Navigating the Turnover Tsunami: Strategies for Employee Retention
The aftermath of the pandemic has unleashed unprecedented shifts in the workforce landscape, leading to what some have termed the “turnover tsunami.” The Economic Policy Institute reported a record high of 4.5M resignations per month near the end of 2021,
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.
Tips for Solving Language Barriers When Working With Volunteers
Volunteer boards and committees sometimes struggle to ensure all of their members are on the same page during an important decision-making process. And, for growing global organizations, this challenge can sometimes
Four Lessons Learned: Planning European Conferences
Have you ever heard something like this? “Our association is hosting a first-time international conference and you are the staff person assigned to it. You need to find a hotel
Building Connections is Essential for CAE Success
Looking back, I probably could have taken the Certified Association Executive (CAE) exam ten years ago. I had just completed the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organizational Management (IOM)