A Phone Call is Like a Hug

A Phone Call is Like a Hug

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“When reaching out, the key to staving off network shrinkage isn’t spending time going to Zoom happy hours or trying to meet people online … Picking up the phone may be a better strategy. We’re more empathic and better listeners when simply hearing a voice. A...
New Year – Time for a Reset

New Year – Time for a Reset

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As we turn the page to a new year, we have the opportunity to leave things back in 2021 and start fresh on others in 2022. Here are a few resources to get that reset buzz going … 8 Steps to Design an Effective Nonprofit Board Training Program | Wild Apricot/Personify...
Opening the Door to Volunteers

Opening the Door to Volunteers

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Originally posted December 24 on Event Garde As recently as this month, December, an association pro began a Collaborate discussion with the question “are associations seeking a reduction of volunteers interested in board or officer positions?” Volunteer burn-out is...
National Hispanic Heritage Month 2021

National Hispanic Heritage Month 2021

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September 15-October 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month. If you haven’t had a chance to hear the voices and check out the stories of Hispanic/Latinx association pros, check out the story project at ASAE. I want to highlight this for a couple of reasons. The...
Needed: New Ways to Recognize/Reward Volunteers

Needed: New Ways to Recognize/Reward Volunteers

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We’re knee-deep in interviews with volunteers from a cross-section of associations as part of a number of volunteer strategy projects. There’s still lots of passion. There is also less time, less patience with volunteering that doesn’t move needles, and a sense of a...

Chapters Can Be Your Member Channel Now

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Yes, lots of national associations are acting to help members in this pandemic. And that’s great. Let’s not overlook though the need to to find help in my hometown. Its reaching across the street or county to get the extra help or the virtual hug. And,...