.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

If your association is lucky enough to have an investment portfolio, a discussion about risk has probably been on the board’s agenda. There are multiple reasons to make both the upside and the downside of risk management a broader topic of board discussion. These conversations are limited to bottom-line issues.

Conversation 221

Conversation Challenge Evaluation Associations 221

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

At.orgSource we call that collection of wisdom our Association 4.0 Those talks with association CEOs and executives who head businesses that service the association industry formed the basis for two books. Association 4.0: Preparing a board to tolerate risk, is a sales process. playbook into your organization.

Associations 221

Associations Jordan Environment Model 221

The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

It’s called Associations Thrive ! Each week, I interview association and nonprofit CEOs, Presidents and Executive Directors about the things their organization is doing to increase membership, generate revenue, and ultimately thrive. So in October of this year, we launched the Associations Thrive podcast.

Associations 246

Associations Podcast Learning Wisconsin 246

.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Even small associations tend to stack layers of management like the cake at a royal wedding. As many as five tiers of responsibility (junior positions, middle managers, executive staff, committees, and the board of directors) are not unusual. In my experience, the latter is the more common scenario. You can do it.

Structure 251

Structure Evaluation Time Culture 251

.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

The following numbers reveal that progress in the association community is not as rapid as we would hope. In 2023— Twenty percent of association boards are made up of women. Association for Talent Development (ATD) State of the Association Profession report. ATD State of the Association Profession report.

Associations 221

Associations Reflection Leadership Training 221

The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

.” – 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer A couple of weeks ago, I facilitated a discussion through UST Education about trust and associations with Melanie Gottlieb, CEO of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) and Tara Puckey, Executive Director of the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA).

Associations 130

Associations Industry Government Education 130

.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

I wasn’t able to find statistics related to association leadership. I’m not sure that mentoring is a priority in most associations. By embracing what.orgSource calls Association 4.0 Scoring a big strategic win is exciting. Although there may be many others involved, the person in charge becomes the face of success.

Mentoring 251

Mentoring Giving Associations Leadership 251

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

There was a time when associations didn’t think of their members as customers. The days when board members holed up in a conference room and mapped the organization’s future based on anecdotal evidence, political expediency, and personal experience should be over. The board plays the central role of visionary.

Collaboration 221

Collaboration Marketing Integration Trend 221

.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

Trust isn’t a challenge that is currently top of mind for association leaders. We asked Nancy MacRae, MS, CEO of the Emergency Nurses Association , to help us frame this conversation by sharing her group’s commitment to that idea. All of the association’s activities and initiatives are grounded in the ideals that are outlined below.

Associations 221

Associations Leadership Question Wisconsin 221

.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I’ve told these stories before, but I’m referring to them again because they highlight advice that can help associations find stability when chaos threatens. Nancy MacRae, CEO at the Emergency Nurses Association and Kristine Hillmer, President and CEO of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association , steered their members through the challenge.

Milwaukee 221

Milwaukee Wisconsin Collaboration Associations 221

.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

The association industry has a reputation for clinging to traditions as stubbornly as Linus hugs his trademark blanket. If you need proof that this profession boasts its share of innovators, read a few chapters of our Association 4.0 Is your relationship with the board effective? Are you ahead of or behind the curve?

Advice 170

Advice Course Associations Change 170

The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

It’s called Associations Thrive ! Each week, I interview association and nonprofit CEOs, Presidents and Executive Directors about the things their organization is doing to increase membership, generate revenue, and ultimately thrive. So in October of this year, we launched the Associations Thrive podcast.

Associations 130

Associations Podcast Learning Wisconsin 130

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

What sets a successful enterprise association apart from competition? A study conducted by McKinley Advisors found that successful associations take time to plan strategically. S uccessful enterprise association s prioritize these seven factors How do large associations measure success?

Associations 148

Associations Missouri Measure Culture 148

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2023

CEOs get the board they deserve! I was mid-sentence when Steve begged my pardon and said, “That’s not my board of directors, Laurence. My board is made up of light-lifters, not heavy-lifters.” You need heavy lifters on your board.” The most frequent question I’m asked is what to do about stagnant boards.

Nonprofit 105

Nonprofit Government Director Associations 105

.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The motivation to build stronger relationships, both remote and in-person, resonated across the association community. Once associations had an automatic corner on their markets. While Kevin and I offered advice on one of our favorite topics, Association 4.0 We got our tribe back from the flatland and into three dimensions.

Culture 221

Culture Technology Community Associations 221

Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

It’s really no secret that your non-profit’s or association’s board of directors is pivotal to your organization’s success. Your board of directors are the standard bearers… foundation builders… strategic plan.

Director 158

Director Associations Profit Foundation 158

Nimble AMS

MARCH 27, 2023

Do y our board and leadership team s have jam -packed agendas and meetings that often run long ? Rather than task an employee with more work , your organizati on can l eve rage innovative association management software (AMS) with its online community platform to streamline board management. Board reminders.

Platform 99

Platform Community Management Online 99

.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

There was a time when associations didn’t think of their members as customers. The days when board members holed up in a conference room and mapped the organization’s future based on anecdotal evidence, political expediency, and personal experience should be over. The board plays the central role of visionary.

Collaboration 221

Collaboration Marketing Team Integration 221

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations usually utilize the psychology of giving in one of two ways: In one case, the Executive Director, Development Director, or Board Member who’s responsible for creating fundraising appeals assumes all donors have the same motivations for giving that they do. Conduct online donor surveys.

Donor 289

Donor Giving Method Nonprofit 289

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 14, 2022

‘ Tis the season of holiday parties , bak ing delicious treats, and preparing to i mplement association management software (AMS) in the new year! We’re here to guide you through your AMS implementation with three key ingredients to ensure y our association has a recipe for software success. Get your executive director on board.

Associations 132

Associations Adopt Software Director 132

.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

These functions put facts in the hands of CEOs, boards of directors, and any other leader who, in an increasingly competitive environment, must take off their rose-colored glasses and see that their pet pony is actually a nag. Are you guilty of cognitive bias? The answer is yes, probably on a daily basis.

Data 221

Data Studies Music Analysis 221

.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

Summers, CAE, a guest on the Association 4.0 Zonta International, where Allison served as Executive Director* and Chief Staff Executive, was honored with the 2021 ASAE Summit Award for the UNFPA-UNICEFF Global Program to End Child Marriage. Zonta isn’t a trade or professional association,” Allison advised. “As

International 221

International Conversation Issue Leadership 221

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 4, 2022

It is recommended that you form a Branding Committee of no more than 10 people, made up of a variety of your constituents — board members, senior and junior staff, members at-large, donors, and colleagues. This group should be given ultimate decision-making authority and will be responsible for reporting to your Board of Directors.

Tools 291

Tools Effective Evaluation Nonprofit 291

Charity Village

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Volunteer BC, the provincial association for promoting the value and impact of volunteerism has elected its new board for 2022-2023 at the Volunteer BC AGM. The new board brings together a unique blend of non-profit and entrepreneurial experience to the organization.

Director 87

Director Volunteer Blended Associations 87

sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

Inspired by more than 40 years of collaboration with private school leaders, Blackbaud has created a track of sessions for ATLIS 2024 , the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools’ annual conference. Blackbaud’s 2024 ATLIS sessions include: 1. But how do you unlock this power without knowing how to write code?

Blackbaud 83

Blackbaud API Empowerment Nevada 83

Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2023

orgCommunity event featured interactive conversations led by engaging speakers , with decades of leadership experience in the association sphere. We spent our time in round table discussion with association leadership professionals , learning and sharing our own experiences. Why does your association do what it does?

Associations 118

Associations Leadership Arlington Wisconsin 118

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

There are over 1.8 million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding. Starting a Nonprofit: Basic FAQs What is a nonprofit?

Nonprofit 80

Nonprofit Files Policy Software 80

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

An ear-to-ear grin lights your face and you answer, “What is an association?”—That Mission, vision, and values are a fundamental trio in the association playbook. We are hosting a guided exploration of what trust means for our future relationships with staff, boards, constituents, and the association industry.

Voice 221

Voice Associations Culture Environment 221

Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 6, 2022

For over 25 years, 108 ideaspace has assisted associations, non-profits, and charitable organizations in their digital transformation. Director of Enterprise Sales & Alliances. Empowering associations to focus on what they do best — serving their members — is 108 ideaspace’s calling card. ” . .

Associations 131

Associations North America Software Articulate 131

Nimble AMS

JANUARY 31, 2023

Is your l egacy association management software ( AMS ) caus ing your organization to feel stuck? Many associations that have leveraged the same technology for years may believe it’s their only option because it’s the software solution they’ve always known. If so, you’re not alone! Continuous innovation. It’s liberating.

Missouri 131

Missouri Illinois Associations Massachusetts 131

Forj

APRIL 17, 2024

Association leaders charged with building and managing online communities are faced with a lot of difficult decisions, from determining the right structure to creating a solid content strategy. It's about translating your metrics into stories that resonate with key stakeholders, from the leadership team to the board of directors.

Measure 36

Measure Community Metrics Structure 36

Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2022

Adopting new technology is a sometimes stressful, always necessary responsibility for association leaders. According to Liane Radford of Dennison & Associates, due to the upheaval of the past years “organizations have started to change their mindset on budget, needing to get more flexible on what they spend.”

Adopt 123

Adopt Associations Gartner Software 123

Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Member scoring is a crucial topic for organizations because providing superior member experience drives all associations. Your association might just be getting started with member scoring. Wherever your association is in the process, you can always improve your member engagement strategy. Member scoring is a journey.

Hosting 111

Hosting Metrics Associations Measure 111

.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

Although the firm that I worked for was one of the leading providers of association software, when the company saw the investment in resources and time that was needed to switch to the new technology, they decided to stop production. Read more of Kevin’s story in our Book “ Association 4.0: Necessity is the mother of invention.

Milwaukee 221

Milwaukee Wisconsin Associations Lesson 221

Association Analytics

MAY 11, 2021

The three most common myths that hold associations back from getting started on their analytics journey are data cleanliness, data governance and data strategy. Myth 1: My Association’s Data Is Not Clean Enough for Analysis. I’m really pleased with the state of my association’s data,” said no association executive ever.

Analytics 260

Analytics Associations Data Analysis 260

.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Nancy MacRae, MS, CEO of the Emergency Nurses Association and Kristine Hillmer, MBA, CAE, and President and CEO of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association , are leaders who guided their members through the rubble toward solid ground. Sharon Rice ,orgSource, Managing Director of Business Strategy, moderated this insightful conversation.

Milwaukee 221

Milwaukee Story Share Wisconsin 221

Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

That led us to look for clues in the data, especially the types of supports associated with leadership aspirations. In late January, the Building Movement Project (BMP) published our newest Race to Lead report on leadership aspirations among those working at nonprofit organizations.

Leadership 69

Leadership Survey Nonprofit Roles 69