Holiday observances are a great way to keep your association’s social media feeds active Left Handers’ Day, Elvis Week, and Peach Month are just a few August holidays. Here are several more August holidays to give you inspiration: Monthly Observances Family Fun Month Peach Month Black Business Month Eye Exam Month Water Quality Month 30 More Ideas for Your Association’s Social Media Posts » Weekly Observances August 1 – 7 Clown Week August 11 – 18 Elvis Week August 15-19 […]

What should you do when your association is being outpaced by change? Or when your member market has changed significantly (and your organization hasn’t)? Or when your association’s very existence is threatened? Join us on Thursday, July 26th, when membership expert and guest presenter, Mary Byers, will lead the webinar: Permission to Win when Nothing is Certain. This program may be applied for 1 credit toward CAE application or renewal. View the webinar to learn about:  How pricing and packaging experiments are […]

Managing social media for an association can be monotonous. Coming up with a content plan for posts can be just plain hard. Give yourself a break by taking advantage of weekly hashtags like #MondayMotivation. Posting inspirational quotes with this hashtag is not only easy, it’s a great way to generate 52 posts/year. Download your printable copy of Inspirational Quotes for Associations. Inspirational Quotes for Associations is a collection of sharable, member-friendly quotes that inspire and motivate. It includes two full pages […]

You want new board members to hit the ground running, right? The key is to make sure your orientation process is actually producing results. Get the Field Guide to Board Orientation for a step-by-step plan. A successful orientation program generates excitement and motivation. By the end of the orientation process, new (and existing) board member(s) should: Feel comfortable and involved Have a sense of camaraderie with the other members Feel motivated Know the association’s mission, philosophy, foundation, purpose, goals, policies, […]

In the last installment of the Difficult People blog series, we explore the last of the 16 techniques for managing your emotions when defusing uncomfortable situations with co-workers, members, and board members. STAY FLEXIBLE Different people have different triggers and responses to those triggers. Staying adaptable will help you save energy and avoid stress. KNOW WHEN TO ESCALATE As a last resort, approach your manager about the situation. Be prepared to list the techniques you’ve tried in an effort to […]