Wild Apricot

APRIL 1, 2010

This month’s round-up of free webinars has loads of professional development that’s meant specifically for nonprofit folks - fundraisers, board members, administrators, active volunteers and volunteer coordinators - but we’ve also included a few webinars on social media and technology topics that, while aimed more at business, can help your nonprofit to more effectively get your message out, raise funds, and recruit support online.( read more ).

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Association Leaders

APRIL 25, 2010

Leaders are mentors (role models) whether they want to be or not. The concept of a mentor is one who shares his experiences and knowledge with another to help the subordinate grown professionally or personally. Everyday leaders (in business, associations, communities and families) are presented with the opportunity to mentor a subordinate. As a leader you can choose to take the extra time to explain a process to a co-worker, share an experience with a new association member, pass on a word of

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Association Subculture

APRIL 30, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Friday, April 30, 2010. NO Neutrality on Net Neutrality. John Hodgman - "The point is, with net neutrality, all of these packets whether they come from a big company or just a single citizen are treated in the exact same way.". Jon Stewart - "So, whats the debate? That actually seems quite fair.". John Hodgman - "Yes.

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Idea Architects

APRIL 28, 2010

I believe deeply in the power of language. I believe language is imbued with meaning and a few simple words can inspire action and commitment. And I believe that words do have consequences. That said, I find myself tiring of the periodic word wars waged to debate whether strategic planning is dead, visioning is worthwhile, or relevance is a sufficient goal.

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Association Law

APRIL 5, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar. This blog focuses on legal issues of interest to association leaders, including executives, volunteers and members. It is NOT intended to provide legal advice, but rather to share my informal thoughts on legal issues commonly faced by trade and professional associations, as well as foundations and other charities. This blog does not focus on homeowners associations or religious organizations.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 19, 2010

You’ve put a lot of effort into getting your nonprofit’s website to rank well in search engines, without the budget for an SEO expert to help. And now Google says your site needs to be fast, as well as “relevant”? ( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Google websites search.

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Association Leaders

APRIL 18, 2010

Americans have long been known as volunteers. Since its beginnings, America has been the land of volunteers. Associations, both trade and professional, were born in the US. Americans love to give their time and their money to charitable causes, research and development and professional and business development. During the last two years, the US (and world) economy has been in a tailspin.

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Association Subculture

APRIL 6, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, April 6, 2010. How the Mighty Fall - Associations at Risk - Part 5 of 5. (This is the last in a five-part series and a break from my normal format. During times of economic crisis many questions haunt executives, boards, staff members and volunteers alike. How will we weather this storm? How long will it last?

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Idea Architects

APRIL 9, 2010

When you're the driver, you've got control of the wheel and know not only where we're going, but each decision you're making along the way. In the passenger seat things feel different. I don't have the same sense of control and comfort with our speed, direction, degree of the turns, etc. I can't prepare for your sudden veer left or rapid acceleration because I don't know they are coming.

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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 Law

APRIL 30, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar. This blog focuses on legal issues of interest to association leaders, including executives, volunteers and members. It is NOT intended to provide legal advice, but rather to share my informal thoughts on legal issues commonly faced by trade and professional associations, as well as foundations and other charities. This blog does not focus on homeowners associations or religious organizations.

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Executive Connections

APRIL 20, 2010

Executive Connections. « Cherry Blossom Time | Main. | Guest Video Message from SLA President Anne Caputo » 20 April 2010. Are You Involved in Corporate e-Learning? I need your help! Deanna Marcum, Associate Librarian for Library Services at the Library of Congress, has asked me to speak at the Kanazawa Institute of Technology (KIT) )/CLIR (Council of Library and Information Resources) International Roundtable for Library and Information Science in Japan this June.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 9, 2010

Sometimes life doesn't work out the way you want it. Sometimes all the planning and preparation in the world amounts to absolutely nothing. The same goes for social media. A lot of times we hit a wall. Things stop working. Twitterers aren't banging down doors trying to follow you. Facebook pages go limp. Blogs dry up. It happens. The thing is, you're a nonprofit.

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Association Leaders

APRIL 11, 2010

I love spring. Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth. Flowers are blooming, trees are budding, grass is becoming green again. In northern climates, people are renewing friendships with their neighbors as they finally get to spend time outdoors after a long, cold winter. In the business world, spring is a time for renewal and rebirth as well. Now is a great time to do some spring cleaning.

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Membership Marketing

APRIL 27, 2010

Membership Marketing Blog. Membership marketing – acquiring, engaging, upgrading, and renewing members – is the cornerstone for associations and relationship driven organizations. Whether you are an association professional or a relationship marketer, join the discussion on the Membership Marketing Blog and share your ideas and counsel. Speaking Engagements.

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Idea Architects

APRIL 14, 2010

What if we quit expecting all board members to be visionary? I've been in a few conversations recently where staff members were deeply lamenting the perceived lack of vision from their boards. Comments include: They just get themselves lost in the weeds too much. They are so analytical that everything has to be backed up by data. They don't seem to have any real interest in thinking about the distant future.

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Associations Live

APRIL 28, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Associations Live. Connecting MSAE members and a world of ideas! Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Lessons Learned from our First Webinar. I know - most everyone who takes the time to read this blog will be experts at hosting webinars. I wasnt an expert before we hosted our first webinar, and Im not an expert now that weve got one under our belt, but Ive learned a few valuable lessons which Ive tried to boil down into 10.

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Executive Connections

APRIL 27, 2010

Executive Connections. « Are You Involved in Corporate e-Learning? | Main. | Top Secret Savings Alert » 27 April 2010. Guest Video Message from SLA President Anne Caputo. Anne Caputo invites you to join us in June for the SLA 2010 Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO in New Orleans, and why this is the one conference you can't afford to miss!

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 22, 2010

There’s no question that blogging is one of the most powerful communications tools a nonprofit can have in its online arsenal, if you’ve got the resources to put behind it. But yes, maintaining a blog can take a lot of time and mental energy – especially if you frequently find yourself running out of blog post ideas. Here’s a way to tackle that writer’s block – not just today, but for months to come: Check the Calendar Have you noticed how Google changes the header image on its main search page

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Association Leaders

APRIL 4, 2010

I must admit I am a workaholic – though I’ve gotten better over the years. Even before blackberries, iPhones and eMail I found a way to stay connected to my work during all hours but sleep, seven days a week. Over the years I have been able to step away from work for a few hours at a time at least (mostly to spend time with my children).

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Membership Marketing

APRIL 20, 2010

Membership Marketing Blog. Membership marketing – acquiring, engaging, upgrading, and renewing members – is the cornerstone for associations and relationship driven organizations. Whether you are an association professional or a relationship marketer, join the discussion on the Membership Marketing Blog and share your ideas and counsel. Speaking Engagements.

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Idea Architects

APRIL 30, 2010

This was the question I posed to more than a dozen association colleagues. Their answers, as well as insights drawn from the literature and my own experience, can be found in the May issue of ASAE's Associations Now magazine. The online version includes a short video clip in which I offer additional thoughts beyond the article content and an online exclusive article offering advice from 11 association professionals on how to become promotable.

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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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Associations Live

APRIL 23, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Associations Live. Connecting MSAE members and a world of ideas! Friday, April 23, 2010. Change at the Speed of Lightning. Think about how fast things change. YouTubes first video uploaded 5 years ago today(from Mashable) Just have to wonder what the world will look like in another 5 years? Are you keeping up? [link] I used some html code to post this.

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on Leadership

APRIL 19, 2010

on Leadership … by Steven Davis, CAE. Leadership … an Ongoing Discussion. « Leadership … Continued Discussion 3/29/10. Leadership … Continued Discussion 5/11/10 » Leadership … Continued Discussion 4/19/10. In this post I want to return to Ken Blanchard and his book The Heart of a Leader , which I have found to be an excellent read and chock full of wisdom and inspiring guidance.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 30, 2010

If you’re facing the prospect of choosing a donor database system for your organization, drop by the Meeting Archives at TechSoup.org to check out this recent addition: Finding the Perfect Donor Database in an Imperfect World. There are nearly two hundred donor databases on the market. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses, fans and foes. The challenge is to find a system with strengths that meet your needs, weaknesses that won't get in your way, at a price you can afford.

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Off Stage

APRIL 16, 2010

Off Stage. Apr. 16, 2010 - Part 3 of Life after MLS: Technology Strategic Plans. Under all is the plan.(cc). In the last two blogs Ive been discussing your IT needs as an association, particularly as a Realtor trade association, excluding any MLS technology needs you might have. For those associations with MLS operations, the mission-critical imperative to develop a solid and consistent base of technology strategy is often obscured—our members are up close and outspoken about where our res

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Membership Marketing

APRIL 9, 2010

Membership Marketing Blog. Membership marketing – acquiring, engaging, upgrading, and renewing members – is the cornerstone for associations and relationship driven organizations. Whether you are an association professional or a relationship marketer, join the discussion on the Membership Marketing Blog and share your ideas and counsel. Speaking Engagements.

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Idea Architects

APRIL 24, 2010

Need some good airplane or rainy day reading? Here's a roundup of my recently published articles. Most are quick reads (2-3 pages long) balancing practical pointers and enduring concepts. A few are links to the web site where the article still appears. Others are PDF downloads as noted. In May, watch for my new article in Associations Now focusing on "The Promotable Professional.

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Associations Live

APRIL 20, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Associations Live. Connecting MSAE members and a world of ideas! Tuesday, April 20, 2010. World record. Going for the world record - in changing the association name. We filed with the state in February 2000 - changed from Minnesota to Midwest. Changed the mail, changed the bank, checks, stationary, IRS, paychex. Thought we had it all done.

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