Spark Consulting

MAY 11, 2020

And don’t forget to check out the other FREE Spark collaborative whitepapers, too: Blockchain for Associations: Separating the Hype from the Promise (PDF), co-authored with Shelly Alcorn, CAE, April 2019. Steal Like a Fundraiser: Innovations in Cause-Oriented Fundraising for Associations (PDF), co-authored with Sohini Baliga, December 2017.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2019

The March/April 2019 issue of Cook’s Illustrated has the recipe. This opportunity is for association professionals who are responsible for reporting analytics to leadership, Boards of Directors, and other stakeholders, to come together in a free-flowing environment to share their lunchtime and discuss, this month, member engagement scoring.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Big idea: Successful innovation can be small, too. How do you define innovation? I want to invite you to the real world of innovation: small-sized innovation,” Tatonetti says on Association Success. One way to implement this vision of innovation is to focus on streamlining workflows.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Seth Godin is the author of 18 international bestsellers focusing on the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership, and making an impact. Event Tech Trends: What We Learned & How to Evolve in 2019. Event Tech Trends: What We Learned & How to Evolve in 2019. More info/register.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 24, 2019

PCMA will deliver personalized education content with actionable outcomes, networking opportunities and fresh approaches to solving industry issues during 2019 EduCon, June 25-28 in Los Angeles. EduCon 2019 is attracting high-profile business events professionals from association, corporate and healthcare sectors, including Walmart Inc.,

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APRIL 12, 2019

Association professionals, please consider participating in the 2019 Association Communications Benchmarking Survey. To make many of the changes Mike suggests, you need more than technology, you need staff with an innovation mindset. Uncovering the Secrets for Innovation and Growth: IT & Digital Maturity. Wed 4/24 at 11 a.m.

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DECEMBER 7, 2018

How Association Boards Can Encourage Entrepreneurial Thinking and Innovation: ACE Conversation. If associations want to encourage entrepreneurial thinking and innovation, their boards will need to play an important role. How to Prepare for the 2019 Hospitality Market. Elevate Your Association: Tech Trends to Follow in 2019.

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Association Success

DECEMBER 16, 2019

I bet that if you pull any association’s job posting for a leadership opening, you will find the word “innovation” at least half the time, either as a requirement of the type of person or a descriptor of where the organization is going. This is not the only way to define, measure or think of innovation.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… One of my soapbox topics is associations taking a more holistic and innovative approach to sponsorships, so I enjoyed reading this MemberSuite post on sponsored experiences. Is a new AMS, LMS or CMS in your future? Tue 3/3 at 12 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

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DECEMBER 13, 2019

In a 2019 survey of high-tech companies, more than 40% of the respondents said they hire Customer Success Managers , according to an article in the Harvard Business Review. WBT Systems shared some depressing statistics about the percentage of leadership positions held by women. I’m getting in the Christmas spirit. Host: Tagoras.

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OCTOBER 11, 2019

Rethink your leadership training programs , says WBT Systems, so you can develop leaders who not only lead your association into the future, but help lead their company (and industry) into the future too. Greg Satell, Innovation Excellence ). Presenter: Community IT Innovators’ CTO cybersecurity expert, Matt Eshleman.

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Associations Now

JULY 2, 2019

Building an innovative culture? Start by not calling it “innovative.” As associations strive to strengthen workplace culture, creating “collaborative,” “innovative,” and “results-driven” environments is at the top of many organizations’ to-do lists. — Todd M Mickey (@tmickey2) July 2, 2019. Consider donating them.

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APRIL 26, 2019

Hear five innovative and engaging use cases to help teams achieve their strategic objectives, making you the true office hero. Digital Marketing Trends and Traditions 2019. Hear about the most important social media trends in 2019 for brands and businesses. More info/register. Host: BizBash. More info/register. 1 CMP credit.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Instead, you need to align your new online community with the mission and priorities of your association's leadership. The goal: If your organization offers certifications, continued education, or trainings as membership benefits, your leadership may want to boost involvement in these areas to grow non-dues revenue.

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.orgCommunity

MAY 15, 2019

Associations can’t fulfill their missions without innovation. Innovation helps organizations create and improve processes, products, services, and experiences for their members, customers, staff, and audiences. 10 elements of the innovation mindset to nurture at your association. #1: 1: Creative curiosity. 1: Creative curiosity.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Improving Nonprofit CRM Data Management in 2019. Learn how to take your donor data management to the next level in 2019. Top Ways to Skyrocket Revenue in 2019 and Beyond. Technology vs. Innovation: Association Learning Strategies in Practice. Clearly, these innovations are promising. Wed 2/20 at 4 p.m.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 26, 2023

below 2019. The good news is that 2024 is expected to eclipse 2019 results by 3.6%. Whether your results are better or worse than the CEIR index, I think it is a helpful top-line metric for benchmarking and sharing with your organization’s leadership. Event innovation often takes a back seat. One can only hope!)

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Aptify

AUGUST 5, 2019

It’s the place to be seen in 2019! Join JP Guilbault as he kicks off Xperience 2019! Passionate, energetic, and engaging, Brett will encourage you to find the superhero within you and your own path to “everyday leadership” in order to make a difference. We couldn’t agree more! Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect: .

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 19, 2019

I have learned more about the importance of clarifying event purpose and business models and how leading organizations (both small and large) are embracing the hard work that’s required to innovate and refresh long-established patterns and practices. Every meeting, conference, expo or convention can be refreshed, enhanced or innovated.

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JUNE 14, 2019

Learn about board governance models that effectively keep the board informed, engaged and accountable, while providing them the confidence that leadership and staff are managing the day-to-day operations of the association. Host: Community IT Innovators. Presenter: Steve Longenecker, Community IT Innovators. 1 CAE credit.

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Associations Now

JULY 11, 2019

While issues of technology are raising concerns for many CEOs, they feel increasingly comfortable taking action on political issues, the 2019 edition of the EY CEO Imperative Study revealed. Speaking out on a big political issue isn’t something most corporate leaders will shy away from in 2019. What really freaks them out?

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MAY 31, 2019

Some quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: A willingness to shift your perspective can help your organization come up with innovative solutions. The State of Community Management 2019. What do you think? Sound plausible? I think so. Scott Monty ). Alex Gangitano, The Hill ). *All Wed 6/5 at 1 p.m. –

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APRIL 19, 2019

While listening to speakers and fellow attendees at digitalNow , I kept thinking associations are their own worst enemy when it comes to innovation. This week’s post at WBT Systems resonates with that line of thought: they explore nine barriers to association innovation. The point is, your organization will follow your leadership.

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.orgSource

APRIL 10, 2023

We’ve learned that our differences are strengths that can be used to spark innovation and expand perspectives. Some associations put power behind those words by quickly adopting strategies to expand gender, racial, cultural, demographic, and age distribution within their memberships as well as their leadership. trillion globally.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Billhighway and Mariner Management just released the 2019 Chapter Benchmarking Report. Data breaches devasted small businesses in 2019, with 10% having to close their doors as a result. Caroline Forsey, HubSpot ). Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 ).

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MARCH 3, 2023

Jamie Notter, Propel ) Five ways thought leadership content drives higher search rankings. Fri 3/3 at 10 a.m.* – Coffee with Innovators: Association Design Circle We meet on the first Friday of each month hosted by an association leader who leads a conversation on an association innovation topic. More info/register.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 13, 2019

Hosted in the ADNEC exhibition and conference arena, here the leadership team has transformed a brand-new co-working space into a state-of-the-art hub for the event’s management. We are thankful to @ADNECGroup , who have given us an innovative space so we are able to take a cutting-edge approach to how the ‘MOC’ functions.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Business events professionals must reliably deliver the most innovative ideas to engage delegates and delight clients, or they risk being outdone by more pioneering competitors. Focus on the content’s value and the characteristics of the audience you are sharing it with, then create an amazingly innovative way to deliver it.

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Associations Now

JULY 29, 2019

Associations are facing a lot of risks, but one that isn’t discussed much as it should be is the treadmill effect, or the quickening pace of innovation. I stated at the beginning of the year that I thought the pace of technology was starting to slow down a bit, and you could argue that 2019 has largely exemplified this.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Lisa will join our team just in time for opening day – April 2, 2019 – as Executive Vice President, Conference Strategy & Design. Lisa is one of the most respected, innovative and experienced event strategy professionals in the majors. I admire her strategic mind, innovative ideas and leadership qualities.

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Innovation isn’t about ideas. His advice and insights make this one of the better articles about innovation I’ve read. Army leaders use to bolster resilience can help associations gain a mental edge and drive innovation.

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APRIL 28, 2023

Meet five professional coaches, experience two focused sessions, and learn how, when done right, working with a professional coach can help you navigate change, level-up your leadership, map out an action plan to achieve a goal, and much more. More info/register. More info/register (members only). 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 1, 2019

Getting your association to the top of its game isn’t that different from reaching the top of Mount Everest, contends Alison Levine, a former Wall Street associate turned mountain climber and leadership speaker. Lack of failure-tolerance stifles progress and innovation. This mindset doesn’t just magically appear.

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Associations Now

MAY 16, 2019

The American Psychiatric Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting begins this weekend in San Francisco. Conference: 2019 Annual Meeting. The 2019 APA Annual Meeting kicks off Saturday evening with an opening session featuring Valerie Jarrett. Rundown Attendees: 15,000 plus. Scientific sessions: 400 plus. Exhibit booths: 300.

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MARCH 22, 2019

Find out what defines accessibility in 2019, how accessibility impacts associations on the web, and discuss tools your association can use to stay on top of the latest trends. Rosen, President of ML Innovations, Inc. Why “Association Hustle” is Your Best Resource for 2019. . – Web Accessibility for Associations. 1 CAE credit.

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.orgCommunity

OCTOBER 15, 2019

emily@orgcommunity.com.orgCommunity’s Solutions Day Honors Innovator in the Association Industry. September 19, 2019. The Innovation Award celebrates outstanding innovation and the success of those taking their association or organization to the next level. Contact: Emily Hendershot, Managing Director. 810.610.1512.

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JUNE 19, 2020

If your association wants to create a more inclusive association, you must identify and remove the barriers standing in the way of a member’s desire to volunteer or serve in leadership , says MemberSuite. They explain how communication plays a huge role in that effort. Virtual event benefits. Pandemic silver linings. 1 CAE credit. Host: ASAE.

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