Smooth The Path
APRIL 17, 2018
Email is ridiculously important to the health of our association because at most associations email is by far the most used channel to communicate with our members. But email is in trouble! I am not going to address deliverability (although that is a problem). We are not going to talk all the new filters that purposely block and sort association mass emails into spam folders (that’s a problem too).
YourMembership
APRIL 20, 2018
Perhaps one of the most important features of a learning management system (LMS) is its ability to integrate with the heart of your operation—your association management software (AMS) system. The handshake between these two systems, and the seamless exchange of data between them, can mean all the difference in how your association is able to. The post AMS/LMS integration blueprint: Create efficiency, enhance experience, bridge the gap. appeared first on YourMembership.
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Jamie Notter
APRIL 16, 2018
Awesome cultures seem to be the exception, not the rule. That means most of us are on the outside, looking in—wishing that we had an awesome culture like Zappos, Netflix, or the organization next door that keeps making the “best places to work” list. So when we can find the time, we work on our culture. We might try to be more agile, or boost innovation, or encourage more transparency.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 20, 2018
Last month, experts Elizabeth Engel and Sohini Baliga presented a free webinar titled, "Steal These Ideas: 3 Growth Strategies From Top Fundraisers." Unfortunately we ran out of time during the Q&A period, but luckily Elizabeth and Sohini wrote down all the extra questions. Here are their answers.
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Blue Sky eLearn
APRIL 18, 2018
Your LMS is ready to launch. What’s next? Congratulations! You did it. You’ve finished the initial implementation of your LMS and are ready to go live. Now what? It’s time to announce your new learning platform and create some excitement while inviting your learners to check it out! Is your LMS is already live? Tweak these ideas to remind your learners what’s available to them.
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Aaron Wolowiec
APRIL 18, 2018
Why is it so hard for people to connect the dots between health and performance? Isn’t it obvious? If we live better, won’t our life be better in every way? Our work life, home life, relationships, family, etc.?
Wild Apricot
APRIL 17, 2018
Last week we hosted our first ever Wild Apricot User Conference as part of Personify’s Annual user conference, PersoniFest. The conference took place between April 8 - 10, in downtown Austin, Texas. Here are the highlights.
WBT Systems
APRIL 17, 2018
Everyone knows “the way we’ve always done it” is not usually the best way to move forward. Yet, many associations continue to have staff and volunteer subject matter experts (SMEs) design and develop online learning programs because that’s been the default mode of operation. To provide a more engaging and effective learning experience for your online students, consider outsourcing instructional design.
YourMembership
APRIL 18, 2018
As we continue to see global data breaches, an increase in the frequency and sophistication of malicious attacks, and continual shifts in security compliance standards, YourMembership has decided to partner with the leading cloud service provider – Amazon Web Services (AWS) – to host our application and supporting services moving forward.
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
Aaron Wolowiec
APRIL 20, 2018
The Gardian of the Month is Karel Wagner, Instructional Design Learning Consultant at Prime Therapeutics.
World Class Boards
APRIL 19, 2018
Challenges in board/staff relationship generally arise from three types of board engagement: disengaged, over-engaged, or engaged in the wrong way. Let’s look at each area, then explore key strategies for overcoming the challenges presented. Disengaged. Staff with a disengaged board may see it as a blessing or a curse, depending on the degree to which the organization is staff-driven and the strength of the Chief Staff Executive (CSE).
Association Adviser
APRIL 17, 2018
In many cases, annual conventions and trade shows represent the most significant revenue-generating opportunities of the year for associations. These special events are of the utmost importance to any association that relies on this revenue stream. So what happen when unforeseen circumstances – such as inclement weather or communicable diseases – cause these special events to be cancelled or experience a dramatic decline in attendance?
Forj
APRIL 19, 2018
I’m happy to be writing this blog post because it reminds me of warmer and sunnier days. I had the privilege of joining the ISD community at Learning Solutions 2018 in Orlando, FL this past March. My view at the conference. Now my view from work is several inches of snow! I ran my first full day workshop and gave a presentation. From my perspective, they went well!
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AMR Management Services
APRIL 16, 2018
Volunteer members are critical resources in helping associations achieve their missions and serve their members. They devote time, energy, and expertise to move their organizations and professions.
World Class Boards
APRIL 19, 2018
Challenges in board/staff relationship generally arise from three types of board engagement: disengaged, over-engaged, or engaged in the wrong way. Let’s look at each area, then explore key strategies for overcoming the challenges presented. Disengaged. Staff with a disengaged board may see it as a blessing or a curse, depending on the degree to which the organization is staff-driven and the strength of the Chief Staff Executive (CSE).
Association Adviser
APRIL 20, 2018
What is GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the primary law regulating how companies protect EU residents’ personal data. Any association – and association vendor or partner – that handles an EU resident’s data must comply with these new standards, even if the association is not based in Europe. GDPR focuses on protecting personal data that is used by companies and organizations to conduct business and making information about how companies are using personal data more accessi
Association Success
APRIL 19, 2018
New leadership can be a pivotal moment for an association. The initial focus of a new leader sets a precedent for the era ahead and can be a great opportunity to add new life to anything that has become stagnant, including the association’s brand. One of the reasons the Specialty Advertising Association of California (SAAC) Board of Directors selected me as the Executive Director, was because they were interested in evolving the association into a different organization than it had been in the p
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Smooth The Path
APRIL 19, 2018
“What if your association were an app?” Mary Byers asked us this question during Tuesday’s Association Chat. The question she asked is a relevant question for you, your staff, and for your board. This is a relevant question because what we come to expect in our personal lives we expect in our professional lives. Everywhere new apps are being developed.
Membersuite
APRIL 19, 2018
Still unsure about how GDPR will affect you? Read this to find out more.
Association Adviser
APRIL 19, 2018
In “Get Your Shine On: A Young Professional Roadmap to Fulfillment” at the 2017 ASAE Annual Meeting, panelists Genevieve Borello, Paul Leahy, Brittany Shoul and Jacob Wilder shared their experiences (so far) navigating the office and finding a meaningful work life. Below are some of our favorite tips and lessons learned from these young association professionals.
Association Success
APRIL 17, 2018
Sometimes the greatest lessons come from the most unexpected places. Learning is everybody’s job. Five or ten years ago, people at work might have thought, I’m just a cog in the wheel, done their job, and survived. However, that attitude is not viable today. The world is changing too fast to rest on our laurels. Without ongoing learning efforts, organizations (and people) become stagnant and suffer.
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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.
SOS Association
APRIL 16, 2018
By Zach Ingallina. As a Nonprofit, budget constraints are a constant hindrance. Fortunately Google for Nonprofits tries to remove those hindrances by offering their Basic package of G Suite to Nonprofits. One limitation worth mentioning up front is that this service is only available to 501c3’s. If you are a c4 or c6, sorry to say, you will have to pay.
GrowthZone
APRIL 19, 2018
Leveraging social media is a great way to open a dialog and grow your organization’s relationship with its members. See Part 1 of Social Media Relationship Building with Frank Kenny. Here are 8 more tactics for your organization to implement to generate relationship-building conversations on social media: Post during off-business hours. Lots of people are using two devices when watching TV so take advantage of it.
Association Adviser
APRIL 19, 2018
Like the ocean, the association community is always in motion. Novel ways of communicating with members develop while outdated channels fade away. New generations of potential members arrive on the scene eager to participate but with communication preferences different from the old guard. New technology makes communicating with members easier in some ways, but more difficult to master in others.
Association Success
APRIL 16, 2018
You've Been Hit By a Snöball! Building attendance for our virtual summit, SURGE 2017, presented us with an interesting challenge. The event was premised upon collaboration, and we were committed to the idea that the success of the summit would lie in the active participation of the attendees. This meant that we were not just promoting an event, but inviting people to become part of our knowledge-sharing community.
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.
Idea Architects
APRIL 15, 2018
Before there was a headquarters in DC or some other big city Before there was a staff and an org chart and a policy manual Before there were copiers and computers Before there was a magazine, a website, and a PAC Before there were budgets and bills, dues and donations Before there were webinars and e-learning courses Before there was an annual meeting, a trade show, and sponsorship packages Before there were sections, or chapters, or councils, or components Before there was a strategic plan, a B
GrowthZone
APRIL 17, 2018
April 15-21st is Volunteer Week. Share this video to say thank you to all of the hard working volunteers that keep your organization running. /wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Volunteers-2.mp4. The post Association Volunteer Week 2018 appeared first on GrowthZone.
Effective Database
APRIL 19, 2018
There’s a book by David Maister, one of the preeminent consulting gurus, entitled “Strategy and the Fat Smoker: Doing What’s Obvious But Not Easy.”. The premise of the book is simple. Most of us know what to do (e.g., don’t smoke, eat better) but most of us don’t actually DO what we know should be done. I’ve found the same holds true for associations and how they manage data.
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