Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 23, 2014

This guest blog post by Mark Athitakis , a contributing editor for Associations Now, originally ran Dec. Athitakis has written on nonprofits, the arts and leadership for a variety of publications. And I do worry, as I wrote back in May, that social-media herd mentality might trickle down into leadership , leading to groupthink.

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Spark Consulting

MARCH 27, 2013

Better create a culture of unique strategy, leadership, trust, autonomy, comfort with failure, and GSD. Want to blog better? Social Media Examiner has a list of tools to help you get there (also, my head just exploded from TOO MUCH AWESOME). Guy Kawasaki’s 10 tips for nonprofits using social media.

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Higher Logic

JULY 25, 2016

Leadership hype always focuses on the C-suite – are your executives on social media? But here’s another consideration: have you ever tapped leadership beyond the C-suite? 66% Mature communities had formal leadership/advocacy programs. Extend leadership beyond traditional roles.

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Spark Consulting

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Jamie Notter builds up a full head of steam on the topic of leadership (and it’s good stuff). Doing guest blogging right (as the owner of the blog or as the guest blogger). Help your staff learn to think strategically. Staff not motivated? You probably haven’t given them a reason to care.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 25, 2011

Here’s a look at the most popular links on Association Jam in March 2011 - where blogs or articles on events, leadership, volunteers and social media received the highest number of votes from the visitors to AJam this month.( read more ).

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Spark Consulting

JUNE 18, 2014

Eight tips to fight back (one of which is “quit relying on Facebook for your social media interaction” to which I say TRUTH). blog roundup cool technology innovation leadership management social media volunteering Associations Now Facebook Jamie Notter Jeffrey Cufaude Maggie McGary Mashable Technology Review unplugging'

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Spark Consulting

JULY 31, 2013

Social Media Examiner has some great tips for becoming a thought leader in your industry , and isn’t that one of the things all associations want? Seth Kahan argues that association pay and benefits are higher than in the private sector, while staff performance is lower. What do you think? Want better outcomes?

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Spark Consulting

MAY 29, 2013

The 2013 Social Media Marketing Report is out. People still think Facebook is the most important social media marketing platform, even though the overwhelming majority have no idea if it’s working. Shelly Alcorn gives us associations in five seconds (in other words, K.I.S.S.). Among the top 10 findings?

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Spark Consulting

DECEMBER 11, 2013

It requires leadership, clear goals, and a strong sense of mission. Social media: are you speaking Spanish in Iceland ? blog roundup cool technology curation innovation social media volunteering Associations Now Eric Lanke Gary Vaynerchuk Innovation Excellence Mariner Management Technology Review'

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Spark Consulting

JUNE 12, 2013

Tips for using social media as part of your crisis communications plan from the SocialFish blog. Associations Now rounds up recent trends and changes in AMS packages. The American Association of Publishers jumps into the open access fray.

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Spark Consulting

JULY 2, 2014

Kim Howard also has some advice on this topic on her NEW BLOG. Did you know she had a new blog?). Advice from Aaron Wolowiec about getting your comms and events teams to work together to create a better event. Fortunately, Kathi Rabil has a roundup post of some of the best content. What makes an effective organization?

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Spark Consulting

JANUARY 8, 2014

Social media trends for 2014 (aren’t some of these the same “trends” we’ve seen for the past 5 years?). Associations Now shares the top five leadership lessons from 2013. HR trends for 2014 (to me, these read more like pipe dreams than things that are actually likely to happen, but what do I know?).

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 16, 2024

When I first started reading association blogs back in the 2000s, it was a life-transforming experience. Blogs gave me the inspiration and education I needed at that point in my career. Lead Marvels shares their list of must-read association blogs. I bet a craft beer you haven’t given all of these solid ideas a shot.

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Spark Consulting

OCTOBER 24, 2013

blog roundup cool technology fundraising innovation leadership marketing membership social media Associations Now Beth Kanter sxsw Technology Review Twitter Wikipedia' Set some time aside to read and digest this one. sxsw and its discontents : what are the ethical implications of new technology?

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Spark Consulting

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

blog roundup fundraising innovation leadership marketing social media Associations Now Constant Contact John Haydon Technology Review Twitter' Is it time to dump the conference call for proposals ? Twitter: your (highly addictive?) ideal community , all in one place?

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Spark Consulting

JULY 10, 2013

What is your social media genotype ? blog roundup community cool technology innovation leadership marketing membership social media Anna Caraveli Association Jam Associations Now HubSpot Innovation Excellence productivity Shelly Alcorn SocialFish Technology Review' Get over yourself.

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Spark Consulting

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

blog roundup innovation leadership management marketing social media Amanda Kaiser customer service Deirdre Reid Facebook Harvard Business Review Internet privacy Shelly Alcorn Twitter' And what does that mean for its longevity prospects? Big companies infringing on privacy to make money with ads?

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In this blog, we outline how you can use the same framework to improve new member acquisition at your association. Top of funnel outreach includes channels like social media, newsletters, and blogs that are designed to establish credibility. Don’t discount thought leadership for the top of funnel audiences.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 25, 2021

If you’re a home cook, check out the irregularly published In The Kitchen posts on my Grabbing the Gusto blog. Subscribe to Blog via Email. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Host: Events Leadership Institute. Lots of fish this past week. Host: Eventsforce.

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Spark Consulting

OCTOBER 30, 2013

John Haydon tells us how to write more (and better) blog posts. The State of Social Business from Altimeter Group (it’s on Slideshare, but it’s not really a presentation). Are you good at getting better but bad at getting different? Maybe you need more insight. AI: defeating captchas today, diagnosing diseases tomorrow?

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 4, 2018

For when you need inspiration: Blogs and Podcasts : Everyone needs a bit of inspiration from the outside world to inspire their inner creative. Whatever your question, seeking out the top blogs and podcasts in your industry will help you stay current and informed. When you find a blog you like, subscribe ( start with this one )!

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Before the rise of social media and cloud computing, associations competed to attract new members — but only in a subtle “non-profit” sort of way. Recipients can display these badges on social media, websites, email signatures and online resumes. It’s different now. Badging Platform: Credly. Badging Platform: Acclaim.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 10, 2020

Presenters: Susan Robertson, CAE, president and CEO, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership. Mary Kate Cunningham, CAE, vice president for public policy, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership. We will cover options for websites, social media, email, and how intense focus may be the best tool you have.

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Spark Consulting

MARCH 26, 2014

blog roundup innovation leadership marketing membership social media Associations Now Copyblogger Facebook John Haydon online advertising professional development Shelly Alcorn Technology Review Twitter' John Haydon says you need to tell your story, use humor, and build the relationship.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 30, 2016

Like many individuals and organizations in modern society, associations maintain social media profiles for sharing content of interest to their members. Many people assume that social learning emerged with the development of social media, but this is not the case.

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Spark Consulting

AUGUST 28, 2013

What should you look for in a social media manager ? blog roundup changeblogging cool technology innovation leadership management marketing social media Associations Now Beth Kanter Big Data Colleen Dilenschneider David Gammel design thinking Eric Lanke Google Inc. . ” BAM. Focus on: decide and commit.

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SBI

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Social media is an essential tool for associations to foster vibrant online communities and strengthen connections with their members. Using social platforms effectively, associations can create places where members feel engaged, valued, and connected to a larger mission. Contact us to learn how we can partner.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 7, 2013

He gives you the eleven reasons, good advice and a quick checklist at the Convince & Convert blog. I can feel for them because for eight years I was the general manager of an independently-owned (and very successful) restaurant, long before the days of social media. Here’s one to bookmark and hope you never have to use.

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Membersuite

JUNE 30, 2021

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. Perceived lack of appreciation for the time and effort they put in.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2017

Write a blog post, add a website banner, or call out your volunteers in online community discussion forums or social media to thank them for their hard work. You can make the event even more special by including your conference’s keynote speakers, industry experts, and your own leadership and board members.

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Thanks For Playing

JANUARY 23, 2013

Everyone's all excited about Facebook's new Graph Search, aka Facebook takes on Google, including Social Media Examiner , ASAE , and SocialFish. Is there a leadership gene ? Personal branding trends for 2013 (I'm not so sure these are new this year, but they are good remidners). An interesting look at why innovation is so hard.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

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. Follow Blog via Email. [Note from DR: I’ll see you there!].

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Thanks For Playing

MAY 17, 2012

Ive been writing this blog since July 2008 - almost four years. My most common topics are, of course, cool technology (aka my weekly "Always the Last to Know" posts), blog roundup (aka my weekly "What Im Reading" posts), and Friday Top 5 (self-explanatory). Top association management Blogs. Blog Archive. 17 May 2012.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 25, 2017

Follow that link to Amanda’s blog to learn how your association can participate and find out more about this important survey. Explore how an orchestrated strategy that concentrates on how informed leadership, streamlined processes, future facing technology, and concierge service can accelerate your movement along the innovation spectrum.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 24, 2020

Higher Logic Blog. Consider the Higher Logic Blog your one-stop-shop for industry news and best practices in online communities, marketing automation, customer experience, B2B tech, and more. Options include: Instant : Receive every blog post the moment it's published. Daily : Receive a summary of the day's blog posts.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Some quick hits before we get to this week’s list of free webinars: Thought leadership is an overused buzzword but it’s also a highly effective marketing strategy. Off-topic: Check out my Grabbing the Gusto blog for posts about the recipes I’ve made recently or plan to make soon. Follow Blog via Email. Agility PR ).

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Spark Consulting

JANUARY 29, 2014

He’s blogging again!). blog roundup community cool technology fundraising innovation leadership management marketing membership social media Apple Association Adviser Associations Now Big Data engagement Google Innovation Excellence Jeffrey Cufaude John Haydon Mashable New Yorker Technology Review'

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