Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Organizations can overreact and underreact too. Right now, some associations are overreacting. The trouble is, these leadership teams might cut and layoff so severely there may not be enough person-power to figure out how to add member value in this new environment. Brains go haywire in a crisis.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A study conducted by McKinley Advisors found that successful associations take time to plan strategically. Study interviewees shared the importance of defined, long-term planning that encompasses the current and future state of the industry and organization. Authentic leadership How would you measure your association’s culture ?

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Association Navigator

AUGUST 15, 2016

The question of association value comes up over and over again. Business leaders frequently ask their representative on an association board or committee to justify the expense of their association participation. Here’s Riecks’ list of what you should expect from your trade association. Conclusion.

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CMA Solutions

DECEMBER 23, 2024

If a member regularly attends leadership training, send them invites to advanced courses or exclusive networking events. For instance, if a member attended a leadership webinar, their portal could recommend related resources. But dont stop therecreate leadership opportunities at every level of the organization.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Check out this 15-minute web series covering hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. This meet up will allow individuals who focus on professional development for their associations to meet and network with others with a similar focus in a fun and relaxed environment. or subscribe for updates. Tue 10/1 at 12 p.m.

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Eric Lanke

JULY 2, 2012

Association executive and author. Leadership. We have a tradition in our association of giving a gift to our outgoing Chairman of the Board. Most associations recognize the contributions of their outgoing chair some way. Most associations recognize the contributions of their outgoing chair some way. Leadership. (22).

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Associations Now

APRIL 2, 2023

Associations face an increasingly competitive market for members, attendees, and education. Time was, the association value proposition was pretty simple: “We’re the only ones who care about you.” Five experts from the consulting firm argue that every organization requires a “superpower.”

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Mission, vision, and values are founded on trust. When you are considering an update, it’s also a good time to take the temperature of trust in your organization. If your members experience a shift in their professional direction, adjusting the organization’s purpose is critical to keep pace. Values create community.

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Associations Now

JULY 9, 2013

Most associations have values statements. When it comes to creating direction and meaning for your organization, staff input is key. That, and more, in today’s Lunchtime Links: The value of a statement: Values statements often serve as reflection points, representations of your organization’s mission and work ethic.

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Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Associations have to keep up technologically or risk having members go elsewhere for information and question the association value proposition. Associations should discuss the potential ROI they are likely to receive before purchasing any new technology.

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AssociationChat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

How to Strengthen Your Association’s Value Proposition. associations, people, association, members, value proposition, provide, questions, organization, community, book, Hilary Marsh, talk, content, bruce rosenthal, association executives, membership, important, customer, thinking, create.

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Associations Now

APRIL 2, 2014

If your association wants more members and stakeholders and wants more members and other stakeholders to be engaged, start by identifying and understanding the common worldview among them and how your association fits into it. Andrea Pellegrino, in “ Association Value-in 25 words or less ,” August 25, 2013.

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Smooth The Path

JULY 4, 2016

Many association members are directors, VP’s and CEO’s. At their company or organization, there is just one of them. Which means they are lonely. They are lonely in the professional sense. There is no one to benchmark against. There is no one to share best practices with. There is no one with which to feel a sense of collegiality.

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CMA Solutions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In the digital age, many people find online communities and virtual events more accessible and convenient than traditional associations. Economic downturns or financial constraints are also leading individuals and organizations to cut back on optional spending, including association membership.

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

By identifying the industries members are involved in, your association can tailor its programs, resources, and networking opportunities to better align with the specific needs and challenges of different sectors. What is your role in your organization? Which ones drew them to your organization?

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Tom Morrison

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

For years, back in the 50's through the 90's, individuals and organizations were members of associations to "just belong." Associations had a built-in set of "golden handcuffs" for value because the internet did not exist as it does today. It was a must.

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Smooth The Path

DECEMBER 6, 2016

I could have been a politician, organization, group of people, CEO, or even an association. If you have ever been inside an association during a public blunder you likely saw that it was just thoughtlessness. If your association is out there pushing the boundaries (like it should be) blunders will happen.

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Off Stage

JANUARY 20, 2011

Did the local association need to better market the return-on-investment more effectively? Maybe there just WASNT $431 in association value once the MLS incentive was removed from the equation. “Thats not true in the case of our association. Those members will not and cannot see the value of the association.

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Slice-Works

JULY 10, 2014

Defining Your Association Value. Revenue/# of subscribers or members = Value of Subscriber/Member. Nandi Campbell— ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership. Enhance Member Value through Diverse Leadership. Some Best Practices for Organizations. Governing—volunteering in leadership role.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Fri 2/24 at 8 a.m.* – Black Association Executives Networking Breakfast (Tysons Corner VA) Location: Tysons Corner VA. Organizer: ASAE Black Association Executives *All events are online at Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. More info/register.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

Is it possible that your community has doubts about the organization’s credibility? Trust isn’t a challenge that is currently top of mind for association leaders. The Leadership ColLAB conference was an opportunity to bring professionals together around what we believe is a critical question. Today trust bleeds into everything.

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Leading Learning

JULY 2, 2020

For the majority of associations, membership has either increased or held steady in recent years. Associations aside, membership as a business model is booming, as Robbie Kellman Baxter has convincingly illustrated. The average association value proposition still tends to be “pay us money so that you can belong and get discounts.”

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