Eric Lanke
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
I'm not much of a sports fan, but one sports analogy I use pretty consistently is the term "inside baseball." I use it to describe a situation when I'm going into too much jargon and detail in front of an audience that doesn't understand or doesn't need such an in-depth explanation. I'm even self-conscious about doing it, often warning people before plowing deep into the picayune that what I'm about to say may be too much "inside baseball" for them.
Beth Kanter
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
?. Note from Beth: My colleague, Simon Mainwaring, has launched a new series of online courses “ WeFirst Works ” that help you find your purpose – whether an individual, company, or nonprofit. . How to Brand Your Nonprofit To Scale Your Positive Impact – Guest Post by Simon Mainwaring. Nonprofits do critical work in their communities and around the world and, in so doing, build the awareness of their brands to scale their impact.
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Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Here are all the free nonprofit webinars I could find happening in the month of December.
Higher Logic
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Some people might be nervous to tell their employer that they’re jet-setting to the desert for Burning Man — because, wait, what is Burning Man anyway? The answer is not a simple one. A festival? Nope. A Mad Max-esque utopia? I’d say so. A party in the desert? Sure, but I’ll get back to that. The largest Leave No Trace (LNT) event in the world? You betcha.
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WBT Systems
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
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Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
In our November newsletter, you'll find information on our free careers webinar, details of new releases, and our Member App Mini Course to help you get started using the mobile app.
YourMembership
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Your association may be small, but when it comes to selecting new association management software (AMS), you’re about to make a big investment – not just a financial one, but also an investment in the future of your association. To ensure your investment in your new AMS will enable your staff to best serve your. The post Must-have functionality for your next association management software appeared first on YourMembership.
Blue Sky eLearn
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Did you just come up with a brilliant idea for a webinar? Is your topic exciting and thought-provoking? You may have the most riveting webinar ever, but you probably won’t consider it a success if you don’t have an audience. In this article, I’ll go over some ways to attract a younger audience to register for, and ultimately promote your webinars for you.
Higher Logic
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Any community manager knows that good community teams come in all shapes and sizes. Our community managers at Higher Logic can trace their roots back to education, human resources, research, journalism, and so much more. With such diverse backgrounds, it should come as no surprise that each community manager brings different values and strengths to the team.
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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.
Eric Lanke
NOVEMBER 24, 2018
This book was handed to me at a recent WSAE event I attended -- handed to me not by the authors (who were also there) but by the WSAE staff executive, and with a specific request. “Eric, you like to read. Will you please read this book and write a review of it.” “Sure,” I replied. “But only if I can be brutally honest.” The WSAE staff executive’s response?
HighRoad Solution
NOVEMBER 30, 2018
HighRoad Solution is thrilled to be a part of this year’s ASAE’s Technology Conference and Exposition. We proudly support over 450 association and non-profit organizations who use our marketing automation and email solutions to boost engagement, increase revenue, and communicate with their constituents to further their mission.
Blue Sky eLearn
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Did you just come up with a brilliant idea for a webinar? Is your topic exciting and thought-provoking? You may have the most riveting webinar ever, but you probably won’t consider it a success if you don’t have an audience. In this article, I’ll go over some ways to attract a younger audience to register for, and ultimately promote your webinars for you.
Association Adviser
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
In our fast-paced, digital world, our attention spans are waning. So is our free time away from screens. Business professionals face more work demands than ever leading to a juggling match between work priorities and association membership involvement. With little free time, members no longer feel like they have as much time in their schedules to fully engage in reading a magazine.
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Associations Now
NOVEMBER 30, 2018
With increased attention being given to situations where website design renders content inaccessible for people with disabilities, now’s a good time to keep in mind strategies to ensure users aren’t getting forgotten by your developers. Recently, the content management platform WordPress drew scrutiny for an overhaul that presented major accessibility challenges.
GrowthZone
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
When making presentations, it’s critical to be aware of the messages you’re sending through body language. Set up your board members for success. with The Field Guide to Board Orientation. 10 Tips for Effective Body Language: Open your chest and arms and keep your back straight to help you relax. Smile to make your audience comfortable. Gesture with your arms and hands and look your audience in the eye in order to keep the audience’s attentions.
Association Success
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Welcoming new members at in-person events sets the tone for engagement. Through my research into new member engagement , conducted alongside Amanda Kaiser at Kaiser Insights, we found that programs designed to welcome new members into an organization get results. They can boost member renewal rates and improve a member’s experience for the long haul.
Association Adviser
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
What are brands? Brands are perceptions. When people choose a brand over another, their choice is not random, but has developed over time. People choose brands because they have established perceptions and expectations of the benefits they will get from using that product or service. Just like product and services, we have personal brands. You may not be aware of this, but you are building your brand every day.
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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.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
If you’re looking to improve onsite customer service at your meeting, a chatbot may be a good choice. Not only will it help answer your attendees’ most frequently asked questions, but it will also provide your association with data and insights. A few weeks back there was a discrepancy in my cellphone bill that I was dreading having to resolve. Why?
AMR Management Services
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Associations create content – research and publications, conference presentations, professional development trainings, webinars and podcasts, etc. – all to support the learning and advancement of.
Association Success
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Google Analytics is lying to you - massively. How much do you trust your website stats, e.g. Google Analytics? The answer should be ‘not that much’. Data from three separate UK membership organizations reveals a steady decline in the proportion of visitors who are captured by Google Analytics. Initial data discrepancies. Year Out Group were concerned their website visitor numbers in Google Analytics have been dropping year-on-year since 2013.
Association Adviser
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
We all have human reactions to things happening around us that we might not think we should show. We can find ourselves plowing through our day in order to remain “productive.” As leaders, we often find ourselves as the first and last stop on the problem-solving train, and it can be easy to push ourselves to be the best solution provider in our organizations, even when we are feeling emotionally challenged.
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Associations Now
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Whether due to job loss or career transition, your members might face times when it’s difficult to pay dues. Offering a transitional membership category can be one way to retain members through a period of hardship. Melissa Klingberg still remembers a time when economic and job conditions were not so favorable in the healthcare industry. At the height of the 2008 recession, the North Carolina Medical Group Management Association started to see its membership numbers dip.
GrowthZone
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Your members don’t need to show up to all your events to be engaged. It’s time for associations of every size to walk away from 20 th -century rules and fully embrace online marketing. Here’s one of five proven tactics that will increase member engagement through online interaction. Use Storytelling to Drive Digital Engagement. Content is critical for engaging members and prospects, so don’t overlook the power of storytelling.
Membership Marketing
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
The most recent research shows that nearly half of all professional and trade associations are experiencing growth in their membership counts. But that also means over half of associations are reporting declines or stagnation in membership. What is holding back growth for these associations? Much of the problem lies in not following sound marketing practices.
Association Adviser
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
“Wait…print isn’t dead? Not at all – recent surveys demonstrate that younger generations prefer print and read more than older generations.”. Forbes.com: Millennials: A Generation of Page-Turners, Jan. 16, 2017. Forecasts a decade ago proclaiming print media would join the dinosaurs was vastly shortsighted. While print media’s role has evolved over time, it is not dead.
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Unlock the secrets to building strong communities and sustaining growth with GrowthZone’s “5 Pillars of Community” ebook. In today's digital era, fostering a sense of belonging is more important than ever. GrowthZone’s informative ebook will help you transform your association’s community and discover new opportunities for growth. Explore the importance of personal and virtual communities, the ACHIEVE Model for success, and the key pillars including Direction, Shared Responsibility, Personal Val
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 30, 2018
When new members join, you might send them a welcome letter or packet of information. But one association goes a step further and recognizes new members on social media platforms. How to hack it? When a company joins the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, they receive traditional member-onboarding materials, including a mailed packet of information, a welcome email, and a check-in call.
Association Success
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
New copy, new association? What is the aesthetic and overall experience that members have with your association? How do communications play into that experience? Do you need to shake it up? At the Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors, we realized that while our meetings and services were of value to our members, we weren’t doing enough to make them exciting and engaging.
Nimble AMS
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Join Nimble AMS December 4-5 at the Nimble AMS booth #443 (the Airstream!) during the 2018 American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Technology Meeting and Expo in National Harbor, Maryland. Association leaders, innovators and tech enthusiasts will be taking in the show and exploring topics around this year’s theme, is it the revolutionary or evolutionary spirit that should drive your organization?
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