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.
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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
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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.
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
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?
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.
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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.
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
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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 26, 2010
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Associations Live. Connecting MSAE members and a world of ideas! Thursday, August 26, 2010. Tech Tools for Meeting Planners and Attendees. Create unique and engaging experiences for meeting attendees by Jessica Levin. [link]. Posted by Kathy Johnson. at 1:28 PM. Labels: meetings , Social Media , Technology. No comments: Post a Comment.
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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.
Off Stage
AUGUST 21, 2010
Off Stage. Aug. 21, 2010 - 2011: The Opportunity. Normal 0. false false false. EN-US X-NONE X-NONE. Next year in 2011, an event will occur which will change the way the internet looks: ICANN, the international domain registry, will open up the registry for top level domains (TLDs). Right now, over 150 million domain names use the ‘ com’ TLD, but ICANN’s actions next year will make it possible for a whole new wave of top level domains—domains based on products such as &lsq
High Context
AUGUST 19, 2010
An article about Netflix’s vacation policy this week caused a bit of an envious stir online. The policy? Take as much time off as you want, just make sure you are getting done what you need to get done. Accountability! Flexibility! Hooray! Here is the secret to why this actually works for Netflix is not abused: They fire average performers. From the article: People who don’t produce are shown the door. “Adequate performance,” the company says, “gets a generous sever
Executive Connections
AUGUST 11, 2010
Greetings from Gothenburg, Sweden, and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) annual congress. IFLA is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users and is the global voice of the library and information profession. The theme of this year’s congress is “Open access to knowledge--promoting sustainable progress.
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