Recent blogs from Zzeem staff relevant to the not-for-profit world. From personal wellness through running better meetings, we touch on it all.
Vision, Mission, Member Value – Oh my! I always suspected these were a load of crap but over the years, I have gained a deep…
Do you know that approximately three quarters of the Gross World Product is produced using human knowledge and creativity? “Knowledge is power” and successful membership…
When it comes to getting your message heard, humility is no virtue. I’ve noticed that many membership organizations put a lot of hard work into…
I just read a very interesting article written by an ex-Microsoft employee. In it he identifies seven points related to the Microsoft Culture which need…
Benchmarking has become a hot topic for associations. The 2008-2009 downturn prompted many associations to assess their performance and the value they deliver to members.…
A lot of smart people hate numbers. They have a vision, they know what they need to do, but for them, preparing the annual budget…
Running a successful association is a lot like building or renovating a house – it requires different talents to do the best job. You have…
One of the top three complaints I hear from association executives is a lack of resources. But is it true? Often what is needed is…
Professional organizations engage in stakeholder relations to achieve their strategic objectives. Stakeholders include members, corporate supporters, donors, government and the general public. Stakeholder relations involve…
< Use this link to view a 2-part webinar series on this topic: http://vimeo.com/111229759 and http://vimeo.com/113734754 > A membership organization is an organization, typically not-for-profit, that collects fees…