Spark Consulting

JULY 15, 2014

What does it take for associations to succeed at innovation? I’ve been doing some research on innovation initiatives in associations for a client and had written a bit about it for the Spark blog a few weeks ago. We talk about innovation in the association world a lot,” Engel says. “I It needs a clearly defined process.

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Arc 3 Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2024

We are looking for a talented, innovative, and well-connected individual to represent our clients before state and local policymakers in Texas and the Southwest. research in order to discover proposed rules, proposed legislation, etc.) You will address risks and opportunities for clients at the state and local level.

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Texas Austin Proposal Atlanta 75

Eric Lanke

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

Innovation. Recipes for Innovation. He has designed some very innovative tools.and created innovative designs for traditional tools. On one wall -they shared his princples of good design.thought there might be some relevance to your interest in innovation. good design is innovative. Eric Lanke. Leadership.

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Eric Lanke

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Innovation. There Is No Recipe for Innovation. Or so seems the conclusion of this fascinating blog post from Tim Leberecht of the the frog design and innovation firm, in which he reviews and connects several established and not-so-established kinds of innovation. Association executive and author. Leadership. Generations.

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Innovation Review millennials Leadership 100

Eric Lanke

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Innovation. Secrets of Innovation. Not surprisingly, the question of innovation came up. What can a bunch of art students teach my professional engineers about innovation? By inviting them into our product design process, we have given them an opportunity to do exactly that. Labels: Innovation. Innovation.

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Eric Lanke

JULY 7, 2014

It advocates for corporate boards to serve as a kind of innovation committee for the corporations they are put in place to safeguard. Ideas for innovative programs and activities are often first launched there, either from the brainstorming the board members do themselves or in their assessment of new ideas I and my staff bring to the table.

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Spark Consulting

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

But have you thought about that in the context of investments in process improvement and new technology ? Is it time to dump the conference call for proposals ? blog roundup fundraising innovation leadership marketing social media Associations Now Constant Contact John Haydon Technology Review Twitter'

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2025

This, in turn, will create a pipeline of impactful, innovative organizations working in our priority areas toward equitable economic mobility. They will be stronger, more intentional, more thoughtful; they may have a clearer understanding of the scope of their proposal and how to achieve it.

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Eric Lanke

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Innovation. Why Innovation is Hard. A little over a month ago I attended WSAEs National Summit on Innovation for Associations. As chair of WSAEs Innovation Task Force, I was instrumental in helping to frame WSAEs annual conference around the subject of innovation, and was even recognized as the chair of the conference itself.

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Innovation Conference Project Leadership 100

Eric Lanke

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Innovation. Innovation Does Not Happen Online. Sometimes, they seem so strident in their demand for online interaction as a way to drive collaboration and innovative practice, its almost as if they think online communities are a prerequisite for innovation. You know that Im involved with WSAE and its innovation efforts.

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Innovation Member Engagement Leadership Proposal 100

WBT Systems

JANUARY 30, 2018

An intrapreneur is an inside entrepreneur who innovates from within. Where can you innovate and improve something? Once you’ve tackled your own work, you can step out of your personal realm and start looking for ways to improve your department’s processes and programs. Failure is part of the process. Your boss may be one.

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Education Team Innovation Case Study 172

Nimble AMS

JULY 8, 2023

For example, are your employees currently feeling overworked and burdened by manual processes? Share how your new AMS ha s advanced technology solutions like automation to help streamline work processes. Finally, w rap up the conversation with your AMS proposal , and by addressing the price tag. Seek feedback.

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Association Success

OCTOBER 8, 2020

From new technologies to social movements, associations face the monumental challenge of improving their processes to keep pace with the times. . Although change is constant, continuous process improvement is no small feat. These processes are important, and part of why many associations have existed for more than a century. .

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Reid All About it

MAY 24, 2024

In facilitated conversations, participants will explore how the industry can come together to develop helpful resources for all stakeholders in the AMS/CRM selection process. Get the inside scoop on getting the most out of the AMS Fest experience and the selection process. More info/register. Data Analytics Network 1 CAE credit. .

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

A Call for Proposal (CFP) is more than just a request for submissionsit’s an opportunity to define your organization’s needs clearly and attract the right partners, vendors, or contributors to help achieve your goals. This article will guide you through the process of crafting an effective CFP.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Crafting an effective event proposal is your crucial first step. This guide is designed to assist you in understanding the art of creating a proposal that not only embodies your event’s vision but also pitches it convincingly to your stakeholders or clients. Being precise and realistic with your goals is important.

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Idea Architects

JULY 3, 2008

Lately I've been in quite a few conversations with people bemoaning the slow idea approval process in their organizations or how easily one or two people can block what others might see as an innovation worth pursuing. What I propose is an automatic green light for ANY idea that meets a short list of predetermined criteria.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Impexium describes the steps for creating a request for proposals (RFP) for association management software (AMS). Optimizing the Budget Building Process Learn how an annual budget process assessment can set the stage for change and improved performance. RFP for an AMS. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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Association Success

APRIL 26, 2018

In another life, as a middle school English teacher, my classes would kick off the year by proposing, discussion, and voting on a class constitution, a list of expectations, norms, and promises we would agree to uphold for the rest of the year. To tackle this complexity, some cities rely on the power of the co-creation process.

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Membership Marketing

APRIL 21, 2025

After several plans were turned down, she proposed buying pizza for her colleagues and having them call prospective members. Much like its application in process improvement, this structured approach to planning, testing, and refining efforts encourages action while lowering risk through incremental phases and learning.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Learn a step-by-step process and key considerations for choosing new technology that includes all of the appropriate internal and external stakeholders. Topics include strategy, requirements, proposals, demos and selection, implementation, and buying in a pandemic. Grow & Retain Members: Customize Your Joining Process.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2019

How to Save Time Making Conference Education & Proposal Management Systems Work Together. Learn best practices on proposal management for conferences and how to set up effective conference education within your organization’s learning management system. Brandon Brown, Accounting Associate, CPA, Business Sherpa Group.

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Association Adviser

JANUARY 20, 2017

When I say the word innovation to you, what feelings does this word evoke? In a recent research study association professionals reported that innovation is synonymous with risk, big expectations, large investments, long commitments and failure. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a guide to association innovation?

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Smooth The Path

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Knowing that disruption is coming and that flexible, agile innovation is the path toward stability is different than doing something about it. So, they don’t see the reason for the changes being proposed. Many innovative associations get the board to approve an innovation budget. Organizations are consolidating.

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Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

But, I hope you will trust the small experiment process that my staff and I will be using. Our process will take time. I am proposing a new path. Tell them there will be some bumps and warts and awkward moments, which is normal when an organization innovates. Testing is not quick. You do have a choice.

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Thanks For Playing

JULY 10, 2012

A few ASAE calls for proposals have hit recently, and its gotten me thinking about conference sessions. Preparing all these proposals got me thinking about learning experiences in my own life. Labels: call for presentations , conferences , innovation. Process Killed the Association Star. The Grassroots Innovation Leader.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Your contributions will help identify common pitfalls, communication gaps, and processes that challenge the association community. Have a proposal due, but no new ideas? Is your Board ready for innovation? AMS/CRM selection survey. Association webinars. Need help with your 2024 plans? Solve together with other association teams.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 17, 2021

501Works, in partnership with Branching Knowledge, is inviting association staff, vendors and consultants to participate in a survey whose purpose is to improve this industry’s friction-ridden and fractured process for selecting, implementing and using AMS/CRM solutions. How to Write an RFP (Request for Proposal) for Merchant Services.

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Jamie Notter

MAY 17, 2018

This is the part where the rubber meets the road—where they have to develop a list of things they are going to propose to management that will move their culture in a direction that is aligned with what makes them successful. More innovation. What process are you going to change? Improve communication. Better coordination.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As we approach the end of 2022, it’s time to reflect on the innovative software solutions that the Nimble AMS team provided the association technology community. Every year, Nimble AMS offers three seamless and innovative product releases. How to plan an effective request for proposal (RFP) . Season’s greetings!

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

Whether you’re looking to level up your fundraising skills, invest in innovation, improve your nonprofit’s culture, or take better care of your colleagues and yourself, these 15 books can help you make the difference you desire this year. Become a catalyst for innovation at your nonprofit. Take your fundraising game to the next level.

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Plexus Consulting

APRIL 4, 2011

Three Processes to Align Mission & Money. Does your organization have an annual process to align mission and money? There are at least three interlinked processes that are required. One approach is to organize the process as an on-going annual grants program, where written proposals are reviewed and approved, if deemed worthy.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 18, 2023

James Young at Product Community describes three fictitious associations on different tracks for the future —one’s traditional, one’s striving and one’s innovative. Charles Darwin was a geologist when he proposed the theory of evolution. Which is yours? Reality check. Teenage girls are struggling with mental health.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

WBT Systems proposes a different doable solution: host your in-person conference first and your virtual conference later. Innovation and membership growth. MGI’s 2020 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report found a correlation between innovative associations and membership growth. Or will they? Chapter bright spots.

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Education Learning Management System Leadership Case Study 285

Plexus Consulting

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Three Processes to Align Mission & Money. Does your organization have an annual process to align mission and money? To link mission and money there are at least three interconnected processes that may be helpful. or international market expansion. Tuesday, December 27, 2011. By Virgil R. Here’s a brief look at each.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

The Federal Aviation Administration this week released a set of preliminary recommendations on small drones, which will use a simplified registration process compared to larger commercial drones. The post FAA’s Drone Proposal Forged With Stakeholder Help appeared first on Associations Now. “For the U.S.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 31, 2014

We’ve seen it happen in almost every organization where we assessed their speaker review process. Or someone approves a presentation proposal and speaker that has had poor scores in the past. The Primary Focus When Reviewing Presentation Proposals. Innovative Idea In, Submitter Out. Why does this happen?

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