January, 2008

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Wild Apricot Blog : AddThis for Simple Social Bookmarking

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Diversity and Inclusiveness: Answers for Anonymous

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One of the great things about blogging is being able to share your thoughts and hear those of others. One of the challenges is that for a variety of reasons, people often feel the need to post their comments anonymously. This post generated some thoughtful reactions from one such anonymous commentator who posed several questions I though were worth responding to.

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CMI's Association Management Blog: Small Associations Can.

Observations on Association Management

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Sunday, January 27, 2008. Small Associations Can Perform "Big". Small associations often lament the fact that they do not have the resources to perform as well as their larger brethren. While it is indeed true that larger associations with big budgets and large numbers of dedicated staff members may have an easier time of "performing" than smaller, leaner organizations, small associations can behave like the big guys.

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What Makes Google the Best Employer?

CAE Blog

Beyond some of their really cool fringe benefits, like afternoon tea, I think two factors are the biggest contributors. One, Google’s famous 70/20/10 work schedules. A total of 70% is spent working on your normal projects. Another 20% is devoted to related projects. The remaining 10% is yours to work on anything you want. A lot of autonomy and belief in the power of employees to do great things. .

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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.

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Wild Apricot Blog : Online Fundraising 101

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Wild Apricot Blog : Low-Cost Software - Bargain or Lemon?

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Wild Apricot Blog : A Charity Badge to Raise Dough?

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Wild Apricot Blog : Website Charts and Graphs Made Easy with Google Chart API

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Wild Apricot Blog : Im going on maternity leave!

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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Wild Apricot Blog : 6 Unique Online Fundraising Techniques for Your Nonprofit (Part 6 of 6)

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What have you changed your mind about? Why?

Idea Architects

Each year, dozens of the world's leading thinkers answer a provocative question on the EDGE Foundation web site. I strongly urge you to take a look at some of the really insightful responses to the questions, "What have you changed your mind about? Why? And spend a few minutes thinking about (ans answering) the questions yourself.

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What's Wrong with this Picture?

Idea Architects

This is the picture you'll find at Association Trends and this is the description of the article (subscription required): Some of the top assn executives identify the trends & issues of the year: leadership - both staff and volunteer, governance, federal scrutiny, lobbying, climate change, networking opportunities and an assn's relevance No offense to any of the accomplished individuals, each of whom I know has interesting insights to share.

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Starting anew

Idea Architects

Don't forget the key to New Year's Resolutions. Success results from being resolute with your actions, not crafting language for good intentions.

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How to Create a Winning Event Marketing Strategy

Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.

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CMI's Association Management Blog: Volunteer-Managed.

Observations on Association Management

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, January 7, 2008. Volunteer-Managed Associations: Avoiding Traps. I see one of the most visible results of associations being completely volunteer-managed almost every time I encounter such an association: the organization has, either in the past or at present, lost its standing to do business in the state in which it is incorporated (and, therefore, in other states).

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CMI's Association Management Blog: Tough Topics

Observations on Association Management

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Friday, January 4, 2008. Tough Topics. Politics and religion can be dangerous topics in mixed company. Its hard to know who believes what and what comments might offend people. So, the safest and best route for association executives is to stay away from those topics, right? No. Emphatically , no! Granted, there are some situations in which it is best to avoid both subject areas, but generally speaking, association executives should be leaders in conversations abo

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CMI's Association Management Blog: Imminent Danger

Observations on Association Management

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thursday, January 3, 2008. Imminent Danger. Organizations that do not take seriously the different preferences of their various constituencies are at risk of becoming irrelevant. When Netflix emerged in 1998, Blockbuster was the king of home video. There was no match, no comparison, no threat. But Netflix changed that.

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Tips from a New CAE

CAE Blog

Welcome! To learn more about this new blog and myself, click here: [link]. For my first official post I wanted to cover some tips for prospective CAEs. I took my CAE credential examination in December 2007 and learned of successfully passing just this last Friday. Very good news indeed. Without further delay, my tips: Join a Study Group- This is the most important tip I can give.

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The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Customer Learning

Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.