.orgSource

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Bringing together over 40 association professionals, the workshop was more than just a training session—it was a glimpse into the future of organizational efficiency and innovation. Key Workshop Highlights AI is no longer a distant technology; it’s a practical tool that’s reshaping how associations operate.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 5, 2020

It’s always filled with insightful analysis on how online communities, both internal and external, are making a difference. Innovation (42%). Innovation. Every year, The Community Roundtable releases the State of Community Management Report. This year is no different. Networking (59%). Community of practice (48%). Product usage.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore why upskilling is critical for associations, the key areas to focus on, and how your organization can start building a learning culture that fosters innovation and growth. With the right training, your workforce can become more agile, innovative, and responsive to your members’ evolving needs.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 21, 2025

This blog will guide you through six essential steps to create your 2025 roadmap to excellence, equipping your association with the tools and strategies needed for resilience, innovation, and long-term success. Together, well build a roadmap to drive resilience, innovation, and impact in the year ahead. Ready to take the first step?

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Global brand experience agency, Jack Morton, today announces the launch of Genuine X, the agency’s innovation practice, The initiative is designed to support clients’ business needs at a time of increasingly rapid change, often driven by technology. I’m excited about this innovative initiative and the opportunities it can open for us.”.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Foster an Innovative and Adaptive Culture Culture is the backbone of resilience. Associations that foster a culture of adaptability, innovation, and collaboration are better positioned to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. Cross-functional projects can bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to complex problems.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2024

From innovative outreach techniques to cultivating long-term relationships, hear practical tips you can implement right away. Wojno, Chief Operating Officer SVP, Innovation & Member Advancement, International Dairy Foods Association Wed 12/11 at 1 p.m. More info/register. 1 CMP credit. More info/register. More info/register.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

A 2020 Candid analysis suggests that about half of nonprofits have less than six months worth of cash reserves. Conversely, without psychological capital, even financially secure nonprofits may struggle during tumultuous times, as burnout undermines effectiveness and innovation.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Positioning for Success in an Era of Disruption , where we highlighted the coming wave of AI and other emerging technologies, urging associations to embrace innovation early. This includes: Data entry and analysis : AI can automate the collection, processing, and reporting of data, minimizing human error and increasing efficiency.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2019

To make many of the changes Mike suggests, you need more than technology, you need staff with an innovation mindset. WBT Systems identifies ten traits of an innovation mindset to cultivate at your association if you want to turn innovative ideas and strategies into reality. Bobby Kaighn, Director of Partnerships, Higher Logic.

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Spark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Crowdsourcing leads to dramatic progress in sentiment analysis , a key ingredient to social media success. blog roundup crowdsourcing innovation management marketing membership productivity social media AMS Associations Now Avectra Google Jamie Notter LinkedIn online advertising Technology Review unplugging'

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 16, 2018

The Institute for the Future describes a signal as: “a small or local innovation or disruption that has the potential to grow in scale and geographic distribution…a new product, a new practice, a new market strategy, a new policy, or new technology… an event, a local trend, or an organization…a recently revealed problem or state of affairs.”.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Solutions Day brought together some of the brightest minds in associations, technology, and innovation. Her emphasis on simplicity as a driver of innovation resonated with attendees, encouraging them to return to basics and excel. A culture of innovation is as important as the technology itself.

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YourMembership

JANUARY 23, 2015

She presented Fads, Trends and Signals: Three Keys to Successful Innovation for Associations. Some of these ideas focused on taking an innovative approach to tackling this challenge. As Shelly said, “It is one thing to say you want to be innovative, and completely another to figure out how to do so.”

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Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2017

If you’re in the IT department, you have to walk the fine line between saying “no” to some ideas while not shutting down your staff’s innovation muscle. DelCor explains how to both encourage innovation and reject ideas with no future. Tue 6/20 at 12 p.m.* – Driving an Innovation Strategy. Host: Community IT Innovators.

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Association Success

MAY 29, 2018

Using what we learned and continue to learn, I have put together a guide to successful data acquisition and analysis. Remember: if you pursue a zero-risk policy, you are not disrupting or innovating at all. Find you starting point. Get to know your I.T. or data warehousing manager and take a look at the health of your data.

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SBI

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Our services include everything from event strategy and marketing to logistics and post-event analysis, allowing you to focus on fostering valuable connections. SBI’s Solution: We leverage technology and innovative engagement strategies to help you build a strong community—both online and offline.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

They describe how to cultivate an organizational growth mindset so you can prepare your team and association to innovate and thrive. Your organization’s strategy must offer “an inspirational, robust, and innovative pathway to a better future.”. If you’re curious, WBT Systems explains the difference between a fixed and growth mindset.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Data Bunch This groundbreaking virtual event brings together exceptional minds in data management, analytics, and innovation. Learn how to conduct a cost analysis to quantify the financial implications of dirty data. From the most incredible experiences to the latest tech innovations, get ready to be inspired. 2 CMP credits.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

Association innovation. Throughout March, Mary Byers, CAE, and the Loyalty Research Center are sharing stories about highly innovative organizations, their best practices, interviews with innovators, and challenge questions about innovation to ponder. More info/register. Host: Propel. Fri 3/19 at 3:45 p.m.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Innovation culture. When Sheri Jacobs of Avenue M polled association professionals, she learned they struggle with prioritizing innovation because of limited time, risk aversion, and lack of leadership support. She shares tips for fostering a culture of experimentation that balances innovation and reality. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Participating associations will receive the full survey dataset and analysis as well as a data slice of the same analysis for their association. Presenter: Lori Pugh Marcum, Head of Meeting Innovation, Meeting Professionals International. Project management basics. More info/register. Host: Pathable. Fri 12/18 at 12 p.m. –

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

. – Digital Learning Accessibility, The Road Ahead Learn about elevating accessibility as an institutional imperative, designing and implementing institutional policy and strategies, and selecting and using technology-driven innovations to enhance accessibility. More info/register. 2 CMP credits. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 10, 2018

Host: Community IT Innovators. The Marketing General Incorporated (MGI) Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report provides important data and analysis about the health of membership organizations and the satisfaction of their members. More info/register. Thu 8/16 at 11:30 a.m. 1 CAE credit. Organizer: Talisa Thomas-Hall, ACS ALB.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2023

From online forums to in-person events, learn how to foster a sense of belonging and gain insights into the strategies and best practices for creating thriving external communities that drive business innovation, brand advocacy and lasting relationships. 1 CMP credit. More info/register. Location: Alexandria VA. More info/register.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 13, 2019

Innovation (32%). Innovation (32%). The analysis that goes along with these stats is worth a read and will help you wrap your mind around how organizations can use community to center themselves around their members or customers. In contrast, almost 50% of community members are actively engaged. Lower support costs (52%).

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Explore the trends and technologies your association can better monetize and/or innovate with so you can more effectively educate and communicate with your members, constituents, and the public. Presenters: Celess Tyrell, Director of Online Learning & Innovation at the American Nephrology Nurses Association. Tue 2/9 at 1 p.m. –

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Use it to benchmark your metrics, inspire innovations in chapter management, and start conversations about the future of chapters at your association. – Business Analysis Skills for Data Analytics (Data Analytics Network). Hear about trends and ways to innovate going forward, and actionable best practices. 1 CAE credit.

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Eric Lanke

MARCH 17, 2014

No innovation happens with 10 people in a room. link] — Eric Lanke (@ericlanke) March 14, 2014 Cufaude took issue with it, calling it ridiculous, and stating (probably correctly) that innovation can happen with any number of people in the room. Both are part of successful innovation, but both also exist apart from it.

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Membership Marketing

MAY 29, 2024

When I do presentations on the need for innovation, I often share a comparison of Sears and Amazon as a case study. There may not be a better example of the implications of whether or not organizations innovate and embrace change. There is no single recipe for successful innovation. Find it on Amazon. Here is the lesson.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 17, 2020

The Culture of Lean Innovation: Small Changes, Big Impact. Three nonprofit/government leaders—who’ll tell us how they adopted Lean Innovation and achieved powerful outcomes by changing the way they work—will lead the conversation. Host: Community IT Innovators. More info/register. Host: Britt Andreatta Training Solutions.

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Spark Consulting

MAY 5, 2014

These “clusters of behavior” were uncovered through analysis of member activity data conducted for NICSA by Elizabeth Engel, CAE, CEO and chief strategist at Spark Consulting. NICSA has five staff members, and Engel conducted her analysis in Microsoft Excel. innovation membership Associations Now client work' Click to enlarge.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 8, 2024

Learn about unmet attendee needs and innovative ways to leverage event technology to conquer these challenges. What Association Leaders Need to Know about AI (Vienna VA) Learn about AI strategy, planning, and finding the right balance between innovation and risk. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Conduct a full SWOT analysis to identify learning gaps and priorities, environmental cues and organizational capacity. Explore opportunities for the application of web-based, virtual and hybrid programs based on survey analysis and market research. Develop an optimal annual meetings calendar aligned with these knowledge domains.

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GrowthZone

APRIL 30, 2019

Developing a SWOT Analysis doesn’t have to be complicated. Download How to Create an Association SWOT Analysis to get started. Engaging with young professionals is important because they are energizing, creative, and innovative. Myths & Facts: Myth: Millennials are “Generation Me,” the self-centered generation.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 11, 2019

We’ll focus on themes like the role of components in the association ecosystem, harnessing innovation from your chapters, and addressing the volunteer issue. Learn how to tackle some common challenges unique to component-based associations with examples from the CRP community. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Host: Community IT.

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Elevating Engagement

AUGUST 11, 2023

But many organizations need to innovate, so asking ‘how are we doing’ questions doesn’t prime the innovation pump. But, but, but…but, having access to all the data in the world and more powerful systems of analysis won’t help if we don’t ask the right questions first. Net promoter score questions are often profoundly flawed.

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