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Mission possible: Finding and keeping volunteers
It’s the first board meeting of the year and the room is packed with enthusiastic volunteer board members. And later that month, committee members flock to your building to discuss the assignments for...
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There’s an app for that
In this appilicious world, it’s hard not to be addicted to smartphones. From recipes to sports to stocks, it seems there’s an app for everything. And it’s not just big businesses that have jumped on...
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Numbers and trends and data…oh my
In this day and age, we’re inundated with data. And some of us thrive on it. Especially event planners. Data are key to improving your events, to giving your customers and potential clients what they...
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Economically engaging
Things were humming along pretty well a few years ago. Gas was, well, relatively affordable, grocery bills were somewhat manageable and people were working. And then 2007 hit. As the economy came...
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Good data, good decisions
Big data equal big opportunity. It sounds simple, but for most associations, it’s not. Think about all the data your association has at its fingertips: demographics of your members, conference...
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MOOCs: A myth for the masses? Not so much
An infographic by Online-PhD-Programs.org summarizing MOOCs. Massive Open Online Courses – or MOOCs – seem to be all the rage. And why not, when learning is just a click away? MOOCs are online classes...
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Take advantage of the benefits gap
A friend of mine was lamenting the other day that soon she’ll have fewer health care benefits. Looking to cut costs, her employer switched health care plans and decided to eliminate some “frills.” But...
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Fun and games for associations
Just about everyone I know is addicted to Candy Crush. (Not me. I tried and was terrible.) And I have quite a few friends who thrive on becoming king of a location on FourSquare. Me? I get excited when...
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Time for a MOOC-like makeover
Massive Open Online Courses. The public seems to embrace them, while higher education remains skeptical of their educational value. But either way, MOOCs probably aren’t going anywhere, so it’s wise to...
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Social butterflies may learn the most
Maybe one of the reasons I love Pinterest so much is that I’ve learned how to use basic household substances to remove stains; how to make cute Thanksgiving pinecone turkeys; how to make pasta from...
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Us vs. them
We hear it all the time: We live in a “me” society. Most of us, at some point, have asked, “What’s in this for me? Associations aren’t any different. Think about it: How many associations want to boost...
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Mobile apps: Get pushy
The other day, while looking for an app for my 7 year old daughter, I was amazed at the amount of options in the app store – everything from shopping to financial planning to fun, 7-year-old girl...
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Time to cut the fat
Like most businesses, associations have a lot of bulk. Maybe that’s because it’s hard to trim the fat. That said, eliminating wasted efforts and minimizing defects can lead to new products and...
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What will 2016 bring for associations?
It’s a new year. New predictions. New trends. New goals. New successes. From memberships to learning to partnerships, software and services provider Abila just released its predictions for associations...
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Use the media to manage your relationships
In the early stages of my career when I was working as communications director for a nonprofit, I was amazed at how quickly a national issue could become local. National grassroots efforts steadily...
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Associations play an important role in higher education
When I graduated college 16 years ago, times were different. I had a job before graduation and I never questioned the value of my degree. While I had an internship, the focus then on skills (vs....
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No more learning silos
Photo courtesy of Skillsoft via Facebook I’m a self-professed word nerd. In college, I loved leaving classes with a new nugget of information. And now that I’m a working professional, I get giddy at...
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Building a board strategy
Dean West, president/founder, Association Laboratory Inc. Good leadership requires vision. Strategic vision. Goal-oriented thinking. A team mindset. And nowhere is this more important than in...
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