July, 2011

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A Day at the Tour: Social Media Failure, Outrage & Frustration

Reid All About it

If you’re one of my Facebook or Twitter friends, you know I love the Tour de France. You probably also noticed how angry I am about ESPN’s Michael Smith laughing online and during his show, Around the Horn , about two cyclists being hit hard by a car on Sunday during stage 9 of the Tour. You can see how hard in the video shown on Dutch TV. No Dutch is required to know what the commentators are saying.

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32 Free Non-profit Webinars for August 2011

Wild Apricot

This month's round-up of free non-profit webinars includes 32 webinars on topics such as: fundraising, volunteer engagement, multi-generational board development, grant-seeking, e-strategy development, LinkedIn and much more.( read more ).

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No such thing as business ethics?

Association Leaders

I subscribe to, and occasionally read, a blog published by marketing expert Seth Godin. I think Seth has some very interesting observations and useful tips on marketing. If you haven’t read some of his books like, Permission Marketing or All Marketers Are Liars , you should. I don’t always agree with Seth, but he often causes me to think about something in a way I haven’t before.

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YAP Nation Bands - KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

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

Portage Group

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Phones and Laptops at Conferences: Friends or Enemies?

Reid All About it

This morning I was reminded that I spend a lot of my time in a world that’s very different than the world many others live in. Maybe I’m in a bubble. When the citizens of my world go to an educational session or a conference, we bring our laptops and phones. We take them out, listen and type, tweet or text. This is how we digest information, learn and share.

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5 Free Non-profit Reports and Resources

Wild Apricot

Here is a round-up of five free reports, white papers and e-books offering insight on fundraising, resource-raising and mobile phone usage.( read more ).

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#ASAE11 Unsession on Humanize: Reader Input

Jamie Notter

Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. #ASAE11 Unsession on Humanize: Reader Input. Posted July 22, 2011. in Announcements , Humanize - 7 comments. Tweet. It’s time to get geared up for the ASAE Annual Meeting in St. Louis. I’m on the agenda this year, though it’s not a typical session for me.

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What Does the Perfect Association Leader Look Like?

Association Subculture

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Friday, July 29, 2011. What Does the Perfect Association Leader Look Like? (Originally posted on SmartBlog on Leadership ). Think for a moment about the qualities a perfect leader would have… If you are like most people you had a series of adjectives pop into your head. Maybe you pictured a person who is a fearless, visionary, innovatively independent thinker.

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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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NFP Treats: MarComm Week! - a blog & resource

Portage Group

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Building Cross-Cultural Competence Key to Success Abroad.

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. « MCI Launches Grow Globally On Demand Webinar Series. Customer Research Education Panel at CESSE 2011 Uses Virtual KOL Technology » Jul. 27. 2011.

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Looking Forward to ASAE Annual Meeting: Creative Collage, Part 1.

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4 Ways to Leverage Word-of-Mouth Marketing Using Social Media

Wild Apricot

Word-of-mouth is a powerful tool, but how do you get your members and supporters to promote you online? Here are four ways that your followers and fans can promote your organization using social media.( read more ).

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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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Emotions Are Contagious

Jamie Notter

Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. Emotions Are Contagious. Posted July 12, 2011. in Individual Development , Leadership - 1 comment. Tweet. Tony Schwartz wrote a fantastic post on HBR today on Ten principles to live by in today’s complex world. All of them are spot on, so read the whole thing, but I’ll focus on one of them that jumped out at me: Emotions are contagious, so it pays to know

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Anyone Can: So Why Not You?

Idea Architects

Anyone can … ask a question that reframes a conversation. offer encouraging feedback to a colleague. help ensure an organization is more inclusive. look for information to bring fresh insights to a challenge. say what everyone knows knows but is afraid to bring up. propose an experiment or little bet that might yield big rewards. clarify perspectives people hold during a contentious discussion. create a shortcut that makes routine work less time-consuming. clean out the office refrigerator. send

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TED Talks You Should Watch - The ARC - a blog & resource

Portage Group

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Customer Research Education Panel at CESSE 2011 Uses Virtual.

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. « Building Cross-Cultural Competence Key to Success Abroad. A Modern Value Proposition for Today’s Association » Jul. 28. 2011.

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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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Social Media Sweet Spot Recap | KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

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Juggling Priorities at Small Staff Organizations

Wild Apricot

Is your role at a small non-profit a “superjob” - where you do more than one job's worth of work? Here are a couple of tips on time management that might help you juggle your multiple priorities.( read more ).

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Generations: the Hype Still Reigns

Jamie Notter

Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. Generations: the Hype Still Reigns. Posted July 18, 2011. in Generational Diversity - 1 comment. Tweet. I’ve been reminded recently that there is still a whole lot of crap out there on generations. Pardon my French, but I would have thought that today, a full six or seven years since the Millennials brought our attention (again) to generational differences (rem

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What's it worth to you?

Idea Architects

The yogurt shop near my home is packed most days right now. In December? Not so much. Try to snag a last-minute seat on a fairly full flight and you're likely to pay far more than the passenger who booked months in advance. But walk into a hotel at 10 p.m. and you might just negotiate an unbelievable rate since the room is about to go unsold. And that $4 bottle of water at the outdoor concert in 95 degree heat provides value that makes you momentarily forget about the outrageous mark-up you are

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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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TED Talks You Should Watch - The ARC - a blog & resource

Portage Group

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Research: Associations Battling Info Overload and Clutter

Association Adviser

July 2011 -- Features Information overload, combined with communication clutter, tops the list of association membership communication challenges by a wide margin. But associations face plenty of other communication hurdles, too.

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Jul 26 - KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

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What is Google Plus?

Wild Apricot

There's lots of buzz about Google+, which is in “limited field trial. Here is a sample of some early reviews from the non-profit blogosphere.( read more ).

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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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More Problems With Control

Jamie Notter

Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. More Problems With Control. Posted July 7, 2011. in Individual Development , Leadership. Tweet. I am not a fan of the idea of control. I actually hadn’t given it too much thought prior to a few years ago when the theme of “clarity over control” emerged as a part of the social media revolution.

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Leadership Limerick: The Danger of "What do you think?"

Idea Architects

Every Monday, I offer a leadership limerick, highlighting an idea or strategy about effective leadership in limerick form. Searching for leadership limerick will identify previous posts. While “What do you think? is often inquired In conflict or debate it can leave people mired Without shared criteria for each to apply It's just others’ thoughts being shared on the fly Unable to decide a group merely grows tired "So what do you think?

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Only Two Months Until CSAE 2011 - The ARC

Portage Group

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