Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 2, 2013

In a nutshell, The Meetings Report strives to describe the state of the Michigan association meetings industry. Likewise, it was edited by Kristen Parker , a media communications manager for Michigan State University. Alex Kontras , a data manager for the City of Grand Rapids, and I were delighted to author this report.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 2, 2013

Kelly Van Dyke presenting June 18 at the Michigan Meetings Expo. Kelly Van Dyke, CMP and I had the pleasure of delivering the highest rated education session at the Michigan Meetings Expo on June 18 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. A planner is a great communicator. Event changes are communicated timely.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 4, 2013

Kristen Parker Digital Communications Manager. First, I’m delighted to announce that Kristen Parker has joined the Event Garde team as our digital communications manager. Since 2008, Kristen has worked as a communications manager for Michigan State University, serving in the university’s central public relations office.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 31, 2016

Elyse Kopietz, director of communications, marketing and events, Michigan Manufacturers Association. Q & A with Elyse Kopietz , director of communications, marketing and events, Michigan Manufacturers Association. Q: It’s February…the month of love, candy hearts, chocolate and other sweet treats.

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SCD Group

JANUARY 4, 2015

While University of Michigan fans excitedly applauded the hiring of Jim Harbaugh as the university’s new football coach, some questioned the mega million dollar contract he will be paid. In the case of the Jim Harbaugh and University of Michigan, either the University failed to outline the source of funding or the media failed to provide it.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Scanning my current commitments, I now serve on the editorial advisory board for Michigan Meetings + Events magazine, I’m a subject matter expert and facilitator for MSAE , I’m the luminaria chair for the East Lansing Relay for Life and I’ve recently been appointed to the ASAE 2014-2015 Professional Development Section Council.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Here’s a look at 2015: Marketing and Communications. In September, Event Garde held a marketing and communications retreat in which we discussed our communications strategy and marketing goals. Next month, we’ll be discussing how to implement our marketing and communications plan. Michigan Meetings & Events.

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Associations Now

JUNE 27, 2014

A group of Michigan women in the craft beverage industry hope to increase its diversity by launching a new association next month—complete with a selection of new brews. The idea for Fermenta, a new Michigan nonprofit for women involved in all alcoholic craft beverage industries, was first discussed in April. said in a news release.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 23, 2014

Here’s the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. Gail graduated from Central Michigan University with a major in journalism. Tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. Gail Koford.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 1, 2014

I’m media communications manager for Michigan State University. A: I have quite a few, but here’s the short list: snuggling at night with my husband of 14 years; tucking my kids in at night; the smell of burning leaves in the fall; Christmas morning magic; Michigan State University (I’m a proud alumna and I bleed green!);

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 13, 2015

Here’s the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. Tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. Reheat leftovers and head to courtyard, but too chilly/breezy this July day (welcome to Michigan).

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 7, 2014

Here’s the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. Theresa Casey is a very new nonprofit communicator (just about 8 months) and fundraiser for Kids Hope USA, a national nonprofit based in Zeeland, Michigan.

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Communications Michigan Social Media Newsletter 71

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Here’s the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. Don’t be shy – tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. . Tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Thanks to Twitter and Facebook, these generations – which in 2011 surpassed Baby Boomers for volunteerism – value virtual networks and don’t often communicate face to face. For more information on this topic, please read Aaron Wolowiec’s column in the fall issue of Michigan Meetings. We get impatient.

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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. – The Virtual Community Expo.

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GrowthZone

AUGUST 3, 2023

The award recognizes excellence in operations, member services, and community leadership. Award of Excellence Winners ACCE’s Awards for Communications Excellence program is designed to showcase the top communications and marketing work of chambers of commerce and similar organizations.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 19, 2016

Spring is finally here in Michigan and as robins chirp and flowers start to bloom, it’s the perfect time for Earth Day. And, of course, efforts would be remiss without effective communications. At the foundation of communications should be a clear sustainability policy that’s shared with all audiences.

Michigan 100

Michigan Report Communications Leadership 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 19, 2016

Spring is finally here in Michigan and as robins chirp and flowers start to bloom, it’s the perfect time for Earth Day. And, of course, efforts would be remiss without effective communications. At the foundation of communications should be a clear sustainability policy that’s shared with all audiences.

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Michigan Report Communications Leadership 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 11, 2013

Education sessions cover eight tracks and are based on the Michigan Society of Association Executives ’ (MSAE) new professional development model, ELEVANCE , which aims to increase competency in the areas of knowledge, relationships and perspectives. Follow her on Twitter.

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Ngage Management

AUGUST 27, 2024

The Michigan Oral Health Coalition, a key advocate for improved oral health and access to dental care in Michigan, will benefit from Ngage Management's expertise in strategic planning, communications, and coalition-building efforts.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

As I think I’ve mentioned before, I’m a member of Public Relations Society of America , and I’m actively involved in the Central Michigan Chapter of PRSA. The report found associations rely on their chapters for member engagement, leadership development, membership recruitment, marketing communications and local resources.

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Association Success

AUGUST 3, 2020

NASP Director of Communications Katherine Cowan said anything her organization developed that could directly help school psychologists support their students, families and schools during the COVID-19 pandemic was released to the public for free. . We didn’t care if they’re members or not.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 22, 2014

As some of you may know, in addition to my role with Event Garde , I work for Michigan State University’s central communications office. I love working with students. They’re brilliant. They’re ambitious. They’re overachievers. And some of them are old, well, older. I’m amazed by the nontraditional students I encounter on campus.

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SCD Group

JULY 11, 2015

Precision in the language we use to communicate (and to write policies) is vital to associations and other organizations. And, I’ve seen lots of association newsletters and other communications with confusing and/or poorly written language. Clearly, this was not the only Confederate flag owned by the State of South Carolina.

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Candid

OCTOBER 3, 2022

For example, “grants are currently being offered to nonprofits in Detroit, Michigan in the areas of health, education, family services, sports, and community improvement”. . Communicate deadlines prominently and precisely. Here is an example of a funder who has clearly communicated grant deadlines: .

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Welcome to the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. Don’t be shy – tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. . Melanie Swiftney has been a communicator for most of her life.

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Communications Social Media Press Release Michigan 50

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 3, 2012

Next week I have the pleasure of participating in the Michigan Society of Association Executives’ annual convention, colloquially known as OrgPro. It’s shorts, t-shirts, beer, BBQ, friends and fireworks.”. For me, it means a much-needed couple of days off as conference season ramps up.

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Association Success

AUGUST 7, 2020

“I would hope that people coming out of this, that as a society, we’ll actually be far more appreciative of the importance of everybody’s role in society, and not just those with the most power and the largest voices.” — Katherine Cowan, Director of Communications, National Association of School Psychologists. “I

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Ngage Management

MAY 20, 2022

Ngage Management has welcomed seven employees to its Okemos-based company in the last five months, expanding its account executives, marketing and communications, events and education, and operations departments. She holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from Western Michigan University.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 25, 2014

My name is Theresa Casey and I work for Kids Hope USA, a national nonprofit headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan. Annual Reports Nonprofit Communications' Here is a story we received from Theresa Casey of Kids Hope USA after she attended our annual report webinar at CharityHowTo: Good Afternoon! What about you?

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 27, 2018

Welcome to the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators! Don’t be shy – tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. Cindy Schrauben is the Communications Manager and has been with Big Brothers Big Sisters for nearly seven years.

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Ungated

AUGUST 4, 2022

He says that building an identity and a sense of purpose for the community will create unity “faster than anything else.” Myers, a professor of psychology at Hope College in Michigan, emphasizes the importance of revisiting what makes the community association unique or special, such as its history, architecture, or amenities.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 9, 2011

What food banks do is really not that complicated from a communications perspective: one group of people works to get food to another group of people. Food Gatherers in Michigan does a nice job with this approach to their website, focusing on volunteers with their imagery. The best food bank websites keep it that simple!

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Association Advocacy Chick

DECEMBER 9, 2010

He’s Aaron Wolowiec, MSA, CAE, CMP, director of education and associate partnerships for the Health Care Association of Michigan, DELP scholar, and chair of ASAE’s Young Association Executives Committee. Once again, I’m honored to present another guest blogger to Association Advocacy Chick.

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Association Subculture

MARCH 25, 2013

For example, Michigan has been systematically removing elected city councils and boards and replacing them with appointed (not elected) "financial managers." There are new ways of doing business, of achieving fiscal stability, of reaching out and communicating effectively with our constituents - members and nonmembers alike.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 21, 2014

One of my favorite parts of my job is coaching young communications directors. The truth is, if you ever want to become an excellent communicator, you have to learn to listen. This applies in every area of a non-profit communicator’s day-to-day. Theresa Casey. Don’t believe me? I’ll show you. Carry on, Difference Makers!

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SCD Group

MARCH 12, 2014

It is a serious issue for members of the Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association (MiGSCA). I learned this from Adam Garr of the Plum Hollow Country Club in Michigan through his tweets and You Tube posts. It was a fast moving issue for many Michigan golf courses. They invited viewers to tweet questions.

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