Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Do you ever feel like there is not enough time to “get it all done”? What if we told you that you everything important could be done in.just one hour a day! Check out this podcast interview with productivity expert Ari Meisel and discover how you can Optimize, Automate and Outsource everything in your life - including your health!
Spark Consulting
SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Reposting this (slightly edited) Thanks for Playing classic, because this topic has come up recently on ASAE’s Collaborate online community. In 18+ years in association management, I’ve been on both sides of the Request For Proposal process more times than I can count. My very first Big Task at my very first association Real Job way back in 1997 was to complete an association management software system selection.
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Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Ever wonder who the people behind the curtain are here at Higher Logic? We're introducing you to our three community managers. They’ll talk about why they love community management, helpful resources to use and weigh in on the dog versus cat debate (as you can see, this is serious stuff…). We hope you enjoy getting to know the first community manager we’re introducing, Jenny Taylor.
Socious
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
There are a lot of mediums available when it comes to engaging your customers or members—social media, your online community , email, etc. Each serves its own purpose and comes with its own set of best practices advantages and disadvantages. Email is a marketing channel that has shifted in usage and popularity over time, making it increasingly harder to capture the attention of your members.
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Aaron Wolowiec
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Google images of millennials and you’ll find young professionals connected to their smart phones and tablets. You might also find images of colorful workplaces and nontraditional desks. Maybe even a collaborative thinking space. Much to Baby Boomers’ chagrin, it’s a different world, especially since Gen Y now comprises the majority of the workforce.
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Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
Our next Expert Webinar will focus on two basic techniques with Google Analytics that will help you understand what is working and what is not with your Wild Apricot website, so you can sign up more members, raise more money and reach more people.
Spark Consulting
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
Reposting this (slightly edited) Thanks for Playing classic, because this topic has come up recently on ASAE’s Collaborate online community. Clients aren’t the only ones who could use some advice to make the Request for Proposal (RFP) process go more smoothly. Over the years, I’ve seen plenty of good, bad, and ugly in vendor responses, too. To that end….
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Ever wonder who the people behind the curtain are here at Higher Logic? We're introducing you to our three community managers. They’ll talk about why they love community management, helpful resources to use and weigh in on the dog versus cat debate (as you can see, this is serious stuff…). In this second installment, we’re introducing another community manager, Calista Rollogas.
Socious
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
A major issue for associations everywhere is the acquisition of volunteers. It is not uncommon for an association’s organizational structure to have volunteers that outnumber the staff. Typically, one staff member is doing the job of three, so finding volunteers is critical to their sanity. Convincing someone to volunteer time out of their over-scheduled life is no simple task.
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Ever wonder why brands like Apple, LEGO, and Sephora are going all-in on branded communities? It’s because online community building is the secret sauce to connecting with audiences in ways that ads and emails simply can’t. But here's the best part—it’s not just for big corporations. Associations can create thriving online communities too. GrowthZone’s eBook, "The Power of Community," breaks down exactly why a branded online community can be a game-changer for your association.
Aaron Wolowiec
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Kate Pojeta, conventions and exhibitions manager. Q & A with Kate Pojeta, conventions and exhibitions manager, Event Garde. Q: What are you looking most forward to in your role with EG? A: Event Garde has some amazing clients and I’m excited to be on the team to help conventions succeed. Conference planning was a part of my work experience for years, and then I took a little hiatus from it.
YourMembership
SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
Do you need groceries and have them delivered in an hour? No problem, InstaCart can help you. Amazon purchase delivered same day? It’s available. HBO Go, Netflix, Zappos, Lynda.com and Uber – all great examples of companies building their success on providing products and services to their customers through an “on demand” business model. The On-Demand Economy is defined as the economic activity created by digital marketplaces that fulfill consumer demand via immediate access to and convenient pr
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
In this 1-On-1 interview, we spoke with Catherine Wygant Fossett, Executive Director of the Institute for Family-Owned Business. Catherine revealed that creating member value is one of her top priorities. One of the ways she does this is by building connections between members, which she says, “can be priceless”.
Virtual
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
My neighbor is a spinach farmer. Because his work is so much different than mine, I ask him about it whenever I can. What I’ve learned most through our conversations is that in farming, timing is everything. This past week is a great example of that. Ordinarily my neighbor would have seeded for his spring crop last week, to ensure that the seedlings would mature enough to survive the first frost.
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Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
There is a big problem brewing on the horizon for many organizations. Based on our research, the Millennial generation is coming into the workforce expecting something that most, especially associations, are truly bad at: speed. The Millennial generation expects things to be fast. You can call them “entitled” for wanting that if you like, but it’s a simple fact that the pace of the world increased dramatically as they were growing up.
Jamie Notter
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
It is with some sadness that I acknowledge that "authenticity" is a buzzword. If you google " authenticity at work ," you'll find that most of the posts on the first page are offering the COUNTER-point--that authenticity isn't as cool as you thought it was. You know you've achieved buzzword status when the counter culture is the status quo. Even Jeffrey Pfeffer's new book (and I highly respect Pfeffer) says, apparently , that authenticity is a mistake for leaders.
Aaron Wolowiec
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
John Graham, president of ASAE. This month’s guest blog post is an interview with John Graham, ASAE president. Association Adviser conducted the interview and posted it on Aug. 18. ASAE The Center for Association Leadership , which supports the interests of more than 22,000 association executives and industry partners representing 10,000 organizations worldwide, sat down with President John Graham about new membership models and game changers he sees happening for associations during the coming
Potomac Core
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
In his book “Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time” Howard Schultz, Starbucks President & CEO says “Vision is what they call it when others can’t see what you see.” In a slow domestic growth and a global uncertain economy, how will the future state of associations be defined? Disruption. Demographics, global political and economic changes and challenges, massive industry consolidation, the gig economy, driverless cars , as well as jobs (and industries) bei
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.
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
Are you maximizing your potential for supplier non-dues revenue? Here are details of a new article by Bob Jonas – Non-dues Revenue: The Basics – available in our Knowledge Hub.
Eric Lanke
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
I've written before about my experiences on the Board of the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives. Now in my last year of service, having chaired the Board last year, I have the somewhat traditional job given to many past chairs--chairing the Nominating Committee. Having been chair of the association, and about to depart forever, I guess I'm uniquely qualified to determine the types of individuals who should follow in my footsteps.
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
Growing community should be one of the most important tasks of an organization, but it can certainly be a challenge. Don’t feel like you have to carry that burden alone. One of the best ways to grow your community is to let your members unknowingly do the heavy lifting – there are no better advocates than members, even if they don’t realize their potential.
Jamie Notter
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
The following is a guest post from Rob Barnes, Director, Australasia at Aptify. Being a big fan of the Culture by Design v Culture by Default discussion, I pursue meetings with thinkers on the subject regularly. Aptify's CEO--Amith Nagarajan--is a proponent of Culture by Design, and he frequently aligns our Aptify towards this premise to provide context around the ideas we have when pursuing client success.
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Aaron Wolowiec
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
It seems there’s an app for everything, right? Meeting and event professionals are raving about event apps, which allow everything from registration to hotel check-in to real-time social media conversation. But if no one knows about an app, it’s worthless. The trick, according to Results at Hand, is to promote it. Results at Hand just released “ 5 Steps to Successfully Launch an Event App ,” an infographic with tips for gaining loyal app lovers.
Association Adviser
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
It’s natural for people to be drawn to visual representations of content, rather than plain text. Why? Because visuals help eliminate text overload and offer a more engaging and easier way to recall. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
We’re always collecting your feedback from a variety of sources to inform the direction Wild Apricot takes. This month sees us taking our commitment to collecting feedback to new heights. We've implemented software usability testing that allows select users to test out upcoming features before they are released!
Potomac Core
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
Are economic tides shifting again? According to the Conference Board , corporate profitability may face headwinds resulting from higher costs as “the business cycle matures.” They also suggest that “America’s strength in technological progress needs to help accelerate productivity.” If member companies introduce more innovation to drive more profitability, is your association positioned to respond with equal or greater amounts of innovative solutions?
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
As a community manager, you’ve learned that community management is made up of many different parts. It’s an interdisciplinary field involving tactics like people skills, psychology, strategy and analytics, to name a few. There can be a lot to juggle and if you’re not a numbers person, one of the most daunting tasks can be tracking data and analytics—too many balls in the air, right?
Jamie Notter
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
Culture work has a way of skewing towards the ideal. We spend time fleshing out our core values, leadership principles, and an ideal vision of how awesome our organization is, or least how awesome it could be. And that's all fine, but it does not excuse us from needing to confront the most important thing about our culture: The truth. While you are working on the ideal, you MUST confront the reality of your culture.
Aaron Wolowiec
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
Event/meeting planners: Remember the days of paper RFPs? Well, some of you may still be doing those…but technology has revolutionized the meetings industry – on both sides. According to a new Social Tables report , technological advances and social media have changed the way hotel sales teams network with meeting planners. “With most people now familiar with a wide range of devices, software and apps, this is spurring a rise in ‘social selling,’ where hotel sales teams are often building relatio
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