Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
'Are a few of your board members doing all of the "heavy lifting"? Would you like to re-energize your board? Here''s a new guide that offers tips for building better board engagement.
Aaron Wolowiec
JUNE 24, 2014
'This month’s guest blog post is by Samantha Whitehorne, deputy editor for Associations Now. Contact Whitehorne at swhitehorne@asaecenter.org. Samantha Whitehorne, deputy editor for Associations Now. As the weekly blogger (and deputy editor) for ASAE ’s AssociationsNow.com , I write about some of the innovative things that associations are doing for their meetings and conferences.
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Jamie Notter
JANUARY 14, 2014
'The other day I came across yet another article/post declaring that “ Culture eats strategy for breakfast ” (or lunch, or dinner, or afternoon tea…). I tweeted it out, copying my friend and colleague, Jeff De Cagna , since he and I have been discussing this topic lately. Jeff (like me) does a lot of work with organizations on strategy.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
'There’s a reason it took more than a decade to finish the HTML5 standard. When too many stakeholders get their hands on a project—especially a high-profile one—innovation can slow to a crawl. The secret is to chop things up into smaller bites. The most interesting technology discussion I had last week involved Taco Bell. As I noted in Wednesday Buzz last week , the Quesarito master took an unusual approach to marketing its new mobile ordering app: Rather than using its social feeds and we
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Velvet Chainsaw
AUGUST 20, 2014
'What can Bruno Mars teach us about audience engagement for our ballroom experiences? Plenty. Earlier this week, I witnessed 7,000 participants (from Linksters to Boomers) stand, clap, sing and dance for 75 minutes at his sold-out Denver Moonshine Jungle concert. If you saw his performance at the 2014 Super Bowl halftime, you already know the enormous talent that’s packed into this five-foot tall young man.
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Beth Kanter
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'Post-It Note Facilitation of A Network Map - 2012 Pakistan NGOs. What’s in your facilitation toolkit? Mine includes markers , sticky notes , index cards, and flip chart paper. But wait, paper??? Yes. And, I’m not alone. Take for example my colleague Eugene Eric Kim who shares his facilitation toolkit which includes links to his favorite Post It notes and markers.
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'We’ve have found 26 fantastic free webinars for non-profits this October. Topics include: “identifying online ambassadors”; “getting started with video”; “Facebook ads for year-end campaigns”; “Generation Gems” and much more.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 12, 2014
'In this guest post, Alex Balan offers his take on 5 social media trends non-profits should pay attention to for 2015.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 22, 2014
'Here are details on our next Expert Webinar: Tools For More Effective Board Meetings – January 21st.
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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.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 15, 2014
'Here are four trends that will impact volunteerism in 2014.
Jamie Notter
APRIL 29, 2014
'That title is actually the polite version of some advice that Brian Chesky, the CEO of AirBnB, got from someone who had just given him $150 million in startup funding. What the VC actually said, was “ Don’t f**k up the culture.” Chesky suggests that the culture will set his company apart and what the culture will be remembered for in years to come.
Jamie Notter
AUGUST 22, 2014
'It’s Friday, so I’m giving myself permission to get a little angry. I am hitting my limit of the amount of crap that I can stand to read about generations in the business literature, and particularly, of course, the millennial generation. If you are nodding in agreement, thinking “Yeah, all that generations stuff is bunk,” then prepare to be disappointed.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 21, 2014
'The Right Way to Shut Down Scott says it’s rare for a service to sunset its offerings in a way that protects users, but there are examples of companies doing the right thing. He cites Apple’s lengthy transition from MobileMe to iCloud, in which the tech giant gave users a year to remove their data, as “a good example of how it could be done.” The online game Glitch, meanwhile, is something of a “gold standard” as shutdowns go—the creators made efforts to open
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Associations Now
DECEMBER 11, 2014
'A new study illustrates a common productivity killer for many employees. Find out if you’re affected as well as some methods for maximizing workplace efficiency. The answer to question of what’s killing your productivity might be work overload, at least according to a recent study that found nearly 70 percent of employees are suffering from an overabundance of work.
Associations Now
JULY 22, 2014
'Last week, pop parodist “Weird Al” Yankovic took over the internet with a series of clever music videos. Behind those videos, however, was the kind of online content marketing strategy we’re all trying to create for ourselves. On Friday, I successfully got an unusual pitch through the Associations Now editorial machine: A bit on Taylor Swift, album sales, and where her opinions on the industry dovetail with those of the Recording Industry Association of America.
Associations Now
AUGUST 15, 2014
'Meetings and conferences are a large percentage of nondues revenue for most associations. So you better create one that can’t be missed, right? Here’s how to get started. Here are five words that all meeting planners would love to hear come out of attendees’ mouths when referring to their conference: “I could never miss it.”. If your meeting is fun, you want your messaging to reflect that.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 26, 2014
'As Thanksgiving approaches and we contemplate that for which we are grateful, remember your members. You and your association wouldn’t be here without them! Tomorrow is Thanksgiving! For your sake, I hope you’re already off work, spending time with family and friends, and dreaming about turkey. But if not, thanks for reading. In fact, “thanks” is a good theme for today.
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.
Associations Now
AUGUST 25, 2014
'It’s not all fun videos and plastic buckets. With an unprecedented fundraising boost from its viral campaign, the ALS Association finds itself facing additional scrutiny of its practices, criticism of the campaign, and—believe it or not—worries about how donations will affect its balance sheet. The Ice Bucket Challenge definitely means a lot of good things for the ALS Association.
Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 16, 2014
'Have you seen the Gary Larson cartoon of the student asking if he can be excused because his brain is full? As author Roy Pollock points out, it’s funny as a cartoon. However overwhelming a listener’s brain is a tragic and wasteful problem that happens in many education sessions. Especially conference keynotes and breakouts. Jam The Content In Most conference speakers try to cover too much content in their allotted time.
Associations Now
JUNE 19, 2014
'Best-selling author David Maxfield explains why it’s important to hold one another accountable at work and how we can do so. Holding someone responsible for their actions, or lack of action, is easier said than done, especially if that person is someone you work with. Accountability in the workplace is not the norm, according to David Maxfield, vice president of research at VitalSmarts and coauthor of Crucial Accountability Tools for Resolving Violated Expectations, Broken Commitments, and Bad
Associations Now
JULY 31, 2014
'A new study suggests that the fist bump, a greeting practice perfected by cool guys everywhere and made mainstream by President Obama, is better for our health than the handshake. The healthcare industry agrees. A firm handshake is a great way to greet a person and get a conversation going. But it’s also a great way to spread a lot of germs. For the sake of improving public health we encourage further adoption of the fist bump as a simple, free, and more hygienic alternative to the handshake.
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Associations Now
DECEMBER 12, 2014
'$ 8K The amount that professional mall Santas can make during the holiday season in Southern California, according to comments FORBS President “Santa” Bob Callahan made to Insure.com. Though the pay is good, he notes that the work is stressful and can take hundreds of hours. Is there an association for professional Santa Clauses? You betcha—in fact, there are a bunch of them.
Associations Now
DECEMBER 3, 2014
'When one association hosted a membership-development idea exchange for its chapter leaders (a great idea itself), the recruitment and engagement ideas got members talking. Here are four creative examples. Through what has now been more than nine years since the debut of Associations Now magazine, only two recurring article formats that have endured, uninterrupted and unchanged from their original form: “Idea Bank” and “CEO to CEO.” Given ASAE’s value proposition to
Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 15, 2014
'The PCMA Power chapter hosted industry veterans and Hospitality majors from Kent State University last week in social media roundtable discussions. The mix of ages and experiences brought interesting insight to the role social media can play in attendee acquisition and engagement. Here are three big ideas of what they had to say. 1. Connect with people not programs.
Velvet Chainsaw
JULY 10, 2014
'We could all use a little more empathy…and a little less yelling! And your organization could definitely cultivate more empathetic team members who help plan and design your conference and education offerings. Why We Need More Empathy For Our Stakeholders. Empathy is walking in another person’s shoes and understanding life through their eyes. It is trying to experience and feel what they are feeling.
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.
Associations Now
MAY 15, 2014
'A recent survey found women in executive leadership positions are reporting discomfort with networking and self-promotion. A leadership consultant explains why that may be and how women can be more direct in advocating for themselves. On the topic of leadership, it’s been said men and women bring different skills and view points to the table. “When it comes to women in leadership there are some unique approaches, some unique perspectives, tactics, and ways that we may lead that are different fr
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
'According to new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, more vehicle models than ever have never been involved in a deadly crash. But older cars still present serious risks, especially to younger drivers. It’s the flip side of a harrowing statistic. While deadly car crashes are still too common—taking the lives of more than 30,000 people per year, on average, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) —vehicles keep getting safer, and a futu
Associations Now
APRIL 8, 2014
'Sunday marked the beginning of National Volunteer Week, a 40-year tradition of honoring the work and service of U.S. volunteers. Here’s how several associations are both saluting their volunteers and fostering the volunteer spirit this week. This week marks the 40th anniversary of National Volunteer Week in the United States. Across our country, volunteers open doors of opportunity, pave avenues of success, fortify their communities, and lay the foundation for tomorrow’s growth and prospe
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