associations Now
Aptify
MAY 22, 2017
Implementing new membership software is an intense time for all involved. As in other momentous transitions in life, like weddings, you need a solid foundation in place to successfully face what lies ahead.
The Moery Company
MAY 22, 2017
Today, the decision-making process continues to evolve within an environment of “flatter” organizations. ” Or, in other words: “Tell me about how you go through the decision-making process in your company.”. Today’s new decision-making process is less identified than before.
Wild Apricot Blog
JUNE 17, 2013
Here are 4 reasons to develop a board recruitment process and a new resource that can help. Board volunteer-recruitment
Idea Architects
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Facilitation Friday #6: Balance Content and Process, Ideas and Action. Effective facilitation must manage (or balance content and process, as well as attention to both ideas and action. Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects. Jeffrey Cufaude is an architect of ideas.
Slice-Works
JULY 7, 2016
Since 2004, we have polished an approach, called the Campaign Development Process , to take the mystery out of the creative. We do not think, process or talk the same language! On a sales and marketing retreat, I learned about his “mood board” process. © Thinkstock.
Wild Apricot Blog
JULY 8, 2013
If you are kick-starting some communications planning this summer, here are some tips and resources that might help. member communication
Smooth The Path
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
IDEO, the innovation experts, have a process that makes for a good example because it not only works but also because it has been extensively shared so we know the method behind the magic. The post The Award-Winning Process for Association Innovation appeared first on Smooth The Path.
Eric Lanke
JANUARY 13, 2014
Which I dealt with in more detail four weeks ago in Capturing Useful Intelligence , and: You talk about engaging your members in the development process of a new program or service, but you don''t do it.
Associations Now
MAY 12, 2014
Your process matters. 1 RT @westrochlil : Are your processes inconsistent and causing confusion? What do your internal processes say about you? Even processes that aren’t front-facing, such as member data retrieval, can affect how well you serve your members.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 24, 2016
With Donald Trump repeatedly suggesting that the election may be “rigged,” the National Association of Secretaries of State has spoken out, emphasizing that the electoral process has numerous safeguards in place.
Membership Marketing
JANUARY 26, 2015
In simple terms, a prospective member goes through a four step buying process and ideally each step of the join process is anticipated and supported by the destination association. The prospective member join process begins when a prospect says, “I have a problem.”
Associations Now
JUNE 2, 2014
This set of benchmarks is just one of the changes to NAR’s campaign and election process that the advisory group recommended to create a more “efficient and inclusive” process, according to the group’s NAR Elections Report [PDF].
Velvet Chainsaw
JULY 31, 2014
We’ve seen it happen in almost every organization where we assessed their speaker review process. When I worked at associations, all of my committee members and staff used a blind review process when reviewing submitted presentations.
MembersClick
JUNE 30, 2016
We’ve got a few tips that can make the shopping process a little less harrowing. Shopping for any kind of technology is stressful, but when it’s a small-staff association professional shopping for an association management system, it’s a particular kind of crazy.
Aptify
JUNE 9, 2017
The key to membership retention? Attaining members in the first place! While it’s obvious, it’s not nearly as easy as it sounds. First impressions are notoriously important. When you meet somebody face to face, you can read their body language, answer questions, and give them a custom sales pitch. Online, you really don’t have any of those options. That’s the challenge with membership signups, and also the opportunity. Member Engagement
Optimist Consulting
DECEMBER 4, 2012
The marketing and PR director for the Society for Editors and Proofreaders, Tracey Cowell, talks about the organisation’s entry process. “ The membership process could be perceived as a barrier to entry. We receive positive feedback from members on our membership process.
Wild Apricot Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2015
Learn how to safely and quickly process online payments; find out why non-profits and charities need protection against fraud; tips and tricks for saving money on transaction fees, setting up online donation forms and more! forms online donations iATS payment-processing payment Resources technology
Smooth The Path
MAY 21, 2017
Conference Member Experience association conference attendee engagement attendee experience conference culture conference experience first impressions learning process member experiences professional development professional skills
Association Adviser
MARCH 15, 2016
We thought formal structures were the way not-for-profit organizations develop new ideas, but results of our unscientific reader poll indicate otherwise. The post Poll: Developing New Ideas Is a. For more about this topic, click on the headline. Did You Know?
Chapter Chat
FEBRUARY 17, 2017
Associations Chapters Data Process Technology VisibilityRelationships are tricky. Chapters don’t like their national association looking over their shoulder like Big Brother. Or, nagging them with requests for data.
Smooth The Path
MARCH 2, 2017
Generating great new ideas is central to the innovation process. Innovative associations use a 5-step idea process for creating and selecting the best ideas. Innovation is a difficult strategy for any organization past the startup phase to adopt, and associations are no exception.
Smooth The Path
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
We know we need to use the new process, but we don’t. Are there systems, techniques or processes that work with groups and can work for us individually? Association Strategy actionable ideas learning process resourcesWhy do we have a hard time moving from ideas to action?
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