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image source As we end another year, here''s a look back at the five posts on this blog that received the most page views in 2013. In laying out the guidelines that govern our activities, I realize that only one term makes any sense--associationmanagement.
What if… The first step to answering the “what ifs” is to attend ORGRPO 2013 , said Donna Oser, founder of Vital Associations, and chair of the ORGPRO Task Force. ORGPRO 2013 will offer two full days of educational programming for all levels of the employment spectrum. What if they thought out of the box a bit more?
I first started blogging about associationmanagement nearly 15 years ago (RIP Thanks For Playing). I’ve done some cleanup of those old posts, removing my Cool Technology posts (does anyone really still want to read about whatever tech was new 15 years ago? Strategic Thinking (2013).
May 17, 2013. It’s been a tough week for me – technology-wise anyway. Blog Association Executives Engage Volunteers AssociationManagement Chapter Volunteering' My frustration actually started last week with my complete lack of understanding of a website plug-in I was working on.
According to TripIt, with the flight I’m currently sitting on, I have 241,745 miles flown since January 1, 2013. associationmanagementTechnology' One of my favorite travel apps is TripIt. It does a great job organizing my travel world. By comparison, the moon is 238,900 miles away.So I made it there.
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 associationmanagement software (AMS). This push has been driven by multiple factors, including the need for: CRM.
But I’m gripped by a few thoughts on the difference today’s technology would have made if it had existed on that day in Dallas. In 2013, it was a sea of phones. Of course, smartphones are only one part of our photographic technology. And neither were the technologies mentioned here—but imagine if they had been.
Two recently recently published articles in Associations Now magazine reference the report “ Tech Success for Associations ” and challenge associations to: think strategically about how they use technology to serve their members , learn quickly how to adapt their use of technology to better support members’ expectations.
Tagoras recently released its much-anticipated 2016 Association Learning + Technology Report , which contains a wealth of information about associations’ efforts to incorporate technology into their educational programs and platforms. Learning Management Systems – A LMS is the second most popular technology platform.
Whether your chamber of commerce is regional, local, or niche-specific, a feature-rich AssociationManagement Software (AMS) is a must. This article will help you evaluate different associationmanagement software for chambers of commerce. What is AssociationManagement Software (AMS) for Chambers?
This week is one of my favorite weeks of the year as it is time for the 2013 ASAE Technology Conference and Expo. And this year is a bit more exciting for us at Vanguard Technology because we’ve put together an exciting booth and will be participating in the expo portion of the conference ( Hint: Stop by Booth 1132 to say “Hi!”
As I wrote last week, this month I’ll be exploring some shifts in associationmanagement that some might say are extreme. A: Quite honestly, I was very concerned about the advice being given to association leaders about how to build organizations that will thrive in the years ahead.
Technology is a game changer and many of the organizations Brian cited recongnized the change too late. The magic question is: How are associations embracing the rapidly changing tides of technology? Next week is the 2013 edition of the Avectra Users and Developer’s Conference. Or will they get left behind? Are you agile?
What are some of the biggest accomplishments the association has achieved in the past 100 years? Kavanagh : GSAE, along with other societies of association executives around the country, has made big strides in professionalizing associationmanagement. How do you plan to mark GSAE’s 100 th anniversary?
When we started Nimble AMS 10 years ago, w e looked at ways to change the industry, to disrupt the status quo of the associationmanagement 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. Spoiler Alert.
The countdown begins: Less than a day until attendees shuffle in, and ASAE’s 2013Technology Conference & Expo commences. — DelCor (@delcor) December 2, 2013. — Andrea Incalza (@CustomerKing) December 3, 2013. That, and more, in today’s Social Media Roundup: Through the Techie’s Looking Glass.
From customer relationship and meeting management to accounting and inventory, your member data is managed in one system and on-the-go. Choose associationmanagement software (AMS) with a strong security foundation. That means you have fewer places to worry about when it comes to securing access to your data. .
At ASAE’s 2013Technology 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.
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. “So, in general, my recommendation would be if you can operationally manage it with your staff and technology, it’s the right way to go.”
Here are some tips for toning up your association’s ethical culture. ERC’s 2013 “National Business Ethics Survey” (NBES), which surveyed more than 6,400 private-sector workers, found that workplace misconduct has steadily declined since 2007, when it hit a record high. “But Good news for employees and employers in the United States.
Whether your membership organization is in the association or chamber of commerce sector, a feature-rich AssociationManagement Software (AMS) is a must. This article will help you compare and evaluate different associationmanagement software options to help you do just that. Membership management.
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? Plotke lamented that associations tell her non-dues revenue is more important than ever.
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. At least if you are an association, according to associationmanagement company Virutal, Inc. TechnologyManagement.
Cain, a former corporate lawyer and negotiations consultant who delivered the opening keynote presentation at the ASAE 2013 Annual Meeting & Expo in Atlanta, said that American business and American culture—even parents of young American children—tend to value extroverted personalities more than introverted personalities. .”
By getting 35 percent of alums to participate, SSE Riga’s associationmanaged to top the U.S. Other examples of alumni associations winning at social media: On Wednesday, Columbia University’s alumni association raised more than $11 million for 19 of the university’s schools and programs through its annual giving day.
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!
This generation grew up by their own rules, without much supervision, before the world was overly connected to the internet and technology. They experienced a culture of acceleration unlike any other. Understanding the members of this generation and what they care about will help you speak to them properly.
According to the “ 2013 Nonprofit Engagement Data Management Study ,” nonprofit organizations are tracking either a lot or very little of this kind of data, which was defined as actions, interactions, and conversations related to an organization that are not necessarily financial or transactional.
Healthier Association, Higher Membership Performance By Joe Rominiecki via AssociationsNow NAADAC’s major symptom circa April 2013 was declining membership, Storie says. Some of the causes were outdated communications methods, stale member and prospect data, and complacency in customer service. It all had to change. “We
In short: Think about your members, not your association. Are these people bad people because they don’t join your association? Last week, I took off my association-management hat and put on my member hat to attend a conference for my own professional learning. — Jessica Estepa (@jmestepa) October 18, 2013.
It’s not just data breaches that associations aren’t ready for. With so many platforms to consider, from associationmanagement systems to email providers, associations often struggle to keep information organized in the first place. Indeed, there are other areas related to information that present problems.
What are the major developments and trends in the field of associationmanagement systems and online member communities? Because these tools form the foundation of much of the work done by association membership professionals, I wanted to get a feel for the state of the industry. User experience.
Software ages, initiatives grow harder to justify, and ultimately, you’re stuck having to make a tough decision about your technology—one that might frustrate or anger your members. Ultimately, every technology decision you make has to be made in context of the financial costs that come with it. Tough Decisions, Tough Questions.
It takes some time and effort, but a new study says those numbers are possible with community management done right. A typical community manager is a mid-level professional, highly networked within their organization, with a few years of online community experience. How is your associationmanaging its online community?
Associationmanagement is still largely an office-bound profession, as is clearly reflected in our desktop-versus-mobile breakdown, where mobile’s share of traffic is less than you’d likely see in more on-the-go fields. Most shared: Tragic Loss Brings Valuable Lessons for Gay Pilots Association , by Rob Stott, November 13.
13 % The percentage of survey respondents in Marketing General’s 2013 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report who said they use Avectra’s software—making it the second-largest AMS provider in the space, according to the study. I posed the question to a couple of associationtechnology pros, and here’s what they had to say.
Indeed, auto-renewal via credit card is on the rise in associations, as shown in benchmarking data from ASAE and Marketing General Inc. But I’m bearish on how far associations can go with automatic-renewal billing. Technology versus human management. In the words of Ron Popeil, “ Set it and forget it!
.” NAADAC’s major symptom circa April 2013 was declining membership, Storie says. NAADAC’s investment in technology upgrades shows the importance of having a healthy infrastructure to support your association’s work. It all had to change. “We had to make a drastic shift, quickly,” she says.
Since becoming Director, Membership for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in 2013, Mike Skiados, CAE has enjoyed a 98 percent member retention rate. Additionally, we are out educating ourselves with resources from ASAE and other organizations as we try to better understand associationmanagement principles.
The technology is certainly available, but the ROI is not. At the local level anyway, there should be absolutely no reason why every AE cannot be able to forecast membership for 2012, 2013 and 2014. Technology. Financial Management. Managing Volunteers. Association Marketing. General AssociationManagement.
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