Delcor

JANUARY 27, 2020

You have evaluated and prioritized projects , scheduled resources , and now the scheduled projects are underway. However, in the same way an investment manager’s job isn’t complete when the stocks are picked and the trades are completed, a project portfolio needs regular monitoring and evaluation.

Project 59

Project Resources Proposal Process 59

Associations Now

AUGUST 13, 2019

In a workshop on Monday, Torres and her co-presenter, Michael Feinson, president and founder of Engaged Strategies, offered up a new framework that hands idea generation and project control to members, giving them greater opportunity to engage. It was a generative question,” Torres said. Have you used crowdsourcing for member engagement?

Project 94

Project Columbus Social Media Proposal 94

Delcor

JANUARY 23, 2020

Now that you have your list of prioritized projects , the project sponsors and stakeholders will be eager to get going. Who (or what roles, if more than one individual can fill the need) needs to be involved in each project? What is the overall effort of the project? What scheduling constraints exist? Serial vs. Parallel.

Project 45

Project Resources Analysis Proposal 45

Optimist Consulting

JULY 9, 2014

They then opened a two-month consultation with members which outlined the proposed changes and rationale and asked for feedback. They presented the final proposed changes at the AGM and they were approved by members in June. A good project overall. Have you had to communicate governance proposals to members?

Proposal 100

Proposal Social Media Communications Project 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

to help with an urgent project. Simply draft a proposal describing you’re recommended course of action and be sure to include your proposed fees. Days – sometimes weeks – later, they’ve curiously decided to complete the project themselves. They’d already gotten at least two proposals. Never again!

Proposal 100

Proposal Case Study Project Education 100

Membersuite

JULY 6, 2022

1: Gather Your Project Stakeholders. You want them to start feeling a sense of ownership about this project. 7: Ask for a Proposal. After asking your top contenders for a proposal, make yourself available to answer questions about your requirements. 2: Make the Case for a New AMS—if the Case Hasn’t Already Been Made.

Proposal 158

Proposal Software Cost Project 158

Associations Now

JULY 19, 2023

Use terminology like that with the board so the board understands the reasons behind your proposals.” Present Options When bringing ideas for new products, programs, or services to the board, Byers suggests proposing at least two options for their consideration.

Innovation 98

Innovation Proposal Project Strategy 98

Aptify

MAY 10, 2017

For starters, before you even get to the selection phase, you have to convince the board to fund the project. There’s a lot riding on your proposal to the board—staff’s productivity and effectiveness, data security and usefulness, maybe even your reputation, and definitely your stress level. Why is it so challenging?

Proposal 77

Proposal Software Project System 77

Eric Lanke

MARCH 12, 2012

Provocative Proposals for Change. I just finished reading an advance copy of Shelly Alcorn s " Provocative Proposals for Change ," a report she authored based on Appreciative Inquiry interviews she conducted with more than 200 association executives (including me). Provocative Proposals for Change. Leadership. Innovation.

Proposal 100

Proposal Innovation Leadership Report 100

Associations Now

MARCH 14, 2017

On March 1, the United States Golf Association and the Royal & Ancient—which together govern the game of golf worldwide—proposed a major modernization of the rules. On March 1, the associations released the proposed changes on their websites and across social media. Slight revisions to golfing rules aren’t uncommon.

Proposal 67

Proposal United States Review Social Media 67

Nexus Marketing

MARCH 7, 2024

In a standard Nexus client engagement , 20-25% of monthly engagement hours are typically dedicated to account strategy, project management, reporting, and technical SEO. Additional Technical SEO Projects When would Nexus propose an additional SEO project beyond a standard engagement? Number of high-priority errors.

FAQ 52

FAQ Project Proposal Content 52

Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

But what about some of your highest-impact communications— grant proposals ? Let’s take a look at why storytelling matters for nonprofit grant writing and actionable ways you can start telling more compelling stories in your proposals. These are powerful assets to tap into that will catch the eye and differentiate your proposals.

Tips 52

Tips Proposal Alaska Guidelines 52

Optimist Consulting

MAY 22, 2014

I know from working with my clients on membership change projects that there are two essential elements to any change process that affect members: Ensuring you use a long-term communications campaign that is consistent. The MRS used all their communication channels to promote each stage of the project. What do you think?

Project 100

Project Marketing Committee Proposal 100

WBT Systems

MARCH 13, 2018

They know what questions to ask during the requirements gathering process to elicit the information needed for a request for proposal (RFP), including questions you’d never think about asking. Consultants help you create a Request for Proposal (RFP). After evaluating proposals and demos, the consultant makes their final recommendation.

LMS 165

LMS Learning Management System Proposal Blended Learning 165

Achurch

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Rather, you should gather a small team of advisors , stakeholders, and users to assess the current system and weigh in when it comes time to review proposals, demo the product, and perform a trial run. Set realistic project goals. Every technology project should begin with a goal , sometimes several.

Technology 94

Technology Tips Cost System 94

Aptify

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Issuing a request for proposal (RFP) is a best practice for big purchases like software. An RFP is a document that provides background and details about your project and solicits bids from vendors. It helps you gather proposals and discover how well potential products meet your requirements.

Membership Management 72

Membership Management System How To Proposal 72

Ungrated

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In July, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac released updates to project eligibility standards for condominiums and housing cooperatives. Project standards are specific requirements designed to verify that each common interest community with more than five attached units qualifies for mortgage lending availability.

Guidelines 81

Guidelines Project Proposal Analysis 81

Nimble AMS

JANUARY 8, 2020

Best practices say that when you’re ready to find a new association management software (AMS) system, you should issue a request for proposal (RFP). Read on for tips to ensure your RFP drives accurate proposals and helps you find the right AMS for your organization. Project overview. Project goals. Project timeline.

Tips 78

Tips Proposal Software Project 78

Delcor

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

To a large extent, your fate will be determined by how well you handle one critical part of the project process: requirements analysis (RA). In other words, the success of a system selection and implementation is dependent upon the way in which requirements are collected, analyzed, and documented at the beginning of the project.

Analysis 52

Analysis Technology Project Proposal 52

WBT Systems

JUNE 26, 2018

Ask around for request for proposal (RFP) samples and send one of them to a dozen LMS vendors? Associations find out which vendors and products could be a good fit based on functionality, experience, costs, and project approach. If you have other projects you need to work around, for example, an annual conference, let vendors know.

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LMS How To Sample Proposal 155

MemberClicks

DECEMBER 16, 2023

This knowledge allows you to tailor your proposal to align with their objectives, increasing your chances of success. Creating a Compelling Sponsorship Proposal A great sponsorship proposal is the cornerstone of attracting corporate sponsorships. Detailed information about the event or project needing sponsorship.

Proposal 52

Proposal Tips Communications Case Study 52

Association Success

JUNE 25, 2019

If you’ve never worked with a consultant before, or rarely worked with one, you may be wondering why you might want to do so when you may have the ability to complete a project on your own. Here are my tips on how to work with a consultant: The Proposal Process is the starting point. This makes the entire process work better.

Proposal 110

Proposal Project Process Tips 110

Reid All About it

MARCH 8, 2024

. – Tech Tuesday Slam Dunk: Successful Strategies to Manage Your IT Project Portfolio Managing your IT project portfolio is like juggling multiple March Madness brackets—requiring skill, precision, and strategic thinking. Find out how requirements play a critical role in every tech-dependent project. More info/register.

Social Media 250

Social Media DC Strategy Education 250

Spark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

In 18+ years in association management, I’ve been on both sides of the Request For Proposal process more times than I can count. And DO make your proposal easy to read and process. And you’re going to receive lower-quality largely boilerplate proposals as a result. Or a bunch of proposals that completely miss the point.

Proposal 150

Proposal Project Discount Process 150

WBT Systems

APRIL 10, 2018

Know what expectations decision-makers have for a proposal or business case. Do you have to comply with a business case or proposal template or procedure? Talk to colleagues who have made successful proposals to the same people and find out what they did to win their case. Ask your project partners for their support.

LMS 165

LMS How To Learning Management System Proposal 165

SCD Group

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Want great proposals? The other day I received a request from an association seeking qualified contractors for a marketing project. I’ve been on both sides of the “RFP” process: seeking contractors via RFPs and building proposals responding to RFPs. Bottom line: issuing great requests results getting great proposals.

Proposal 40

Proposal Review Project Marketing 40

Aptify

DECEMBER 16, 2022

You’ve documented your challenges and requirements, gotten approval for new membership technology budget , and reviewed vendor proposals. Did your project stay on budget and on schedule? How well did the vendor communicate during the project? . The implementation of your new system is a critical success factor for your project.

Membership Management 72

Membership Management Software Project Proposal 72

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Ask the experts you’re working with (especially on big projects) the stupid, obvious questions you’re worried about asking. How to Write an RFP (Request for Proposal) for Merchant Services. How to Prepare a Comprehensive Membership Website Plan for Non-Techies: Convince Your Boss that Your Proposal Will Bring Results.

Proposal 195

Proposal Project Austin Certificate 195

Associations Now

OCTOBER 1, 2015

million people in the United States will have the disease, and it’s projected that their care will account for 31 percent of all Medicare dollars spent. As for the internal communication about Mission Forward, Putnam said there has been a “high degree of visibility” since the proposal’s debut late last year.

Proposal 40

Proposal Delaware United States Revenue 40

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Have a proposal due, but no new ideas? Learn how to amplify event marketing by way of committed participants, strategically use content to grow the audience, and base marketing and projections on data rather than best guesses. Go on a whirlwind tour of some of our recent projects. Need help with your 2024 plans? 1 CMP credit.

Arlington 261

Arlington Los Angeles Atlanta Technology 261

Associations Now

MARCH 19, 2020

Citing major revenue losses related to the coronavirus pandemic, ASAE is asking lawmakers for $25 billion in emergency aid for associations in a proposed economic stimulus package, along with a federal pandemic risk insurance program. Go to the Issue Roundup on asaecenter.org.

CA 105

CA Proposal Revenue Resources 105

Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

We will be taking a hard look at all the projects on our plate. All administrative projects will be delayed. All engagement projects will be prioritized. I am proposing a new path. Since resources are slim, so from now on, we will only have one focus. You do have a choice. You can choose the new path or the other path.

Project 143

Project Proposal Resources Revenue 143

WBT Systems

MAY 1, 2018

If they agree to this approach, now you’ll have to find an ID who will agree to provide training and templates for your future projects. Once you’ve drawn up a smaller list of ID requirements, work up a new proposal and bring that to decision-makers. Designing and developing a new course is a big project.

Authoring Tools 160

Authoring Tools Course Project Team 160

Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Create a long-term partnership proposal Once your corporate partner has seen how much of an impact their support has had on your mission (and how they’ve benefited in return), they’ll be more inclined to consider a long-term partnership. Even a small gesture like this one can make a huge difference!

Strategy 52

Strategy Proposal Social Media Florida 52

WBT Systems

JUNE 19, 2018

The request for proposal you send to learning management system (LMS) providers is only as good as the process you use to develop your LMS requirements. Before you even think about creating a request for proposal (RFP), you must spend time on the LMS requirements gathering and analysis process. How the LMS requirements process works.

LMS 165

LMS How To Learning Management System System 165

Ungrated

AUGUST 25, 2021

Committee proposals also included specifics regarding communication and disclosure to homeowners, residents, and local governments, as well as proposals authorizing community association boards to administer special assessments if funding is needed in an emergency.

Las Vegas 110

Las Vegas Committee Proposal Guidelines 110

WBT Systems

APRIL 3, 2018

Staff interviews are a critical element in preparing a business case: you’ll gather information to support your argument and you’ll identify project allies. Show them that you’re ready to take on this project. Sketch out the next steps: requirements analysis, request for proposals, system selection, and system implementation.

LMS 160

LMS How To Learning Management System Project 160