Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
October 2010 is notable for the variety of topics in the free nonprofit webinars on schedule – both recurring events and special one-time opportunities for professional development. If you don’t find exactly the kind of training you’re looking for today, do check back here as the month goes on – any late-arriving webinar announcement will be added in the comments thread, below.
Association Subculture
SEPTEMBER 3, 2010
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Friday, September 3, 2010. Lessons From #ASAE10. Shes so mean but I dont care. I love her eyes and her wild wild hair. Dance to the beat that we love best. Heading for the nineties. Living in the wild wild west. The wild wild west. Escape Club, Wild Wild West. The Short of It. ASAE10. Wasnt there. Lurked online. Surfed blogs.
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Association Advocacy Chick
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
Say what you will about Congress. You can’t deny that the institution has embraced some form of social media. Members of Congress have their own Facebook pages. Congressional committees use Twitter to promote upcoming hearings. The House and Senate have their own YouTube channels. A few are even creating their own app. However, as association lobbyists, are we using those same tools to promote our advocacy efforts to our members?
Idea Architects
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
I'm just a bill. No, not the Schoolhouse Rock song. Although I should now wish you good luck on getting that tune out of your brain. I'm talking about the financial kind of bill, specifically the dues invoice or "membership renewal." My American Society of Association Executives membership renewal just arrived. As bills go, it's good enough. It's easy to read and understand, and updating my information and preferences is pretty simple.
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GlowGlobally
SEPTEMBER 18, 2010
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Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
Showcasing your non-profit’s history helps to establish its stability, to build trust, and to communicate the general development of the organization and its mission. But let’s face it, those “Our History” pages can be deadly dull! What if your website visitors could explore by clicking around a colorful timeline, instead? ( read more ). Tags: application Non-profit technology nptech open source timeline website websites Widgets.
Association Adviser
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
September 2010 -- Features May well be Lord would like you to meet a couple of bad customers well before interacting with the right choice, to make certain as we in conclusion fulfill the consumer, in this article know how to possibly be happy.
Association Advocacy Chick
SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
A few years ago, I was talking to a colleague about ASAE when the topic of the CAE came up. When asked if I was going to sit for the exam, I said no. At the time, I didn’t feel I needed to. I didn’t think it would enhance my career. I saw myself as a lobbyist, not an association executive. I’ve had similar conversations with a few of my government relations colleagues who question their need to earn the CAE.
Idea Architects
SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
When I first started cooking, I relied heavily on recipes from trusted cookbooks. Methodically following the instructions, I was able to produce impressive meals. Slowly, I started to tweak recipes to meet my own preferences, adding a bit more of this, a little less of that. As my confidence in my judgment improved, I began to change recipes significantly or create dishes just by assembling what seemed like a good mix of ingredients.
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The Hourglass Blog
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thursday, September 9, 2010. Generational Herd Mentalities. A little while ago, Neil Howe called attention on his blog to a New York Times feature story about a 24-year-old Millennial who, even amidst the Great Recession, is living at home and turning down $40K job offers until just the right opportunity comes along. As Howe notes: The story lit up a firestorm of reader responses: no less than 1,487 comments thus far, and much larger echoes on the blogosphere.
Membership Marketing
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
Membership Marketing Blog. Membership marketing – acquiring, engaging, upgrading, and renewing members – is the cornerstone for associations and relationship driven organizations. Whether you are an association professional or a relationship marketer, join the discussion on the Membership Marketing Blog and share your ideas and counsel. Speaking Engagements.
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
You've heard about some time-saving free Google Docs templates that can save time for non-profits creating documents, spreadsheets and presentations – but did you know Microsoft.com has a bundle of free Office Suite templates that are designed especially for non-profits? ( read more ). Tags: collaboration documents event management General non-profit interest Microsoft Non-profit Communications Non-profit technology nptech office print productivity project management publicity spreadsheets Staff
Association Adviser
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
September 2010 -- Association Spotlight This month's spotlight on association communication excellence falls on the San Francisco-based Western Independent Bankers for its groundbreaking efforts to raise the profile and capabilities of community banks during the nation’s prolonged credit crisis.
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Association Advocacy Chick
SEPTEMBER 3, 2010
Earlier today, I had the esteemed honor of being a guest on Delcor Social Media’s Sweet Spot hosted by the fabulous Kiki L’Italien with the equally fabulous Maddie Grant. Sweet Spot is a live weekly half-hour webcast (longer when Maddie co-host) on Ustream that highlights the week in associations and social media. It’s a fast-paced, energetic look at the cool things your colleagues are doing that may not get a lot of attention in other circles.
Idea Architects
SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
"The way I see it, a product is an “Idea Amplifier”. You have an idea about something- phones or whatever- and you build a product as an expression of that idea." —Hugh MacLeod, Gaping Void I like this thinking a lot. If we have clarity around the idea we are trying to give voice to through our products or services, we are more likely to amplify that concept through subsequent iteratiuons and innovations.
Off Stage
SEPTEMBER 18, 2010
Off Stage. Sep. 18, 2010 - One of the Largest Marketing Opportunities in History. During its 32nd International Public Meeting in Paris in 2008, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) started a new process of implementing a policy to take a "significant step forward on the introduction of new generic top-level domains." Up until this point in time, the internet world knew only the familiar.com,net,org and 18 other suffixes — the official "generic top-lev
Executive Connections
SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
The 2011 SLA Board of Directors election will begin on September 8 and run through September 29. I trust you will take the time to review the candidate's views, get educated on their goals, and then cast your ballot. It will only take about five minutes to mark the ballot. Of course, voting is not required in a legal sense—but hopefully you feel it’s your civic duty as an active SLA member.
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg
Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
Maybe you've already picked up a copy of The Networked Nonprofit: Connecting with Social Media to Drive Change, by Beth Kanter and Allison Fine – but perhaps you’re still wondering if the book can help a small nonprofit like yours? The answer is, Yes! Networking is not just for the "big guys" out there.( read more ). Tags: accountability Activism General non-profit interest Non-profit Communications Non-profit technology nptech social media Social networking.
Association Adviser
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
September 2010 -- Features I prefer take a look at because of about what you do, however because of who actually I'm once i have always been in hand.
Association Advocacy Chick
SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
A lot has been said recently in the blogosphere about the topic of diversity and inclusion within the association community. So I was very happy to learn that ASAE was taking the conversation to the next level with the Diversity and Inclusion Conference in Washington, DC next February. As a DELP Scholar, I feel this is long overdue. Here are some of my hopes and dreams for this upcoming event.
Tom Morrison
SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
From Relevance to REVOLUTION. Its NOW or NEVER. Today, its not good enough to be relevant. People want to join a revolution. They want an exciting experience that engages them in a profound way that will have a positive impact on them and their business, while providing a rewarding experience that fulfills their souls. I write about things that help associations achieve true transformation for the future and build a REVOLUTION.
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The Hourglass Blog
SEPTEMBER 3, 2010
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Friday, September 3, 2010. Those Fish Arent Dead, Theyre Just Tired. This post from David Simms of the Bridgespan Group on the Harvard Business Review Blog got me thinking. In it, Simms bemoans the state of many nonprofit Boards, describing them as "aquariums of dead fish"--unengaged and unproductive. Heres one of his key observations: What some board members tell me, when pushed, is that they tolerate things on a nonprofit board that they wouldnt stand for in the
Off Stage
SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
Off Stage. Sep. 24, 2010 - The Elephant Climbs up on the Table. Last week was an adventure—a new and fun experience. I was asked by the North Carolina AEs to be a featured speaker at a ‘Fireside Chat’: the AEs submitted questions and I (retired and “experienced”) responded with shoot-from-the-hip answers. I hope the AEs found it useful—it was certainly helpful to me as a review of past issues and still-meaningful concerns in association management.
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
Many hands make light work, and many voices can make for more interesting reading. Yet, getting your board members to contribute to the organization’s blog can be like pulling the proverbial hens' teeth! Let’s take a look at what lies behind that reluctance to blog, and how you can help your board members get past those roadblocks to blogging. But first things first -- Why should Board members contribute to your nonprofit’s blog?
Association Adviser
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
September 2010 -- Features An absolute blood brother most likely are not companion, on the other hand companion can be the latest blood brother.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
Association Advocacy Chick
SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
From now until Sunday September 19, Pedigree will donate a 20-pound bag of dog food to a local shelter for every blog post about its adoption program. As a dog owner who got her pet from a rescue, I’m a firm believer in pet adoption. The Pedigree Foundation works with shelters to find loving homes for dogs. So far the campaign has generated more than 1 million meal for dogs in shelters throughout the United States.
Membership Marketing
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
Membership Marketing Blog. Membership marketing – acquiring, engaging, upgrading, and renewing members – is the cornerstone for associations and relationship driven organizations. Whether you are an association professional or a relationship marketer, join the discussion on the Membership Marketing Blog and share your ideas and counsel. Speaking Engagements.
The Hourglass Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2010
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Whats Your Innovation Readiness? Part 1. Regular readers of The Hourglass Blog know that Im chairing the Innovation Task Force for the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives. Examining case studies of successful innovation in the for-profit community, the task force has drafted a set of principles of innovation--organizational traits the must be present to allow innovation to occur--a list of barriers common to associations that
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