Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
Your fans not only create the community around your nonprofit's Facebook Page, they define how they want to experience it and create much of the content. Here are some ways to bring some of that interactivity to your nonprofit's blog or website.( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Marketing online community Blogging Social networking Facebook Non-profit Communications websites social media.
Association Leaders
FEBRUARY 21, 2010
I spent last week at the Annual Meeting and tradeshow of one of our association partners. The meeting and show were a success – despite the economy. Honestly I was a little worried going into the meeting. The leadership has been divisive recently and it was unclear going into the meetings whether they could overcome their challenges. However, at the meeting the association leadership really started coming together.
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Association Subculture
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Wednesday, February 24, 2010. How the Mighty Fall - Associations at Risk - Part 2 of 5. (This is the second in a five-part series and a break from my normal format. During times of economic crisis many questions haunt executives, boards, staff members and volunteers alike. How will we weather this storm? How long will it last?
Robert M Barnes
FEBRUARY 25, 2010
VERY SHORT, MOST EFFECTIVE AND HOW TRUE… 30 second Speech by Bryan Dyson (CEO of Coca Cola) “Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air.
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Idea Architects
FEBRUARY 18, 2010
In Seth Godin's interesting new book, Linchpin , he asserts that "life is too short not to do something that matters." It's not a unique sentiment as many others have expressed similar thoughts for a long time. It is a popular one, and most people generally nod their heads in agreement upon hearing it. I would suggest it is wrong. It's not that life is too short not to do something that matters, it's that life is too long not to do something that matters.
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Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 8, 2010
A number of findings in a newly released study by Pew Internat on Social Media and Young Adults will be of interest to nonprofits who seek to connect with or recruit members and donors online.( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest nptech Web 2.0 Social networking research social media.
Association Leaders
FEBRUARY 14, 2010
My job requires me to travel a lot. I see many hotels all over the country. I am loyal to certain hotel brands. What makes me loyal to those brands? It’s not the quality of the beds, its not the quality of their food or the size of their workout facilities. Sure, those things can make a difference but if all else is equal, there is only one thing that makes me loyal to a hotel brand – the quality of the service I receive when I’m there.
Association Subculture
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Wednesday, February 10, 2010. How the Mighty Fall - Associations at Risk - Part 1 of 5. (This is the first in a five-part series and a break from my normal format. During times of economic crisis many questions haunt executives, boards, staff members and volunteers alike. How will we weather this storm? How long will it last?
Tom Morrison
FEBRUARY 20, 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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Idea Architects
FEBRUARY 26, 2010
The print publication industry is indeed facing any challenges: declining ad revenues, free content online, increased competition for eyeballs, and many more. That doesn't mean pricing decisions should be made out of desperation. I just received my renewal notice for TIME magazine. The regular annual rate according to the invoice is $72. The annual cost when purchasing at the newsstand is $252.45.
Membership Marketing
FEBRUARY 5, 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
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
For the shortest month of the year, February is shaping up with a pretty good selection of free online training opportunities for folks working in nonprofits and associations. Keep an eye on the comments here for additions and updates, too! ( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology nptech events training webinar.
Association Leaders
FEBRUARY 7, 2010
In honor of today’s Super Bowl, my post this week is about leadership – but not the traditional, “how to be a successful leader” or “leaders always win” message. This week I’m thinking about how even great leaders sometimes fail. Today is a great example of that. Peyton Manning is one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play professional football.
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Guilt by Association
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
A couple of quick thoughts about the #untech10 conference starting tomorrow. This is what will happen to traditional associations if we don’t get our act together. A crazy group of committed, spirited and smart volunteers can move the world – and they are more than willing to work around a traditional association to get the job done. Traditional associations can not only coexist with such groups, but thrive.
on Leadership
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
on Leadership … by Steven Davis, CAE. Leadership … an Ongoing Discussion. « Leadership … Continued discussion 2/18/10. Leadership … Continued Discussions 3/12/10 » Leadership … Continued Discussion 2/24/10. I want to devote this post to something I feel very passionate about … leading with passion! Warren Bennis, who I have quoted several times in different posts, points to passion as a basic ingredient of leadership … and describes this as
Idea Architects
FEBRUARY 23, 2010
This week's Wednesday What IF? draws on the Olympics for a little bit of inspiration. What if, like US figure skater and 2010 Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek, you focused more on consistent higher quality and execution and less on the big breakthrough in your work? If you didn't watch the men's figure skating you might not totally understand the possibilities or meaning of this "what if" question, so let me quickly explain.
Membership Marketing
FEBRUARY 25, 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.
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
FEBRUARY 18, 2010
Choosing the right member-management software is a big decision, and the selection process can be both tedious and time-consuming. That's why Wild Apricot has put together a free Membership Software Selection Guide , to help nonprofit and association leaders choose the best membership website software to match their goals, budgets, and technical know-how.
Associations Live
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
Your input please. Our 7 person association is looking for a good, easy to use, project management software. I've done some investigating, but there are so many, I'm wondering if any MSAE members currently use one. I want something that will help with creating and updating publications; communications to members; annual tasks and help me understand how employees are using their time.
High Context
FEBRUARY 23, 2010
I have a couple of public appearances coming up in DC that you may want to check out. Improving Your Marketing Through Technology. I am presenting at this full day workshop for association marketers. My talk is about mastering online marketing techniques to grow revenue and improve the value you deliver to members. I am the luncheon keynote for the Association Foundation Group’s 8th National Conference , being held on May 20, 2010.
on Leadership
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
on Leadership … by Steven Davis, CAE. Leadership … an Ongoing Discussion. « Leadership … Continued discussion 1/29/10. Leadership … Continued Discussion 2/24/10 » Leadership … Continued discussion 2/18/10. In this post, I want to contrast management and leadership, which are very different and yet often confused.
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Idea Architects
FEBRUARY 22, 2010
Yesterday I did something I haven't done for at least three years: I flew American Airlines. The only reason they got my business yesterday was because of offering a flight at a specific time when I needed it. It was fine. Nothing particularly great; nothing particularly bad. Just OK. Which is about how I remember it from three years ago and probably why it will be about that long before I feel the need to fly them again.
Membership Marketing
FEBRUARY 12, 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
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
Do you use Twitter to remind your members of a meeting or fundraising event? Here's a free tool that easily creates a special map to go with your tweet, so people will be sure to find your event. Twitter users can even RSVP or add a comment, if you choose to allow those options.( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology nptech events Twitter maps event managment application social media.
Associations Live
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
Mark Twain made this phrase popular in the United States, originally attributing it to a British Prime Minister. The underlying concept is that there are three types of lies: Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics. This post is going to be full of statistics. The Pew Research Center dedicates resources to studying internet trends through the Pew Internet & American Life Project.
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.
High Context
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
Wes Trochlil and I are fielding a survey, The Snowpocalypse Operations Survey , to assess how the repeated snow storms over the past couple of weeks impacted your operations, in particular how you think it impacted your external facing services. Our goal is determine the impact and assess what organizations successfully did to maintain or minimize disruption to their members, customers and others.
on Leadership
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
on Leadership … by Steven Davis, CAE. Leadership … an Ongoing Discussion. « Leadership … Continued discussion 1/6/10. Leadership … Continued discussion 2/18/10 » Leadership … Continued discussion 1/29/10. In this post I want to reflect on a very simple piece of guidance that I feel is a critical part of growing as a leader.
Idea Architects
FEBRUARY 17, 2010
In support of abductive logic—the logic of what could be—I'll be posting a question for your consideration on the weekly feature: Wednesday What IF? Lengthy and overly bureaucratic approval processes often inhibit innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. While some decisions and resource allocations certainly require more exhaustive or detailed reviews, many don't.
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