Wild Apricot
JUNE 23, 2009
For every hour your non-profit invests in social networking, an hour is lost to other projects that might further your cause more effectively. How can you know if social media is the best possible use of that time, unless you’ve first figured out what you want to achieve? ( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Social networking Non-profit Communications social media.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 23, 2009
When I started my consulting business 11 years ago, virtually everyone told me to market my services under a company name, rather than to promote myself under my own personal name. No one would hire an individual freelancer, I was told. I needed to appear to be a “organization.&# Organizations were more stable, more trustworthy, and more marketable.
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Idea Architects
JUNE 30, 2009
Many conferences no longer provide handouts as they green their meetings, and I’m all for anything that reduces paper waste. That said, well-designed handouts (not just slides reprinted in handout form) can be a valuable interactive tool to engage participants in notetaking and other written exercises. While I don’t use handouts for all my sessions, I do see them as integral to many presentations and lament others who forget their potential to enhance learning.
Executive Connections
JUNE 29, 2009
Executive Connections. « Guest Blogger SLA President Gloria Zamora: Join the Tribe | Main. | SLA Europe Celebrates the Centennial » 29 June 2009. Why SLA Must Consider a Name Change. 2 July marks the anniversary of SLA's founding. Our founder, John Cotton Dana, wrote that the name Special Libraries Association, “was chosen with some hesitation, and rather in default of a better.” When SLA undertook the Alignment Project more than two years ago, a name change was not
Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phill Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business
For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks. Join Gareth Webb and Phil Selley in this new session as they walk through the grant lifecycle, highlighting key operational and financial challenges
Off Stage
JUNE 12, 2009
Off Stage. Jun. 12, 2009 - Dorothy, We Aren't in Vermont Anymore. 12.00. Normal 0. false false false. EN-US X-NONE X-NONE. MicrosoftInternetExplorer4. Your association have a problem? An over-riding concern that needs to be discussed and examined by the membership as a whole? Let’s say it’s an issue of whether or not the association should take a position on the location a proposed new highway in your community.
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Wild Apricot
JUNE 13, 2009
I just received a real-world lesson in social networking done right — and a free bag of popcorn — thanks to Love Your City, a community outreach program by churches across Canada. What does this have to do with using social media to recruit new members to your non-profit? There are a number of lessons here.( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest nptech online community Social networking case studies Non-profit Communications membership websites social media.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 8, 2009
Here are five signs that it’s time to give your email newsletter a makeover (and read on to see how I can help you with that next week): 1) You hate writing it. If writing your newsletter is a total drag or bore, you are doing it wrong! Your newsletter should be a great tool to communicate with your readers about all of the exciting work you are doing and about how important their support is to you.
Idea Architects
JUNE 26, 2009
Before you send out a letter and stack of material. before you invite me to be your friend on Facebook or join your network on LinkedIn. before you type in your letter or email to me something along the lines of "it was so good to spend some time with you at the meeting last week". you might want to think about whether or not I was actually at the event and whether or not we ever met or spoke.
on Leadership
JUNE 26, 2009
on Leadership … by Steven Davis, CAE. Leadership … an Ongoing Discussion. « Leadership … Continued Discussion 6/5/09. Leadership … Continued Discussion 7/7/09 » Leadership … Continued Discussion 6/26/09. In this blog I want to share a quote by Gilbert Amelio, President and CEO of National Semiconductor Corp., which I surfaced in John C.
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Off Stage
JUNE 25, 2009
Off Stage. Jun. 25, 2009 - Is Your Newsletter a 98-lb Weakling? Put the WAV group’s newsletter on your mailing list. Every AE needs a daily reading list, and in my estimation, this newsletter is one of them. By and large, the WAV group articles are about important industry stuff—trends, technology, economy. Articles are short, and bigger issues are addressed in helpful ‘white papers’ (which, by the way, are an effective communication tool for your members—if you don
Associations Live
JUNE 25, 2009
How many times have you had that impossible problem or unsolvable dilemma that you just couldn't figure out.only to have the solution just "come to you" as you weren't concentrating on it? Researches who have mapped the anatomy of the brain will tell you that when you allow your mind to wander, it is actually in a more active state than it is during focused reasoning with a complex problem.
Wild Apricot
JUNE 2, 2009
We've rounded up 30 of the most useful and interesting stories filed at AssociationJam.org in the past month, just a sample of the resources for associations you’ll find at the portal site. It was quite a challenge to pick out just 3 links in each category for Membership, Events, Board, Volunteers, Fundraising, and Technology — in fact, Social Media gets a double dose!
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 26, 2009
Here’s a tasty mix of links that I think you’ll find interesting or helpful as you build support for your good cause. Happy Friday! The next edition of the Nonprofit Blog Carnival (founded by yours truly) is coming up and the theme is nonprofit technology. Here’s how to submit your blog post (deadline today!). I’ll send you the link when the Carnival is posted next week.
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.
Idea Architects
JUNE 25, 2009
Learning can be enhanced through the effective use of visuals, and visuals involve more than just handouts and slides (they will be covered in detail in the next post). Let’s consider five other visual elements available for your use: (1) you, (2) props, (3) video, (4) wall posters, and (5) flipcharts. You are going to be the focus of participants’ attention and that makes you one of the most powerful visuals available.
Association 20/20
JUNE 24, 2009
I’m pleased to announce that an original theme I recently composed and recorded, entitled “Go the Distance”, made its debut yesterday at the Association Forum of Chicagoland’s 2009 Annual Meeting. I hope that it provides some measure of inspiration not only to association executives in Chicago, but also throughout the country and around the world. .
Guilt by Association
JUNE 24, 2009
Last night the Boston Globe and its largest union reached agreement on a contract that was only slightly different from the contract the union rejected a couple of weeks ago. The New York Times got the $10 million cut from expenses that it said it needed. Instead of an 8% pay cut, they get a 5.9% cut, in exchange for deeper benefit cuts. The biggest benefit cut was the removal of lifetime employment guarantees for 176 people.
Executive Connections
JUNE 23, 2009
Executive Connections. « Making History at SLA 2009! | Main. | Why SLA Must Consider a Name Change » 23 June 2009. Guest Blogger SLA President Gloria Zamora: Join the Tribe. I am back to work, but I cannot stop thinking about last week’s annual conference. What a way to celebrate SLA’s centennial! And of course we are only half way through our centennial year celebration. Just think what additional experiences we can have.
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!
Wild Apricot
JUNE 30, 2009
Welcome to the June 2009 edition of the NonProfit Blog Carnival, a monthly showcase of great blog posts for and about nonprofits. The 10 articles highlighted here were chosen to give a variety of viewpoints and usable information on Nonprofit Technology.( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology nptech social media nonprofit blog carnival.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 19, 2009
Next week on Thursday, June 25, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (1:00 p.m. Pacific), I’ll be talking all about the “ Seven Steps to Better Email Fundraising and Communications &# on a free conference call hosted by Network for Good. Actually, I’m only blabbing for about 20 minutes and then I’m taking your questions for the rest of the hour.
Idea Architects
JUNE 23, 2009
I recently stayed at a large convention hotel of a major brand in a top tier city. Within four hours of checking in I had experienced more than a half-dozen minor service mishaps, none particularly consequential, but each frustrating in its own right. A previous stay more than a year ago was somewhat similar, but out of brand loyalty, I wanted to give the property a second chance.
High Context
JUNE 22, 2009
Pew Internet & American Life Project has released their most recent statistics on broadband adoption among adult Americans : Home broadband adoption stood at 63% of adult Americans as of April 2009, up from 55% in May, 2008. The most interesting bit of data in the report is that the following groups achieved above average increases in adoption: senior citizens; low-income; high-school graduates (no college); older baby boomers, and; rural Americans.
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Guilt by Association
JUNE 22, 2009
I’ve run into two instances recently where vendors or association managers demonstrated a tin ear to the fragile nature of trust. First, my example. We were trying to start an experiment with a small social media vendor. Along came the proposed contract. For the most part, it was standard-issue, except for a clause which gave the vendor “an irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, fully paid, worldwide license” to do whatever the hell it wanted with user (i.e., member) content.
Executive Connections
JUNE 22, 2009
Executive Connections. « SLA in the WSJ! | Main. | Guest Blogger SLA President Gloria Zamora: Join the Tribe » 18 June 2009. Making History at SLA 2009! What a conference! I am both exhausted and energized at the conclusion of the most successful SLA Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO in my years at SLA. The big topic of discussion was SLA’s Alignment research. Gloria Zamora and I gave a presentation at the Leadership Development Institute and got lots of thoughtful ques
Wild Apricot
JUNE 25, 2009
If you work at times on different computers, carrying a USB loaded with free portable software can save you time and help to ensure security - there's no need to download and install the software you need or to risk your data on someone else’s hard drive.( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology nptech open source software.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 16, 2009
Our next free webinar will be on Thursday, July 23 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. ET). But I don’t know the topic yet. That’s for you to decide! Here are the choices: - Hiring and Managing Freelance Writers, Designers and Other Communications Consultants. - Listening to Social Media: Monitoring Who’s Talking About You and Your Cause Online. - Content Creation Strategies: Making the Most of Your Writing, Photos, and More.
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.
Idea Architects
JUNE 18, 2009
All too often great content falls flat because presenters spend far too little time thinking about the format and flow of their presentation. Bringing your content to life requires thoughtful consideration of options whether you plan on talking from the podium or facilitating a more interactive learning experience. You will create a more engaging session that attracts and retains participants’ attention, energy, and interest if you answer a simple question for each of your major content threads:
High Context
JUNE 18, 2009
I am presenting a webinar with Boston Conferencing/Peach New Media next Tuesday at 12 Noon. The title is Creating the Complete Social Media Experience for Your Meetings and Events: Effective Practices from the Leading Edge of Association Social Media. From the description: Learn how to plan and implement the complete social media experience for your next event, conference or meeting in this unique webinar.
Associations Live
JUNE 17, 2009
If you've had the news on recently, you've no doubt seen the ongoing political unrest in Iran. This past weekend, they held elections. Elections in Iran are a tricky thing. So tricky, that in my research to figure out who the major players were, I came across this chart from the BBC: ( Click Here if you'd like to see the BBC interactive tools that go with this chart) So, I guess it wasn't a big surprise when the government claimed that the candidate in power had won, and the opposition claimed t
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