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5 Ways to Revamp Your Membership Committee

Membersuite

Every association is unique—that old saying is true and you can really see it in membership committees. Some associations can’t live without theirs, some got rid of theirs years ago, and some wonder what to do with their membership committee. Challenges with the Traditional Membership Committee.

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Eric Lanke: Should Committees Report to the Board?

Eric Lanke

Association executive and author. Leadership. Should Committees Report to the Board? Its a question, I know, that never even occurs to leaders in many associations. Should committees report to the board?" There are some committees whose jobs clearly relate to the governance of the association.

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One Crucial Thing Your Association Management Software RFP is Missing

Nimble AMS

Both positive and negative reviews can share insights into leadership and culture. Consider having a candid conversation with your selection committee about their initial reactions to AMS vendors. Discussing your selection committees’ gut feelings will help bring important issues and concerns to light so they can be openly discussed.

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9 Strategies for Preventing Volunteer Burnout & Keeping Your Leadership Pipeline Full

Membersuite

Poor communication from leadership, for example, not providing insight into the progress your association is making towards its goals and the volunteer’s role in that accomplishment. How to Prevent Volunteer Burnout and Keep Your Leadership Pipeline Full. Every governance group—committee, work group, task force, etc.—must

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A Committee By Any Other Name

Eric Lanke

One of the very first posts I wrote for this blog (back in September 2011) was titled, " Should Committees Report to the Board? " In the post, I argued that committees whose function was programmatic (i.e., In the post, I argued that committees whose function was programmatic (i.e., Our four types of committees are: 1.

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Paradoxes in Association Management

Eric Lanke

In my tweet, I called it one of the paradoxes of association management, meaning that inherently inclusive organizations needed to embrace a certain level of exclusivity in order to be successful. Here I'm talking about "program" committees, those formed to help the association conduct its programs.

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Association Leaders - Untitled Article

Association Leaders

Think Your Association Needs New Management? You’re in a leadership position in your association. The Board isn’t completely satisfied with the current management team. The ideal Search Committee will have members with different interests/points of view. It should be made up of approximately five people.