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Below are slide references from our Board Member Boot Camp program, to help you build your world class board. Leading Associations is happy to discuss ways we can be of service, including Interim Executive Director Services, Comprehensive Management and Strategic Leadership Development. Please contact Rob Spangler, MPA, at 720.259.3432 or rob@leadingassociations.com. Please contact us with any questions! Board Training MORE
All those careers pay close to $23/hr, but none are the job that I’m referring to. $23.56 per hour. According to nonprofit management and advocacy organization, Independent Sector, that’s the estimated worth of a job. But what job? A paralegal? A dental hygienist? A mechanic? What’s your guess? Member Engagement Membership Management Software Volunteer Management MORE
It refers to the way people make judgements about something based on how it appears to the outside world. Have you ever heard the phrase “perception is reality?” Nowhere is this more important than online, where smalltime brands can get a credibility and conversion boost by appearing well-designed, organized, and professional. Online Member Communities Online Community Software Member Engagement Mobile Strategy MORE
In many cases, they’re referring to the cost savings they expect to be realized as the previously discrete organizations’ operations are combined. It happens every time businesses join forces. The leaders talk about “synergies.” MORE
For your reference, I have compiled a list of e-commerce system features that are especially useful for association online learning. MORE
If not, you may want to consider creating one, particularly so you and your staff have something concrete to reference (and improve upon) throughout the year. You know the importance of membership retention, but do you have a formal membership retention plan? MORE
Although research points to higher member conversation rates among those who’ve been referred, many associations are afraid to ask for a referral. And although it seems logical that members want to refer others, the main reason they don’t is because no one asked, WebLink says. MORE
Ask for references and follow-up with them. Make sure that you get a list of past client references and not personal references. Heidi Brumbach, CMP, CTA. This post is authored by guest blogger Heidi Brumbach, CMP, CTA. Heidi is the general manager of Technisch Creative. MORE
You may refer to HQ as “national” or “parent organization” or use a multitude of different terms to refer to your geographic partners. It’s one of the quintessential love-hate relationships. HQ and its Chapters. Regardless, the relationship is often one fraught with varying degrees of mistrust, ineffective communication and mixed signals. Here are 5 self-help actions MORE
Assuming we are not referring to these people, how do you keep retention numbers high and disenfranchised members low? As Shakespeare wrote, parting is such sweet sorrow. Or is it? Admit it. MORE
At a recent WSAE meeting I was asked to explain what we meant in our white paper on Innovation for Associations when we referred to the "mind of community." Eric Lanke. Association executive and author. Pages. Leadership. Innovation. Member Engagement. Generations. Books Read. Fiction. MORE
Last week, two association execs participating in a twitter chat used the term in reference to efforts to thank members. AE on the Verge. Association management, meetings and mania. Thursday, December 2, 2010. New word: Thank-a-thon. I learned a new word: thank-a-thon. MORE
In Free, Anderson refers to a group (mostly under 20 years old who have grown up always having a broadband connection) as the Google Generation. skip to main | skip to sidebar. BlogClump - Blogging About Associations From a Gen Xer. A Gen Xer giving his thoughts and opinions on the Association world. Monday, August 24, 2009. The Google Generation. They expect information to be infinite and immediate. These are your future members. How are you going to adapt? MORE
On Friday afternoon, I snap a picture, so I can refer to my notes and activities later if needed. Everyone has their idea of organization. What it looks like and how it feels. There are a ton of tools available – apps, websites, planners, calendars, etc.…. MORE
Pro tip: A conversion rate is the percentage of users who take a desired action, which in this case, refers to how many members joined or renewed as a result of the automation rule. Refer to campaign #4 as an example: 1,371 (new members)/ 20,604 (recipients) = 6.7% (conversion rate). MORE
(Photo by Jason Rosewell on Unsplash) Signal-to-noise ratio, formally used, applies to electricity and engineering, and refers to how much of a desired signal is being received, versus how much background noise is coming through. MORE
It is something of a commonplace to refer to associations as a kind of family or even to think of our mission-driven efforts as in some ways similar to a religion: an effort to organize like-minded individuals who share a common cause … a cause that is integral to both who they are as individuals [.]. MORE
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” A little X-Files reference for all you sci-fi fans out there. “Mulder…where is the truth?” In a recent post I shared some thoughts on the annual Black Friday ritual that leads many into both panic buying and shopping nirvana, sometimes at the same time. MORE
Referring to the previous example of knowing how to get home without a map, think about how you reach a state of intuitive alignment. MORE
She wrote a post about “volume,” referring to a very cool video of George Carlin. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. Word of the Day: Amplify. Posted September 13, 2011. in Leadership - 3 comments. Tweet. I give credit to Shelly Alcorn and her Association Subculture blog for triggering this post. MORE
And they will pay $1,000 to the creator of the logo that is chosen and $300 to the blogger whose post refers or inspires the designer. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference BlogAds Logo Contest : Comments. 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. MORE
But in a business context we rarely refer to this management behavior as “love” since that’s a bit too woo-woo, not to mention it might be confused with the romantic notion, which is a slippery slope, especially in the modern work environment. MORE
Strategy” refers to the long-term planning and implementation of methods to help an organization achieve its marketing goals. However, “strategy” is often misused to refer to a mission, goals, objectives, and tactics. MORE
I had only been in the meeting for about 15 minutes when I realized the chairperson had already referred to “The Binder” about a half-dozen times. Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects. Jeffrey Cufaude is an architect of ideas. MORE
If the board leadership won’t “own” the problem (or is the problem), bring in an outside facilitator if necessary, but don’t let yourself get in the middle (refer to previous paragraph on “collateral damage”). MORE
An online post included a reference to "open a can of whoop ass" and since I wasnt sure if it was okay or not, deleted it. AE on the Verge. Association management, meetings and mania. Monday, June 15, 2009. Time for the Urban Dictionary. Good suggestion I got later: to look it up on Urban Dictionary. Its sometimes difficult with all the clever lingo online to know what something really means. Here are some recent definitions from Urban Dictionary: 1. MORE
While the graphic refers to workplace wellness, the information definitely applies to conference attendee wellness too! Does the food we eat affect our productivity? Of course it does! Here’s an infographic from MindFlash on the very subject. MORE
Only recently has the word ‘lurker’ referred to someone who watches online discussions or forums but doesn’t participate. See how different this new frame of reference is? New frame of reference. Experiment with how changing words or phrases alters your frame of reference. MORE
References: Leading Learning, Tagoras (Producer). OrgCommunity and Web Courseworks are excited to present the closing webinar of the Spring eLearning Thought Leaders series, The Learning Business Maturity Model , featuring Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele of Tagoras. MORE
If you haven’t already, take a moment to read this great interview with SLA Member Michele Melady: CBCs Secret Weapon: Our Reference Library. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference CBCs Secret Weapon: SLA Members! Executive Connections. « And the Envelope Please. Main. | EPA : The Fight Continues » 08 February 2007. CBCs Secret Weapon: SLA Members! MORE
to best practices for dealing with a difficult board (which he referred to as more of a therapy session). Raise your hand if working with your board is like pulling teeth? Or a headache waiting to happen? Ok, maybe don’t raise your hand (board members could be looking!). MORE
As standards initiatives develop, a fork in the road that many hit is the question on whether to formally incorporate the entity or continue operating under a more informal structure, often referred to as a “promoter-adopter” model. MORE
referring to a CMSWire piece that nearly half of all workers tend work in more flexible environments , outside of a traditional office It seems that everywhere I look there are subliminal messages supporting major changes to the traditional association chapter model. MORE
But beyond the good vibes, how can you capitalize on the fact that satisfied members are willing to refer you to their colleagues? How many times have you been talking to a new member who said they were encouraged by an existing member to join? MORE
On the flip side, the new members being referred are likely to come into membership excited and ready to engage, too. Referrals are honestly the best way to recruit new members: For one thing, it means the members that are talking you up are loyal and engaged. Creating a strategic referral program really boils down to the good ol’ five W’s: membership management MC Insider MORE
They condense a tome like War and Peace into 25-30 pages, giving you the highlights along with a few symbolic references that high school English teachers eat up. Remember Cliffs Notes, the popular synopses of required reading and classic literature? MORE
In this case I’m not talking about the medium, I’m referring to the message. Categories: Member Engagement + Retention Tags: appreciation , member retention , volunteers Why do I call it an art? There’s no art behind being thankful. Anyone can do it, right? Anyone can be thankful but expressing the thanks in a meaningful way (to the recipient) is an art. If you want your appreciation to [.] ( Read more. ) MORE
Paradigms are the frames of reference that filter our view of the world. They govern how we see things … and can blind you to realties that don’t fit your governing paradigm. Take professional licensure. It’s a no-brainer, right? Some form of professional licensure has existed in America for lawyers since 1763, for physicians and dentists […]. Uncategorized engineering licensure PE MORE
100 The mere reference to private inurement inspires puzzled looks on volunteer faces, and worry on the faces of association executives. skip to main | skip to sidebar. This blog focuses on legal issues of interest to association leaders, including executives, volunteers and members. It is NOT intended to provide legal advice, but rather to share my informal thoughts on legal issues commonly faced by trade and professional associations, as well as foundations and other charities. MORE
While some question their usefulness referring to the current plan as a Overview. Strategic planning sessions have been a staple in the for-profit and nonprofit arena for many years. MORE
Reference Related Topics Aaron Wolowiec
JANUARY 29, 2013
Ask for references and follow-up with them. Make sure that you get a list of past client references and not personal references. Heidi Brumbach, CMP, CTA. This post is authored by guest blogger Heidi Brumbach, CMP, CTA. Heidi is the general manager of Technisch Creative.
Eric Lanke
JANUARY 30, 2012
At a recent WSAE meeting I was asked to explain what we meant in our white paper on Innovation for Associations when we referred to the "mind of community." Eric Lanke. Association executive and author. Pages. Leadership. Innovation. Member Engagement. Generations. Books Read. Fiction.
Jamie Notter
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
She wrote a post about “volume,” referring to a very cool video of George Carlin. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. Word of the Day: Amplify. Posted September 13, 2011. in Leadership - 3 comments. Tweet. I give credit to Shelly Alcorn and her Association Subculture blog for triggering this post.
Idea Architects
APRIL 16, 2012
I had only been in the meeting for about 15 minutes when I realized the chairperson had already referred to “The Binder” about a half-dozen times. Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects. Jeffrey Cufaude is an architect of ideas.
AE on the Verge
DECEMBER 2, 2010
Last week, two association execs participating in a twitter chat used the term in reference to efforts to thank members. AE on the Verge. Association management, meetings and mania. Thursday, December 2, 2010. New word: Thank-a-thon. I learned a new word: thank-a-thon.
The Big Picture
AUGUST 29, 2005
And they will pay $1,000 to the creator of the logo that is chosen and $300 to the blogger whose post refers or inspires the designer. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference BlogAds Logo Contest : Comments. 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.
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Experts in Membership Marketing
JANUARY 4, 2011
Mariner
APRIL 8, 2017
You may refer to HQ as “national” or “parent organization” or use a multitude of different terms to refer to your geographic partners. It’s one of the quintessential love-hate relationships. HQ and its Chapters. Regardless, the relationship is often one fraught with varying degrees of mistrust, ineffective communication and mixed signals. Here are 5 self-help actions
Golden's Rules for Association
AUGUST 9, 2018
Paradigms are the frames of reference that filter our view of the world. They govern how we see things … and can blind you to realties that don’t fit your governing paradigm. Take professional licensure. It’s a no-brainer, right? Some form of professional licensure has existed in America for lawyers since 1763, for physicians and dentists […]. Uncategorized engineering licensure PE
BlogClump
AUGUST 24, 2009
In Free, Anderson refers to a group (mostly under 20 years old who have grown up always having a broadband connection) as the Google Generation. skip to main | skip to sidebar. BlogClump - Blogging About Associations From a Gen Xer. A Gen Xer giving his thoughts and opinions on the Association world. Monday, August 24, 2009. The Google Generation. They expect information to be infinite and immediate. These are your future members. How are you going to adapt?
AE on the Verge
JUNE 15, 2009
An online post included a reference to "open a can of whoop ass" and since I wasnt sure if it was okay or not, deleted it. AE on the Verge. Association management, meetings and mania. Monday, June 15, 2009. Time for the Urban Dictionary. Good suggestion I got later: to look it up on Urban Dictionary. Its sometimes difficult with all the clever lingo online to know what something really means. Here are some recent definitions from Urban Dictionary: 1.
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Association Management
JULY 18, 2018
In many cases, they’re referring to the cost savings they expect to be realized as the previously discrete organizations’ operations are combined. It happens every time businesses join forces. The leaders talk about “synergies.”
World Class Boards
APRIL 28, 2017
Below are slide references from our Board Member Boot Camp program, to help you build your world class board. Leading Associations is happy to discuss ways we can be of service, including Interim Executive Director Services, Comprehensive Management and Strategic Leadership Development. Please contact Rob Spangler, MPA, at 720.259.3432 or rob@leadingassociations.com. Please contact us with any questions! Board Training
Executive Connections
FEBRUARY 8, 2007
If you haven’t already, take a moment to read this great interview with SLA Member Michele Melady: CBCs Secret Weapon: Our Reference Library. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference CBCs Secret Weapon: SLA Members! Executive Connections. « And the Envelope Please. Main. | EPA : The Fight Continues » 08 February 2007. CBCs Secret Weapon: SLA Members!
Mariner
JULY 24, 2016
referring to a CMSWire piece that nearly half of all workers tend work in more flexible environments , outside of a traditional office It seems that everywhere I look there are subliminal messages supporting major changes to the traditional association chapter model.
Socious
DECEMBER 28, 2016
They condense a tome like War and Peace into 25-30 pages, giving you the highlights along with a few symbolic references that high school English teachers eat up. Remember Cliffs Notes, the popular synopses of required reading and classic literature?
Association Management
APRIL 18, 2013
As standards initiatives develop, a fork in the road that many hit is the question on whether to formally incorporate the entity or continue operating under a more informal structure, often referred to as a “promoter-adopter” model.
YourMembership Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2013
Assuming we are not referring to these people, how do you keep retention numbers high and disenfranchised members low? As Shakespeare wrote, parting is such sweet sorrow. Or is it? Admit it.
Moery Company
APRIL 20, 2018
On Friday afternoon, I snap a picture, so I can refer to my notes and activities later if needed. Everyone has their idea of organization. What it looks like and how it feels. There are a ton of tools available – apps, websites, planners, calendars, etc.….
Socious
AUGUST 11, 2016
It refers to the way people make judgements about something based on how it appears to the outside world. Have you ever heard the phrase “perception is reality?” Nowhere is this more important than online, where smalltime brands can get a credibility and conversion boost by appearing well-designed, organized, and professional. Online Member Communities Online Community Software Member Engagement Mobile Strategy
MembersClicks
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
But beyond the good vibes, how can you capitalize on the fact that satisfied members are willing to refer you to their colleagues? How many times have you been talking to a new member who said they were encouraged by an existing member to join?
Socious
AUGUST 10, 2016
All those careers pay close to $23/hr, but none are the job that I’m referring to. $23.56 per hour. According to nonprofit management and advocacy organization, Independent Sector, that’s the estimated worth of a job. But what job? A paralegal? A dental hygienist? A mechanic? What’s your guess? Member Engagement Membership Management Software Volunteer Management
Golden's Rules for Association
MAY 6, 2013
It is something of a commonplace to refer to associations as a kind of family or even to think of our mission-driven efforts as in some ways similar to a religion: an effort to organize like-minded individuals who share a common cause … a cause that is integral to both who they are as individuals [.].
Web Courseworks Associations
MAY 30, 2017
For your reference, I have compiled a list of e-commerce system features that are especially useful for association online learning.
Aaron Wolowiec
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
Although research points to higher member conversation rates among those who’ve been referred, many associations are afraid to ask for a referral. And although it seems logical that members want to refer others, the main reason they don’t is because no one asked, WebLink says.
Effective Database
DECEMBER 6, 2018
(Photo by Jason Rosewell on Unsplash) Signal-to-noise ratio, formally used, applies to electricity and engineering, and refers to how much of a desired signal is being received, versus how much background noise is coming through.
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 12, 2016
Only recently has the word ‘lurker’ referred to someone who watches online discussions or forums but doesn’t participate. See how different this new frame of reference is? New frame of reference. Experiment with how changing words or phrases alters your frame of reference.
MembersClicks
OCTOBER 31, 2018
to best practices for dealing with a difficult board (which he referred to as more of a therapy session). Raise your hand if working with your board is like pulling teeth? Or a headache waiting to happen? Ok, maybe don’t raise your hand (board members could be looking!).
Web Courseworks Associations
APRIL 7, 2017
References: Leading Learning, Tagoras (Producer). OrgCommunity and Web Courseworks are excited to present the closing webinar of the Spring eLearning Thought Leaders series, The Learning Business Maturity Model , featuring Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele of Tagoras.
AMR Management Services
NOVEMBER 11, 2016
While some question their usefulness referring to the current plan as a Overview. Strategic planning sessions have been a staple in the for-profit and nonprofit arena for many years.
MembersClicks
APRIL 18, 2017
If not, you may want to consider creating one, particularly so you and your staff have something concrete to reference (and improve upon) throughout the year. You know the importance of membership retention, but do you have a formal membership retention plan?
YourMembership Blog
DECEMBER 12, 2013
” A little X-Files reference for all you sci-fi fans out there. “Mulder…where is the truth?” In a recent post I shared some thoughts on the annual Black Friday ritual that leads many into both panic buying and shopping nirvana, sometimes at the same time.
Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 16, 2012
While the graphic refers to workplace wellness, the information definitely applies to conference attendee wellness too! Does the food we eat affect our productivity? Of course it does! Here’s an infographic from MindFlash on the very subject.
World Class Boards
APRIL 11, 2018
But in a business context we rarely refer to this management behavior as “love” since that’s a bit too woo-woo, not to mention it might be confused with the romantic notion, which is a slippery slope, especially in the modern work environment.
MembersClicks
APRIL 24, 2018
On the flip side, the new members being referred are likely to come into membership excited and ready to engage, too. Referrals are honestly the best way to recruit new members: For one thing, it means the members that are talking you up are loyal and engaged. Creating a strategic referral program really boils down to the good ol’ five W’s: membership management MC Insider
GrowthZone
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Strategy” refers to the long-term planning and implementation of methods to help an organization achieve its marketing goals. However, “strategy” is often misused to refer to a mission, goals, objectives, and tactics.
YourMembership Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
In this case I’m not talking about the medium, I’m referring to the message. Categories: Member Engagement + Retention Tags: appreciation , member retention , volunteers Why do I call it an art? There’s no art behind being thankful. Anyone can do it, right? Anyone can be thankful but expressing the thanks in a meaningful way (to the recipient) is an art. If you want your appreciation to [.] ( Read more. )
World Class Boards
APRIL 19, 2018
If the board leadership won’t “own” the problem (or is the problem), bring in an outside facilitator if necessary, but don’t let yourself get in the middle (refer to previous paragraph on “collateral damage”).
World Class Boards
APRIL 3, 2018
Referring to the previous example of knowing how to get home without a map, think about how you reach a state of intuitive alignment.
Higher Logic
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Pro tip: A conversion rate is the percentage of users who take a desired action, which in this case, refers to how many members joined or renewed as a result of the automation rule. Refer to campaign #4 as an example: 1,371 (new members)/ 20,604 (recipients) = 6.7% (conversion rate).
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