November, 2010

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Blogger Basics: Copyright

Reid All About it

The web was buzzing last week with news that a small freebie magazine, Cooks Source, had allegedly committed a copyright violation by publishing a writer’s apple pie recipe and article without asking her permission. Edward Champion provided a synopsis of the entire incident and discovered quite a few other possible violations. The magazine’s dubious actions would have been bad enough, but the editor further inflamed the situation by her arrogant and clueless response to the original author.

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10 Highly Successful Social Media Habits for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

Ventureneer and Caliber gathered data from 891 nonprofits to learn what's working and what's not, and to develop “best practices” for social media marketing. The results are detailed in a 44-page report, "Nonprofits and Social Media: It Ain't Optional," that's free to download and CC-licensed to share.( read more ). Tags: association marketing Best practices case studies Marketing nonprofit non-profit Non-profit technology nptech online community research social media Social networking.

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Open Q&A with Open Community Authors: Lindy Dreyer and Maddie.

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

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Ted Talks for Nonprofits - a blog & resource

Portage Group

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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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Association Subculture: What Associations Can Learn from the.

Association Subculture

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, November 30, 2010. What Associations Can Learn from the Reinvention Summit 2010. We can dance if we want to. We can leave your friends behind. Cause your friends dont dance and if they dont dance. Well theyre no friends of mine. I say, we can go where we want to. A place where they will never find. And we can act like we come from out of this world.

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Movember: The Power of the Stache

Reid All About it

Yesterday I wrote about the Communication Shutdown campaign. I appreciate the efforts of those raising awareness and donations for the cause – autism – but I’m not convinced that shutting down communication was the best way to do it. However, it did get my attention and I learned more about autism, including the fact that its fund-raising success doesn’t match autism’s prevalence relative to other causes.

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20+ Free Nonprofit Webinars for December 2010

Wild Apricot

Busy as this season is for nonprofit folks, with year-end fundraising campaigns and family events for the holidays, still there’s no better time to sneak in a bit of professional development to get you ready for a bright New Year! ( read more ). Tags: nonprofit non-profit Non-profit technology nptech webinar.

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Judge Me By My Friends and Lessons from BlogWorld | KiKi L.

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Dancing Guy: Leadership in Action - a blog & resource

Portage Group

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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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Association Subculture Salute to the Blogosphere Thankfest 2010

Association Subculture

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Wednesday, November 24, 2010. Association Subculture Salute to the Blogosphere Thankfest 2010. "See Lainie, this is all we need. A couple of smokes, a cup of coffee and a little bit of conversation. You and me and five bucks.". Its been a while since the movie Reality Bites hit the screens but it still holds a special place in the hearts of many a Gen Xer like me.

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Just what do you do all day?

Association Advocacy Chick

A few weeks ago, my mom told me about a conversation she had with one of her friends. The friend asked, ”Just what does Stefanie do for a living?” Her response? “I’m not exactly sure.” . Thanks, Mom. When I tell people I’m a lobbyist for an association, I find that I either have to explain what a lobbyist does, what an association is, or, God forbid, both.

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Does the Future of Membership Live at 501 Mission Place?

Reid All About it

Yesterday Chris Brogan sent out an email and published a blog post announcing a new membership group, 501 Mission Place. The “501” in the subject heading caught my eye. Sure enough, it’s an online community for those who run nonprofits. 501, a term that resonates with any nonprofit professional, is the section in the Internal Revenue Code covering tax-exempt nonprofit organizations.

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Social Games for Nonprofit Marketing

Wild Apricot

Thanks to mobile access, waiting for appointments and commuting time have become prime time for your nonprofit's supporters to catch up on news, to connect with friends, and to play online games. a lot of games. How is your cause going to compete with Farmville? ( read more ). Tags: case studies cause marketing donations Facebook games Marketing non-profit Non-profit Communications Non-profit technology nptech online community online donations promotion social media Social networking.

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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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Be Awesome - Say Thanks | KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

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Tick Tock! - The ARC

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Association Subculture: Guest Post - Open Community - Citizens Vs.

Association Subculture

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Wednesday, November 17, 2010. Guest Post - Open Community - Citizens Vs Members. I’m taking part in the virtual book tour Maddie Grant [on Twitter @maddiegrant] and Lindy Dreyer [On Twitter @lindydreyer] are doing to explore concepts from Open Community: a little book of big ideas for associations navigating the social web.

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Black Like Me

Association Advocacy Chick

Earlier this week, Kristin Clarke wrote a dynamic piece for ASAE’s Acronym blog entitled White Like Me. Using the context of the midterm elections which resulted in no African-Americans in the Senate, she describes the continuing frustration of not having more African-Americans serving in association leadership positions. If you haven’t read it, you can find it here.

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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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Communication Shutdown: Not Here, Folks!

Reid All About it

We’re in the midst of a Communication Shutdown today. I was alerted to this by a friend who wrote on Facebook over the weekend that she would be abstaining from Twitter and Facebook today in solidarity with those with autism. She also is using a special badge showing a big red slash, the universal “no” symbol as her social profile photo. My next touch with the campaign was in my Reader this morning — a post from Beth Kanter about the campaign.

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Mobile Tops 2011 Nonprofit Technology Trends

Wild Apricot

A recent survey on Technology Trends for Nonprofits suggests that, compared to email and social media engagement strategies, nonprofits have a long way to go to tap into the fast-growing mobile audience.( read more ). Tags: E-mail marketing mobile nonprofit non-profit Non-profit Communications Non-profit technology nptech research surveys website websites.

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EventCamp Meltdown? Fire Away - KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

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Treats of the Week - a blog & resource

Portage Group

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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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Two Evaluation Questions We Should Be Asking

Idea Architects

We need to measure lasting impact/change, not just immediate satisfaction and awareness. Doing so makes anyone planning meetings and conferences a greater strategic asset to their organization. Here are two simple questions to ask in a post-event evaluation that love you in the right direction. Please complete the following blank fields. Be as specific as possible.

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Personal Reflections on 15 Years in Association Management – Guest Post by Shawn Boynes, CAE

Association Advocacy Chick

I’m so thrilled and honored to present my first guest blogger of Association Advocacy Chick, Shawn Boynes, CAE. In this post, he explores the lessons he’s learned during his career as an association executive. . Several months ago, my dear friend and colleague, Stefanie Reeves (or better known here as Association Advocacy Chick), asked me to be a guest blogger.

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Open Community Q&A with Lindy and Maddie

Reid All About it

I’m taking part in the virtual book tour Maddie Grant and Lindy Dreyer are doing to explore concepts from Open Community: a little book of big ideas for associations navigating the social web. In this post, Maddie and Lindy answer a few questions I had after reading the book. So for my readers who haven’t seen the other posts about Open Community, give us a little background.

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Sparked Helps Nonprofits Find Micro-Volunteers Online

Wild Apricot

You’ve worked hard to build a social media fan base – but now what? For small nonprofits, it can be a real challenge to move those online supporters from "Like" to concrete action. Enter Sparked.com, the world's first micro-volunteering network! ( read more ). Tags: networking nonprofit non-profit Non-profit technology nptech volunteer volunteering Volunteers.

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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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Association International Expansion - KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

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Secrets to Market Share and Product Sales Growth ? GrowGlobally.org

GlowGlobally

GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « The Association World in China. Global MegaTrends to Rock Your World – Part 1 » Nov. 11. 2010. Secrets to Market Share and Product Sales Growth.

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Meeting Design: What would make the presentations more powerful?

Idea Architects

In the dozen or so presentational skills training sessions I've led this year, I've posed this question to the hundreds of participants, discerning the ingredients they associate with powerful presentations. Four factors have emerged. 1. Relevant content Content still rules. While make indicated a great presenter could partially compensate for weaker content, the general consensus was that the satisfaction with that presentation would be short-lived once it was fully realized that the learning h

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