Optimist Consulting

JULY 9, 2014

They then opened a two-month consultation with members which outlined the proposed changes and rationale and asked for feedback. They presented the final proposed changes at the AGM and they were approved by members in June. A good project overall. Have you had to communicate governance proposals to members?

Proposal 100

Proposal Social Media Communications Project 100

Eric Lanke

MARCH 12, 2012

Provocative Proposals for Change. I just finished reading an advance copy of Shelly Alcorn s " Provocative Proposals for Change ," a report she authored based on Appreciative Inquiry interviews she conducted with more than 200 association executives (including me). Provocative Proposals for Change. Leadership. Innovation.

Proposal 100

Proposal Leadership Innovation Member Engagement 100

Nimble AMS

JULY 13, 2022

Many associations struggle to take the first step in planning an effective request for proposal (RFP) when attempting to get their board on board for new tech plans and in becoming the catalyst of change for their organization. . Ask yourself if realistically drafting the RFP can be an internal project or if you should hire outside help.

Proposal 122

Proposal How To Software Price 122

Association Analytics

MAY 25, 2021

Data analytics projects get your data in a better condition and cleaner for the new AMS. As you likely know from experience or from a proposal, the costs for migrations, implementations and integrations – one-time and ongoing -- are significant (more than offsetting the cost of the analytics platform).

System 321

System Cost Proposal Analysis 321

Candid

MARCH 11, 2025

Capacity building: Set aside the familiar project-funding mindset We strove to develop what our community asked for: support that sets aside the project-funding mindset to focus on what nonprofits need to leverage their strengths and create organizational sustainability.

Kansas City 94

Kansas City Kansas System Project 94

Association Adviser

MARCH 18, 2019

Requests for Proposals (RFPs) can be a useful tool for associations wanting to discover the best options for products or services they need. Only if both sides communicate clearly about their goals for the project, its scope, any limiting factors, the timeline and the budget. Easy, right? Download the full infographic here.

Proposal 72

Proposal Price Project Tools 72

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2024

AMS request for proposals (RFP). Impexium describes the steps for crafting a request for proposals (RFP) that will bring your association the best options for new association management software (AMS). Learn how this initiative liberated teams to channel their energies toward higher-value projects. CAE credit. Bring your ideas!

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Content Strategy Revenue Education 213

WBT Systems

MARCH 13, 2018

They know what questions to ask during the requirements gathering process to elicit the information needed for a request for proposal (RFP), including questions you’d never think about asking. Consultants help you create a Request for Proposal (RFP). After evaluating proposals and demos, the consultant makes their final recommendation.

LMS 166

LMS Learning Management System Proposal Blended Learning 166

Optimist Consulting

MAY 22, 2014

I know from working with my clients on membership change projects that there are two essential elements to any change process that affect members: Ensuring you use a long-term communications campaign that is consistent. The MRS used all their communication channels to promote each stage of the project. What do you think?

Project 100

Project Marketing Committee Proposal 100

Associations Now

AUGUST 13, 2019

In a workshop on Monday, Torres and her co-presenter, Michael Feinson, president and founder of Engaged Strategies, offered up a new framework that hands idea generation and project control to members, giving them greater opportunity to engage. It was a generative question,” Torres said. Have you used crowdsourcing for member engagement?

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Project Columbus Social Media Proposal 93

Membersuite

JULY 6, 2022

1: Gather Your Project Stakeholders. You want them to start feeling a sense of ownership about this project. 7: Ask for a Proposal. After asking your top contenders for a proposal, make yourself available to answer questions about your requirements. 2: Make the Case for a New AMS—if the Case Hasn’t Already Been Made.

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Proposal Software Cost Project 158

Spark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

In 18+ years in association management, I’ve been on both sides of the Request For Proposal process more times than I can count. And DO make your proposal easy to read and process. And you’re going to receive lower-quality largely boilerplate proposals as a result. Or a bunch of proposals that completely miss the point.

Proposal 150

Proposal Discount Project Process 150

Aptify

MAY 10, 2017

For starters, before you even get to the selection phase, you have to convince the board to fund the project. There’s a lot 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. Why is it so challenging?

Proposal 77

Proposal Software Project System 77

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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Texas Austin Proposal Atlanta 75

Spark Consulting

OCTOBER 20, 2022

I’m thinking of a particular project where a VP hired me and then promptly quit – his last day on staff was the day of our project kickoff meeting. That left our project without an executive-level sponsor. Lack of buy-in from staff and/or volunteer leadership. Negative organizational culture.

Project 39

Project Proposal Committee Course 39

Aptify

JULY 23, 2021

For starters, before you even get to the selection phase, you must convince the board to fund the project. 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. Bring your project partners.

Proposal 72

Proposal Software Tips Membership Management 72

Candid

MAY 7, 2024

While only some grantmakers ask you to submit a logic model, virtually all expect the narrative of your proposal—the description of how the program works, its purpose, and its results—to include the same information as a logic model would. A proposal focused on program impact includes: Need: What need does your program serve?

Proposal 64

Proposal Communications Project Survey 64

Delcor

JANUARY 15, 2020

And yet, not many organizations use a disciplined process to optimally select the projects they are investing in with people, dollars, and time. Due to inadequate project oversight and/or belief in the sunk cost fallacy , an organization continues to fund a project that is substantially over budget. Evaluating New Projects.

Project 69

Project Proposal Process Resources 69

Candid

JUNE 9, 2022

Budgets can be one of the most intimidating aspects of grantseeking and nonprofit management, especially for new projects or organizations—most of us don’t have accounting degrees after all! What is a proposal project budget? . Proposal project budgets are the budgets you submit to a funder as part of a grant application.

Proposal 105

Proposal Project Cost Sample 105

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. Ask your project partners for their support.

LMS 166

LMS How To Learning Management System Proposal 166

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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Proposal How To Project Review 52

Associations Now

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

A group of business scholars propose a critical reviewer to keep meetings on point. Board chairs, of course, will have to manage that role along with all the restcritical reviewing isnt an excuse to get deep in the weeds, turn discussions toward pet projects, or passive-aggressively snipe at specific projects (or board members).

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Review Guidelines Proposal Committee 61

Spark Consulting

MAY 9, 2013

I just submitted a proposal in response to an RFP that asked for my “project management methodology,” aka, my approach to managing the consultant/client relationship (which I thought was a damn fine question). The proposal process is like getting dating. We have to work together here! A partnership.

Oklahoma 150

Oklahoma Proposal Price Discount 150

Delcor

JANUARY 15, 2020

And yet, not many organizations use a disciplined process to optimally select the projects they are investing in with people, dollars, and time. Due to inadequate project oversight and/or belief in the sunk cost fallacy , an organization continues to fund a project that is substantially over budget. Evaluating New Projects.

Project 59

Project Proposal Process Resources 59

Spark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

As I’ve written before , don’t be afraid to talk to a few consultants before you start gathering proposals. And the more we know, the better job we’ll do of putting together a project plan, outline, schedule, and budget that will actually accomplish what you’re after.

Proposal 150

Proposal Price Project Course 150

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.

Proposal 52

Proposal Communications Marketing Boston 52

Delcor

JANUARY 27, 2020

You have evaluated and prioritized projects , scheduled resources , and now the scheduled projects are underway. However, in the same way an investment manager’s job isn’t complete when the stocks are picked and the trades are completed, a project portfolio needs regular monitoring and evaluation.

Project 59

Project Resources Process Proposal 59

WBT Systems

MAY 1, 2018

If they agree to this approach, now you’ll have to find an ID who will agree to provide training and templates for your future projects. Once you’ve drawn up a smaller list of ID requirements, work up a new proposal and bring that to decision-makers. Designing and developing a new course is a big project.

Authoring Tools 161

Authoring Tools Course Project Proposal 161

Association Success

JUNE 25, 2019

If you’ve never worked with a consultant before, or rarely worked with one, you may be wondering why you might want to do so when you may have the ability to complete a project on your own. Here are my tips on how to work with a consultant: The Proposal Process is the starting point. This makes the entire process work better.

Proposal 110

Proposal Project Process Tips 110

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. How the LMS requirements process works.

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LMS How To Learning Management System System 166

WBT Systems

APRIL 3, 2018

Staff interviews are a critical element in preparing a business case: you’ll gather information to support your argument and you’ll identify project allies. Show them that you’re ready to take on this project. Sketch out the next steps: requirements analysis, request for proposals, system selection, and system implementation.

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LMS How To Learning Management System System 161

WBT Systems

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Then comes the proposal evaluations, demos, internal discussions and a decision is made. In order to keep everyone’s sanity and the project on track planning is crucial and even the best laid plans can go awry. Having a clear, defined and agreed-to project plan is key. Who need to be involved in the project team?

LMS 150

LMS Learning Management System System Project 150

Associations Now

MARCH 14, 2017

On March 1, the United States Golf Association and the Royal & Ancient—which together govern the game of golf worldwide—proposed a major modernization of the rules. On March 1, the associations released the proposed changes on their websites and across social media. Slight revisions to golfing rules aren’t uncommon.

Proposal 56

Proposal United States Review Committee 56

Event Industry News

MAY 11, 2020

Our students can help with: Support on social media and other forms of outbound communications to keep your clients and audiences engaged Help design and implement digital communication and engagement strategies for your team Assist with numerous project-related tasks including scoping, data collection, analysis, documentation, and more Create online (..)

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Social Media Proposal Analysis Communications 132

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Ask the experts you’re working with (especially on big projects) the stupid, obvious questions you’re worried about asking. How to Write an RFP (Request for Proposal) for Merchant Services. How to Prepare a Comprehensive Membership Website Plan for Non-Techies: Convince Your Boss that Your Proposal Will Bring Results.

Proposal 195

Proposal Education Certificate Project 195

Candid

JULY 12, 2022

Many people have amazing ideas for creating a nonprofit or public-benefit project, but aren’t sure how to get started or find funding. Fiscal sponsorship is when a nonprofit organization agrees to assume legal and financial oversight for a charitable activity or project that does not have its own tax-exempt status. Have a question?

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Directory Proposal Project Resources 98

Associations Now

JULY 19, 2023

Use terminology like that with the board so the board understands the reasons behind your proposals.” Present Options When bringing ideas for new products, programs, or services to the board, Byers suggests proposing at least two options for their consideration.

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Innovation Proposal Project Strategy 98