World Class Boards

APRIL 25, 2018

Not only that, most traditional planning methodologies are not strategic to begin with and put the focus of leadership in the wrong place. Most planning approaches spend an inordinate amount of time on management/operations activities and quickly shift the Board of Directors’ focus from leadership to management. committees and staff).

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Committee Leadership Project Tools 185

Reid All About it

APRIL 2, 2021

Future conference attendance. A new report from Bruce Rosenthal Associates, HPN, and Ricochet Advice, The Conference Roadmap to Recovery , presents survey responses from 8,525 association members on their likelihood to attend conferences in 2021. Hybrid conferences. Educational coaches. Guest: Sandy Weiss. 1 CAE credit.

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Revenue Conference Education Resources 335

Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 20, 2021

As it becomes more apparent that face-to-face events will return in some form this year, conference organizers have an opportunity to make changes that would have been more difficult to sell up the ladder in the past. Long-term traditions can deter next-generation conference participants. Attendees have been drowning in content.

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Conference Maine Leadership Committee 105

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 30, 2020

WBT Systems explains how virtual conference session recordings can serve as a launchpad for an association’s online learning portfolio. Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings describes the promises by virtual conference hosts of attendee engagement as a “bait and switch.” by Adrian Segar, Conferences That Work, part 1 and part 2 ).

Revenue 341

Revenue Learning Management System Certificate LMS 341

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2016

According to the survey, association innovation tends to focus around a few main areas: website and social media; conventions, conferences and seminars; education programs; and membership, technology and marketing (56 percent each). That’s a recent development, however, as most didn’t start focusing on innovation until the past five years.

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Social Media Innovation Survey Education 191

Jamie Notter

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Leadership insight.right when you need it. The Problem with Committees. Here’s the problem with committees: They exist. He had written about an experience he had on a committee that wasn’t pleasant and was reflecting on how the Chair might have “lead” the committee differently. Consulting.

Committee 70

Committee System Leadership Strategy 70

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 9, 2020

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. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Remote watercooler.

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Utah LMS Conference Tips 370

Spark Consulting

JUNE 21, 2018

After all, the association defines the board and committee structure, right? One way they went about that is, rather than restricting definition of volunteer to committee or board service, ONS asked their members how they DO contribute and how they WANT TO contribute. Even bigger investment: national conference planning team.

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Committee Case Study Proposal Certificate 186

Reid All About it

JANUARY 3, 2020

Guest: Cathy Pales, Executive Leadership Coach. 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). A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

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APRIL 3, 2020

Please participate in a short survey on the impact of COVID-19 on association conference sponsorships. Repurposing cancelled conferences. WBT Systems describes options for repurposing content from a cancelled conference , such as online learning programs, podcasts and virtual conferences. LMS selection. 1 CAE credit.

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North Carolina Committee Montana Guidelines 44

Eric Lanke

AUGUST 21, 2017

Last week I wrote about a presentation I would be giving at one of my association's major conferences -- a presentation on the work product of one of our technical committees. It was a discussion about the role of committees in our respective organizations. More on that, perhaps, in a future post. Here's that future post.

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Committee Report Strategy Conference 145

Association Leaders

MARCH 18, 2019

You’re in a leadership position in your association. Create a Search Committee – The Board should identify a Search Committee whose responsibility will be to facilitate the process for your association. The ideal Search Committee will have members with different interests/points of view. o Provide a Scope of Services.

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Committee Proposal Process Association Management 34

Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2017

They might be doing multiple microvolunteering activities, serving on a committee, or helping with special initiatives – all of which are essential to your association moving forward. Somewhat more common than handwritten letters is a volunteer appreciation event at your annual conference. Hold a Volunteer Appreciation Event.

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North Carolina Project Leadership Discount 343

Jamie Notter

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

I attended a session this week about leadership development in the association world. We talked about different leadership styles, and the need to adapt your style to fit the context, and then we talked about leadership development programs for volunteers. This confusion about the value of leadership is not acceptable.

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Leadership Committee System millennials 70

WBT Systems

JULY 5, 2017

Get the most out of a conference. Recorded videos from conference sessions and on-demand webinars. To encourage members to get involved in volunteer leadership, you need to demystify association governance and remove any fears they have about the unknown. 8 – Offer leadership training programs. Meet other members.

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LMS Learning Management System Course Video 187

Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Your association, annual conference, and governance are all institutions. One of the sacred cows for associations and their annual conference is attributing notoriety to the office of the president, board chair or annual conference committee chair. Smith’s year” or “Sally’s year” when referring to past annual conferences.

Conference 74

Conference Leadership Committee Report 74

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Virtual conference design. Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting says many professionals “will not participate six to eight hours a day for your three-day virtual conference” so “don’t take the same old face-to-face agenda and try to plug it into a virtual platform.” He shares ideas to get you started with 2021 conference planning.

Revenue 300

Revenue Blended Learning Conference Technology 300

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.

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Education Learning Management System Leadership Case Study 285

Spark Consulting

DECEMBER 4, 2020

This impacts association meetings, which in turn impacts everything most associations do because the conference often provides 30-50% of annual revenue. Back to the example of an annual conference, unlike six months ago, there are success stories on going virtual. What you did yesterday won’t work today. Don’t miss it.

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Revenue Committee Maine Conference 221

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. The Engaging Conference 4.0 Learn how to solve virtual and hybrid’s #1 problem, create highly engaging virtual and hybrid meetings, and meet and exceed your conference goals. More info/register.

Maryland 281

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 281

Association Subculture

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

Association Management - Building a Vision for Your Conference. Recently, I saw that ASAE had a program where they were discussing setting a vision for your conference. If you think about it, your conference may be the most important asset your association has both in terms of member connection, financial benefit and goodwill.

Association Management 100

Association Management Conference Education Social Media 100

Reid All About it

JANUARY 27, 2023

We’ll talk about the barriers to female leadership in associations, how to overcome those barriers, and how to recognize and address your own implicit bias so you’re better positioned to dismantle the barriers for others. Learn how you can accomplish your organization’s needs through well-established and productive committees.

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Education Learning Management System Committee Leadership 41

Reid All About it

JANUARY 29, 2016

One of the ways I’m contributing to the Association Executives of North Carolina (AENC), as a member of its professional development committee, is by compiling a list of professional development opportunities that’s shared in AENC’s weekly newsletter. ASAE Online Conference for Small-Staff Associations. So here goes.

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North Carolina Education Committee Email Marketing 150

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. Many parents don’t attend your conference because they can’t or can’t afford to leave their children behind at home.

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DC Washington Education Content 50

Associations Now

JANUARY 30, 2019

Learn More Jason Meyers will be discussing how associations can position themselves as thought leaders during a session at ASAE’s Great Ideas Conference, which is taking place March 17-19 in Colorado Springs. It can also attract new members who value the association’s thought leadership. “If

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Colorado Committee Case Study Leadership 109

Associations Now

MAY 30, 2017

In July, the International Association of Fire Chiefs will welcome the first class of fellows to its IAFC Diversity Executive Leadership Program (iDELP). Its goal: diversify the fire and emergency services workforce as well as national leadership. “We Light, CAE.

Leadership 75

Leadership Class Committee Education 75

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Chazin & Company describes what association CEOs should expect from their finance and accounting teams , so staff and volunteer leadership have the financial information they need to answer questions, make data-driven decisions and fulfill their fiduciary duty. Association finances. Association content. To engage members, WorkerBee.TV

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Content Strategy Revenue Education 213

Associations Now

MAY 16, 2019

Committee and allied group meetings: 200 plus. Conference: 2019 Annual Meeting. If you’d like us to consider your meeting for an upcoming Conference Circuit, contact Samantha Whitehorne at swhitehorne@asaecenter.org. Head to Facebook and Twitter (#APAAM19 ) for other conference details. Exhibit booths: 300.

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San Francisco Conference Library Social Media 74

Thanks For Playing

JULY 24, 2012

Jamie Notter recently recapped his notes from the MIX Mashup , an invitation-only conference on the future of work, or, to quote their website: "What will it take to make our organizations highly adaptable, endlessly inventive, truly inspiring, and genuinely accountable?" The committee won't support it. Our default mode is "slow."

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Process Committee Social Media Innovation 150

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APRIL 21, 2023

. – ASAE Young Professionals Advisory Committee Ask Me Anything (AMA) Applications are now open to join the ASAE Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC). Host: ASAE Young Professionals Advisory Committee Mon 4/24 at 8 a.m. Strategist, Public Speaker, Author, PMA Nonprofit Leadership and Vista Cova Tue 4/25 at 1 p.m.

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Education Leadership Committee Recruiting 195

Aptify

JULY 9, 2024

Netroots Nation is the largest annual conference for progressives. Leadership Compliance: Fill all officer and executive board positions with capable leaders who unify as a team to foster stability and continuity. Can’t wait until the conference to learn more? What is Netroots Nation? Keep members informed and engaged.

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Software Membership Management Baltimore Committee 131

YourMembership

MARCH 8, 2013

4) Can Your Conference Really be Personalized? Yet, our conferences still serve up generic content for the masses. Recently I observed an annual conference committee meeting of a major association. Graying male baby boomer veterans made up the majority of the committee. by Jeff Hurt.

Social Media 150

Social Media millennials Recruitment Recruiting 150

Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 26, 2016

Your conference is lacking! So how does the metaphor of our body’s connective tissue relate to conferences? Your Conference, That House And Connective Tissue. Your conference is just like that house. Most conferences lack the connective tissue between its business strategy and its customers’ business needs.

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Conference Committee Strategy Process 68

Reid All About it

JANUARY 18, 2019

Arianna Rehak, who organizes virtual conferences and curates content for Association Success, will explain how she uses data to harness and share collective knowledge while continuously focusing on the human element behind the numbers. The ASAE Fellows program bestows an honorary recognition on less than 1 percent of the ASAE membership.

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DC Washington Member Engagement Content 294

Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Instead, you need to align your new online community with the mission and priorities of your association's leadership. The goal: If your organization offers certifications, continued education, or trainings as membership benefits, your leadership may want to boost involvement in these areas to grow non-dues revenue.

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Social Media Member Engagement Tools Revenue 254

Higher Logic

AUGUST 14, 2015

Let’s define the term “volunteer,” because it goes beyond charity walks and traditional association committees. Example: committee participation or chapter leadership have one-year terms. Example : event coordinator from a member organization plans a community meet up during the annual conference.

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Organization eBook Committee Examples 120

Mariner Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

But first, we need to differentiate between training (transactional) and development (leadership). Developmental = leadership cultivation: focused on developing those skills (hard and soft) one needs to be a successful leader in any role. Listen to the Webinar on Pivoting Leadership Conference to Virtual.

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Leadership Committee Resources Library 62