Wild Apricot
MAY 26, 2016
Accessibility and diversity are about accommodating everyone, not just people with disabilities or people who are from minority groups. You want to make volunteering as welcoming to the widest number of people possible.
Higher Logic
MAY 25, 2016
The sharing economy is big these days, with new companies popping up -- and fading away -- almost daily. And there’s big money to be made, both for the companies providing the platform and for the people using them -- think of Uber and Getaround for transportation, AirBNB for accommodations and LendingClub for loans. Lyft is in this same group and, although significantly smaller than Uber, is still a unicorn (a private company worth over a billion dollars).
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WBT Systems
MAY 31, 2016
Not all learning management systems are equal. With over 600 LMS vendors providing solutions for a variety of education technology needs, from generic to niche solutions, open source to proprietary platforms – how can you be sure that you have the right learning solution for your association? When is it time to look for a new Association LMS? Are Your Learners Frustrated?
Aaron Wolowiec
MAY 30, 2016
Shana Killips, sales manager, The James B. Henry Center for Executive Development. Q & A with Shana Killips, sales manager, The James B. Henry Center for Executive Development , Michigan State University. Q: Learn: What’s your favorite part about learning something new? A: The people and our relationships are what I enjoy the most about my job. Learning something new allows me to be creative in finding solutions for my clients and it helps me to see new perspectives and better relate to my c
Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business
For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Reid All About it
MAY 18, 2016
The word ‘fearless’ was literally front and center this year at the digitalNow conference. In the opening and closing sessions, digitalNow’s Hugh Lee and Don Dea talked about the need for association execs to be fearless. The choice of ‘fearless’ as the unofficial conference motto irked me. I understand why people find ‘fearless’ inspiring. With all the challenges facing associations and the people who run them, you can’t let fear influence your decisions.
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Wild Apricot
MAY 4, 2016
Because we host a webinar every single month, we've tested out dozens of reminder emails to maximize registrations. This is our best strategy, which has increased registrants over 200%.
Higher Logic
MAY 17, 2016
Blogging is writing with a dual purpose. Effective blog posts both educate the reader and benefit the writers -- or the writer’s organization. Let’s take a look at how to do that well. What you’ll read here comes not just from my study of blogging over the years, but from personal experience. A little over a year ago, I started a blog about clear business writing.
Potomac Core
MAY 17, 2016
It’s been seven years since the end of the great recession and one economist thinks there is a 60% chance of a recession next year. As global uncertainty and slow U.S. economic growth dominate the landscape, CEO’s should assess whether or not they are leading a recession ready association. While the next recession may not be as severe as the last one, be rest assured that business leaders are continually increasing scrutiny over expenditures not related to corporate performance.
Aaron Wolowiec
MAY 30, 2016
Shana Killips, sales manager, The James B. Henry Center for Executive Development. Q & A with Shana Killips, sales manager, The James B. Henry Center for Executive Development , Michigan State University. Q: Learn: What’s your favorite part about learning something new? A: The people and our relationships are what I enjoy the most about my job. Learning something new allows me to be creative in finding solutions for my clients and it helps me to see new perspectives and better relate to my c
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Reid All About it
MAY 27, 2016
The four-hour work week is a myth, despite what Tim Ferris says, but thankfully the four-day work week isn’t. Even during this short work week, surely you can find some time to invest in yourself. See if any of the webinars listed below sparks an interest. If you host webinars (or plan to), check out this three-part series by Mike Agron , co-founder of WebAttract : 5 Expert Tips for Growing Your Webinar Attendance. 5 Expert Tips for Engaging Your Webinar Audience. 5 Expert Tips for Convert
Optimist Consulting
MAY 28, 2016
I recently joined the Fawcett Society (Fawcett) , the UK’s leading campaign for gender equality. I liked their welcome letter (interestingly they chose to send a hard-copy letter), so I thought I’d share with you some of the highlights, which you could use for inspiration for your next welcome message. You can download the letter as a PDF here. 1.A warm welcome.
Wild Apricot
MAY 3, 2016
May means nicer weather and I know you want to go outside, but here are 18 great reasons to stay glued to your computer screen!
Higher Logic
MAY 16, 2016
Everyone has their own engagement theories for fostering interaction within online communities. Some engaged communities appear effortless while others remain stagnant, with occasional spurts of activity. So, what gives? What’s the trick for building sustainable, steady engagement? Sustainable motivation. In general, if you want to motivate someone to do something -- say you want your kid to help do household chores -- what do you do?
Speaker: Dave Sackett
Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.
Potomac Core
MAY 3, 2016
In an era of unending economic challenges and uncertainty, industries must be relevant in order to grow. KPMG’s 2016 report “Setting the Course for Growth: CEO Perspectives” underscores how today’s CEO is laser focused on staying relevant in a turbulent global market. In order to remain relevant to their members Trade Association CEO’s focus more on understanding industry challenges then helping drive industry outcomes.
Aaron Wolowiec
MAY 17, 2016
Holly Duckworth. This month’s guest blog post is by Holly Duckworth , a keynote speaker and consultant. She’s the author of the award-winning book, “Ctrl+Alt+Believe: Reboot Your Association for Success.” Follow her on Twitter: @hduckworth. As you look around it doesn’t take long to recognize the world of business is evolving.
Reid All About it
MAY 20, 2016
The only way to thrive in our ever-changing world is by sharpening old skills, learning new ones, and deepening your knowledge. That’s why I provide this list every week—so it’s a little easier for you to do that. Change and fear go hand in hand. Do you ever think about fear? Your fear? Your staff’s fear? Your board’s fear? What do you think about being fearless?
Optimist Consulting
MAY 31, 2016
I was delighted to recently present at CHASE on how to develop your membership marketing strategy and plan. Following on from my blog “ Top 5 essentials for your membership marketing strategy ” , I outline my thoughts here on how to develop a strong membership marketing plan that links back to your marketing strategy and helps you to grow your membership. 1.What do you need to promote across the year?
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
Wild Apricot
MAY 13, 2016
GuideStar just launched their platinum platform. Nonprofits, check it out (and also update your profile with them).
Higher Logic
MAY 12, 2016
Getting people to open emails can be a frustrating, fruitless task. Especially when a big part of your job is communicating to members through email -- depending on your industry and the types of emails you send, what’s considered good open rates can look pretty low. So how do you turn the tides and get people to open your messages? The art of the email subject line.
Eric Lanke
MAY 2, 2016
Last week I tweeted this post by Amanda Kaiser of the Smooth the Path blog. In it, she wonders which members association staff should pay the most attention to: those most or those least actively engaged in the association's activities. She makes points on both sides of the argument, but eventually comes down on the side of those most engaged. It is okay to welcome everyone.
Aaron Wolowiec
MAY 17, 2016
Holly Duckworth. This month’s guest blog post is by Holly Duckworth , a keynote speaker and consultant. She’s the author of the award-winning book, “Ctrl+Alt+Believe: Reboot Your Association for Success.” Follow her on Twitter: @hduckworth. As you look around it doesn’t take long to recognize the world of business is evolving.
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Reid All About it
MAY 13, 2016
What’s on your mind this week? I’m thinking about one-page strategic plans, automating processes, change management, shifting board mindsets, cybersecurity, leading from the middle, personalizing content, and other juicy association topics. Never a dull day! Tue 5/17 at 12 p.m.* – Meetings Outlook: A Deep Dive into the Latest Business Trends.
Portage Group
MAY 30, 2016
May 30, 2016. Toronto, ON. (The Portage Group) – The Portage Group is pleased to welcome Steve Carroll, CAE, as an Independent Associate to their team. Steve is an accomplished association sector professional bringing with him a wealth of success and experience as an association staff and volunteer leader. Carroll is currently President of the Canadian Society of Association Executives – Trillium Chapter and has served in Canadian national and provincial association senior leadership positions f
Wild Apricot
MAY 31, 2016
Besides the clear blue skies and the bright warm sun, May brings the beautiful blossoms of apricot trees, as pictured here. Reminiscing aside, here’s what happened this month in the world of Wild Apricot.
Higher Logic
MAY 3, 2016
There’s no one right way to run a community, so it should come as no surprise to anyone that there’s not a single path to becoming a community manager. In fact, when people ask me about what makes someone great at community management, I tend to describe more personality traits than anything else: adaptability, curiosity, an analytical mind. And yet, there are plenty of things you can do to prepare yourself for getting a job as a community manager.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Eric Lanke
MAY 30, 2016
I wrote a post a few weeks back on what I called paradoxes in association management , which I defined as counter-intuitive practices that we must embrace if we want to be successful. Here's one: Success comes when staff learns the language of members, not when members learn the language of staff. This is one of the most obvious, but frequently one of the most difficult to embrace.
Aaron Wolowiec
MAY 31, 2016
Although still relatively new, online communities are quickly becoming popular platforms for engagement, discussion and membership. But there’s still some confusion about best practices and culture, according to a new report by The Community Roundtable and Higher Logic. “In the current environment, it’s easy to question or second guess ourselves, but one thing I feel strongly about is this: A community approach can help navigate these issues in a way that brings along customers, prospects and em
Reid All About it
MAY 6, 2016
Here’s the learning line-up for the association community for the week of May 9. Since it’s not a big list, if you know of something I’ve missed, please let me know and I’ll add it. Tue 5/10 at 12 p.m. EDT* – Providing Multilingual Communications at Your International Event. From hiring interpreters to ordering collateral translations, this webinar will walk you through how to decide what’s a “must have” for your international event, as well as how to book and promote these services effect
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