Is Your Technology Strategy Making Your Association More Efficient?
Some days it may feel like technology is the enemy. Computer crashes, clunky systems, and all the instant messages make you want to go back to stone tablets! But with these smart strategies, you can ensure your technology is working
Five FREE Tech Tools for Associations
As the story goes, everyone is trying to do more with less and there is never enough time in the day. If you had a dollar for every time
Now You’re the Board Chair: 10 Tips for Board Meeting Success
Becoming the chair of the board of directors for your organization is a big responsibility. People will look to you for leadership and guidance and one of those increase responsibilities
5 Tips For Running Efficient Volunteer Meetings
Probably THE key asset to your association is the volunteer corps; and THEIR key asset is their time. So, to use time wisely, and make them value the time
You’ve Been Elected Association President… Now What?
Congratulations, you’re association president! Now what? All too often, organizations have nominations, elections and officer succession systems in place but fall short when it comes to preparing the incoming board
3 Trends in Tradeshows That Will Impact Your Association
If you are an association staff member tasked with managing your group’s tradeshow, you know how hard it is to keep the event fresh. Attendee expectations are constantly changing,
Four Things Association Board Members Can Do Today To Grow Membership
Growing membership is everyone’s job, but too often it can become pigeonholed as a responsibility reserved for the membership department. As an association Board member, you can also be
Five Ways to Make Your Time With Volunteers More Effective
Volunteers are the engines that help keep many associations running, and it’s important to understand how to make your time count when talking with them. It’s critical to remember
3 Keys to A Successful Mobile App for Your Next Event
There are now countless ways to engage your audience and spark participation at an event or conference. One of the most successful methods is the use of a mobile
Three Tips to Help Global Associations Overcome Language Barriers
As associations grow globally, one of the big challenges they face are language barriers. Fortunately, with a little preparation this is a challenge that can be overcome even for
Five tips for nonprofits who want to grow non-dues revenue, corporate sponsorships, and new business
After working in sales at a global consumer electronics company for a dozen years, it was time to switch gears. So I moved from the corporate to the nonprofit arena.