Charting the Course: Strategies for Fostering Innovation in Your Organization
There are so many resources out there on the topic of innovation, I thought to myself, “what can I possibly add?” Probably nothing, but I reflected on my nearly twenty years of leading boards and staff and made a list
Not Politics As Usual: What Associations Can Learn from the Presidential Election
Personal political persuasions aside, you have to admit that this Presidential election has been interesting to watch. Even other national, state and local races have been far from politics as
Simple Ways Board Members Can Contribute to Conference Success
For many associations, the annual conference is THE networking and education event of the year. As an association board member, you already believe in the organization and the value of
I’m A Committee Chair… Now What? 3 Tips For Success
Congratulations, you are running a volunteer committee for your organization! You have a great opportunity to make a meaningful contribution… if you can figure out where to start. Serving as
Four Keys to Consider Before Starting a Certification Program
Many trade and professional associations use individual certification or company-wide accreditation programs to promote the professionalism of their members and the standards of the industries they serve. A certification
5 Signs Your Association’s Strategic Plan Is In Trouble
Strategic planning is critical to any association’s future. If your strategic plan is successful, the board and management will be crystal clear on the organization’s purpose, goals and metrics, as well
Strategies for Selling to Associations
On a daily basis, association headquarters receive numerous phone calls and emails from potential providers of services and products that associations need, such as conference venues, speakers, hotels, even databases
Volunteer Recognition on a Budget: 3 Ways to Say Thank You
As an association professional, you work with a lot of dependable, hardworking volunteers, but you have little to no budget to recognize the efforts they make on behalf of your
Three tips to make webinars more successful for associations
Members are always looking for quick, easy and painless ways to learn about the latest trends in their fields, and webinars can be a great avenue to provide this valuable
Non-Profit Budgeting: Is Your Money Meeting Your Mission?
Perhaps the most important role of a board member is to make sure your money meets your mission. The mission, or core purpose, of your organization should power its
The E-Book for Avoiding Financial Pitfalls
Embezzlement. Fraud. Financial crisis. As a stakeholder of a non-profit organization, these are words you never want to hear. But every day, non-profits find themselves facing these issues. Most had no