Association Leaders

MARCH 18, 2019

. • Determine what management structure to pursue – The Board should determine if it wants the association to be managed by employed staff or by a professional services company known in the industry as an Association Management Company (AMC). It should be made up of approximately five people. o Timeline.

Committee 34

Committee Proposal Process Association Management 34

Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 31, 2020

With a solid foundation of association management tools to help you execute your efforts and a mission that you (and your members) genuinely care about, there’s no reason for you not to attract new members. . This way, you can attract more association members. How most of your members found your association. Let’s begin!

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Directory Association Management FAQ Committee 239

Association Subculture

JUNE 13, 2013

One of the things we struggle with in associations is the development of new programs and services. Get the committee back together, we''ll just have to come up with something else.". It''s the non-dues revenue nightmare that has gotten more than one of us in trouble over the years. What if we added features? What if.?!?!?".

Association Management 100

Association Management Committee Revenue Price 100

Association Subculture

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Association Management - Truthiness and Lies, Lies, Lies. Or maybe an admission in a conference registration brochure that says, "Our association focuses on community but we dont always get it right. If you say "Our conference will be inspiring and attendees will leave refreshed with tools they can use on Monday morning."

Association Management 100

Association Management United States Leadership Conference 100

Association Subculture

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Association Management - Simplicity + Volume Might Do the Trick. This will be a sea change from what our committees are used to, but it had to be done. Shelly kept up the fast pace by diving head-long into her career in the world of association management. The Waning Days of Leadership in Association Management.

Association Management 100

Association Management United States Innovation Leadership 100

GrowthZone

JULY 24, 2018

Could an Association Management Software (AMS) solution be the answer to the inefficiencies that plague your association? This article will help you evaluate ten association software options. What is Association Management Software (AMS)? Popular Association Software Platforms. million members.

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Software Association Management Austin Atlanta 84

EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 19, 2024

Karen Hill is the Director of Meetings and Events & Engagement at Barcami Lane , an Association Management Company (AMC) that works with national and regional nonprofit associations. Karen recently helped plan the annual conference for the Association of Academic Surgical Administrators , which was held in Boston.

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Strategy Tips Boston Social Media 257

Reid All About it

APRIL 3, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Sponsorships. Please participate in a short survey on the impact of COVID-19 on association conference sponsorships. Repurposing cancelled conferences. They also explain how to prepare attendees for a virtual conference.

North Carolina 44

North Carolina Committee Montana Guidelines 44

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

This is a big week in the association management industry — the week of Innovation Talks , aka #asaeinnov. I wrote about innovation in associations last week for the Avectra blog and will have another post on Wednesday about how Disney encourages an innovative culture. I think I’ve done at least six of them.

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Innovation Committee Tips Conference 150

Reid All About it

JANUARY 3, 2020

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Wed 1/8 at 12:00 – The Journey to Creating Effective Boards & Committee (Association Insights, Alexandria VA). Organizer: Association Insights ASAE Collaborate group. Tue 1/7 at 12 p.m. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit.

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Chicago New Jersey Arlington Committee 259

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Billhighway explains how some association chapters are engaging early-career members. At MIT Technology Review, Tanya Basu shares ideas for helping remote workers recreate watercooler moments —the same ideas can help you simulate conference hallway conversations too. Virtual conference sponsors. Zoomtopia: Zoom Users Conference.

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Utah LMS Conference Tips 370

AMR Management Services

DECEMBER 14, 2011

What Race for Relevance Inadvertently Taught Me About Committees. Strong post from association executive Eric Lanke (on his own blog) about how committees can and should be used in a modern, progressive, professional association. Battle for Relevance: How Twitter, HBR and the Army Impact Associations (Part 1 of 2).

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Committee Kentucky Library Analysis 64

Spark Consulting

JANUARY 21, 2015

Last week, I was teaching the volunteer management course for ASAE’s Association Management Week with the smart and talented Andrea Rutledge (Executive Director of the National Architectural Accrediting Board), and she and I got chatting about membership recruitment.

Recruiting 150

Recruiting Recruitment Texas Case Study 150

Blue Sky eLearn

JUNE 7, 2019

When it comes to keeping your association’s members engaged, your software solutions are your secret weapon. From tried-and-true member retention techniques to fresh ideas for the smartphone age, your association management system (AMS), eLearning platform, and website are full of potential ways to keep your members motivated and involved.

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How To Course Software Content 183

Membersuite

JULY 16, 2021

Every association management software (AMS) company loves to demonstrate how their AMS meets an association’s requirements. The association staff on the project team care about these functions and features, but most of their co-workers only care about one thing: reports. What data would help them make a decision?

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Report How To Committee System 175

Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Just as you hold virtual meetings, webinars, or conferences, your organization can also host a successful virtual day of service to safely and efficiently give back to the community. . At Fonteva, we know a thing or two about how to keep your association members connected and engaged during this time of physical separation.

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Organization Software Tips Tools 232

AMG

AUGUST 24, 2021

Each year at its annual conference, CAI honors individuals who have made significant contributions to CAI and the community association way of life. Mengert founded Association Management Group (AMG), a professional community association management company, in 1985.

North Carolina 76

North Carolina South Carolina Association Management Education 76

Association Leaders

OCTOBER 17, 2011

There are staff meetings, conference calls, webinars, committee and task force meetings, board meetings, conferences, trade shows, and more. I participate in many meetings – in fact, every day I am involved in one or more meetings of one kind or another.

Products 150

Products Review Committee Report 150

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Like many of you, I’ve been known to juggle a handful of volunteer roles in addition to my nine-to-five job at any given point in time during my association management career. And with the amount of work our associations set out to accomplish each year, we simply cannot afford to perpetuate these types of off-putting experiences.

Michigan 100

Michigan Committee Course Association Management 100

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Their post describes four ways your association can leverage event and learning data to increase attendance, select content, improve programs and grow revenue. Virtual conference design. He shares ideas to get you started with 2021 conference planning. – Associations Now Live @ TEC. Amen, brother. CAE credits.

Revenue 300

Revenue Blended Learning Conference Technology 300

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting says conferences are missing the boat by offering mostly novice or intermediate content. Cassie Werber at Quartz explains how the lack of childcare at conferences is an inclusion issue.

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DC Washington Education Content 50

Reid All About it

APRIL 16, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Host: Community By Association. Presenter: Shannon Emery, Higher Logic User Group (HUG) community manager at Higher Logic. Association Management Systems: A Selection Guide. Guest: Patrick Bontinck. CAE credits.

Revenue 363

Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

By finding members at the right time in their journey, you can increase your likelihood of identifying candidates ready to engage like speaking at your conference or serving on a committee. This can be helpful for associations looking to diversify their committees by finding people likely to serve, but not yet having done so.

Member Engagement 169

Member Engagement Committee Tips Course 169

Virtual

MARCH 30, 2013

And, it’s good advice for anyone considering the pros and cons of in-house staff versus an association management company. Particularly in a small association, the in-house staff has to wear many hats. Uncategorized Association Association Management Company Hiring an Association Management Company Small Association'

Association Management 100

Association Management Committee Event Planning Process 100

WBT Systems

JULY 5, 2017

Get the most out of a conference. Recorded videos from conference sessions and on-demand webinars. Quarterly live webcasts on a hot industry or career advancement topic with time for a Q&A session about the association. Teach them what they need to know with an online chapter management course. #7 Meet other members.

LMS 187

LMS Learning Management System Course Video 187

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 20, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how to use emotional marketing triggers to persuade people to register for an educational program or conference. Their advice seems so obvious, yet apparently most associations need to hear it. MCI released a benchmark survey report on AI adoption in associations. The Engaging Conference 4.0

Maryland 281

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 281

Associations Now

APRIL 22, 2020

Also: Pick the right association management software on your first try. Virtual meetings are no different, but the digital setting means hosts need a different approach to managing the conversation. Virtual meetings are no different, but the digital setting means hosts need a different approach to managing the conversation.

Software 126

Software Committee Association Management Process 126

Reid All About it

APRIL 24, 2020

Selinger raises several good points to keep in mind as you plan virtual conferences and other online programs. Granted, this survey was published in March so maybe these percentages would be higher now, I hope so, or maybe the remaining associations are already invested in these platforms. Makes sense. Survey re going virtual.

North Carolina 243

North Carolina Survey Strategy Education 243

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Impexium describes the steps for crafting a request for proposals (RFP) that will bring your association the best options for new association management software (AMS). Building & Growing User Conferences Join a fluff-free deep dive into creating impactful and memorable user conferences. 1 CAE credit.

Content 213

Content Strategy Revenue Education 213

WBT Systems

JANUARY 23, 2018

After you and your colleagues put so much effort into it, how do you explain to your boss and committee chair why your online course failed? Your committee said there would be a demand for it. But when the course launched: crickets. So few people registered you decided not to offer it. Learn why your online course failed.

Course 176

Course LMS Price eBook 176

Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 27, 2018

Prospective members are much more likely to respond positively to a recruitment strategy that feels like a natural part of their interactions with your association than they are with outright marketing strategies that, in today’s media landscape, feel obvious and forceful. So how can your association put this theory into practice?

Association Software 144

Association Software Recruiting Recruitment Software 144

SBI

MAY 20, 2024

In the landscape of association management, stewarding financial resources effectively is paramount. Associations are tasked with not only delivering value to their members but also ensuring the sustainability of their operations. Read more about our services , and contact us for information! Submit an RFP Today!

Resources 105

Resources Revenue Certificate Class 105

Ungated

AUGUST 25, 2021

CAI’s Government and Public Affairs Committee is considering policy reform recommendations that address building inspections, reserve studies, and reserve funding plans in the wake of the devastating collapse of Champlain Tower South condominium in Surfside, Fla., in late June. BUILDING INSPECTIONS.

Las Vegas 110

Las Vegas Committee Proposal Guidelines 110

Eric Lanke

MAY 9, 2016

Assuming that all associations face the same problems and can solve them through the same strategies fails to recognize the inherent diversity of the association landscape. I received a concrete reminder of this when I attended the Annual Conference of one of our partner associations this week.

Committee 100

Committee Resources Report Examples 100

Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

.* – Strategies to Overcome the Biggest Virtual Event Hurdles Associations Face Learn effective strategies and innovative tools from association virtual event pros with decades of experience producing thousands of events. Host: DC-Metro Association-Nonprofit Tech Network Wed 4/24 from 9 a.m. CAE credit. . More info/register.

Education 258

Education Social Media Content Strategy 258

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Un-hybrid conference. At some point in 2021, associations will switch from virtual-only conferences to hybrid conferences. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

Education 285

Education Learning Management System Leadership Case Study 285

Eric Lanke

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

I've been doing site visits for as long as I've been in association management--23 years at last count. If you're not familiar with the term, a site visit is when you visit a destination and/or conference site to help determine if you would like to book a conference in said destination and/or conference site.

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millennials Committee Leadership Conference 100