Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Here is the round-up of free non-profit webinars being offered in December. Along with our Wild Apricot product overview and Membership Database webinars, we've found 22+ on topics ranging from non-profit sustainability to Facebook enhancements.
Reid All About it
NOVEMBER 4, 2011
The last few nights I’ve watched news stories about Herman Cain and the National Restaurant Association (NRA). I can’t help thinking about the whole ugly situation through an association management lens. I’m not going to dive into the details or the political ramifications, and I certainly don’t intend to express any political opinions in this post.
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Thanks For Playing
NOVEMBER 29, 2011
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 29 November 2011. She Tells Two Friends.And They Tell Two Friends. Remember that old Faberge shampoo commercial, where the hook was that the shampoo was SO amazing that a woman told two friends about it, and then they each told two friends, etc., until the screen was covered with little boxes containing pictures of female heads with awesomely feathered hair?
Virtual
NOVEMBER 14, 2011
Recently the chairman of a newly launched association approached me, frustrated that his board was becoming ineffective. Where the same board had been highly focused moving toward launch, post-launch it suddenly seemed to lack engagement and focus. There are a few reasons why this happened. First, it’s natural for any group to experience a let-down [.].
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Association Leaders
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Last Thursday I participated, like most of you did, in the great American tradition – stuffing my body with more delicious foods than I should have, talking with my family about what’s going on in our lives and the world, and napping in the recliner while “watching” football games. Of course that’s not really the tradition is it?
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Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
Is your Board spending time looking back instead of moving forward? Here are some tips and resources to help improve Board effectiveness.
Eric Lanke
NOVEMBER 14, 2011
Eric Lanke. Association executive and author. Pages. Home. Leadership. Innovation. Member Engagement. Generations. Books Read. Fiction. Monday, November 14, 2011. Which Committee Are You On? image source. Heres a hypothetical for you. Lets say that youre an active volunteer in an association whose mission you care about. You serve on two committees for this association--one of which you chair.
Thanks For Playing
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 28 November 2011. Always the Last to Know: #CyberMonday. No, I dont actually mean I didnt know about Cyber Monday until today. But this is a community participation Always the Last to Know. Aside from Amazon.coms one click ordering, my favorite online shopping tip is to Google " coupon code" before ordering anything.
Virtual
NOVEMBER 14, 2011
Recently the chairman of a newly launched association approached me, frustrated that his board was becoming ineffective. Where the same board had been highly focused moving toward launch, post-launch it suddenly seemed to lack engagement and focus. There are a few reasons why this happened. First, it’s natural for any group to experience a let-down [.].
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Association Leaders
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Remember the old saying “There is no ‘I’ in Team”? I love this saying – in other words, for teams or organizations to succeed it takes more than one successful person. I recently read a Harvard Business Review blog posting that reminded me of this concept. Click here to read the posting. What greater example is there of this concept than the 2011 Indianapolis Colts.
Jamie Notter
NOVEMBER 18, 2011
Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. The Problem with Committees. Posted November 18, 2011. in Humanize , Learning , Managing People - 9 comments. Tweet. Here’s the problem with committees: They exist. I’m only partially joking here. This comes from a comment I left on a post on Eric Lanke’s blog (which, by the way, has shifted from the Hourglass blog to simply “Eric Lanke,”
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 18, 2011
Tobi Johnson's new eBook - that includes "21big picture tips to rock your volunteer program" - is now available in Wild Apricot's new Membership Knowledge Hub.
Eric Lanke
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Eric Lanke. Association executive and author. Pages. Home. Leadership. Innovation. Member Engagement. Generations. Books Read. Fiction. Monday, November 28, 2011. Film Directing Lessons in Innovation and Leadership. image source. I got way more out of this 20-minute HBR interview with film director Francis Ford Coppola than I thought I would. What lessons in innovation and leadership can be mined from the views of the man who brought us such classics as Patton , The Godfather and Apocalypse Now
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.
Thanks For Playing
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 30 November 2011. What Im Reading. Banish typos forever! Well, OK, probably not, but if you follow Grammar Girls advice, you should at least cut down on typos. Top reasons your social media policies are backfiring. KiKi LItalien on Google+ and association pareidolia.
KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
Association Leaders
NOVEMBER 13, 2011
Leaders are often tempted to control their organizations by managing every detail and answering every question. After all, as a leader they are primarily responsible for the success or failure of their organization right? Wrong. Leadership isn’t being the smartest person in the organization or the one with all the answers. Leadership is the ability to get all the people in your organization to strive to achieve a single purpose, the mission of the organization.
Association Subculture
NOVEMBER 29, 2011
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, November 29, 2011. Big Vision in a Big Country. So take that look out of here, it doesnt fit you. Because its happened doesnt mean youve been discarded. Pull your head off the floor, come up screaming. Cry out for everything you think you may have wanted. I thought pain and truth were things that really mattered.
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
NOVEMBER 2, 2011
Demand is weak, competition is up - what can associations do to survive and thrive? Here's a review of Sarah Sladek's book, The End of Membership As We Know It.
Thanks For Playing
NOVEMBER 24, 2011
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 24 November 2011. Happy Thanksgiving! I was trying to find a good video or audio recording of this, but no luck. So youll just get the words: Our hands will work for peace and justice. Our hands will work to heal the land. Gather round the harvest table.
KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup
NOVEMBER 14, 2011
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Association Leaders
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
I recently came across a blog posting about the language of leadership. I think this author makes some excellent points about the “languages” great leaders need to learn to speak. After reading it, think about one great leader you have known – did he or she speak all three languages? What about a leader you have known that wasn’t so great – which language(s) did he or she NOT speak?
Idea Architects
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects. Jeffrey Cufaude is an architect of ideas. custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. He also teaches presentation design and facilitation to subject matter experts. Wednesday, November 30, 2011. Three Tips to Make You a Travel Role Model. As someone who travels a lot, I try to be respectful of individuals for whom it is not their regular routine.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Wild Apricot has created a Guide to help small organizations identify your membership database needs; understand your options as well as offering tips and tools to help you make an informed software or system choice.
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.
Thanks For Playing
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 23 November 2011. What Im Reading. Two great posts on committees, the first from Eric Lanke and then a response from Jamie Notter. Think your staff loves working at your association and would NEVER leave? Think again. Turns out, Google+ doesn’t necessarily solve all the privacy issues in social networks.
KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup
NOVEMBER 18, 2011
Jamie Notter
NOVEMBER 14, 2011
Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. We Have No Idea What We’re Doing. Posted November 14, 2011. in Humanize , Individual Development , Leadership , Learning , Managing People - 7 comments. Tweet. Whenever I get some time to think deeply about things related to the workplace, like how do we make work better, or what is leadership, or what is management, then I end up inescapably coming to the conc
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