November, 2011

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Free Non-profit Webinars for December 2011

Wild Apricot

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.

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The Mark of Cain on Association Management

Reid All About it

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: She Tells Two Friends.And They Tell Two.

Thanks For Playing

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?

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Help Your Board Avoid the Post-launch Blues

Virtual

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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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.

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Thank You

Association Leaders

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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Tips for Improving Board Effectiveness

Wild Apricot

Is your Board spending time looking back instead of moving forward? Here are some tips and resources to help improve Board effectiveness.

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Eric Lanke: Which Committee Are You On?

Eric Lanke

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.

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Thanks For Playing: Always the Last to Know: #CyberMonday

Thanks For Playing

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.

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Help Your Board Avoid the Post-launch Blues

Virtual

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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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

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There is no “I” in Team

Association Leaders

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.

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The Problem with Committees

Jamie Notter

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,”

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Free eBook on Volunteer Management

Wild Apricot

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.

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Eric Lanke: Film Directing Lessons in Innovation and Leadership

Eric Lanke

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

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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.

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Thanks For Playing: What I'm Reading

Thanks For Playing

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.

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Letter to My Readers: Noob Excitement | KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

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The Best Leaders Ask Questions – They Don’t Just Provide Answers

Association Leaders

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.

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Association Subculture: Big Vision in a Big Country

Association Subculture

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.

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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!

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Is it The End of Membership As We Know It?

Wild Apricot

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.

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Eric Lanke: Things I've Learned from Being a Board Member

Eric Lanke

Eric Lanke. Association executive and author. Pages. Home. Leadership. Innovation. Member Engagement. Generations. Books Read. Fiction. Monday, November 21, 2011. Things Ive Learned from Being a Board Member. image source. Ive recently accepted the nomination to move onto the Executive Committee of the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives. I started serving on their board two years ago, a commitment I made, in part, to observe things from the other side of the table.

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Thanks For Playing: Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanks For Playing

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.

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Association Horror Story | KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

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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.

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The Language of Leaders

Association Leaders

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?

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The ARC - a blog & resource centre for NFP organizations.

Portage Group

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Time to Review Your Membership Database?

Wild Apricot

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.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Three Tips to Make You a Travel.

Idea Architects

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.

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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.

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Thanks For Playing: What I'm Reading

Thanks For Playing

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.

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Associations Must Listen to Kenny Rogers | KiKi L'Italien's Acronym.

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

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We Have No Idea What We're Doing

Jamie Notter

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