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Association Brain Food: 1.31.25

Reid All About it

With competition from for-profits, online networks, and tech-driven platforms, Kim Davies at Naylor offers a more innovative and data-driven membership blueprint to help associations thrive. Hear about past client recapture, land and expand, referral strategies, and best practice proposal and pitch tactics. Membership strategy.

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How to plan an effective request for proposal (RFP)

Nimble AMS

Many associations struggle to take the first step in planning an effective request for proposal (RFP) when attempting to get their board on board for new tech plans and in becoming the catalyst of change for their organization. . In reality, the expense of not investing in modern technology will cost your organization much more. .

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Three Keys to Inspire New Ideas from Staff

Spark Consulting

What does it take for associations to succeed at innovation? I’ve been doing some research on innovation initiatives in associations for a client and had written a bit about it for the Spark blog a few weeks ago. We talk about innovation in the association world a lot,” Engel says. “I I wondered what was happening.

Proposal 150
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Building Buy-In for an Online Community at Your Association

Higher Logic

While the way you align your proposed member community with your executives’ goals will vary by association, five of the most common priorities you might find in the strategic plan include new member acquisition, member engagement and retention, non-dues revenue growth, advocacy and legislation, and maintaining relevance. Objection 1: Price.

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Feeling Othered at the Association Breakfast Table

AssociationChat

Challenges and Innovations : The episode explores the tension between the rising demand for dietary customization and the logistical challenges it presents. Tracy discusses strategies like “build your own” food stations and starting meal planning with gluten and dairy-free options to accommodate diverse dietary needs.

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Your Education Team Needs an Association Intrapreneur

WBT Systems

An intrapreneur is an inside entrepreneur who innovates from within. Where can you innovate and improve something? Any solution you propose must be aligned with your association’s and your department’s goals. Innovative new programs don’t usually succeed on the first try. Be an association intrapreneur.

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What Is Your Real Mission?

Spark Consulting

Do they say they want innovation, then automatically shoot down every new idea anyone proposes? If you aim to change the world in some tangible way no matter what the cost to the people involved, let people know. There really are people who want to change things so badly, they will not count the personal cost.

Omaha 150