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
When The Volunteer Administrator Is The Volunteer
Most of my professional life has involved managing volunteers. I even hold certifications (CVA and CAE) attesting to my knowledge in this area, and I think I’m pretty good at
Volunteers: Walk a Day in Their Shoes
Volunteers: Can’t live with them, and you can’t live without them. If you work in association management, I’m sure you’ve heard the saying before. Many times, those who haven’t walked
Looking Through A Volunteer’s Eyes
Do you volunteer for other organizations? Do you serve on any volunteer boards? Do you donate your time to a charity or service organization? As association professionals, we tend to
Respecting Your Volunteers’ Time
When I was preparing to become a volunteer leader for the first time, I was taught an important lesson about working with volunteers. It was impressed upon me that every
Lessons from the Other Side: 4 Things Volunteering Has Taught Me About Volunteer Management
Volunteer management is a critical skill for association professionals. After almost a decade of managing various committees and task forces, I thought I knew all the ins and outs of
Lessons From The Other Side: 4 Things Volunteering Has Taught Me About Volunteer Management
Volunteer management is a critical skill for association professionals. After almost a decade of managing various committees and task forces, I thought I knew all the ins and outs of
RGI Staffers Earn Association Executive Designation
INDIANAPOLIS – Raybourn Group International (RGI) is pleased to announce that two of its valued staff members have recently earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation. Amanda Cook, CAE, serves
What does “International” mean for an organization?
Last year at this time, the Vacation Rental Managers Association (VRMA) was finalizing a lengthy re-branding process for the association. Attention was given to a new logo, focused mission and
Are you a Scrooge, Milk or Antique Association?
New to the association management profession, I recently read a book suggested to me by a colleague to gain a better understanding of how to grow membership. In The End
The Value of Membership
Is membership valuable? As a volunteer, I work with many non-profit fraternal organizations. The number one question I keep asking their leadership is “what makes membership valuable?” Associations exist in