Recently, we attended the first of many graduation ceremonies this summer. It involved elevating 19 four-year-olds to kindergarten and involved songs, squirming children on stage, caps and tassels, and proud family members. As the graduates’ names were announced and given a diploma, the teacher shared what each student wanted to be when he or she […]
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Why Regionalism Matters to Young Professional Organizations
Regionalism is not just a trend or a buzzword. It is something that is vital to any organization’s existence. Fewer resources, less volunteers, and a changing membership landscape creates an environment that demands organizations work together, merge, collaborate, and evolve. Look beyond your borders to your neighbors and capitalize on growth together. Apply this with […]
“Getting a Handle” on Twitter
Are you a tweeter? Is your organization engaging key audience members on Twitter? Are your tweets relevant? Whether you are or are not on Twitter, this blog is for you. Getting Started First and foremost, if your organization isn’t on Twitter, perhaps it’s time you evaluated the value of joining the Twitterverse. To conduct this […]
Finance Calendar: A Simple Comfort Tool, Useful To All
I need to be more grateful of my “Over-Worked” and “Under-Appreciated” finance calendar. I gain comfort from its content and a sense of order from its structure. I always assemble an annual finance calendar for each organization I work with to give me a global look at the “key” dates that affect the flow of […]
Do You Have a Membership Renewal Sales Plan?
Or do you just send that auto invoice and hope for the best? Use this renewal process as an opportunity to further engage your member. Most chambers I know have the customary 90, 60 or 30-day auto-invoice. Do you call your members 120 days out to give them an update on the chamber’s accomplishments and […]
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