Spark Consulting

DECEMBER 4, 2020

This is particularly important since we’ve lost opportunities to have the type of casual, in-person conversations we normally have at in-person events, trainings, board meetings, chapter events, committee meetings, etc. Don’t assume you know, and don’t assume your board members’ experiences are typical of your entire membership base.

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Revenue Committee Maine Conference 221

Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 31, 2020

To truly compete with other options available to prospective members, you need to provide an experience that outweighs the cost you charge to get in the door. . It costs a lot of resources and time to plan these types of experiences. Options to join committees. After all, most members join to connect with others like them!

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Spark Consulting

MAY 15, 2019

For instance, the CFA Institute runs a free online program called Investment Foundations that is designed to help people who aren’t Certified Financial Analysts understand what’s involved in being a CFA and why the certification, which is expensive in time and cost and is difficult to earn, is worth investing in.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A note for the meeting planner: please order decaf for the next committee meeting. Only 30 minutes in and your highly energetic committee members have already come up with several new online learning program ideas. Many associations put all their products, services, programs, and even committees through a sunset review process.

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Education How To Certificate Committee 161

HOA Strategies

MAY 23, 2024

One way to achieve community cohesion is by establishing a social committee. HOA committees promote community engagement and build proactive and inclusive relationships. What’s a Social Committee and Why Should I Start or Join One? The work this committee does fosters a strong sense of community and belonging.

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Spark Consulting

JUNE 19, 2024

That lets us get away with pricing at least some of our offerings below what they actually cost us to produce, artificially inflating demand, which in turn, makes it hard to kill things that maybe should die. Those same dynamics affect volunteering just as strongly (if not more so) than membership.

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Innovation Committee Price Cost 186

Spark Consulting

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Someone on your board of directors, or in your membership committee, decides that it would be a terrific recruitment tool. This is different than calculating cost to serve , which you absolutely need to know, and which is absolutely an internal-only metric.]. “That’s a savings of MANY, MANY dollars! per person.”

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Because online community is such an effective communication tool, staff spend less time solving transactional member requests or committee issues, for significantly reduced overhead costs. Difficulty justifying membership costs with any significant ROI (27%). MTI chose online community as a tool for digital transformation.

Social Media 254

Social Media Member Engagement Tools Revenue 254

Association Success

MAY 20, 2019

Peer-to-peer learning opportunities can help lower costs and generate interest in participation. To create engagement and keep young professionals interested and invested in the association, invite us to volunteer, and not just on the young professional committee. CREATE ENGAGEMENT BY INVITING YPs TO VOLUNTEER.

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Committee Cost Tools Resources 120

HighRoad Solution

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Stakeholders, committees, subcommittees; they all have to sign off on it before you can start moving ahead with your project. Most people at HighRoad have worked in an association in the past. We know how hard it is to get approval for expenditure.

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HighRoad Solution

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Stakeholders, committees, subcommittees; they all have to sign off on it before you can start moving ahead with your project. Most people at HighRoad have worked in an association in the past. We know how hard it is to get approval for expenditure.

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Cost Marketing Committee Project 60

Reid All About it

JUNE 24, 2016

Learn how to evaluate an Association Management Software based on 3 important, often overlooked criteria, avoid hidden costs you may not see on the surface, and attract next generation thinkers and staff with a strong technology platform. How Much Does an AMS Really Cost? “As Host: ASAE Young Professionals Committee.

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LMS Washington Cost Innovation 150

Spark Consulting

JULY 21, 2017

yes, they have to show up for and contribute to discussions at meetings, pay attention to financials, and serve on committees and do all the other functions of a Board member). In fact, cost. They may have to do some budget re-arranging to reach their D&I goals. First, let me address the “profiting” bit.

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YourMembership

AUGUST 7, 2014

It involves the Executive Director, AOA staff, and membership committee connecting with new members in a very intentional way. Electronic versions of membership kits are easily updated and incur no printing or mailing costs. Of course, what they save in cost they lack in a tactile experience originally intended from a physical packet.

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YourMembership

MARCH 7, 2016

However, it is easy to sometimes lose track on just how much it costs to recruit one new member as opposed to retaining one when renewal time comes around. Before your next ROI presentation, make sure you have a solid focus on how much it costs to acquire new members vs. keep your current members. Pretty logical statement, right?

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Recruitment Recruiting Membership Management Member Engagement 150

Virtual

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

That’s why your first task is to form a Business Continuity Committee with one or more representatives from each relevant department. The committee will elect the leader of the Business Continuity Plan , as well as the leader for the Disaster Recovery Plan. The committee should meet on a regular and consistent basis.

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Eric Lanke

OCTOBER 27, 2014

The volunteers come to Board or committee meetings unprepared , you might hear these people complain, or they miss conference calls entirely, and of course they don''t read any of the emails we send them. If we take an hour out of our working day, that''s two less patients we see that day, and that costs us money.

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Committee Member Engagement Proposal Course 100

Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

Lunch costs are on your own. Lunch costs are on your own. Site Selection & Contract Negotiation in a Seller’s Market In this unprecedented era of disruption, we will share strategies to help you cope with rising costs from inflation, supply chain issues, and hotel staffing challenges. on the same day. Location: Chicago IL.

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Chicago Mooc Education Newsletter 201

Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2018

While sexual harassment typically involves employees, actions by volunteers, including officers, directors, and committee members, also may cause problems. How Much Does an AMS Really Cost? Learn about pricing confusion, what you can expect to pay for an AMS, and how you can keep costs down. 1 CAE credit. Host: Web Courseworks.

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YourMembership

MARCH 8, 2013

Recently I observed an annual conference committee meeting of a major association. Graying male baby boomer veterans made up the majority of the committee. Three millennials (two males and one female) also served on the committee. And, if as a result, you’re unintentionally “ignoring” your current members, they won’t come back.

Social Media 150

Social Media millennials Recruitment Recruiting 150

WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Speaking of money, run the numbers so you know how much it will cost to develop and run a pilot program and the course itself. What they do is more revealing of their true needs than what they might have told you in a survey last year—or what your committee is telling you now. How much do they cost? Is it easy to find?

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Spark Consulting

JULY 2, 2019

What that might look like is: Your supplier members participate in your legislative action network, but only your corporate partners have the opportunity to serve on your policy committee. Your supplier members are invited your fly-in, but only your corporate partners are invited to a VIP event with your board of directors at that fly-in.

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Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

JUNE 27, 2023

The association sent the owner a notice, dated May 23, 2013, informing him that a hearing would take place in front of the fining committee on June 5, 2013. The appellate court reversed the trial court’s award of the money judgment for the fines, including the association’s entitlement to legal fees and costs.

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Cost Florida Analysis Committee 52

MatrixG

JUNE 17, 2024

What I care about is that the email is being sent, not whether it is being received’ ), most staff understand the cost of bad data. In a recent membership department meeting with one of my trade association clients, we dedicated a portion of the meeting to studying bounces on the key committees. There’s gold in them thar bounces!

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Committee Analysis Newsletter Review 93

Reid All About it

JANUARY 27, 2023

. – Playing To Your Members’ Strengths – Forming Association Committees Committees play a vital role in steering associations towards efficiently achieving goals. Learn how you can accomplish your organization’s needs through well-established and productive committees. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

Education 41

Education Learning Management System Committee Leadership 41

Reid All About it

MARCH 3, 2023

I love the idea from Jay Ablondi of the Massachusetts Medical Society about sponsors being resident experts for boards and committees—a natural role for experienced industry partners. Easy availability of low-cost cyber weapons has led to a surge in phishing attempts, malware, and ransomware attacks on inadequately secured networks.

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Revenue Tools Education Member Experience 39

Reid All About it

JUNE 12, 2020

With rising costs of R&D and globalizing competition, it often makes sense to collaborate with competitors on product development, innovation and joint manufacturing. American Associations Week 2020: Fireside Chat with Andrew Grossman, Chief Tax Counsel for the House Ways and Means Committee. Tue 6/16 at 2 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

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Montana Leadership Tools Committee 243

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 1, 2013

I recently had the good fortune to tour several Detroit sites with her as a committee chair for the aforementioned event. But when specifically asked during a recent NACEDA prep session, leaders added travel, opportunity costs, value proposition and marketing to their list of challenges.

Education 100

Education Detroit Strategy Michigan 100

Potomac Core

MARCH 22, 2017

For example, leverage advocacy resources of the entire value chain to reduce compliance costs. The association wants to remain nimble to take full advantage of any new opportunities help reduce costs or to support top line growth for the industry they serve. What’s different today? 3 Association Radical Transformation Strategies.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

When developing a new educational program, WBT Systems suggests using a learning strategy canvas because it helps staff, volunteer SMEs, committee members, and others stay aligned during planning discussions and reminds everyone involved where you’re going and how you will get there. Education program development. Membership formulas.

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Ungated

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Earlier this month, teams from CAI’s eight California chapters and the leaders from the California Legislative Action Committee met in person to collaboratively problem solve. Participants discussed their interest in hybrid meeting schedules , paperless transactions, digital marketing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 16, 2021

Learn what attendees and sponsors actually find value in and are willing to pay for, ideas for sponsorable products and services that all contribute to the bottom line, how additional safety protocols can be used to offset costs, and the best way to partner with your venue and hybrid event technology provider. 1 CMP credit. Host: Event MB.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 29, 2019

Printed programs have long been a staple of association conferences, but with rising costs and a desire to go green and digital, some groups are eliminating them entirely. You could also put together a volunteer committee whose members could provide feedback. The cost savings from eliminating the book will probably be tempting.

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Discount Cost Committee Conference 99

Associations Now

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

They’re still grappling with committees, committee assignments, and selections.” There’s increasing pressure to get it right. The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t reduced overall volunteer engagement: According to the report, the number of volunteers has increased or stayed stable through the past three years.

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Committee Report Leadership Revenue 105

Ungated

JULY 20, 2021

The process can be completed at no cost and without the need to hire an attorney. George, Utah, and chair and federal liaison of the CAI Utah Legislative Action Committee, says that the new law permits community associations in the state to have an important role in advocating for equality and against discrimination.

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Connecticut Utah Maryland Florida 111

SBI

MAY 20, 2024

Our seasoned financial management professionals develop and manage these critical relationships with direction from the association’s Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Board. Navigating investment policies and managing financial institution relationships also require specialized expertise.

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Resources Revenue Certificate Class 105

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2023

That’s on us, says Jay Cost at The Dispatch. How to Effectively Facilitate Board and Committee Meetings Learn best practices and practical tips to manage and facilitate board meetings. Learn how to conduct a cost analysis to quantify the financial implications of dirty data.

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