July, 2012

article thumbnail

Free Non-profit Webinars for August 2012

Wild Apricot

Here's our round-up of free non-profit webinars for August. There are some great webinars on topics such as strategies for Board Recruitment; Storytelling for Fundraising Success; Google Apps for Non-profits; and much more!

article thumbnail

Thanks For Playing: Sections Instead of Breakouts

Thanks For Playing

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 10 July 2012. Sections Instead of Breakouts. A few ASAE calls for proposals have hit recently, and its gotten me thinking about conference sessions. On the one hand, associations want to recognize the expertise and knowledge our members hold and give them a platform to shine and a chance to share that knowledge and expertise with their peers.

Proposal 250
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The One ConferenceTip That Will Change Your Life

YourMembership

Membership Software Association Management Software. Home. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers.

article thumbnail

Five reasons why membership is killing association business models: Part I

Principled Innovation

Membership is perhaps the most sacred tenet in all of association orthodoxy. Indeed, for many organizations, the membership imperative defines the very existence of the association: membership is who they are and what they do. In a time of relentless societal transformation, however, the impact of forces beyond our control makes it necessary for us to question all of our most deep-seated beliefs, including our beliefs about membership.

article thumbnail

How to Create a Community Your Members Can't Get Enough Of

Here’s Your Blueprint for Year-Round Member Engagement. Are you ready to transform your association into a thriving, 365-day community? Download GrowthZone’s ebook, How to Create a Community Your Members Can’t Get Enough Of , and learn strategies for leveling out the peaks and valleys of member engagement. This guide provides actionable strategies to create consistent networking opportunities, deliver value-packed content, and foster connections that your members won’t want to miss.

article thumbnail

Board Member Code of Conduct We WISH We Could Write

Association Subculture

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, July 3, 2012. Board Member Code of Conduct We WISH We Could Write. Here is our Association Subculture suggestions for an updated Board Member Code of Conduct policy. 1. You are here to do three things - contribute to the whole, support your colleagues and have fun. (The day you stop doing any one of those three things, do us a solid and resign.). 2.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Reasons for Going Mobile - Infographic

Wild Apricot

Does your organization have a strategy for "going mobile?" Here's an infographic (from AD60) illustrating 10 reasons why you need a mobile site.

Strategy 247
article thumbnail

Process Killed the Association Star

Thanks For Playing

Jamie Notter recently recapped his notes from the MIX Mashup , an invitation-only conference on the future of work, or, to quote their website: "What will it take to make our organizations highly adaptable, endlessly inventive, truly inspiring, and genuinely accountable?" That's a critical question for all of us to address. Jamie also asked the blogging community to think about the points raised at the conference and to write response posts.

Process 212
article thumbnail

It's Conference Time; Share the Excitement with Video

YourMembership

Membership Software Association Management Software. Home. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers.

Video 200
article thumbnail

The Keys to Succeeding as an Underdog

Association Leaders

A friend of mine recently shared an article from the New Yorker with me. The article is titled, “How David Beats Goliath” and is a pre-cursor to Malcolm Gladwell’s next book. You guessed it – the book is about how underdog’s can succeed. The article was very interesting to me – partially because the examples used to prove his point were sports or history related.

article thumbnail

How To Build an Exceptional Member Experience | Weds, Dec 11th, 3PM EDT

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

article thumbnail

Association Management Lessons from Harley Davidson

Association Subculture

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, July 23, 2012. Association Management Lessons from Harley Davidson. Ran across this little nugget over the weekend. Harley Davidson Upgraded by Fitch on High Profit Margins. Wow. Havent heard of S&P, Fitch or anyone else for that matter upgrading anyone in recent memory. In fact, since the United States downgrade its just been one hammer falling after the other both here, in the Eurozone and elsewhere.

article thumbnail

Five reasons why membership is killing association business models: Part III

Principled Innovation

Membership is perhaps the most sacred tenet in all of association orthodoxy. Indeed, for many organizations, the membership imperative defines the very existence of the association: membership is who they are and what they do. In a time of relentless societal transformation, however, the impact of forces beyond our control makes it necessary for us to question all of our most deep-seated beliefs, including our beliefs about membership.

article thumbnail

Making a Millennial Impact

Wild Apricot

Is your organization enabling Millennials to connect, get involved and give? The 2012 Millennial Impact Report offers some insight into engaging this generation.

article thumbnail

Your Association's Chanel Suit

Thanks For Playing

Chanel suits are fashion iconography. A Chanel suit is the prototypical dream clothing acquisition : stylish, simple, elegant, and timeless. Assuming you can afford one, it will form the foundation of your entire wardrobe. It's a classic. The same should be true of your association's brand. It is the foundation of your marketing and communications wardrobe.

Class 190
article thumbnail

2024 State of Customer Education Report

Customer education has become a key driver for growth, retention, and product adoption. Our latest 2024 State of Customer Education Report uncovers critical data and insights from a survey of over 200 industry leaders, offering a look at the evolving role of education in driving business success. Inside, you'll find data on key trends and strategies, including: Strategies for Scaling & Customization: Find out which investments in learning technology deliver the biggest ROI and scalability.

article thumbnail

Good Enough: the silent killer of organizations

YourMembership

Membership Software Association Management Software. Home. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers.

article thumbnail

Great Leadership Bloggers

Association Leaders

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while you know it’s mostly about leadership. Leadership is a tricky subject. There are many “experts” on leadership – some self appointed, others earned. No two philosophies on leadership are identical. Leadership is not a science – it’s an art. There can be many interpretations about what characteristics make great leaders, just as there can be many interpretations about what makes a particular piece of art, or an

article thumbnail

Curating conference content to promote member engagement

Aaron Wolowiec

On Thursday, July 26, at 2 p.m. ET, it will be my pleasure to present a webinar of the same name for Higher Logic. You may know that Higher Logic is the leader in social media and collaboration solutions for associations, not-for-profits and member-based organizations worldwide – and, of course, Lauren Wolfe and I go way back as long-time members of ASAE’s Young Association Executive Committee.

article thumbnail

Five reasons why membership is killing association business models: Part II

Principled Innovation

Membership is perhaps the most sacred tenet in all of association orthodoxy. Indeed, for many organizations, the membership imperative defines the very existence of the association: membership is who they are and what they do. In a time of relentless societal transformation, however, the impact of forces beyond our control makes it necessary for us to question all of our most deep-seated beliefs, including our beliefs about membership.

Revenue 161
article thumbnail

Boost Sponsorship, Exhibit, and Ad Revenue

Sales often gets a bad rep. Yet, if securing sponsors, advertisers, and exhibitors is part of your role, it’s essential. But what if it didn’t have to feel time-consuming, uncomfortable, or worse—icky? Join us for the 3-part virtual Sales Accelerator Labs , where customer experience and sales expert Carrie McIntyre will show you strategies to make sales easier, more effective, and dare we say, enjoyable!

article thumbnail

Embedding Surveys on Your Facebook Page

Wild Apricot

Want to include your SurveyMonkey surveys right on your Facebook page? Here are some tips and information.

Survey 230
article thumbnail

Thanks For Playing: We Are STILL Doing It That Way

Thanks For Playing

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 12 July 2012. We Are STILL Doing It That Way. Or, to quote Marshall Goldsmith: "What Got You Here Wont Get You There.". Ive been thinking a lot about the long-term prospects of associations recently. Will we survive the changes - technologically driven, generationally driven, ecologically driven, socio-economically driven, etc. - occurring in our global society?

article thumbnail

I'm Afraid You'll Find Out That We.

YourMembership

Membership Software Association Management Software. Home. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers.

Software 183
article thumbnail

Fierce Membership | KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

147
147
article thumbnail

Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

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.

article thumbnail

Association Subculture: Winning by Failing Big

Association Subculture

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, July 9, 2012. Winning by Failing Big. At the risk of jumping the shark (and for those of us old enough to remember where that saying came from lets just try to forget the Fonz was involved in that debacle.) I cannot let this idea go even though July 4 is well behind us now. This clip might be old news for everyone, but it shows a new vantage point on the epic failness from the San Diego fireworks show of 2012.

San Diego 147
article thumbnail

Jeff De Cagna joins ATA Board of Directors

Principled Innovation

Jeff De Cagna FRSA FASAE, chief strategist and founder of Principled Innovation LLC, has been elected to the American Tinnitus Association (ATA) Board of Directors. ATA, located in Portland, Oregon, exists to cure tinnitus through the development of resources that advance tinnitus research. Tinnitus is the medical term for the perception of sound in one or both ears or in the head when no external sound is present. 50 million Americans experience tinnitus to some degree.

Portland 152
article thumbnail

Passing the Volunteer Torch

Wild Apricot

What inspiration can we draw from the upcoming Summer Olympics? For me, the passing of the torch offers insight into managing smooth volunteer transitions.

226
226
article thumbnail

Thanks For Playing: Friday Top 5

Thanks For Playing

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 20 July 2012. Friday Top 5. I am known as a pretty organized person. I dont misplace things, or miss deadlines, or run out of clean socks, or forget to feed my cat.My desk is usually pretty clean (no jokes about empty desktop = empty mind from the peanut gallery!

article thumbnail

Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

article thumbnail

Pictures Tell a Story. Is Yours a Short One?

YourMembership

Membership Software Association Management Software. Home. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers.

Software 183
article thumbnail

Fierce Membership, Part II | KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

147
147
article thumbnail

“Final”: The one word that can ruin your presentation

Aaron Wolowiec

Josh Lord, MBA. This post is authored by guest blogger Josh Lord, MBA. Josh is director of membership and strategic initiatives for the Michigan Dental Association. Email: jlord@michigandental.org. Tricking myself into believing the first, second, ninth, or right-before-the-deadline version of my recent Ignite presentation was my “last and best” effort almost ruined the most important public speaking appearance of my life.

Michigan 138