Delcor

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

On the first night of every Requirements Analysis course I teach at Georgetown University, I ask my students to discuss why technology projects sometimes fail. Over time, we’ve identified seven common causes of project failure. Communication is the most important soft skill required for project management.

Project 97

Project Analysis System Communications 97

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Not only must you oversee the adoption and implementation of new technology, but the process involves managing communication and collaboration with multiple stakeholders. For a successful AMS search, implementation, and launch , you r association will need to manage the expectations of your shareholders. Here’s how to get started.

Project 111

Project Tips Software Communications 111

Delcor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Technology projects fail for a number of avoidable reasons. In part 1 of this series, I described four common causes of technology project failure. Why IT Projects Fail Lack of Leadership When projects run into trouble, the project team and stakeholders lose confidence in the project manager and the project’s ultimate success.

Project 96

Project Analysis Leadership Team 96

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Project management basics. I bet many of you once found yourself in a project manager role without the benefit of project management experience or training. Achurch Consulting removes some of the mystery by sharing project management basics for AMS implementation projects. Host: Remote Leader Project.

Project 370

Project Education Software Review 370

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

If youre embarking on an AMS project, start your research by reviewing 108 Ideaspaces list of issues to consider when selecting an association management system (AMS) , such as reporting, security, API, technology partners, access control, cost of ownership, vendor stability, and the ability to expand software capabilities as your needs change.

Chicago 275

Chicago Revenue Education Member Engagement 275

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. Review the need for each governance and volunteer group/project.

Leadership 133

Leadership Strategy Committee Recruiting 133

Achurch

JULY 9, 2024

You’ve selected a tool and now it’s time to start implementing your project management tool. Our expert tips for successful project management tool implementation. Do you need to: Streamline communication? An Achurch pro tip, select a process or project that touches several parts of the organization or involves several people.

Project 83

Project Tools Tips Process 83

Reid All About it

MAY 22, 2020

The goals they discuss are thought leadership, meeting leads and decision-makers, product showcasing and brand awareness. Learn about preparation tips for technical execution including audio and lighting recommendations, easy engagement activities, communicating to attendees, and content development best practices. More info/register.

Certificate 369

Certificate Revenue Conference North Carolina 369

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

When Sheri Jacobs of Avenue M polled association professionals, she learned they struggle with prioritizing innovation because of limited time, risk aversion, and lack of leadership support. Gain tips and tools to become more strategic, think more strategically and, even more importantly, communicate strategically. More info/register.

LMS 270

LMS Revenue Certificate Content 270

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2024

At Community-Led Alliance, Steve Chen describes the journey of Code & Coffee and suggests strategies for building trust, psychological safety, and a strong sense of belonging in a community. Learn how this initiative liberated teams to channel their energies toward higher-value projects. Association finances. CAE credit.

Content 213

Content Strategy Revenue Education 213

.orgSource

JANUARY 21, 2025

Steps to Define Your Vision and Goals: Engage Stakeholders: Involve leadership, staff, and members in developing your vision. How.orgSource Can Help: We help associations design timelines that keep projects on track while celebrating progress toward future readiness. A shared vision ensures alignment and buy-in across the organization.

Strategy 88

Strategy Tools Review Member Engagement 88

Higher Logic

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Show your donors they’re worth more to you than their wallets through regular, non-monetary communication. Start with thank you messages after donations, then build your relationship with helpful content such as industry news, project updates, and announcements on new donor or member benefits. Communicate on Their Schedule.

How To 196

How To Project Tips Video 196

Reid All About it

AUGUST 2, 2024

Mark Schaefer says the biggest mistake marketing and communication teams make today is not treating each post and web page like a mini-landing page for your organization. She asks whom your leadership (paid and volunteer) actually listens to and who’s allowed to be honest ? Website content. More info/register. . – 1 CAE credit.

Cleveland 270

Cleveland North Carolina Analysis Content 270

Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2024

Host: UST Education Speaker: Leona Dalavai Scott, President, JEP Marketing Communications LLC Tue 4/30 at 11 a.m. Conscious Leadership The people in our organization can be the hardest part or the best part of our jobs, depending on the leadership and communication style we bring into our organizations. 1 CAE credit.

Survey 275

Survey Content Education Strategy 275

Reid All About it

AUGUST 16, 2024

We’ll tackle the unique challenges of one of America’s most stressful professions in a community setting that’s focused on you, while offering a platform for sharing insights to help you thrive both personally and professionally. More info/register. Host: Zuddl Tue 8/20 at 12 p.m. More info/register. More info/register.

America 264

America Strategy Content Social Media 264

WBT Systems

AUGUST 30, 2016

When applied to association education programs, social learning theory seeks to reinforce knowledge while encouraging peer-to-peer communication, debate, critical thinking and development of leadership skills. In the process of doing so, they often learn from each other, and enrich each other’s interpretation of the content.

LMS 236

LMS Social Media Education Course 236

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

They especially get in the way when you’re leading up a project, so thankfully WBT Systems suggests 11 catalysts for cross-departmental collaboration. April Doty, Communications and Events Management, Minds@Work. Lyndsey Medsker, founder, Clear Skies Strategic Communications. Note from DR: I’ll see you there!]. 1 CAE credit.

West Virginia 360

West Virginia Washington DC Revenue 360

Reid All About it

AUGUST 9, 2024

Bulletin describes how a membership app improves engagement by providing a centralized communication channel on your members’ phones. Elisa Pratt recaps a recent association community discussion about micro-volunteering. Lean into your human mind and heart when communicating with your audience. . Membership app. Cue the Genius.

Cleveland 270

Cleveland LMS Press Release Content 270

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Unlock the power of timeboxing for project management and professional development. Leadership & Learning Series: The Generational Shift: Moving Forward Together Learn about the generational shift and what makes it unique at this point in history. But you have to admit when you do. 1 CAE credit. . 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

LMS 264

LMS Leadership Strategy Recruitment 264

Spark Consulting

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Lack of buy-in from staff and/or volunteer leadership. I’m thinking of a particular project where a VP hired me and then promptly quit – his last day on staff was the day of our project kickoff meeting. That left our project without an executive-level sponsor. And then no one ends up happy.

Project 39

Project Proposal Committee Course 39

Reid All About it

JUNE 11, 2021

Billhighway talked with Peter Houstle of Mariner Management and Christi Beatty of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) who are working together on AGC’s chapter benchmarking project. Christi shared lessons learned so far, including five prerequisites for a chapter benchmarking project. Event budgets. More info/register.

Certificate 322

Certificate Revenue Technology Communications 322

Higher Logic

JUNE 18, 2019

Here's a word from our main point of contact on-site during this specific rebuild, who recently shared this project update within the community of rebuild volunteers: "We had some awesome volunteers on the house. Lily Larsen, Implementation Project Manager. “It This house was pretty much destroyed by Harvey.

Houston 244

Houston Team Project United States 244

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 8, 2023

If you have difficulty saying No to your supervisor or colleagues as a nonprofit communicator, you are not alone. Three-quarters (74% of survey participants for the 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report ) said it was difficult or very difficult to say No to their supervisors when they make a work request. FTE or less.

Communications 104

Communications Team Survey Leadership 104

Higher Logic

APRIL 18, 2017

Volunteering is a great way to gain experience and take on a leadership role, so if you have volunteers who want to beef up their resume, find out what they’re looking for specifically. If someone wants leadership experience, help them get it. Give them clear and well-communicated instructions on how to get started.

Recruiting 256

Recruiting Recruitment Leadership Industry 256

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 3, 2020

Here is our latest submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator – Quarantine Edition. She also served as the first Director Content Marketing for Arkansas Children’s, leading storytelling for the pediatric health system and overseeing all content marketing projects designed to move people to action.

Arkansas 110

Arkansas Communications Memphis Alabama 110

Reid All About it

MAY 15, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Benchmark survey on communicating in the current climate. Naylor and Association Adviser’s annual Association Communications Benchmarking Study is now open to association professionals. Host: Event Leadership Institute.

Puerto Rico 370

Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Education 370

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 28, 2021

Late on a project? Is Your Leadership in Touch with Reality? Communications Director Mentoring Program. We just opened registration for the next session of our Mentoring Program for Nonprofit Communications Directors. July 8: Communications Planning That Works Master Class with Kivi Leroux Miller. Register Now.

Communications 99

Communications Class Social Media Tips 99

Reid All About it

APRIL 10, 2020

Event communications. MemberSuite suggests rethinking your normal promotional communication style when marketing a new virtual event. They also suggest ideas for communicating with people who registered for your cancelled event and other event stakeholders and provide advice on event FAQ page content. More info/register.

North Carolina 74

North Carolina Content Montana Revenue 74

Reid All About it

MARCH 1, 2024

Explore the inner lives of leaders and leadership. In a world of intense technology change, this ancient story framework can guide us to effective member engagement and communications. Host: GrowthZone Speaker: Holly Duckworth, mindful leadership advisor, Leadership International Thu 3/7 at 12 p.m. – 1 CAE credit.

Education 264

Education Tips Technology Tools 264

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. Member app. 1 CAE credit.

Certificate 291

Certificate Price Tools Member Engagement 291

Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2024

Billhighway discusses the causes of leadership succession issues and offers strategies for preventing volunteer burnout , a big problem for chapters. Leadership development for young members. TopClass LMS has a solution for empty volunteer pipelines: leadership development cohort programs. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

Survey 264

Survey Strategy Project Education 264

Achieve

JANUARY 31, 2022

As a nonprofit marketing or communications specialist, you may have noticed a rising tide of digital fatigue among your supporters when it comes to your organization’s online outreach efforts. . Communication is a foundational element of. Plus, Getting Attention’s guide to nonprofit communications. It’s a phenomenon called.

Communications 105

Communications Tips Social Media Survey 105

Reid All About it

MARCH 24, 2023

WBT Systems describes how associations can support women professionals by providing professional development, leadership training and networking opportunities, and educating employers about eliminating workplace challenges. GrowthZone shares ideas for onboarding, flexible work schedules, employee perks, recognition, and communication.

Revenue 233

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 233

Reid All About it

MAY 21, 2021

Much is uncertain, but current projections can help. Presenter: Carole Stizza, PCC, SHRM-SCP, executive leadership coach, senior HR professional and strength strategy specialist. Presenters: Marjorie Anderson, Product Manager at Project Management Institute. Chris Detzel, Community Program Manager at Reltio. 1 CAE credit.

San Jose 369

San Jose Email Marketing millennials Strategy 369

.orgSource

DECEMBER 31, 2024

By implementing comprehensive digital literacy programs and promoting cross-departmental projects with.orgSources guidance, the association saw a 40% increase in innovative project initiatives and a more cohesive, motivated workforce.

Strategy 88

Strategy Technology Case Study Innovation 88

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Leading Into Tomorrow: Using Foresight to Expand Association Leadership in Critical Domains. Host: Community By Association. Presenter: Dani Weinstein, Community Builder, Strategist and Advisor. Building Your 2021 Communications Plan. Discover everything that needs to go into your 2021 communications plan.

Education 285

Education Learning Management System Leadership Case Study 285

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

A few of them might surprise you, but they’re essential for technology project success. Diversity Discussion Series: Association Leadership Panel Join us for a moderated panel discussion on association leadership experiences in honor of Black History Month and as the first session in our Diversity Discussion Series. Quite a lot.

LMS 40

LMS Technology Video Education 40