Seven Association Stakeholder Principles For 21st Century Success October 6, 2010 by Jeff Hurt Collaboration and stakeholders. Two words that strike fear in many association executive hearts. Yet, most associations were built on the foundation of involving all members, giving all members a voice and a vote, and allowing all stakeholders an opportunity to collaborate. Seven Stakeholder Association Principles For 21st Century Success Here are seven stakeholder association principles … [Read more…] Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: , association governance, association issues and challenges, association trends, nonprofit, nonprofit governance, nonprofit trends
Seven New Association Attitudes For 21st Century Success October 5, 2010 by Jeff Hurt TTWWADI (pronounced Twadee). “That’s the way we’ve always done it!” It’s probably the number one excuse used by association professionals to keep programs, services and processes average or status quo. It is heard in association board rooms and offices around the world. It is a major symptom of complacency that can eventually lead to collapse. … [Read more…] Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: , association governance, association issues and challenges, association trends, nonprofit, nonprofit governance, nonprofit trends
Nominated For #Eventprofs Best Industry Advancement Blog September 6, 2010 by Jeff Hurt We’ve been nominated for the 2010 #Eventprofs Blogs in the Best Industry Advancement Blog. With seven different categories, and 38 blogs, it’s an honor to be listed with some great bloggers and writers. Please take a moment and vote for your favorite blogs in each category. Of course we’d like you to vote for us … [Read more…] Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: , #eventprofs, eventprofs best industry advancement blog nominee, eventprofs blog awards
Don’t Miss EventCamp Twin Cities – September 8-9, 2010 September 3, 2010 by Jeff Hurt EventCamp Twin Cities 2010 is just around the corner…and there is still time for you to register to attend. The EventCamp Twin Cities 2010 program and conference experience is built around four primary themes: social, innovation, collaboration and experimentation. What can you expect at EventCamp Twin Cities? New digital and face-to-face collaboration and communication tools … [Read more…] Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: , conferences, event technology, EventCamp, EventCamp Twin Cities, Social Media
The Three Rs Of ASAE 2010 August 30, 2010 by Jeff Hurt In the spirit of ASAE 2010 Annual Meeting marketing campaign, “Re-tain, Re-Connect, Re-Convene, etc.” here are my three Rs, of this year’s conference. Three Things So Re-warding 1. Re-lationships The people, the people, the people! Ultimately, this conference is all about those that attend, participate and get involved. I don’t know of another national or … [Read more…] Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: , association, conference evaluation, general sessions, meeting planner
16 Tweets From Free: The Future Of A Radical Price And The Impact On Your Association August 27, 2010 by Jeff Hurt On Tuesday, August 24, 2010, I attended ASAE’s 2010 session Free: The Future of a Radical Price…and the Impact on Your Association. John Crosby, CAE, VP, Communications, Software and Information Industry Association and Jeff De Cagna, Chief Strategist And Founder, Principled Innovation, LLP, facilitated the 75-minute presentation which was also live streamed. Here are 16 … [Read more…] Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: , association, digital revolution, membership models
10 Ways To Ensure Your Nonprofit Volunteers Fail August 4, 2010 by Jeff Hurt As a former nonprofit employee and a volunteer leader, I’ve made many mistakes when it comes to volunteers. Here are a few I’ve learned the hard way, either through my own leadership missteps or from serving as a volunteer board member, committee chair or volunteer at large. 1. Don’t think about each volunteer individually. Don’t … [Read more…] Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: , association, nonprofit, volunteer management, volunteer strategies
Three 2010 Association Mega Trends July 30, 2010 by Jeff Hurt Here is the PowerPoint that Dave and I developed for a nonprofit association strategic planning session recently. You’ll notice three overarching mega trends and 15 trends overall. Association trends2010final View more presentations from Jeff Hurt. What trends would you add to this PowerPoint presentation? What’s your experience with some of these trends? Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: , association, association trends, nonprofit, nonprofit governance, nonprofit trends, trends
Three Types Of Organizational Transparency July 29, 2010 by Jeff Hurt How transparent is your organization? In today’s networked world, society wants to engage openly and honestly with organizations. They want to converse in two-way communication with an organization’s leaders and staff. Organization success demands great transparency especially when the organization wants to embrace social networking. Authors Beth Kanter and Allison H. Fine identify three kinds … [Read more…] Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: , association, organizational transparency, Social Media, social networking
The Ultimate Transparent Organization Checklist July 28, 2010 by Jeff Hurt How transparent is your organization? Defining Organizational Transparency Transparency is not a fading 2010 buzzword. It is an evergreen concept that members and the public demand. It is the way an organization and its leaders think and behave. It’s how an organization grows trust that is rewarded by loyalty. An authentic, transparent organization intentionally shares information beyond … [Read more…] Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: , association, organizational transparency, Social Media, social networking
