Spark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Calling all marketing, membership, and communications professionals! I’m currently a member of ASAE’s Marketing Section Council. One of our tasks is to help with the proposal process for the 2014 Marketing, Membership, and Communications Conference. What do you want to learn? What would you like to learn?

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GrowthZone

MAY 22, 2017

A key component of your overall conference marketing plan should be a letter/proposal template that can be used by potential attendees to pitch the idea to their boss/board, etc. Including such a template as a standard component of your conference marketing is key to maximizing attendance.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 18, 2024

Let’s tackle the appropriate reaction for nonprofit communications pros to this situation: Your executive director or other senior managers may have just hired a marketing consultant without previously talking to you. Why would they hire — or even talk to — a marketing consultant without telling you first?!

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Reid All About it

APRIL 10, 2020

MemberSuite suggests rethinking your normal promotional communication style when marketing a new virtual event. Presenters: Beth Arritt, Staff VP Marketing, AAAE. Whelan, CDM, President, Marketing General Incorporated. How to Cut Your Marketing Budget–Without Killing Your Marketing. Event communications.

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MatrixG

AUGUST 13, 2022

When proposing new initiatives, include the marketing and communications plan in the project budget. Most professionals budget for whatever technical or operational project they are proposing, e.g., a custom database application, a website redesign, etc. Her advice? Megan’s advice is brilliant.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Topics include mobile marketing; press releases; email marketing; multi-channel fundraising; volunteer job descriptions; grant proposals and much more. This month we've found 22 free non-profit webinars.

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Spark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Clients aren’t the only ones who could use some advice to make the Request for Proposal (RFP) process go more smoothly. The client is probably not going to discount your proposal because of one or two typos. Have her give all your proposals a once over before they go out the door. DON’T send the LONGEST possible proposal.

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Arc 3 Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Additional responsibilities include: • Monitor, identify, and track legislative and regulatory activities and determine if legislation or action has an impact on clients in order to determine lobbying strategy • Research information on elected officials and proposed legislation and ordinances (i.e., that impact clients and/or their industry.

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Spark Consulting

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

The Big Board (Pinterest, that is) of marketing infographics , from Constant Contact. 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' Want to raise more money this holiday season?

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Associations Now

MARCH 22, 2019

Associations and other tax-exempt groups could find it a lot costlier in the future to renew their website domain names ending in.org if a new contract proposed by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is approved. ICANN is accepting public comments on the proposed new contract for.org registries until April 29, 2019.

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Aptify

JULY 23, 2021

A lot is riding on your proposal to the board: staff’s productivity and effectiveness, data security, and usefulness, maybe even your reputation, and definitely your stress level. A new membership system will give you the tools you need to improve how you communicate with, market to, and deliver value to your members. Data cleansing.

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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. For associations and nonprofits, the stakes are often high.

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Association Leaders

MARCH 18, 2019

Develop a Request for Proposal – In order to develop a complete RFP you need to gather information about your organization and do an honest assessment about what’s working and what isn’t with your current management team. o Contact information for questions and for receipt of proposals. • o Include your organization’s current budget.

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YourMembership

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Many AMCs are fairly passive in terms of business development, waiting for requests for proposal (RFP) to enter our email boxes via the strong AMCI system, allied societies and other sources in local markets. We went back and tracked the number of inquiries, proposals developed and wins, and continue to do so.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 13, 2018

With more than 700 learning platforms on the market, how do you narrow the field down to the best learning management systems (LMS) for your association’s needs? Because they know the LMS market, consultants have a good idea about what your budget will buy. Consultants help you create a Request for Proposal (RFP).

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WBT Systems

APRIL 10, 2018

Know what expectations decision-makers have for a proposal or business case. Do you have to comply with a business case or proposal template or procedure? Talk to colleagues who have made successful proposals to the same people and find out what they did to win their case. Marketing strategy and other organizational strategies.

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Membersuite

JULY 6, 2022

Typically, this group includes membership, accounting, IT, events, member/customer service, education, certifications, and marketing staff. #2: 7: Ask for a Proposal. After asking your top contenders for a proposal, make yourself available to answer questions about your requirements. 8: Select Two Finalists.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Manchester Music City, host city partner for WOMEX 24, has today (25 January 2024) announced that musicians, filmmakers, and music professionals can now submit proposals to take part in the 30th edition of the worldwide music conference. Proposals can be submitted in four categories: The selection is […]

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Spark Consulting

JULY 15, 2014

A marketing staffer may have a brilliant idea, but that doesn’t necessarily mean she has the financial know-how to put together a business plan to show how it might work. Does your association have a program to encourage staff to propose new ideas, and how do you make it work? It needs a clearly defined process.

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Reid All About it

MAY 24, 2024

Impexium published a really good guide to creating a request for proposals (RFP) for association management software , which includes advice from technology consultants Tobin Conley of DelCor Technology Solutions, Moira Edwards of Ellipsis Partners, George Rears of Achurch Consulting, and Wes Trochlil of Effective Database Management.

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Associations Now

MAY 18, 2023

Travel Portland recently reviewed its process for evaluating vendors when it issues requests for proposals and requests for qualifications. “We The revised, EDI-centered evaluation has led us to a firm that was Black-owned and that has done some amazing work for our marketing campaigns,” Nelson said.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 22, 2022

New education markets. AMS experts will be showcasing platforms and sharing their knowledge with the association market. Host: ASAE Marketing Professionals Community. But modern audiences don’t want old school marketing, they want inspiring experiences, which means it’s time to break the rules and re-think what a webinar can be.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 2, 2023

hivr.ai, a travel technology start-up that automates meeting and group sales processes for conference hotels, today announced an integration partnership with Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider. The new integration will allow hivr.ai

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Optimist Consulting

MAY 22, 2014

So it was interesting to read about The Market Research Society’s recent changes to their membership criteria and grading structure, which were voted through by members at the start of March. Taking your members along with you. The starting point. The MRS used all their communication channels to promote each stage of the project.

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Mary Byers

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Platinum/Gold/Silver/Bronze sponsorships at conferences often do not meet the needs of companies that are seeking year-long business and marketing solutions. Contact each company and have a conversation about your members needs, the companys expertise, and the companys business objectives and market goals.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 7, 2019

Moonshots might seem unrealistic when first proposed, but that didn’t stop Henry Ford or the Wright brothers. The Road to Member Engagement Is Paved with Personalized Marketing. Megan Lopez, senior marketing manager at Personify. Presenter: Mark Bornstein, VP of Content Marketing, ON24. Tue 6/11 at 2 p.m. – 1 CAE credit.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 19, 2018

The request for proposal you send to learning management system (LMS) providers is only as good as the process you use to develop your LMS requirements. Before you even think about creating a request for proposal (RFP), you must spend time on the LMS requirements gathering and analysis process. Requirements must be complete.

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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). Association marketing. Earn up to four CAE credits in the Association Academy’s Association Creative Marketing Masterclass , which meets for four weeks on Thursdays, 1-2pm ET, starting September 19. Video marketing.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 17, 2020

She addresses reserves, partnerships, marketing, and program development. Ann Gynn, Content Marketing Institute ). The asparagus in the farmers market is usually triple the price of asparagus on sale in the supermarket, but it tastes so much better, so I always treat myself to a few bunches during the season. New York Times ).

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

While the way you align your proposed member community with your executives’ goals will vary by association, five of the most common priorities you might find in the strategic plan include new member acquisition, member engagement and retention, non-dues revenue growth, advocacy and legislation, and maintaining relevance. Objection 1: Price.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

I love Marketing General Inc.’s s (MGI) annual membership benchmarking report, so I’ve put this new book by Tony Rossell, MGI’s senior vice president, on my list: How to Grow Recurring Revenue, Reach New Markets, and Achieve Your Mission. AMS experts will be showcasing platforms and sharing their knowledge with the association market.

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Association Success

OCTOBER 8, 2020

When there are significant institutional barriers in place, even proposals for small changes can result in bottlenecks. . After all, cultivating a culture of learning means employees might propose unconventional solutions, or discover research that leads to unexpected conclusions. . Cultivate a culture of learning.

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Bruce Rosenthal Associates

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Were not selling sponsorships today; lets talk about your companys marketing goals. Associations seldom ask us about our marketing goals; wed be delighted to have this conversation.) Then we schedule a follow-up call with the company’s execs to review and discuss the associations proposal. I ask follow-up questions.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Marketing Your Association While Building Your Personal Brand in 2020 (Association Chat). Find out how what Sherron thinks associations need to know about marketing in today’s difficult climate and how she has elevated her personal brand to experience greater resilience and opportunity. marketing and communication professional.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Depending on the committee’s findings, the report may request funds for a list of proposed activities. . A board report also works to outline potential risks for board members, sometimes creating a full risk assessment for review or opting to put a committee in charge and letting the board vote on proposed actions.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 25, 2016

Host: ASAE Marketing Section. Presenters: Christina Garneski (moderator), VP Marketing, Communications & Events, National Parking Association. – Email Marketing: The Workhorse of Online Communications. Uncover ways you can immediately improve your email marketing results. More info. (1 1 CAE credit).

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

The deadline for proposals is next Friday, November 15. WBT Systems describes how higher ed is now competing with associations in the lifelong learning market. Noah Buhayar and Christopher Cannon at Bloomberg describe how California became America’s housing market nightmare. Five Plays for Click-Worthy Email Marketing.

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