Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 4, 2014

The event focuses on creative approaches to everyday issues in association management and is built around the sharing of – you guessed it – great ideas. Scott Oser is the president of Scott Oser Associates and has more than 17 years of marketing experience in the association and publishing industries.

Michigan 100

Michigan Social Media Revenue Innovation 100

SCD Group

JANUARY 5, 2014

Based on a review of reader numbers, here are my top 13 association blogs of 2013. Sounds as though association professionals have a great deal of interest in dealing with association boards? As I reviewed the SCDdaily for 2012 and 2013, I noted some of your comments about how much you like and value my writing.

Hawaii 40

Hawaii Review millennials Leadership 40

GlowGlobally

MAY 24, 2013

ASAE Panel from Deep Dive Emerging Market session held last week at ASAE’s International Conference in Washington DC: (left to right). Tarnbir Kaur, Director, Association Management and Consulting, MCI Group- MENA and India. Eryn Carter, Director, Global Markets, Million Dollar Round Table, Park Ridge, IL.

Philadelphia 60

Philadelphia Marketing Video DC 60

GrowthZone

JUNE 21, 2021

Whether your chamber of commerce is regional, local, or niche-specific, a feature-rich Association Management Software (AMS) is a must. This article will help you evaluate different association management software for chambers of commerce. What is Association Management Software (AMS) for Chambers?

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System Software Directory Membership Management 148

Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 17, 2018

In the past few years, there has been a noticeable push by associations to leverage enterprise constituent relationship management (CRM) platforms from Salesforce or Microsoft as the platform for their association management software (AMS). This push has been driven by multiple factors, including the need for: CRM.

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Eric Lanke

MAY 27, 2013

I have seen a corollary in the way some association board members view the organizations over which they act as fiduciaries. Money is to be spent on member services, not "wasted" on staff salaries or "exorbitant" fees charged by association management companies. Click here for more details on the conference.

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Wendy Weiser with staff from the American Association of Clinical Urologists visiting her first office in 1993. From that group, my association management business grew through referrals. Wendy and staff moved into a new office – the third location for WJ Weiser and Associates – in 2007.

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Association Navigator

JULY 16, 2012

This is the title of a great article in the new issue of Associations Now about Daniel Pink’s forthcoming book. The article touches several of my favorite subjects: sales, marketing, and effective associations. The article is a preview of his next book, expected in January 2013 and tentatively titled The Moving Business.

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Dallas Price Communications Marketing 100

Spark Consulting

MAY 5, 2014

This is the path that NICSA (formerly the National Investment Company Service Association) followed to a dramatically simpler membership structure last year. Prior to November 2013, NICSA asked its 170 member companies to join into one of 18 different member categories. This seems to often be the case in these sorts of overhauls.)

Philadelphia 150

Philadelphia Discount Analysis United States 150

Association Success

APRIL 5, 2018

Reflections on a trip to Manila and the association landscape across continents. I recently returned from the Philippines, where I found myself immersed in an emerging market. When he searched for association management resources in the Philippines and came up blank, he looked to the global market and joined ASAE.

Association Management 64

Association Management Resources Marketing Organization 64

GlowGlobally

JULY 3, 2013

Speaker: Nikki Walker, Global Vice President of Association Management & Consulting, MCI Group. Have you ever invested the time or resources to discover how your international members and customers view your association’s brand and its relevance? how you can gain the same depth of insights for your own association.

Products 60

Products Analysis Education Marketing 60

GlowGlobally

APRIL 29, 2014

Join Nikki Walker, MCI vice president for association management & consulting, as we explore answers to these questions and provide strategic concepts, benchmark data, real world success stories, and exchange ideas that can help associations find a path to relevance. Market & Bus Planning Member Services Membership'

Chicago 60

Chicago Strategy Case Study Survey 60

Vanguard Tech

MARCH 1, 2013

If the speed of business is rapidly accelerating, so must the speed of marketing. That’s why I was excited to learn about the concept of Agile Marketing – borrowed from the agile management philosophy. And by changing and putting the customer at the center, we evolve our processes and become better marketers.

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Eric Lanke

JUNE 10, 2013

image source Thanks to my co-presenters, Elizabeth Engel and Peggy Hoffman , and all the folks who joined us at our "Walking the Walk of Deep Member Engagement" learning lab at last week''s ASAE Marketing, Membership and Communications Conference. They don''t want to assume a traditional committee leadership role. Thank you!

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Member Engagement Wisconsin Committee Resources 100

Associations Now

MAY 10, 2017

“It was a sobering moment,” Espey said in an interview last week after his keynote session at ASAE’s Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference (MMCC). His message—whether your business is burritos or association management—make sure you create a lasting and personal experience that connects emotionally with people.

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Denver United States Strategy System 85

GrowthZone

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Whether your membership organization is in the association or chamber of commerce sector, a feature-rich Association Management Software (AMS) is a must. This article will help you compare and evaluate different association management software options to help you do just that. Sponsorship management.

Membership Management 78

Membership Management Software Directory System 78

SCD Group

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

if I looked at your association’s convention program for 2013 and 2003, would I see any differences other than dates and names of speakers? At the bottom of a post about recruiting volunteers, Holly Duckworth, CAE, shared this awesome quote: “Associations fear change when they should fear staying the same.”. Think about it.

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Recruitment Recruiting Association Management Leadership 40

GlowGlobally

JANUARY 31, 2014

To begin 2014, we are featuring a new MCI white paper authored by Nikki Walker, MCI’s Vice President for its global association management and consulting practice, based in Dubai, UAE. Have you ever wondered how your association’s brand is perceived specifically by the international community?

Member Engagement 60

Member Engagement Products America Certificate 60

SCD Group

MAY 2, 2013

I arranged for a non-profit CEO and a marketing agency chairman to meet and share ideas about a common marketing project for the non-profit. The non-profit is trying to decide whether to hire a marketing staffer or to contract with an agency. These uses of time (and brain) challenge association executives daily.

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Committee Maine Strategy Leadership 40

Associations Now

JULY 24, 2013

Associations on anniversary dues cycles were more likely to have seen an overall increase in membership in 2012, but associations on calendar cycles showed a higher average renewal rate. Marketing General, Inc., ’ And anniversary allows for year-round marketing and takes prorating of dues off the table,” he says.

Recruitment 40

Recruitment Recruiting Report System 40

SCD Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Stronger by Association. When Do You Tell Your Association Members What It Really Costs? I just finished working with a group on the draft budget for its 2013 annual meeting. Labels: association conferences , association executives , association management , eventprofs , Jeff Hurt , SCD Group.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 3, 2013

The countdown begins: Less than a day until attendees shuffle in, and ASAE’s 2013 Technology Conference & Expo commences. — DelCor (@delcor) December 2, 2013. — Andrea Incalza (@CustomerKing) December 3, 2013. Plus: What a visually stimulating grocery store chain can teach you about customer service.

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Social Media System Technology Conference 40

Nimble AMS

JANUARY 26, 2022

When we started Nimble AMS 10 years ago, w e looked at ways to change the industry, to disrupt the status quo of the association management software (AMS) space and help organizations rethink what an AMS actually is. We envisioned a future where associations were the superheroes at the forefront of innovation. Period.” .

Missouri 78

Missouri Class Software Innovation 78

GlowGlobally

APRIL 3, 2013

Nikki Walker, Vice President for MCI’s Global Association Management & Consulting Practice was its author and we were all pleased to see the interest. Some of you expressed a desire to hear more from Nikki, so we have decided to interview Nikki Walker for our first podcast for 2013. ” We heard you.

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Proposal Review Revenue Association Management 60

Ngage Management

APRIL 5, 2023

While not immediately recognizable to some, the concept of association management is familiar to the world of professional societies, trade groups, not-for-profits and philanthropic organizations. In four short years, Ngage became Michigan's largest association management company.

Michigan 52

Michigan Team Innovation Project 52

Associations Live

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

It was a great way to kick off 2013, showcase and participate in MSAE's six networking groups, connect with members and share ideas. 2013 Communication Trends The idea that we are no longer in the "information age" - we are in the "attention age" - you must communicate to get people's attention and then keep it!

Social Media 40

Social Media Communications Software Project 40

SCD Group

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

I posted this June 2013. Thoughts for Embattled Association CEOs: 3 Lessons from one who’s been there Three lessons you may want to keep in mind when your time comes to separate from your association. As I’ve followed this “case,” I’ve wondered whether the board itself is dysfunctional?

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Content Report System Association Management 40

Association Adviser

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Many associations lack member communication plans that are fully integrated. Most associations agree non-dues revenue is essential, but our research shows very few ask advertisers and sponsors for their input. What surprised us most in 2013? Kelly Donovan , Naylor’s team leader for online marketing, agreed.

Social Media 60

Social Media New York City Sample Revenue 60

SCD Group

AUGUST 4, 2013

After all, I am an aging association professional focused not on day-to-day association management but rather on thought leadership, blogging, speaking and consulting. The marketing literature includes this statement: What do you seek? So, why attend? I’m not convinced this is why I attend.

Atlanta 40

Atlanta Class Leadership Innovation 40

Associations Now

MARCH 12, 2014

Then: Last fall, the American Counseling Association had reached 29 straight months of membership growth, from April 2011 through August 2013, a result of careful listening to member needs and feedback. It was part of an overall membership growth trend of 32 percent from 2007 to 2013.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 14, 2015

A new survey of associations on their membership performance shows that some still lack a clear view of vital membership statistics like retention, engagement, and market share. It seems, however, that some associations may be missing some of their own “fitness” measurements. Similarly, Marketing General, Inc.’s

Survey 40

Survey United States Software Report 40

Associations Now

DECEMBER 10, 2013

At ASAE’s 2013 Technology Conference & Expo, the path-oriented approach illustrated something long clear for both associations and vendors: Technology is a bigger conversation than ever, and our needs often might diverge—even when we have a common end. — Ernie Smith (@ErnieSmithAN) December 4, 2013.

Los Angeles 40

Los Angeles Social Media Software Conference 40

Associations Now

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

A new survey of nonprofits and associations found that an organization’s size affected not only its outlook but also the quality of its operational practices. The larger your operating budget, the more confident you probably are in this market. Technology Management.

Survey 40

Survey Philadelphia Social Media Revenue 40

SCD Group

OCTOBER 7, 2014

By Maddie Grant via Social Fish There is a spectrum of factors that contribute towards making your content marketing strategy a success instead of a complete flop. From content generation to content publishing – each step is crucial and has to be handled cleverly to create the best possible content marketing strategy for your organization.

millennials 40

millennials Leadership Content Committee 40

Associations Now

OCTOBER 30, 2014

SSE Riga’s alumni association took a close look at what American colleges were doing and, with the help of a marketing agency, considered what its members would respond to. By getting 35 percent of alums to participate, SSE Riga’s association managed to top the U.S.

Social Media 40

Social Media United States Missouri Massachusetts 40

Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Digiday reports that the company’s iQ blog has managed to attract between 400,000 and 450,000 unique readers each month—a huge boost from late 2013, when the site was bringing in half as many visitors. How did Intel manage to be so resoundingly successful at content marketing? But she totally gets it.

Social Media 40

Social Media Content Strategy Event Planning 40

Associations Now

JULY 31, 2013

21 st Of the 24 chief-level positions included in the latest edition of ASAE’s Association Compensation & Benefits Study , “Membership Chief” ranks 21st in median salary. But these were also people whose bosses valued marketing, membership, and communications disciplines enough to send them to a conference about them.

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