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Association 4.0—A Playbook for Success

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These are strategies that allow associations to see a real-time picture of their members’ needs.” It became evident that, due to the complexity of the operating environment, there were services outside our realm of expertise that were not being provided. Incremental innovation is smart. CEOs need to cut through the noise.

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How Organizations Can Use VR and AR Tech for Fundraising

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Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are new technologies that allow users to interact with a virtual environment. The difference is that with VR, the user is immersed within the virtual environment, while with AR, the virtual aspects are overlayed onto real-world places. Augmented and Virtual Reality.

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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Although understanding strengths and weaknesses is important, it’s not the whole picture. i nternal self-awareness , represents how clearly we see our own values, passions, aspirations, fit with our environment, reactions (including thoughts, feelings, behaviors, strengths, and weaknesses), and impact on others. The first.

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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And, in the current volatile environment, you need the best governance you can get. Only include information that is needed to see the big picture. To adequately fulfill the three duties of a nonprofit board member —Care, Loyalty, and Obedience—a solid understanding of the organization’s financial activities is needed.

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Build a Board for the Digital Future

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A board needs to be continuously sensing and receiving the signals about what’s going on in the environment. You might ask where technology fits into this picture. During a recent Association 4.0 podcast interview, my colleague Al Dea, Founder Edge of Work , explained this more contemporary attitude and positioning.

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Mastering The Art Of Idea Generation And Sharing

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Taking a few minutes to establish these rules ensures a productive and respectful environment. In this way, you can create an environment where everyone feels energized by the brainstorming process, excited about the next steps, and more or less on the same page. If you’re meeting in person, try to draw simple pictures.

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Making the Case for Analytics to Secure Your Slice of the Budget Pie

Association Analytics

Instead of just stating, “Using analytics, we can boost membership by 10%,” frame it as, “Imagine a world where 10% more people actively champion the environment, all because we understood their needs better. For instance, let’s say your association focuses on environmental conservation. The same goes for analytics.

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