Associations Now

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

They can’t simply send things out to committee and have committees study them for a year or 18 months and come back with recommendations. But there are far more successful ways to ensure that representation while giving the people who actually understand what the organization needs.

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Committee Strategy Course Process 105

Nimble AMS

JUNE 28, 2024

Your membership committee plays a vital role in your association—guiding conversations about key membership benefits, identifying potential member pain points, and strategizing solutions to better support your members. We’re here to help you enhance your membership committee! What is a membership committee?

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Committee How To Recruitment Recruiting 85

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

Advisory committees let your nonprofit work with others who want to see you succeed. What are advisory committees? At their core, advisory committees are groups of individuals who are stakeholders in your nonprofit’s work and who want to play a role in ensuring you achieve maximum impact. Define the advisory committee’s focus.

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Committee Recruiting Recruitment Products 87

EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A member directory, or member list, is a list of all members of your organization. Depending on how your organization sets up membership, you can allow free access to your member directory or gate it behind a paywall (or a members-only portal). Organizations can choose to include as much or as little information as they want.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Many association leaders have told me that the pandemic helped their organizations develop a flexibility and openness to change theyd previously lacked. That means leaders are increasingly asked to serve as change agents for their organizations. Wiser About Change.

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Leadership Committee Social Media Revenue 118

Aptify

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Here’s what your organization needs to know about member engagement scoring. Drive explosive growth for your organization with engagement scoring. Scoring member engagement is critical to any association, union, or other membership-based organization. How can your organization get started with member engagement scoring?

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Organization Member Engagement Examples Committee 135

Association Leaders

JUNE 26, 2019

The Board of Directors, the Officers, the Committee Chairs, the Chapters (if there are any). Of course that’s true, but remember, if there is no succession plan, there is no way the organization can achieve its mission. Typically these are the people who are chairing committees or who have been engaged in the association for some time.

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Committee Leadership Process Course 199

Associations Now

MARCH 25, 2025

Two organizations representing science journalists are scrambling to find a new home for their annual conference after its original academic sponsor withdrew its support. We are working with conference organizers to support a smooth transition, said University of Pittsburgh spokesperson Sarah Ayer in a statement to Associations Now.

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Conference Committee Organization Strategy 97

Higher Logic

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Many associations and nonprofits work with data on two levels: organization-wide and individual. They can see both how single members are interacting with their organization and view association-wide results. For associations, segments are generally either targeted groups inside your organization or a set of information.

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Report Committee Software Association Software 205

Associations Now

OCTOBER 22, 2024

But they do need to understand the implications of those trends, which may require standing up a separate technology committee. That helps organizations avoid getting caught into short-term, reactive thinking. That doesn’t necessarily mean board members need deep expertise on the latest technologies.

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Report Technology Leadership Strategy 107

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 22, 2024

When it comes to considering the right association management software (AMS) for your organization, youll want to think about the benefit of continuous product releases. With six annual product releases, Nimble AMS customers will gain the latest innovations to enhance their organizations.

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Products Directory Software LMS 118

Reid All About it

JUNE 18, 2021

Membership committees. Is it difficult to find members to serve on your membership committee? MemberSuite discusses the challenges faced by staff in charge of membership committees and suggests ways you can make improvements by revamping (or retiring) your membership committee. A terrific idea to steal! Quick hits.

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LMS Certificate America Committee 369

Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 19, 2020

How you communicate with members and the opportunities you offer directly impact their experience with your organization and the chance that they’ll renew. Having one-on-one meetings with some of your association members is a great way to talk about your organization and ensure the individual is familiar with your mission.

Association Management 250

Association Management Committee Member Engagement Software 250

Association Leaders

MARCH 18, 2019

But you don’t want to go through the hassle and extra work involved with a management change while you’re leading the organization – save that for the next leader, right? Create a Search Committee – The Board should identify a Search Committee whose responsibility will be to facilitate the process for your association.

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Committee Proposal Process Association Management 34

Candid

JANUARY 15, 2025

While there are circumstances when leaving an organization is the only viable option for nonprofit professionals, its worth considering internal growth opportunities. Strive for visibility Visibility is important at every level in an organization. January is a great time to look to the year ahead and commit to new goals.

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Organization Committee Tips eBook 91

Reid All About it

APRIL 10, 2020

Geared for conference organizers and event planners, this collaborative workshop gives conference professionals practical tips and experience, especially when moving an event online. Organizer: Better Meetings. This series of 15-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Mon 4/13 at 1 p.m.

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North Carolina Content Montana Revenue 74

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community The health of an organization is directly proportional to the speed at which truth travels within it. Matt Locke at Attention Matters suggests three tactics for making your organization seem like a safe choice. Luke Burgis [A revealing one to ponder.]

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Content Strategy Revenue Education 213

Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

It has the capability to improve long-term document collaboration for any committee, working group, task force, or organization, and this tool is a natural fit for Higher Logic’s already strong community platform offering.

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Press Release Library Software Project 227

.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2025

When Abe Eshkenazi stepped into his role as CEO of APICS in 2006, he inherited more than an organization facing financial strainhe faced a governance structure mired in distrust and inefficiency. But each step reinforced the idea that good governance evolves with the organizations needs.

Leadership 88

Leadership Committee Team Innovation 88

Reid All About it

JANUARY 3, 2020

This series of 15-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Organizer: Association Data Analytics Brown Bag. Wed 1/8 at 12:00 – The Journey to Creating Effective Boards & Committee (Association Insights, Alexandria VA). Organizer: Association Insights ASAE Collaborate group.

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Chicago New Jersey Arlington Committee 259

World Class Boards

APRIL 25, 2018

Strategic planning is a standard exercise at many, if not most, associations/nonprofit organizations. ” — as if the only reason why an organization is struggling is because it doesn’t have a strategic plan or isn’t using it. committees and staff). Do you have a strategic plan? Contact us.

Committee 185

Committee Leadership Project Tools 185

Reid All About it

APRIL 3, 2020

How do we sustain the organization through this crisis? This series of 15-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Association CEOs are facing critical challenges and pivot points as they lead their organizations in and through the current COVID-19 environment. 1 CAE credit.

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North Carolina Committee Montana Guidelines 44

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. A strong, involved board can transform an organization and take its work to new heights.

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Organization America New Jersey Minnesota 97

MemberClicks

JANUARY 20, 2025

Membership organizations thrive when members get involved. But how exactly do you ask members to join a committee? In this post, well go over exactly what to do when asking members to join your committees to increase their chances of saying yes. What Should Be in a Committee Invitation Letter? Lets dive in!

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Committee How To Recruiting Recruitment 52

Spark Consulting

JUNE 5, 2018

The most obvious non-monetary contribution would be serving in a volunteer position, but they might not have the capacity to be committee members either. As another example, what roles do you offer for the people and organizations who support your profession or industry? Could they serve as social media ambassadors for you?

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Committee Social Media Education Course 236

Achurch

JULY 6, 2023

Here are some tips to foster belonging in your organization. Organizations often consider “fit” during the interview process for a new hire, but it shouldn’t stop there. Think beyond the first day to foster belonging in your organization. What people see matters, make it accurately reflect your organization.

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Tips Organization Tools Team 83

Association Leaders

JULY 9, 2019

At each meeting (committee, board, staff, etc.) Following these simple guidelines for holding staff and volunteers accountable will help your association be more productive and encourage a healthy environment between and among the volunteers and staff who are all working together to achieve the mission of the organization.

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Guidelines Leadership Committee Report 220

Reid All About it

MAY 15, 2020

This series of 15-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. But creating great communities that serve this purpose, or any purpose, can be difficult to perfect, even for the seasoned Community Manager or enterprise organization. Anne Gerson, Counsel, Nonprofit Organizations Group, Venable LLP.

Puerto Rico 370

Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Education 370

Higher Logic

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Despite making up such a large part of organizations – the median number of chapters in an association is 51 – that means organizations know very little about their chapters. Create Communities for Chapters and Committees. How are chapter members interacting? What are their priorities? How well are chapters performing?

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How To Software Committee Tools 204

Associations Now

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Every organization, for better or for worse, has a culture. Boards define themselves by how they interpret the organizations mission; staffs are defined by how, and how well, they interpret the decisions that emerge from those interpretations. A group of business scholars propose a critical reviewer to keep meetings on point.

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Review Guidelines Proposal Committee 66

Reid All About it

MARCH 10, 2023

Submittable describes the benefits of skills-based volunteering for employees, companies, and nonprofits and how organizations can get started. Log on in March as we discuss, among other things: How can work done by the DEI committee be augmented/supported by this community? Content marketing. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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Committee Education Software Strategy 195

Higher Logic

MARCH 27, 2018

As the essence of teamwork, collaboration is the primary reason organizations build teams in the first place. At the other end of the spectrum is a highly structured, hierarchical project like an association committee using their private community to work together and finalize a white paper central to an organization’s mission.

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Team Committee Examples Project 185

Association Success

MARCH 18, 2020

But big ideas cost money, and that was something Bridges didn’t have: The organization hasn’t raised membership dues since the 1980s — while just $52 per year, that can go a long way in a state worker’s budget — and he’s determined to start raising them anytime soon. .

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Conference Arkansas Committee Social Media 161

Reid All About it

MARCH 17, 2023

Fri 3/17 at 4 p.m.* – Career Coach Series: Mindful Leadership Many organizations are in a state of disruption, transformation, and uncertainty. You will leave with a plan for mindful leadership practice that will benefit you and your organization. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. More info/register.

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Revenue Leadership Certificate Committee 207

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Leave with tools you can use today to build a strategy that best fits your organization. Host: UST Education Speaker: Tim Hopkins, CAE, Chair, ASAE Diversity + Inclusion Committee, and practice director, McKinley Advisors Thu 1/11 at 3 p.m. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Tech Change Can Do You Good!

Analysis 301

Analysis Software Education Strategy 301

Spark Consulting

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

What do I do about volunteers who are invested in the old way of doing things (standing committees, hierarchy, “paying your dues” before you can get involved, etc.) Or if you don’t already have a young professionals (or other targeted audience) group or committee, use the opportunity to set up a task force to assemble recommendations.

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Committee Case Study Maryland Revenue 150

Nimble AMS

JULY 15, 2022

According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, 49% of individuals reported their top member benefit was their organization’s Code of Ethics. . If your organization is looking to recruit new members and retain existing members, you’ll need to invest in your Code of Ethics.

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Committee Recruitment Recruiting Social Media 115