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Association Hustle – Episode 209: An Association Wake-Up Call
Moery Company
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Hey folks, Host JP Moery believes there’s a canary in the coal mine for today’s associations with several forced to cease operations.
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8 Tips for Recruiting High-Quality Webinar Speakers
Blue Sky eLearn
JUNE 17, 2019
What is the most important part of a webinar presentation? Of course, the timing, technology, and ease of use for the learner are super important, but the absolute most important part to the success of your webinar is the content and subject matter expert (SME).
Association Brain Food Weekly: 1.18.19
Reid All About it
JANUARY 18, 2019
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter have a new book coming out, The Non-Obvious Guide to Employee Engagement.
2019 Marketing Strategy: Food for Thought From Seth Godin
Higher Logic
JANUARY 16, 2019
The start of a new year is a great time to reevaluate your current marketing strategy and decide which tools and changes you can implement to drive maximum success in the months ahead.
Podcasts: Why Members Hire Associations
Potomac Core
JUNE 17, 2019
Dan Varroney. Why Members Hire Associations – Potomac Core Consulting is pleased to announce that its President & CEO, Dan Varroney is being featured in a series of three podcast episodes.
Partnership v. Membership: Is There a Membership Role for Suppliers?
Spark Consulting
MAY 15, 2019
In my previous post in this series, I concluded with the question: What role, if any, does supplier membership play in this ecosystem?
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Instagram For Nonprofits: The Ultimate Guide
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Instagram is an untapped resource for nonprofits when used correctly. Find out how to use instagram to your advantage with this ultimate guide
An Unexpected Solution for Professional Burnout: Association Membership
WBT Systems
MARCH 11, 2019
An Unexpected Solution for Professional Burnout: Association Membership. Read more about An Unexpected Solution for Professional Burnout: Association Membership
The 3 Things Every CEO Should Know About Culture
Jamie Notter
JANUARY 14, 2019
One of my mantras is that workplace culture isn’t as complicated, difficult, vague, etc. as we make it out to be. I’m not saying it’s super simple and easy, but it’s definitely something we all can handle.
Selfless Leadership is the Best Kind – Are you a Selfless Leader?
Association Leaders
MAY 31, 2019
I view leadership as a journey. Like most journeys it has its highs and lows. Sometimes I am working on all cylinders and practicing great leadership techniques. Other times, I struggle and find myself practicing more of the “don’ts” than the “do’s” of leadership. I suspect most leaders have similar experiences. Like most worthwhile things in life, I find when I’m struggling with leadership I need to go back to the basics – to remember that leadership isn’t about ME – it’s about others!
What Makes a Great Leader in the Association Game? Moery Webinar
Moery Company
APRIL 1, 2019
The very best CEOs are involved at some level in growing revenue – whether they’re actively leading the effort or making sales calls. The point is, your organization will follow your leadership. It’s up to you to set the bar high.
5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Association’s Event
Blue Sky eLearn
JULY 24, 2019
For an association, hosting events like conferences, networking meetups, and learning sessions is an effective way to bring people who share a common goal or passion together. Plus, events are one of the ways that your association can raise non-dues revenue. .
Association Brain Food Weekly: 1.11.19
Reid All About it
JANUARY 11, 2019
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… It’s time for Marketing General Incorporated’s (MGI) 11 th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey.
Higher Logic Joins Team Rubicon to Tackle Community Disaster Response in Houston
Higher Logic
JUNE 18, 2019
HIGHER LOGIC CARES: Through our 2019 Charity Program, we sent a group of nine staff volunteers to Houston, Texas, in May 2019 to assist Team Rubicon in disaster response efforts. This story is about their personal experiences on-site and what it’s like to participate.
Members Hire Constant Transformation
Potomac Core
APRIL 23, 2019
Late Breaking News. Members Hire Constant Transformation. As Artificial Intelligence , the cloud, and virtual reality take hold , Industries will invest resources in Associations that are equally transformation focused.
Partnership v. Membership: Defining Terms
Spark Consulting
APRIL 2, 2019
Lewis and I are both going to take a crack at this topic, and I’ve elected to go first. I see partnership and membership as being founded on the same broad idea: individuals or organizations that seek some type of a relationship with an association.
6 Tips for Effective Board Meetings in 2020
YourMembership Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Simple yet effective tips to help you hold efficient board meetings now and into the coming year. Do you sometimes feel like you’re living in a world of meeting overload? I know I do. And it’s safe to say that your board members feel the same way.
101 Ways To Get New Members For Your Organization
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 9, 2019
Want to grow your membership? Here are 101 ways your organization can attract and recruit more members both in the short and long term
Associations Provide an Antidote to the Loneliness Epidemic
WBT Systems
JUNE 10, 2019
Associations Provide an Antidote to the Loneliness Epidemic. Read more about Associations Provide an Antidote to the Loneliness Epidemic
Does Your Employee Survey Measure Symptoms or Causes?
Jamie Notter
MARCH 8, 2019
By now you should be aware that I’m kind of outraged that collectively we’ve spent billions of dollars on engagement surveys over the last several years, yet we haven’t improved our engagement scores. I think the metrics are a big piece of the problem.
Is Succession Planning Important for Volunteer Leaders?
Association Leaders
JUNE 26, 2019
One often heard piece of advice is when a person steps into a leadership role in business, the first thing they should do is find their successor. That’s very true for most companies. Is it true for associations? The short answer – YES. Think about the various leadership opportunities within an association. The Board of Directors, the Officers, the Committee Chairs, the Chapters (if there are any). It is critical that association leaders have planned successions for all leadership positions.
What Are You Providing Your Members Through Social Media?
Moery Company
APRIL 8, 2019
I’ve talked a good deal about social media and how these platforms better enable you to communicate with members and prospects. These tools help connect with your audience in very real and authentic ways about your organization and the value you provide.
Setting yourself up for Success with eLearning Feedback Surveys
Blue Sky eLearn
APRIL 8, 2019
I recently attended a webinar on mentoring and induction programs for new PK-12 teachers. A survey popped up at the end and among the questions was this feedback form favorite – “What did you learn?” I answered honestly, “I learned strategies for mentoring and new teacher induction.”.
Association Brain Food Weekly: 1.4.19
Reid All About it
JANUARY 4, 2019
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If your association has chapters or geographic components (sections, affiliates, local networking groups), please participate in the Chapter Benchmarking Study.
4 Reasons You Should Integrate Your Learning Management System and Community [Case Study]
Higher Logic
MARCH 27, 2019
Imagine this: You’re inspecting a wind turbine about 350 feet up in the air. You’re there to repair a gear in the gearbox to keep the turbine turning at about 80 meters per second.
Members Hire Relevant Associations
Potomac Core
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Associations have endured downturns before, what’s different this time is the valuable lesson learned after the great recession, that Members hire relevant Associations.
Membership Q&A: When Should I Ask Them to Join?
Spark Consulting
MARCH 11, 2019
What is the ideal time to ask a prospect to join? This is actually two questions: When in the cycle of relationship should I invite a prospect to join? When in the cycle of the year should I invite a prospect to join? Relationship. The glib answer is: “When she’s ready to say yes.” ” Hopefully, the follow up question has already occurred to you: “How do I know when that is?”
4 ways to balance data privacy with personalization for greater member loyalty
YourMembership Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Your members have high demands for privacy and data security. But they also want personalized member communications. What’s your small association to do? Here are four tips. We hear a lot about data privacy these days. It’s a hot topic with consumers.
The Ultimate Guide To Creating Nonprofit Annual Reports
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Getting started with a nonprofit annual report for the first time, or just want a refresher? Simplify the process with this ultimate guide full of expert advice and examples
8 Ways to Build Educational Partnerships with Chapters
WBT Systems
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
8 Ways to Build Educational Partnerships with Chapters. Read more about 8 Ways to Build Educational Partnerships with Chapters
The Importance of Cultural Artifacts
Jamie Notter
APRIL 25, 2019
This week I spoke to leaders from a group of contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers about both culture and employee engagement. In the afternoon session, I was part of a panel that went for two hours (!), so it allowed for some interesting and more in-depth conversations.
Keeping Association Leaders and Staff Accountable
Association Leaders
JULY 9, 2019
We can likely all agree that in business cash may be King but accountability is next in line for the throne. In our businesses if we don’t establish Strategies, Goals and specific, measurable Objectives we hold ourselves and each other accountable for achieving, we will not achieve our mission. Associations are no different – except that associations are led by volunteers. Everyone knows you can’t hold volunteers accountable right? WRONG!
Eat the Frog First
Moery Company
JULY 22, 2019
Maybe you are still at home getting ready for the day or maybe its on your drive into the office – no matter how loud that radio is blaring, that one pesky to-do just keeps popping into your mind.
7 Creative Ways to Promote LMS Engagement
Blue Sky eLearn
JULY 30, 2019
When launching a learning management system (LMS) for the first time, organizations need to take into consideration different ways to generate excitement and interest in their new platform.
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