Social Media Flower for Volunteer Leaders
Posted on November 14, 2009
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
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
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
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
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.