12/09
PODCAST: Dan Labert from NACBA
AMS | Association | netForum | Non Profit | Podcast | Technology | Website Development

We’ve recently rebranded the podcast as the Non-profit Tech Podcast, presented by fusionSpan. This week I spoke over the phone with Dan Labert, the executive director of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys about his recent move from listservs to an online community platform (Higher Logic) integrated with their member database (netFORUM Pro). We touch on challenges he has faced, how he gets members’ input, and his general approach to strategic use of technology.

By Justin Burniske | December 9, 2015
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10/20
The Quest for an Event Registration System
Association | Events | Technology

I thought I had been assigned a simple task – To find an event registration system for a client that has an annual conference. The main goal of this group is to improve end user experience while still being able to incorporate their business requirements. Seemed like a day’s effort to me …. to research potential vendors, document […]

By Gayathri Kher | October 20, 2015
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12/12
Happy Holidays From Microstaff
Association | Events | Marketing | Membership | Non Profit | Social Media | Technology

The holidays are right around the corner and we wanted to take this time to say thank you to everyone who has contributed to our company’s growth. We have had some big and exciting changes this year with our new office space located in downtown Washington D.C., and new additions to our growing staff. We […]

By Sheree Santantonio | December 12, 2014
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11/15
Engage Your First Time Attendees to Maximize Their Benefit
Association | Consulting | Events | Marketing | Non Profit

Your repeat attendees are wonderful — they love you and you love them.  But, that familiarity can create a bubble that seems impenetrable to outsiders. Don’t let this happen to your event. Embrace your newcomers — make them feel special and welcomed. Track Attendance Records Make sure you keep good track of attendance. Use this […]

By Conference Charlie | November 15, 2013
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11/11
Three Tips to Getting the Media Attention You Want
Association | Consulting | Events | Marketing | Non Profit | Popular

Trying to get the attention of the media can seem like a daunting task, especially when you have minimal to no staff dedicated to this. But even with limited funds or staffing, it is still possible to get the media attention that you crave. Below are three ways to get started: Hosting or attending an […]

By Alexi Turbow | November 11, 2013
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11/06
Association Fundraising for Success: Embrace the Big Picture [Part 2]
Association | Consulting | Events | Marketing | Non Profit

Basic as these tenets may seem, it is truly stunning to see how many organizations manage to lose sight of these essential elements as other pressures mount around efforts to achieve underlying specific dollar or participation goals that may or may not have been developed with the larger picture in mind.  These challenges aren’t unique […]

By Cathy Josman | November 6, 2013
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10/31
Association Fundraising for Success: Embrace the Big Picture [Part 1]
Association | Consulting | Events | Marketing | Non Profit

  It’s a delight to contribute several guest blog posts here on fundraising tips & tricks for associations, especially the many small organizations who face a myriad of support and resource challenges. Today’s initial thoughts start at a high level, because as important as tactics and execution can be (future topics), I believe the most […]

By Cathy Josman | October 31, 2013
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