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Stepping Into Association Management- Roles and Responsibilities
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Administration, Association Management, Board of Directors, Communication, Event Management, Leadership, Membership, Other, Recruitment

Stepping Into Association Management- Roles and Responsibilities

New to association management? So was I as of seven months ago. Stepping into my new role, I found it fascinating [...]

Association Membership Recruitment
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Association Membership Recruitment

Association members usually fall into two categories: mandatory and voluntary membership. While mandatory associations typically support regulated professions, voluntary associations can [...]

Managing Tasks to Meet Association Needs
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Administration, Association Management, Board of Directors, Communication, Event Management, Leadership, Membership, Other

Managing Tasks to Meet Association Needs

Ever find yourself over-booked because you promised to help more than one person forcing you to be in multiple places at [...]

How to Apply Knowledge from Social Events to Association Events
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How to Apply Knowledge from Social Events to Association Events

Coming into the world of association event management offered many changes from my background in planning social events. I was used [...]

Preparing for the Unexpected – Contingency Plans for Association Events
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Association Management, Board of Directors, Communication, Event Management

Preparing for the Unexpected – Contingency Plans for Association Events

Even though it looks like we have weathered the pandemic, for now, the question about what the future holds continues to [...]

Readiness – Is Your Board Ready to Think Strategically?
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Readiness – Is Your Board Ready to Think Strategically?

Not many people roll out of bed daily asking: “How can I think strategically today as a volunteer board member”? All [...]

Member Satisfaction is Key for a High-Performance Association – Listening to Your Association Members
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Member Satisfaction is Key for a High-Performance Association – Listening to Your Association Members

One of the biggest traits of a high-performing association is member satisfaction! But how do you quantify and obtain member satisfaction, [...]

The Winning Recipe for Successful Association Events
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Association Management, Board of Directors, Communication, Event Management, Leadership, Membership

The Winning Recipe for Successful Association Events

A successful association event begins with a solid recipe that passed the test of people and time but is tweaked based [...]

Association Reserve Funds
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Administration, Association Management, Board of Directors, Finance, Leadership

Association Reserve Funds

What is a Reserve Fund? Reserve Funds are liquid assets that associations set aside for anticipated future expenditures, or to serve [...]

Creating Organized Communications Content for Associations
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Association Management, Board of Directors, Communication, Event Management, Leadership, Technology / Graphic Design

Creating Organized Communications Content for Associations

To say that communication is essential is an understatement for associations. Two years ago, when the unexpected pandemic hit us, the [...]

Giving Better Feedback as an Association Leader
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Association Management, Board of Directors, Leadership

Giving Better Feedback as an Association Leader

Picture this. As the board chair of your association, you’ve been noticing that the membership committee chair, Bob, is not fulfilling [...]

The Benefits of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software for Association Management
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Association Management, Finance, Technology / Graphic Design

The Benefits of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software for Association Management

For any association, your accounting department plays a vital role in your day-to-day operations. Accountants provide insights into the policy and [...]

Your Guide to Networking at In-Person Association Events
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Association Management, Event Management, Leadership, Membership

Your Guide to Networking at In-Person Association Events

Following a shift to virtual spaces over the past couple of years, association members are finally getting back to connecting in-person [...]

Association Members Are Talking – Are You Listening?
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Association Management, Board of Directors, Leadership, Membership

Association Members Are Talking – Are You Listening?

In association leadership, we know how important it is to members that they feel heard and seen. With this in mind, [...]

Making the Most of In-Person Association Board Meetings
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Association Management, Board of Directors

Making the Most of In-Person Association Board Meetings

My last pre pandemic blog article discussed how The Best-Intentioned Association Boards can get Sidetracked. As I reflect on the way [...]

Optimizing Your Call to Action: What Is Your Association Asking For?
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Association Management, Event Management, Membership, Technology / Graphic Design

Optimizing Your Call to Action: What Is Your Association Asking For?

Members are an association’s life force. Revenue from membership dues, event attendance, and professional development opportunities keep your association running. So, [...]