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28 August 2009

Best of Association Jam : Association Links for August 2009

In this month’s round-up of the most popular association links at AssociationJam.org, we're bringing you two videos, two research reports, tips on tech tools, a commentary on a controversial ad campaign — and a host of takeaways from the 2009 Annual Meeting of ASAE and The Center. (read more)
Posted Friday, 28 August 2009 at 2:14 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 2 comments
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12 August 2009

Associations Connect at ASAE 2009 - and Online

If you’re headed for the American Society of Association Executives & The Centre for Association Leadership Annual General Meeting & Expo in Toronto this week — or following ASAE 2009 online — the way to keep up with what’s happening is the... (read more)
Posted Wednesday, 12 August 2009 at 9:28 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 1 comments
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05 August 2009

100 Online Tools for Non-Profits

Tight in the budget and short on staff, non-profits are always on the lookout for new ways to get things done — and the Internet is a real treasure trove of useful tools. Here are 100 different applications to help you out with a variety of tasks from project tracking and collaboration to donor and membership management, and from building your non-profit website to tracking its effectiveness. (read more)
Posted Wednesday, 05 August 2009 at 10:10 AM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 39 comments
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03 August 2009

Best of Association Jam : Association Links for July 2009

Social Media was the hot topic at AssociationJam.org in July, in numbers of submissions, views and votes. Fundraising, Technology, and Membership management stories tied for second place. Here’s a look at some of the most popular “AJam” links over the past month, in each of the subject categories. (read more)
Posted Monday, 03 August 2009 at 9:30 AM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 1 comments
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02 July 2009

Best of Association Jam - Association Links for June 2009

In the spirit of " 30 Great Links for Associations ," here are some of the most popular blog posts, articles, presentations, and other web resources submitted to AssociationJam.org in June 2009 — one hot link from each topic category: Membership ,... (read more)
Posted Thursday, 02 July 2009 at 4:24 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 0 comments
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13 June 2009

Free Popcorn: a Case Study in Social Networking

I just received a real-world lesson in social networking done right — and a free bag of popcorn — thanks to Love Your City, a community outreach program by churches across Canada. What does this have to do with using social media to recruit new members to your non-profit? There are a number of lessons here. (read more)
Posted Saturday, 13 June 2009 at 6:15 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 4 comments
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02 June 2009

30 Great Links for Associations

We've rounded up 30 of the most useful and interesting stories filed at AssociationJam.org in the past month, just a sample of the resources for associations you’ll find at the portal site. It was quite a challenge to pick out just 3 links in each... (read more)
Posted Tuesday, 02 June 2009 at 5:13 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 3 comments
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01 May 2009

Is Blogging Right for Your Organization?

Have you been wondering if your organization needs a blog? In this guest post, Michael Faye of AssociaDirect talks about how blogging can help you to connect more effectively with your community of members, and outlines 5 basic considerations in planning... (read more)
Posted Friday, 01 May 2009 at 10:26 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 2 comments
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23 April 2009

Associations and Non-Profits Share Knowledge at AssociationJam.org

There’s an incredible wealth of information online for member-driven associations and donor-dependent non-profits, but sorting through it all can be quite daunting. That’s where AssociationJam.org comes in — a new way for managers and staff, consultants, volunteers and board members to share their best information and learn from one another. (read more)
Posted Thursday, 23 April 2009 at 2:10 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 0 comments
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16 February 2009

Case Study: Community Membership Websites Help to Keep Neighborhoods Safe

When a series of home and auto burglaries hit the community of Seven Oaks, Florida, last summer, Andy Denbo of EdgeLineTech.com responded by launching a new website, SevenOaksWatch. The site’s main focus was to gather information, keep residents informed... (read more)
Posted Monday, 16 February 2009 at 8:28 AM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 1 comments
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15 January 2009

Wanted: New Blood for an Aging Nonprofit Sector

As our population ages, so does the membership of most nonprofits and associations. We know that, intellectually, yes, but the real impact can sneak up on an organization: One day, you’re humming along just fine — and the next, planning a major event,... (read more)
Posted Thursday, 15 January 2009 at 6:54 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 2 comments
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12 September 2008

Case Study: Mamapreneurs on Growing Membership Site for Business Moms

Award-winning public relations professional and former broadcast journalist, Marlynn Jayme Schotland created Mamapreneurs Inc. to provide support and networking opportunities to business owners who are also mothers. Based in Portland, Oregon, the organization reaches out online to “mamapreneurs” anywhere in the world. Here, Marlynn talks about strategies for growing an active membership web site, and shares her top 5 tips for online community building. (read more)
Posted Friday, 12 September 2008 at 1:07 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 3 comments
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01 August 2008

Does Your Nonprofit Need an Email Newsletter Service?

Why would your organization want to pay for an email marketing service, instead of simply using Outlook and your regular email server to contact your members? There are a number of compelling reasons why even a small e-newsletter subscription list might best be handled by a dedicated email marketing service, starting — first and foremost — with reliable delivery. (read more)
Posted Friday, 01 August 2008 at 7:27 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 11 comments
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09 April 2008

Is Your Nonprofit Risking a Communications Nightmare?

Could your organization get a message to all your members within 48 hours? One small assocation thought so -- until last week, when an unexpected event revealed a major flaw in how the group was communicating with its members. This is a real-life example of a real nonprofit organization: a small interest-based nonprofit with a very small budget, run by volunteers working a few hours a month from their own homes. Does this sound like any group you know? (read more)
Posted Wednesday, 09 April 2008 at 3:32 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 3 comments
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26 March 2008

Case Study: Austin Contact Center Alliance on Growing Member Community

This months' case study looks at Austin Contact Center Alliance (ACCA) - a progressive business association out of Texas. They share their top 5 lessons in building and growing their community. We discuss how their organization evolved and how they... (read more)
Posted Wednesday, 26 March 2008 at 1:30 PM by Lenna Titizian [Dancing Apricot] | 0 comments
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