22 High-Impact, Low Cost Social Media Opportunities for Nonprofits
Wild Apricot
JUNE 20, 2012
For non-profits new to social media, guest blogger, Brad Aronson offers 22 social media opportunities to consider.
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JUNE 12, 2012
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Will Associations Earn the Girl Scout Badge for Relevancy?
Reid All About it
JUNE 2, 2012
Eight years ago, the Girl Scouts of the USA decided it was time to transform the organization. “We knew we had to…revitalize the organization to ensure we remain compelling, contemporary and relevant to today’s girls.”. “Girl Scouts was founded 100 years ago. We need to update the organization and our model, or else we’re going to lose people,” says Anna Maria Chávez , CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA.
Thanks For Playing: Always the Last to Know: GoogleDrive
Thanks For Playing
JUNE 18, 2012
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 18 June 2012. Always the Last to Know: GoogleDrive. Just after I jump on the Dropbox bandwagon, Google comes out with this: GoogleDrive: resistance is futile?All ur files iz ours. Share on FriendFeed. Labels: cool technology. No comments: Post a Comment.
A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?
Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business
For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects 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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
What my 60 year old father reminds us about Facebook
Aaron Wolowiec
JUNE 27, 2012
This is my dad with his granddaughter (my niece), Bella, during a visit to North Carolina. In the spirit of full disclosure, my dad doesn’t actually turn 60 until this October. Nevertheless, he’s nearly hit this extraordinary milestone, so I thought I’d give him the benefit of the doubt. The story, itself, is pretty simple. I was traveling from Grand Rapids to Lansing yesterday in my mobile office.
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What Is The Cloud Anyway?
Wild Apricot
JUNE 7, 2012
"The Cloud" may be the "phrase du jour" but what does it mean? Here is some clarification and examples of cloud computing.
The Art of the Volley
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JUNE 5, 2012
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Announcing the Making Innovation Happen Survey!
Principled Innovation
JUNE 4, 2012
It is my great pleasure to announce that Principled Innovation is launching the inaugural Making Innovation Happen Survey for Association CEOs this morning! Innovation is certainly a major topic of conversation in our community these days, and more association CEOs are taking steps to build innovation as a deep capability in their organizations. P.I. wants to better understand how association CEOs view innovation, and what they see as the drivers and obstacles to making innovation happen in thei
Thanks For Playing: It's Our Fault
Thanks For Playing
JUNE 28, 2012
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 28 June 2012. Its Our Fault. Overheard the other day: "You dont want to have a debate in front of your CEO.". Are we sure about that? We all complain that our CEOs are out of touch. Dont lie, you do too. Its out fault. When weve completely insulated them from the sausage making, we cant get mad when they have no idea how the sausage gets made.
Find New Non-Dues Revenue Streams for Your Organization with This Free Guide
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The extent (and limits) of a board’s authority
Golden's Rules for Association
JUNE 27, 2012
The rich “are different than you and me,” F. Scott Fitzgerald famously observed. (“Yes, they have more money,” Ernest Hemingway is apocryphally reported to have cynically added.) In the same vein, non-profit boards are different from corporate boards. They have less latitude to lead. Even when they have the clear legal authority and are acting [.].
How Do Leaders Manage Time?
Association Leaders
JUNE 14, 2012
Time management is a crucial skill for any leader. Most leaders have many responsibilities, many tasks to accomplish daily and weekly, and many people reporting to them. As a result of the economic challenges many businesses have faced over the last few years, leaders are now challenged to do even more with limited resources and, of course, limited time.
Free Non-profit Webinars For July 2012
Wild Apricot
JUNE 25, 2012
Here's our monthly round-up of free non-profit webinars. There are some hot topics coming up in July, including naked meetings, organizational drama and content curation.
It's Still a Conversation Online
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JUNE 29, 2012
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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them
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.
Why business model thinking matters to associations
Principled Innovation
JUNE 9, 2012
This post appears as an article in the May/June 2012 issue of Success by Association , the magazine of Association Executives of North Carolina. You can download a PDF of the article (512 KB). If your association would like permission to republish this article, please submit a request through the P.I. contact form and provide details in the Message box.
Thanks For Playing: Forget the Box! There is no Box!
Thanks For Playing
JUNE 26, 2012
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 26 June 2012. Forget the Box! There is no Box! How often do you hear the phrase: "think outside the box"? Im guessing the answer is: "way too damn much!". When did we decide that ideas are supposed to live in boxes? (Well, OK, we can find the origin story , but that still doesnt answer the question.).
The Next Generation of Leaders
Association Leaders
JUNE 5, 2012
This blog is about associations, volunteerism and leadership. We often explore leadership traits, discuss leadership experiences and offer suggestions for working to become better leaders. We haven’t to date discussed the next generation of leaders. Every organization, whether an association or a for profit corporation, must address how the next generation of its leaders and customers will interact, will deliver services, and what services those customers will desire.
The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis
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's New HTML Email Templates and Mobile Preview Feature
Wild Apricot
JUNE 4, 2012
Wild Apricot Version 4.4 release is coming up, and with it we'll roll out the first of our new features that tackle mobile browsing. Our new HTML email templates come equipped with a handy "preview" feature that will let users see how their mail will look on different devices, and we even have some templates designed specifically for optimizing view on mobile devices.
What I Learned About Membership From High School
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JUNE 19, 2012
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Thanks For Playing: Non-Profit IT Staffing 411
Thanks For Playing
JUNE 21, 2012
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 21 June 2012. Non-Profit IT Staffing 411. NTEN recently released their annual Non-Profit IT Staffing report. The report itself is free, so if you do HR, IT or tech planning for your association, you should definitely go get it. But thats not the cool part.
2025 Association Survey Results Report
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Tune-up Your Association
Virtual
JUNE 5, 2012
One of my favorite features in my car is the simplest one—it has a little message that comes up when I’m due for an oil change. It’s simple, but it sure beats the little sticker that the Jiffy Lube guy puts in the window that always falls off. That someone took the time to develop [.].
Failure is good: it's about learning. Mistakes are bad execution
Jamie Notter
JUNE 7, 2012
Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. Failure versus Mistakes. Posted June 7, 2012. in Change , Humanize , Learning - 7 comments. Tweet. On Tuesday, Maddie and I presented at the Blogworld New York conference, along with Amy Sample Ward from NTEN. It was fabulous to present with Amy.
Infographics and The Cloud
Wild Apricot
JUNE 22, 2012
Has your organization used infographics to tell a story? Here's an infographic that explains how The Cloud is Saving the Earth.
What's Your ?Flag? Say About You?
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JUNE 14, 2012
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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
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.
P.I. Making Innovation Happen Survey is now open
Principled Innovation
JUNE 9, 2012
The inaugural Principled Innovation Making Innovation Happen Survey for Association CEOs is now open and accepting responses. All association CEOs are invited to complete the survey , which can be found online at [link]. As innovation becomes a more significant strategic priority in the association community, Principled Innovation will be tracking the challenges association CEOs face in making innovation happen within their organizations.
Thanks For Playing: Carpe Annum
Thanks For Playing
JUNE 5, 2012
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 05 June 2012. Carpe Annum. OK, this is a little self-serving, but the video of my very first IGNITE presentation is up and I wanted to share! Curious about this years resolution? Check out my Tumblr. You can get all the MMCC IGNITE presentations at ASAEs YouTube channel.
Tune-up Your Association
Virtual
JUNE 5, 2012
One of my favorite features in my car is the simplest one—it has a little message that comes up when I’m due for an oil change. It’s simple, but it sure beats the little sticker that the Jiffy Lube guy puts in the window that always falls off. That someone took the time to develop [.].
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