Organization and Time Management: Four Steps to Success

By |2021-10-07T13:19:22-05:00October 7th, 2021|

For an association leader, the daily responsibilities tend to fall under a wide jurisdiction. Committee reports and board meetings require preparation and follow up, as well as many other duties-the list goes on. The many needs of an association’s membership can seem daunting, and it is paramount that these [...]

Business Cards in the Post-Covid World

By |2021-09-02T10:34:32-05:00September 2nd, 2021|

Through the pandemic, our world has changed quite a bit. Associations are holding virtual events, and staff and volunteers are working remotely. This next season will see continued reliance on e-commerce as well as continued social distancing. We will continue limiting or eliminating contact with other people and sanitization [...]

Preparing to Change Membership Database Systems for an Association

By |2021-07-08T11:46:53-05:00July 8th, 2021|

Membership databases play a crucial role for the success of any association. Keeping track of membership information is important for organization and billing purposes. Most associations utilize some sort of membership system; whether it’s an online website, or the old school file cabinet, the information is kept somewhere. If [...]

Adapting Board Leadership to Challenges of the Pandemic

By |2021-04-23T14:16:42-05:00April 22nd, 2021|

The last 14-months have felt more like a daily one-hundred-meter dash rather than a marathon. While I am no runner, I prefer the steady pace of a marathon. But, like most association leaders, I can handle the occasional sprint. During the pandemic, we have missed the personal connections and [...]

How To Improve Your Association’s Blog Performance

By |2021-03-18T15:20:36-05:00March 18th, 2021|

There are many reasons your association has a blog: show-casing the knowledge and accomplishments of your members, building your online presence, or inspiring your audience. One of the main benefits to blog is that it’s one of the best ways to improve your Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Having a [...]

Privacy in a Pandemic

By |2021-01-22T08:22:44-06:00January 21st, 2021|

Throughout the past year, we have placed health and safety as the highest priority. However, we must remain vigilant of privacy concerns amidst the measures we take to protect our staff and clients. Recently, Andrew Buck, a partner at Pitblado Law in Winnipeg gave a webinar presentation on issues [...]

Six Common Blogging Pitfalls and How Your Association Can Avoid Them

By |2021-01-05T13:47:03-06:00December 17th, 2020|

You have made the decision to start a blog for your association. You probably already know the many benefits of blogging include establishing yourself as a leader in your field and greatly improving your website’s SEO. We have discussed some reasons for blogging in further depth in a previous [...]

Association Leadership Traits: Do You Have What It Takes to Lead?

By |2020-11-19T15:17:12-06:00September 19th, 2019|

We’ve all heard the expression “Jack or Jill of all trades”. When it comes to leadership in the association management world, this expression couldn’t be more relevant. Association leadership takes many forms. There are many traits that association leaders need to possess if they are going to succeed. Indeed, [...]

Tips for New Association Member Onboarding

By |2020-10-14T14:34:28-05:00September 12th, 2019|

A new member’s first interaction with an association can make a lasting impression. There are a variety of different ways that you can onboard your members. It is important to personalize your member initiation to the particular needs of the new member based on what their expectations are. Every member relationship [...]

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