Associations Now

OCTOBER 16, 2018

A new study says associations are developing better practices for pursuing innovation, but it’s often a top-down effort. Would you call your association innovative? In a survey of 234 association professionals conducted earlier this year, 31 percent said they had begun a formal program geared toward innovation in the last five years.

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PROPEL

APRIL 23, 2024

Last chance, Chicago friends! I’ll be in town next week for the Blue Cypress Innovation Hub event (May 2), and I’ll be doing a new session on “Preparing Your Culture for the AI Revolution.” ” This will be the first time I deliver this content, so don’t miss it! And culture is just one angle on AI.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

Hear case studies from nonprofits of all shapes and sizes who are working out through innovation, trial and error, how to thank, engage and capture new supporters through this new and growing area of social media fundraising. Digital Marketing & Product Innovation Manager, and Danny Pace, Services Product Manager, Skyline Exhibits.

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APRIL 5, 2024

She recaps a case study presented at the Innovation Summit about the American Board of Medical Specialties’ use of the blue ocean strategy to expand their certification tool into new markets. Learn about unmet attendee needs and innovative ways to leverage event technology to conquer these challenges. Location: Chicago IL.

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MARCH 24, 2023

CDT – AWTC Chicago Happy Hour (Chicago IL) Join us for our first AWTC happy hour in Chicago. AWTC is excited to expand our network to Chicago and is hosting a happy hour immediately following Association Forum’s Women’s Executive Forum event “Empowered Women. Location: Chicago IL. Fri 3/24 at 5 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

The Harvard Business Review describes how the New York Public Library involved employees from 93 branches in innovation communities —could be a good model for chapters. CDT – Partnership Professionals Network Idea Exchange (Chicago IL). Location: Chicago IL. Location: Chicago IL. You know I’m all about free.

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

I love to facilitate conversations and sessions that explore big ideas and possible innovations. Reflecting on asome previous efforts I helped design and facilitate reminded me of some common sense tips about what is required to facilitate conversations about big ideas and innovations. Put the conversation in context.

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JANUARY 26, 2018

Their paper, Steal Like a Fundraiser: Innovations in Cause-Oriented Fundraising for Associations , shares the secrets to charity fundraising success: Building relationships with donors at all levels and how that relates to membership relationship building and management. CST – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago IL. Location: Chicago IL.

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

The Cure for the Boring Conference: How a Chicago Event Leveraged Local Resources to Engage Attendees and Raise Money for an Important Cause. Presenters: Andy Blackburn , Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Chicago Cubs. Rose Horcher, Vice President, Client Services, Choose Chicago. Wed 12/15 at 2 p.m. – More info/register.

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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. Pendo, Founding Member, Chicago Law Partners. Kirk Hendrickson, Chief Operating Officer, Wordly. Tue 2/9 at 1 p.m. – Why are Members Leaving?

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JUNE 30, 2023

Association Products | Coffee with Innovators: Association Design Circle Every month, an association leader leads a conversation on an association innovation topic. Location: Chicago IL. Our topic this month is product development. More info/register. More info/register.

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Association Navigator

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Congratulations to the International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM) for hosting a great conference this week in Chicago. Early September in Chicago was beautiful and IACM created a great event for color manufacturers and user companies. The Conference also featured recognition of Dr. Joseph Borzelleca.

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APRIL 19, 2019

While listening to speakers and fellow attendees at digitalNow , I kept thinking associations are their own worst enemy when it comes to innovation. This week’s post at WBT Systems resonates with that line of thought: they explore nine barriers to association innovation. Location: Chicago IL. More info/register. Host: TechSoup.

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GrowthZone

MAY 29, 2017

There will be talks about the future of AMS, what’s trending, what is and isn’t working, what’s innovative, what new systems are out there, CRM vs. AMS, and the list goes on…. Come see us in Chicago! Read the recent blog post about. how to get members to attend your conferences. There are only 15 seats remaining.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

Learn how to implement innovation into your onboarding process to encourage all members to be committed, engaged and value-driven. CDT – Chicago Roundtable Event (Chicago IL) CNG is bringing together industry experts to discuss topics pertinent to your work with certification programs. Location: Chicago IL. 1 CAE credit.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Tue 10/2 at 2 p.m.* – Geek Chic and Innovation in the Association for High IQs! CDT – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago IL. Location: Chicago IL. Presenter: Lain Hensley, President of Innovation & Delivery and Co-Founder of Odyssey Teams, Inc. Lunch provided. 1 CAE credit. Location: Rosemont IL. More info/register.

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MAY 24, 2024

After a successful April gathering in Alexandria VA, 501Works, PerByte, and Adage Technologies are hosting another Ven-Con for AMS/CRM vendors and consultants in Chicago on Tuesday, June 11. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… AMS/CRM community. More info/register.

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MARCH 2, 2018

CST – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago IL. Location: Chicago IL. Learn how to use this approach in designing innovative, cutting-edge programs. Andrea Wright, CPA, MBA, Partner, Johnson Lambert LLP. Paul Preziotti, CPA, Principal, Johnson Lambert LLP. Melanie Barthel, CPA, Manager, Johnson Lambert LLP. Wed 3/7 at 12 p.m.

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MAY 5, 2017

Tue 5/9 at 12 p.m.* – Spark Your Innovation Engine. Is your association starting to focus more on innovation? How can you foster a culture of innovation? Hear unique perspectives from a researcher, technology partner and an association on the role of innovation in associations today. Location: Chicago IL.

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Jamie Notter

OCTOBER 20, 2017

It’s the company that Maddie and I created with Charlie Judy, a cutting-edge HR leader in Chicago. Of course, Maddie and I are continuing to offer the innovative culture consulting that we offered while we were at WorkXO (and Culture That Works before that).

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GlowGlobally

MARCH 16, 2010

Where in the World are the Innovators? This interactive map separates Asian, European, and North American cities who demonstrate both growing momentum and diversity of innovations as well as tracking those losing ground. Chicago, New York, USA; Paris, France; Tokyo, Japan). Categories: Market & Bus Planning. by Peter Turner.

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Idea Architects

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

It's been two weeks of innovation as I was one of the facilitators for last week's National Summit on Association Innovation sponsored by the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives and as a volunteer, helped champion this week's ASAE InnovationTalks campaign. Determine the right time and environment. Create, critique, construct.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The Nimble AMS team had a fantastic time at the 2023 Salesforce World Tour in Chicago and New York City! This session featured experts on the latest Data + AI + CRM + Trust innovations. Since 2015, ASSH has leveraged Nimble AMS to support new and innovative approaches to organizational challenges.

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JULY 12, 2019

Tue 7/16 at 10:00 a.m.* – Innovation & Customer Focus: The Keys to Global Growth . Find out how you can use regional markets outside the US as an incubator or safe-haven in which to innovate, experiment and adapt. Learn how you can lead a culture of change, embrace innovation, learn and adapt. Location: Chicago IL.

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Innovation isn’t about ideas. His advice and insights make this one of the better articles about innovation I’ve read. Army leaders use to bolster resilience can help associations gain a mental edge and drive innovation.

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MAY 12, 2023

Artificial Intelligence Idea-Thon: Building the Association of the Future Imagine the power of multiple brains collaborating and innovating with one goal in mind: solving the most pressing association challenges using Artificial Intelligence (AI). CDT – AWTC Pop-Up Lunch: Chicago Join AWTC for our new, nationwide monthly pop-up lunch!

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JULY 7, 2023

Fri 7/7 at 10 a.m.* – Association Products | Coffee with Innovators: Association Design Circle Every month, an association leader leads a conversation on an association innovation topic. Location: Chicago IL. In Part 3, we’ll dig into innovation, something most cultures say they need, yet few are fully implementing.

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JULY 6, 2018

CST – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago IL. Location: Chicago IL. Organizational leaders talk about adaptability, innovation, and change as necessary components of their success. 1 CMP credit. More info/register. Host: PCMA. Presenter: speaker, trainer, and consultant Jan Spence. Wed 7/11 at 12 p.m. Lunch provided. 1 CAE credit.

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AUGUST 9, 2024

CDT – Hear From the Experts: Lessons Learned from Common Pitfalls Encountered in Credentialing Programs (Chicago IL) We’ll tackle the key themes that align with roles in Governance and Operations, Test Administration, and Assessment Development and Delivery, covering the range of experiences and common pitfalls encountered in credentialing programs.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

CST – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago IL. Location: Chicago IL. Presenter: Amith Nagarajan, founder, rasa.io. Tue 2/27 at 2 p.m. Steal Like a Fundraiser (Association Chat). Host: American Marketing Association. Presenters: Adele Revella, CEO & Founder, Buyer Personas Institute. Matt Dion, CEO, Mintent. Tue 3/13 at 12 p.m.

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APRIL 19, 2024

If you work with chapters, components or affiliates, this post will give you a sense of how it will feel to hang out with your community at CEX: Association Component Exchange hosted by Billhighway, Impexium and Mariner Management in Chicago on May 7 or in DC and online on May 10. Education + mentoring. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The Illinois Technology Association will join forces with 1871, a Chicago-area tech incubator that focuses on small companies. But in Chicago, a similar organization took a different kind of leap entirely. We have incubation at our core, and we’re doing more on corporate innovation. But we don’t do anything in the middle.

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DECEMBER 1, 2017

Tue 12/5 at 1 p.m.* – Fostering a Culture of Innovation at Your Association. Have you ever wondered how your association’s culture impacts your ability to be innovative? CST – Chapter Roundtable (Chicago). Location: Chicago IL. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Join the D.C.,

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JUNE 2, 2023

If you plan to select a new AMS in the next year, make plans to attend AMS Fest—it’s held twice a year, once in Chicago and once in the DC areas. AWTC Happy Hour at AMS Fest (Chicago IL) Join AWTC for happy hour at AMS Fest. Location: Chicago IL. Otherwise, your chance of choosing the wrong system goes way up. Fri 6/2 at 1 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Nominate yourself or a woman who works in the association industry for an award in one of three categories: technology leader, innovation, or technology champion. Location: Chicago IL. Today (Friday, November 1) is the nomination deadline for the Association Women Technology Champions (AWTC) Awards. Conference/event evaluations.

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AUGUST 31, 2018

CST – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago IL. Location: Chicago IL. See what innovative new structures, best practices, ideas, and solutions were presented. . – Brilliant Marketing Advice for Any Association Budget (Association Chat). More info/register. Host: KiKi L’Italien, founder, Amplified Growth. Guest: Hailey Friedman.

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APRIL 13, 2018

Host: Community IT Innovators. Presenter: Matt Eshleman, Chief Technology Officer, Community IT Innovators. Using Lean Innovation to Identify New Revenue Streams and Increase Member Engagement (Alexandria VA). The convergence of several key technology innovations has thrown the rate of change into warp speed.

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