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Setting up Shop: Opportunities for Your Association in Singapore
Posted on December 20, 2011 by Brian Riggs
As a company that manages professional societies and associations we continue to strive to stay ahead of trends impacting our client partners. One of these trends is the rise in global outreach, membership and collaboration. To move our global efforts even further, I recently traveled to Singapore where I sat down with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), to discuss the associations and the association community in Singapore and the Asia Pacific. Our conversation revealed some fascinating insights about the non-profit community in this region as well as practical advice for any organization that is interested in growing its presence in this part of the world.
Not our usual Holiday Party
Posted on December 09, 2011 by Brian Riggs
Every year Association Headquarters holds an annual holiday party. Last year it was at a local bowling alley where staff was divided into teams to engage in some friendly competition. The year before was at a local restaurant. However, this time we decided to take a different approach: we empowered our Social Responsible Committee to put together this year’s party and we’re very excited about this afternoon’s affair.
AH is Proud to be Exhibiting at IMEX 2011, Booth C580
Posted on May 09, 2011 by Brian Riggs
On 24-26 May in Frankfurt, Association Headquarters will be attending IMEX, an international trade show for travel, meetings and events, for the first time with its own booth after establishing an alliance with the AIM Group International.
Encourage Dating at Your Next Conference
Posted on March 09, 2011 by Brian Riggs
A speedy way to meet, greet and network with CVBs and other AMC vendors.
Make Them Look Up
Posted on January 18, 2011 by Brian Riggs
Over the holidays I became a fan of Wegmans Food Markets, a growing supermarket chain that sat atop the 2005 Fortune 100 “Best Companies to Work for List.” If you’ve ever been to one then you know it has outstanding food at reasonable prices and the in-house market makes you think you’re somewhere other than heading for the baked goods aisle.
Association Leaders Head Back to School
Posted on September 10, 2010 by Brian Riggs
What’s in your association leadership backpack?
Four Tips on Going Global
Posted on May 25, 2010 by Brian Riggs
Day one of IMEX was terrific. Dubbed “Association Day” this event provides an opportunity for association professionals to network, learn, reconnect, and exchange ideas in an intimate, professional, yet uniquely “relaxed” atmosphere.
The first session was called Strategic Global Planning for Associations and it was led by Greta Kotler, CAE, and Chief Knowledge and Strategy Officer, ASAE. Panelists included Chip Deale of the CFA Institute, Helga Severyns of the International Association of Public Transport, and Luc Hendrickx of the International Diabetes Federation.
Cornerstone Communication
Posted on March 15, 2010 by Brian Riggs
Don’t let a fear of the past or a fear of technology keep your organization from moving forward with its communication initiatives.
I was recently asked to share my thoughts about whether contemporary communication tools (Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare) are just fads destined to fade away or realistic replacements for old ways of communicating (telephone, e-mail, newsletter). My response surprised me.
Social Media Flower for Volunteer Leaders
Posted on November 14, 2009 by Brian Riggs
In my role at Association Headquarters I often assist our client partners in developing strategies that implement social media into their communication plans. Shortly after ASAE 2009, where I witnessed David Nour map out a communication plan and had several conversations with Maddie Grant from Social Fish, I had a brainstorm and got to work on what I call the Social Media Flower.
Happy Halloween from AH!
Posted on October 30, 2009 by Brian Riggs
One of my favorite things about being at AH during Halloween is when the little kids from the local daycare parade through our office on their annual AH trick or treat trek. This year’s visitors featured a variety of characters including Frankenstein, Spiderman, Nemo, Batman (or Batgirl), and a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. (Aren’t they playing away this week?) Nothing gets me ready to set out the bucket-o-candy like a mid-afternoon visit from mini goblins and Disney’s finest.
Communicating Volunteerism in Time
Posted on May 18, 2009 by Brian Riggs
Unless you’ve spent time with my three-year-old daughter you might have a difficult time understanding what “schweeze,” “moring,” and “ship shops” are. To her, these words are “squeeze,” as in “daddy squeeze my popsicle,” “morning,” and the best of all, “flip flops.” Eventually she will correct her pronunciation, and I have to confess I am not looking forward to that day…
Certified Nurses Day
Posted on March 20, 2009 by Brian Riggs
After 36 years I finally began to understand just how valuable nurses are to the fabric of our society. A few years back a member of my family fell sick and was hospitalized for some time, throwing me directly into the daily lives of nurses without any warning or instructions. Fortunately, it was nurses that kept me and my family at ease, took care of our loved one, and ultimately, and I was only able to understand through the advantage of hindsight, helped my family get through a difficult time in our lives.
Volunteers, Membership Growth, and Green
Posted on October 21, 2008 by Brian Riggs
Volunteers and members are at the heart of every association. Associations depend on volunteers to provide leadership and guidance, to assist with events and programs, to recruit members, and to help raise funds when necessary. Their role is to ensure that the association serves the needs of its members. Members, on the other hand, are the association’s reason for being and in many instances provide an important source of revenue for the association. Combined these two groups represent essential elements to every association.