A great deal of time, energy and budgets are spent recruiting and retaining new members. They are, after all, the lifeblood of any association. The good news is that, according to the 2017 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report by Marketing General, Inc., 48% of associations reported...
Your association staff have spent countless hours, weeks and even months planning every detail of your upcoming convention, trade show, seminar or networking event, from selecting the perfect expert speakers to building a robust social media plan. Along with the production schedules and planning meetings,...
It comes as no surprise to anyone that the world has gone mobile. The numbers and trends are staggering. Since 2014, more people have used mobile devices to access the internet (think handheld tablets, laptops, smartphones, etc.) than desktop computers. Getting your mobile technology up to...
There is a long-term crisis looming for many nonprofit organizations: how to retain employees when working for a nonprofit seems like financial suicide. To help your nonprofit/association navigate the rough waters of an increasingly competitive job market, try these three strategies that can improve your...
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Long Island Chapter (AFPLI) has designated Jaffe Management as its association management company, effective February 1st. AFPLI is an affiliation for professional fundraisers, those whose positions require fundraising expertise on a professional or volunteer basis, and individuals considering a career in fundraising. Jaffe Management,...
Jaffe Management congratulates the Board of Directors of its client The New York State Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (NYACC), who were recently awarded with a $15,000 grant to expand and modernize New York's automated external defibrillator (AED) database. AEDs have become more available in...
If you've ever been at a board meeting that went off the rails, you know how disastrous it can be. Here are five tips for facilitating your board of directors so that your organization can get the most from every meeting. Designate a Facilitator Don’t wait until...
If you’ve put off attending a trade show as a vendor, you may be doing your association a serious disservice. Trade shows put multiple parties you need to connect with in one location, and no matter where your organization is in its growth, they can...
It is rare to find an association or society board of directors that hasn’t experienced conflict at some time or another. But how boards handle conflict says a great deal about the organization in general, and sound conflict management processes can help any group stay...
Conflict on boards of directors is natural. However, when conflict escalates and starts to become disruptive disputes, becoming more of a concern than the items on your agenda, it is often due to some these reasons: A difference of opinion on policies or votes and/or refusal...