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Drones, Robots, and Farmers—Prepare Your Association to Meet Fast-Moving Technology Trends

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We selected this group because, as independent business owners, they were acutely aware of the challenges of digital markets and the attitudes needed for success. Keeping pace with this environment is a constant process of understanding what works, refining those strategies, and abandoning anything that does not add value.

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The Importance of the Thank You: Creating an Attitude of Gratitude

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We need to foster an attitude of gratitude and create a culture of thanking our donors. To create an attitude of gratitude , consider the good ole’ fashioned 5Ws and an H: Who is involved in each step of the thank you process? But, to truly engage and retain donors, we need to do so much more!

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Association 4.0—A Playbook for Success

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Every great team needs a playbook—a blueprint that outlines the rules you live by and your strategies for peak performance. These are strategies that allow associations to see a real-time picture of their members’ needs.” Objective information takes the politics out of the dialogue and gives leaders a rationale for strategy.

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Move DEI Beyond Words

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Develop Competence Collegiality and good intentions are ingredients for success, but attitude isn’t enough to go the distance. Articulate the Vision Writing the diversity statement can be a co-creative activity. All of us have baggage. This is not a forum for amateurs. A statement formalizes your organization’s commitment.

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The Practice of Personal Gratitude in Fundraising

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Use this strategy when you are feeling stressed before a big meeting, you just heard bad news, or after a clash with a Board member or donor. Write down your feelings, especially the ones you have trouble articulating. Over time, this attitude will become second nature. Why are you afraid? Stop playing the comparison game.

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Millennials and Direct Mail Campaigns: A Crash Course

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Changing marketing tactics to keep up with shifting trends and attitudes can be a full-time job, which is where crash courses like this article can help. Both of these strategies can be effective, especially when used in combination with each other. At first glance, it’s easy to assume that traditional tactics such as. Personalization.

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Rapid Realignment Teaches Leaders How To Adapt And Stay Focused

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Spend some quality time with the new book, Rapid Realignment , and you'll learn how to ensure that your strategy, customers, processes and people work seamlessly together in the service of customers and that those four elements continually realign in the face of constant change. The authors, Dr. George H.

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