Wild Apricot
AUGUST 26, 2010
Creating a presentation for your board? Wading into the end-of-project paperwork? Or maybe you’re signing up a new crop of volunteers for your non-profit. Whatever the task, odds are that there’s a time-saving template, free at Google Docs, to help you do more with less effort. Browse the Template Gallery , or narrow your search by Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Forms, and Drawings.
Association Subculture
AUGUST 11, 2010
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Lessons for Associations From a Peeved Advertising Genius. Nonprofit trade and professional associations have a lot to learn from different sources “outside" of our normal circles. For example, I recently ran across a fascinating blog post by Alex Bogusky formerly of ad agency Crispin Porter + Bogusky.
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Association Advocacy Chick
AUGUST 26, 2010
The catalyst for this blog came from my experiences at ASAE’s annual meeting in LA. Here are some of my professional and personal takeaways from this meeting. Technology and social media continues to improve the annual meeting experience. Following the ASAE10 Twitter feed gave me a chance to learn what was going on in sessions I couldn’t attend.
Idea Architects
AUGUST 20, 2010
Whether it be a staff meeting or an annual meeting, you know there will be a whole lot of talking going on. But quantity does not equal quality and in our time-starved world, ensuring conversation is compelling is critical. So what makes a conversation one that causes you to sit up, lean forward, eager to participate? The people Good perspectives. Good thinkers.
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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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.
GlowGlobally
AUGUST 23, 2010
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Wild Apricot
AUGUST 30, 2010
September is a busy month for just about everyone – a new school year for many, harvest time for both fundraisers and farmers - and a whole new crop of free nonprofit webinars is here. Have a look – you’re sure to find an online learning opportunity that’s of interest to folks in your organization. As always, you’ll want to check back from time to time through the month, as late-coming webinar notices are often added in the comments section, down below.
Robert M Barnes
AUGUST 26, 2010
There was a point during my flights to the US that I wondered why I would invest so much of my own time and money being away from the family and attending ASAE10.
Association Advocacy Chick
AUGUST 31, 2010
When I started this blog last Thursday, I was not prepared for the outpouring of support that I’ve received. The feedback from the association blogging community has been tremendously helpful. I value your advice and hope to continue receiving your feedback. The fact that ASAE staff has taken the time to not only read, but also comment on the posts serves as reminder of how much they care about their members.
Idea Architects
AUGUST 13, 2010
Meeting design and facilitation should help create and enhance the connectedness and community among participants. This is as true for annual conferences involving thousands of attendees as it is for a committee or staff meeting with only a handful of participants. People often say community involves: a shared goal or common purpose a challenge or crisis that unite people to act respect and appreciation for others agreed-upon standards for group activity a commitment to work with others a common
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!
The Hourglass Blog
AUGUST 22, 2010
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Sunday, August 22, 2010. Only Xers Care about Work/Life Balance. So I finally got around to reading the article in the August 2010 issue of Associations Now about Generation X moving into leadership positions in the association world. You wouldve thought that someone who runs a blog dedicated to "exploring generations and leadership in associations and in society" wouldve gotten to that a little more quickly--but, hey, what can I say?
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 10, 2010
This afternoon, I’m presenting the first webinar in a three-part series for NTEN on Turning Your Nonprofit into a Self-Made Media Mogul. Everyone, including your nonprofit, can be a self-made media mogul, thanks to affordable email, web hosting, and social media. But to become a media mogul, your nonprofit needs to look at marketing and communications in entirely new ways, where everyone on staff is a messenger (not just the communications director), everyone knows how to use the tools (no
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 23, 2010
A lively LinkedIn discussion was kicked off when Elizabeth Watkin , program coordinator at Africa Carbon Credit Exchange,asked, “ What makes a good non-profit website? ” What do you like to see on a charity/non-profit/NGO website and what do you dislike? Would a website encourage you to donate or get involved? If you have been inspired by a particular website, can you pass on the link?
Guilt by Association
AUGUST 17, 2010
We’ve seen several distinct stages in the association sector’s journey into and through the world of social media. At first, the evangelists spread the good news, and a few eager souls experimented. Early adopters followed their example, and soon, the growth from seed concept to mainstream was amazingly rapid – three or four years, depending on how you count.
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Association Advocacy Chick
AUGUST 30, 2010
If you attended ASAE10 last week, it’s likely that you’re making your way back to the office today. For the first time in a long time, I purposely did not touch my work e-mail while I was out of the office. Sure, I deleted them off of my soon-to-be-discarded Blackberry (more on that in a future post), but I didn’t log onto my work’s e-mail system.
Idea Architects
AUGUST 22, 2010
I find myself more frequently facilitating or being involved in discussions that are challenging because of choices individuals are making. I rarely find that. Talking more loudly results in more listening; Repeating your points elicits a different response; Sighing indignantly ignites agreement; or Interrupting others gets their attention. While a monologue can make an enjoyable night of theatre, it isn't the best way to have great conversation.
The Hourglass Blog
AUGUST 28, 2010
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Saturday, August 28, 2010. Association Advantages for Innovation. Heres part three of the "innovation for associations" white paper Im helping to write while chairing the Innovation Task Force for the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives. As Ive described before, our overall goal is to define an evidence-based model of innovation for the association community, and weve been analyzing several case studies of innovation in the for-profit community to see if t
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 4, 2010
Amanda Byrne, IT Administrator at the Carolina Tiger Rescue , recently shared a story with me about changes she made to the way she managed her Facebook page after hearing me give a presentation on using social media to empower your fans. Here is Amanda’s story in her own words. Amanda Byrne of Carolina Tiger Rescue with Kaela. “We recently participated in Chase Community Giving , and I was the representative managing our Chase profile.
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Wild Apricot
AUGUST 9, 2010
Facebook is rolling out a new feature called Facebook Questions – similar to what’s offered by LinkedIn, Yahoo Questions, and other Q&A sites. Ask questions, answer them, and rate (or be rated) for best answers. What does this mean for nonprofits? A new way to reach potential supporters, and to spread the word about your cause! ( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Marketing Social networking Facebook Non-profit Communications social media.
Membership Marketing
AUGUST 10, 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.
Association Advocacy Chick
AUGUST 26, 2010
I’ve been considering a blog for the last couple of years, but could never find the time or motivation to do it. I had an idea of what I wanted to talk about, but just couldn’t take that next step. Los Angeles changed that. Earlier this week, the American Society of Association Executives held its annual meeting and expo at the LA Convention Center.
Off Stage
AUGUST 1, 2010
Off Stage. Aug. 1, 2010 - "She's got BIG plans," said the Association Exec. Normal 0. false false false. EN-US X-NONE X-NONE. I had a call yesterday from the AE of an 1100 member association where I’d recently facilitated a strategic planning session. “I don’t get it,” she said. “We spent a lot of our resources on designing a strategic plan, and we voted on it, and we approved it, and I’ve got the strategies scheduled out over the next year, and—sudd
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.
The Hourglass Blog
AUGUST 10, 2010
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, August 10, 2010. The Role of Trust in Innovation. If you didnt see it, Maddie Grant asked me to do a guest post on her SocialFish blog last week, and I shamelessly used it as an opportunity to promote the innovation project Im spearheading for the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives. If youre a regular Hourglass reader, then youve already seen here what I posted there, but I got some great comments from Maddies readers that are probably worth a pe
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 18, 2010
On Thursday, August 19, I’m teaching a new webinar called “ Using Metaphors and Themes to Get Your Messages Across.” It is part of our Get Creative series this month, and also part of the Ideas for Nonprofit Writers series of trainings I’m creating. As part of my preparation, I interviewed Susan Strong ( @susancstrong ), the founder and executive director of the Metaphor Project , which helps mostly progressive causes frame their messages using well-understood cultural imagery and idioms – or as
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 19, 2010
There is no end to the challenges of social media for nonprofits. How can we keep our personal and professional lives separate online? How can we identify the "influencers"? Which social media tools are best? Here, Paul Adams, Senior User Experience Researcher at Google, shares his team's insights into how people actually connect and behave online.( read more ).
Associations Live
AUGUST 3, 2010
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Associations Live. Connecting MSAE members and a world of ideas! Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Brett Favre and Credibility. Its the first Tuesday of August, and as folks in my neck of the woods (Minnesota) have learned, if Brett Favre sticks his head out of Hattiesburg, Mississippi and sees that he isnt the focus of the news, well get six more weeks of speculation about his career.
Speaker: Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket
What does delivering an exceptional member experience mean in today's world? With the right insights, tools, and strategies, you can identify what truly matters to your members, drive meaningful engagement at scale, and continue to meet the ever-evolving needs of your members. Join association experts Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket who will share practical insights on how to build an exceptional member-driven experience by gaining a deeper understanding of your members and d
Membership Marketing
AUGUST 11, 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.
Association Okie
AUGUST 31, 2010
I spent Friday through Tuesday of last week in Los Angeles attending the ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo. This is an event that I look forward to all year. It is my chance to immerse myself in my profession. So in review how did it go? In my opinion, it was a mixed bag. This years General Session Speakers were average at best. We started with Bill George, who focused on how bad things were in the association world today.
The Hourglass Blog
AUGUST 16, 2010
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, August 16, 2010. The Unsung Heroes of Innovation. Heres an interesting post on innovation from the Harvard Business Review. In it, Columbia Business School Professor Rita McGrath shares her insights on what makes innovation work in many of the companies shes observed. Her summary: First, at the top, innovation leaders need to: -- Define the territory that the company should be exploring, -- Make sure that organizational systems support innovation, and -- D
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