YourMembership
MARCH 27, 2012
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Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 30, 2012
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Principled Innovation
JULY 17, 2012
Membership is perhaps the most sacred tenet in all of association orthodoxy. Indeed, for many organizations, the membership imperative defines the very existence of the association: membership is who they are and what they do. In a time of relentless societal transformation, however, the impact of forces beyond our control makes it necessary for us to question all of our most deep-seated beliefs, including our beliefs about membership.
Association Subculture
JULY 3, 2012
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, July 3, 2012. Board Member Code of Conduct We WISH We Could Write. Here is our Association Subculture suggestions for an updated Board Member Code of Conduct policy. 1. You are here to do three things - contribute to the whole, support your colleagues and have fun. (The day you stop doing any one of those three things, do us a solid and resign.). 2.
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Aaron Wolowiec
MARCH 26, 2012
Part of being an effective educator, facilitator or content leader involves understanding how adults learn best. Andragogy is a theory that holds a set of assumptions about how adults learn. Specifically, andragogy places value on the process of learning. It uses approaches to learning that are problem-based and collaborative rather than didactic or rooted in lecture, and also emphasizes more equality between the instructor and the learner.
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Association Navigator
JULY 1, 2012
Pool and Barn/Gym at High Meadow Farm, Washington Depo, CT. Last summer a client that I really respect apologized for not responding to an email message more quickly. He said he had been on vacation and he was working on his “work-life balance.”. I recently read that travel industry trend watchers say that in the near future there will be high end resorts that are “digital black holes” where cell and Wi-Fi signals are blocked.
Optimist Consulting
DECEMBER 4, 2012
The marketing and PR director for the Society for Editors and Proofreaders, Tracey Cowell, talks about the organisation’s entry process. “ The Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP) is a professional body based in the UK for editors and proofreaders – the people who make text accurate and readable. We encourage desk editors, project managers and other editorial and proofreading professionals to join, whether they are freelance or employed.
Jamie Notter
MARCH 9, 2012
Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. Preparing for an Entirely New Economy. Posted March 9, 2012. in Change , Humanize - 4 comments. Tweet. This article by Steve Denning on Forbes.com really hit me. Much of it cites Joe Stiglitz, a Nobel Prize winning economist who has an article in Vanity Fair that argues our current economic downturn isn’t just a cyclical dip, but the mark of a significant phase
Association Advocacy Chick
JULY 31, 2012
As I type this, I’m 2 days away from getting together with 13,000+ psychologists and students in the land of Mickey. My presentations are ready. I’m pretty much packed and my schedule will actually allow me to eat at some point. However, that’s not what I want to talk about. I want to talk about my other conference. The one where I’ll be getting together with 5,000+ association professionals in the land of Cowboys.
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Idea Architects
FEBRUARY 6, 2012
Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects. Jeffrey Cufaude is an architect of ideas. custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. He also teaches presentation design and facilitation to subject matter experts. Monday, February 06, 2012. 10 Tips for Engaging A Volunteer Community. Identify all the work volunteers can possible do.
YourMembership
MAY 22, 2012
Membership Software Association Management Software. Home. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers.
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 27, 2012
Here's our monthly round-up of free non-profit webinars for September. We found some great webinars to get you re-charged for Fall, including sessions on Nonprofit Silent Auctions; Event Video Checklist; Cloud 101; Social Media for Nonprofit CEOs; and much more.
Principled Innovation
AUGUST 7, 2012
Jeff De Cagna’s new e-book, Associations Unorthodox: Six Really Radical Shifts Toward the Future , will be available as a free download beginning this Wednesday, August 8. The e-book was produced in collaboration with DC-based branding firm, CHIEF. Jeff De Cagna serves as a senior advisor to CHIEF. Scott Johnson, co-founder of CHIEF, said ”For 35 years, I have watched associations do the same thing over and over again and expect different results.
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Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 23, 2012
It’s official! Research now shows that when people use Twitter during classes, they are more engaged and learn more. We can now stop debating the issue. And all the naysayers who find Twitter use during an education session distracting can stop their diatribes against Twitter. The proof is in the Twitteracy (Twitter-literacy). Twitteracy: Tweeting Improves Learning And Engagement.
Aaron Wolowiec
MAY 25, 2012
On May 23, Destination Michigan hosted its annual Michigan Meetings Expo at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth. This year, instead of a traditional keynote session, the opening general session comprised five different speakers – each delivering one of five top Michigan meetings trends in five minutes or less. Trend topics were solicited from local, state and national media outlets, as well as various social media channels, last year’s attendees and registrants of this year’s event.
Mizz Information
DECEMBER 25, 2012
As I wrote in my last post , I recently left my position managing social media and online community for a large professional association. In the process of disconnecting myself from the organization's various social media accounts, it occurred to me that I haven't seen a lot--or anything--written about how to leave a community management position. While going through the process it also occurred to me that companies are setting themselves up for significant problems should they ever have to fire
Membership Marketing
APRIL 23, 2012
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.
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.
SCD Group
NOVEMBER 18, 2012
Like many of you, I belong to a national association that normally charges about $800 for its 3-day national meeting. But, the registration fee is less than 20% of the total cost of attending. In addition, I have to pay airfare/travel costs (around $500) and lodging expenses (about $950). So, my out-of-pocket costs total about $2,250. Since I’m self-employed, I need to look at potential lost income from being away from my work.
Jamie Notter
APRIL 24, 2012
Blog. Consulting. Speaking. About. Contact. Generations. Humanize. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. Change is Not Hard. Posted April 24, 2012. in Change - 7 comments. Tweet. I have officially grown tired of the excuse that change is hard. Change is not hard. And it’s not change that people resist in organizations.
Beth Kanter
SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
Source: Hot Button Studio. In my forthcoming book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” co-authored with KD Paine, my favorite chapter was about the sense-making process of measurement – called “Measurement and the Aha! Moment—Using your data to tell stories, make decisions, and change the world.” There’s where I discovered a new passion – data visualization techniques for sense-making.
Idea Architects
JANUARY 9, 2012
Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects. Jeffrey Cufaude is an architect of ideas. custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. He also teaches presentation design and facilitation to subject matter experts. Monday, January 09, 2012. What Kids Can Teach Us About Life and Leadership. “The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age.” Aldous Huxley.
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YourMembership
JANUARY 18, 2012
Membership Software Association Management Software. Home. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers.
Wild Apricot
JULY 23, 2012
Here's our round-up of free non-profit webinars for August. There are some great webinars on topics such as strategies for Board Recruitment; Storytelling for Fundraising Success; Google Apps for Non-profits; and much more!
Beekeeper Group
JANUARY 26, 2012
A recent article by POLITICO’s Anna Palmer entitled “K Street’s boom goes bust” describes how many DC lobbying firms reported stagnant or negative revenues in 2011.
Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 3, 2012
We’ve come a long way, baby! ~ Loretta Lynn. The times they are a-changing. ~ Bob Dylan. The catch-phrases are abundant that our world and work continues to evolve. The Ever-Evolving Conference Speaker Contract. Nowhere is this evolution more evident than some conference speaker contracts. I have personally seen a change in some conference speaker agreements that I sign.
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.
Aaron Wolowiec
NOVEMBER 27, 2012
It’s the age-old dilemma: You’re looking for a quality speaker with a good message and a dynamic stage presence who will be well-received by your members. And, by the way, could this person present for free – or, at the very least, for a significantly reduced honorarium? In my experience, there are generally two types of speakers: Those who recycle the same three to five presentations from conference to conference with little (if any) customization; and.
Mizz Information
MARCH 21, 2012
Mizz Information. Wednesday, March 21, 2012. 5 Cool Pinterest Tools. Source: thisisblythe.com via Maggie on Pinterest. After an initial honeymoon period with Pinterest where I used it strictly for fun, pinning pictures of English cottages, bee stuff , and all manner of cute things like Blythe dolls, tiny things, and.sorry.got distracted there looking up those boards to link.
Membership Marketing
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
As they look to the future, many membership groups are looking for ways to either increase revenue of cut costs. To achieve this, they are introducing new membership models. Here is what I am seeing with some recent programs that our clients have developed. 1. Premium Membership – There are always highly committed members that want the top individual membership available.
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