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In our latest Non-Profit Tech Podcast, fusionSpan’s Justin Burniske talks content creation with Hilary Marsh, Chief Strategist of the Content Company and returning guest Elizabeth Weaver Engel, Chief Strategist of Spark Consulting, LLC. Associations are content machines, and we are all looking for ways to reduce the load on staff through effective content curation. Tune in as the group discusses the Whitepaper titled “Cut Through the Clutter: Content Curation, Associations’ Secret Weapon Against Information Overload” written by both Elizabeth and Hilary, and also cover strategies and platforms to use while curating content for your association. If you would like to learn more about content creation, you can contact Hilary and Elizabeth by visiting their respective company websites: Hilary Marsh: contentcompany.biz Elizabeth Weaver Engle: getmespark.com To learn more about Hilary’s content strategy community, visit: content-startegy.com “Cut Through The Clutter” Whitepaper: https://bit.ly/34P5THr Tune in as Justin, Hilary and Elizabeth discuss opportunities while working remotely (4:12), analytics surrounding content platforms (19:15), resources for content curation (43:20) and more! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Non-Profit Tech Podcast on your preferred podcast platform, and happy listening! Listen on YouTube: https://fspan.link/vbsh7 The post Non-Profit Tech Podcast: Cut Through The Clutter with Elizabeth Weaver Engel and Hilary Marsh appeared first on fusionSpan.

In our latest Non-Profit Tech podcast, fusionSpan’s Justin Burniske and the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Vice President of Digital Marketing, Melanie Starkey, deep dive into one of ULI’s latest project’s – the implementation of ULI Learning. As a global non-profit and membership association, ULI was tasked with implementing their Learning Management System (LMS) to deliver online learning for its members. With an objective to promote best practices in Urban Development, as well as the pressure to deliver digital offerings due to COVID-19, the ULI team faced a five week deadline for the LMS implementation. Melanie shares how the project was able to be successful with an accelerated timeline, the components that go into planning a project roadmap, and general tips for those who are either deciding on or starting down an implementation journey of their own. Happy listening! Listen on YouTube: https://fspan.link/jdagg The post Non-Profit Tech Podcast: Urban Land Institute’s Transition to Online Learning appeared first on fusionSpan.

In this podcast fusionSpan’s Justin Burniske discusses work from home benefits with Rebecca Achurch from Achurch Consulting, as well as what changes could come from this period of unplanned remote work. Rebecca also discusses protocols and guidelines companies can use to help set the company and their employees up for success when remote working. To learn more about Achurch Consulting visit their website – achurchconsulting.com or find them on Twitter at @AchurchConsult. Looking for help making your organization’s temporary remote work arrangement permanent? Contact Achurch Consulting at info@achurchconsulting.com. Listen on YouTube: https://fspan.link/mgpj2 The post Non-Profit Tech Podcast: How Working From Home Is Changing with Rebecca Achurch appeared first on fusionSpan.

In this Podcast, Justin talks with Elizabeth Weaver Engel, CEO and Chief Strategist at Spark Consulting, and Shelly Alcorn, Chief Operating and Curriculum Officer about their white paper, “Blockchain for Associations: Separating the Hype from the Promise.” Their paper addresses the topic of blockchain, its potential, and how it could be integrated into everyday life. The areas of focus their paper touches on are: Education/Credentialing, Supply Chain Management, Smart Contracts, Persistent Identity, Risk Management and Land Records. White paper is available at http://getmespark.com/wp-content/uploads/BlockchainForAssociations.pdf Shelly Alcorn is the Chief Operating and Curriculum Officer at Ubiquity University and a Principal in Alcorn Associates Management Consulting. In her dual roles, she specializes in operations, curriculum development, and programming for Ubiquity University and all aspects of nonprofit trade associations and professional societies with Alcorn Associates. Elizabeth Weaver Engel, M.A., CAE, is CEO and Chief Strategist at Spark Consulting LLC. For more than twenty years, Elizabeth has helped associations grow in membership, marketing, communications, public presence, and especially revenue, which is what Spark is all about. She speaks and writes frequently on a variety of topics in association management. When she’s not helping associations grow, Elizabeth loves to dance, listen to live music, cook and garden. Music featured in the podcast is Royalty Free Music from Bensound. Listen on YouTube: https://fspan.link/rb2zf The post Non-Profit Tech Podcast: Blockchain for Associations – Separating the Hype from the Promise appeared first on fusionSpan.

In this podcast, Justin Burniske chats with Rhea Steele, Chief Operating Officer of DECA Inc. on how to strategically implement new software systems at your association and how to successfully facilitate the change management that occurs with the implementation of systems. Here are some helpful resources that Rhea shares in this episode: Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard by Chip Heath and Dan Heath for Change Management American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for association management and technology resources   Rhea Steele is DECA’s Chief Operating Officer, bringing over 14 years of association, non-profit, and education experience to the role. Prior to Joining DECA, Rhea held roles as Chief Operating Officer at the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and Director of Information Technology and Operations at the Council of Chief State School Officers where she aligned operational activities to achieve strategic goals while cultivating formal and informal avenues for idea generation and incubation. Rhea is an engaged member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), where she serves on the Technology Section Council, and previously served as Chair of the National Capital Advisory Council. She is a public board member of the National Architectural Accrediting Board where she serves on multiple committees. The Association Forum and USAE named her a Forty Under 40 award winner in 2016, she was honored in 2017 as Association TRENDS Young and Aspiring Association Professional, and in 2019 was recognized by DCA Live as an association innovator. She has presented and written extensively about culture change, process improvement, strategic visioning, ethics, governance, and the future of work. Rhea has a Master’s of Science in Museum Studies and a Bachelors of Arts in Anthropology and Studio Arts from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Music featured in the podcast is Royalty Free Music from Bensound. Listen on YouTube: https://fspan.link/51nmf The post Non-Profit Tech Podcast: Strategic Implementations of New Systems at Your Association appeared first on fusionSpan.

Todd M. Tolbert, the Chief Administrative Officer at the Internet Society, joins us in this episode of Non-Profit Tech Podcast, hosted by fusionSpan’s Justin Burniske. The conversation touched on a range of topics around data including the differences between data privacy and data protection, common misconceptions on data privacy, and mistakes that nonprofits and associations make related to data privacy. Todd also shares some of the resources available for organizations that need help addressing their own data issues. Below are some resources that Todd shares on the podcast: Online Trust Alliance’s Online Trust Audit and Honor Roll Online Trust Alliance’s Cyber Incident & Breach Response Resources American Society of Association Executives’ GDPR Resources International Association of Privacy Professionals Listen on YouTube: https://fspan.link/n3t7x The post Non-Profit Tech Podcast: Talking Data Privacy with Todd M. Tolbert appeared first on fusionSpan.

In this podcast, Justin talks with Elizabeth Weaver Engel, CEO and Chief Strategist at Spark Consulting, and Sohini Baliga, Director of Communications at the nonpartisan budget watchdog Taxpayers for Common Sense, about their white paper titled, “Steal Like a Fundraiser.” Their paper addresses innovative practices in the charitable fundraising environment that association executives might want to adopt, specifically related to donor/member relationships, creating and running effective campaigns, and recruiting millennials/young professionals. White paper is available at http://bit.ly/2A4zvEs Elizabeth Weaver Engel, M.A., CAE, is CEO and Chief Strategist at Spark Consulting LLC. For more than twenty years, Elizabeth has helped associations grow in membership, marketing, communications, public presence, and especially revenue, which is what Spark is all about. She speaks and writes frequently on a variety of topics in association management. When she’s not helping associations grow, Elizabeth loves to dance, listen to live music, cook, and garden. Sohini Baliga has worked in the nonprofit world since 1999 and has focused on marketing, communications, and development since 2002. She has worked in large, established, well-funded organizations as well as small, scrappy startups. In organizations large and small, she has seen the value of relationship building and storytelling to help grow communities and cultivate donors. After a decade of consulting for a variety of nonprofit clients, Sohini recently closed down her successful practice to join Taxpayers for Common Sense, a nonpartisan budget watchdog in Washington, DC. She serves as their director of communications. She also continues to serve as executive director of the Vienna Choral Society, the “joy project” and sole client she retained from her consulting business. Music featured in the podcast is Royalty Free Music from Bensound. Listen on YouTube: https://fspan.link/f2jza The post Non-Profit Tech Podcast: Steal Like a Fundraiser appeared first on fusionSpan.

Salesforce, by its very name, sounds like a product that only for-profit companies can leverage. Yet, as Kristen Singleton –  Director of Tools and Technologies at Education Resource Strategies (ERS) – explains, Salesforce can play a significant role in the information management at non-profit organizations as well. On this podcast we discuss how ERS is leveraging Salesforce, challenges they faced in transitioning to using a CRM, as well as several of the features ERS has started using that go beyond just managing contacts. We also get into how ERS has integrated Salesforce with their online tools, allowing them to better understand the value the tools offer and how people are leveraging the tools. This recording is part of the Non-profit Tech Podcast. If you’re looking for more places to find the podcast, check iTunes, Google Play, Blubrry, Stitcher, or TuneIn. While you’re there, make sure to subscribe and leave a ranking or comment to help others find the show! Music featured in the podcast is Royalty Free Music from Bensound. Listen on YouTube: https://fspan.link/sh5zt The post Non-Profit Tech Podcast: Salesforce with Kristan Singleton appeared first on fusionSpan.

Mike Fletcher, Director of Information Technology, Endocrine Society Talking business intelligence (BI) tools with Mike Fletcher, the Director of Information Technology at the Endocrine Society. Mike recently went through the process of finding a BI tool, ultimately deciding on Power BI. We discuss why he wanted a BI tool, the process of picking a BI tool, some of the advantages the tool offers over using Excel, and features that you should consider when picking your own tool.  This recording is part of the Non-profit Tech Podcast. If you’re looking for more places to find the podcast, check iTunes, Google Play, Blubrry, Stitcher, or TuneIn. While you’re there, make sure to subscribe and leave a ranking or comment to help others find the show! Music featured in the podcast is Royalty Free Music from Bensound. Listen on YouTube: https://fspan.link/-9-ip The post Non-Profit Tech Podcast: Business Intelligence Tools with Mike Fletcher appeared first on fusionSpan.

Brian Kirkland, Senior Director, ASAE and Irving Washington, Deputy Director, ONA On this podcast I’m joined by Irving Washington, Deputy Director at the Online News Association and Brian Kirkland, Senior Director, Learning at American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) to discuss the upcoming Online Conference for Small-Staff Associations. We talk about what people can expect from the conference, how it’s designed for small staff organizations, and what kind of takeaways to expect from the conference (hint: it’s not pens). You can find the podcast both on Microstaff.org as well as on iTunes. Make sure to subscribe to ensure you’re always getting the latest from non-profit staff and experts in the field. Want to support the podcast? Make sure to rank us on iTunes! Music featured in the podcast is Royalty Free Music from Bensound. Listen on YouTube: https://fspan.link/yg2d- The post Non-Profit Tech Podcast: ASAE Online Conference for Small-Staff Associations appeared first on fusionSpan.

Dan Labert, the executive director of NACBA 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. You can find the podcast both on Microstaff.org as well as on iTunes. Make sure to subscribe to ensure you’re always getting the latest from non-profit staff and experts in the field. Want to support the podcast? Make sure to rank us on iTunes! Music featured in the podcast is Royalty Free Music from Bensound. The post PODCAST: Dan Labert from NACBA appeared first on fusionSpan.

Elizabeth Weaver Engel, CEO and Chief Strategist at Spark Consulting, and Guillermo Ortiz de Zarate, Director, Information Systems, NCARB. This week I got to sit down with Elizabeth Weaver Engel (@ewengel), CEO and Chief Strategist at Spark Consulting, and Guillermo Ortiz de Zarate (@GuillermoOZ), Director, Information Systems, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, to discuss their recent white paper, “Innovate the Lean Way: Applying Lean Startup Methodology in the Association Environment.” The white paper is free to download, so check it out. We discussed what lean startup methodology is, why it’s a great fit for small staff associations, and how to get started. You can find the podcast both on Microstaff.org as well as on iTunes. Make sure to subscribe to ensure you’re always getting the latest on small staff organizations and experts in the field. Want to support the podcast? Make sure to rank us on iTunes! Music featured in the podcast is Royalty Free Music from Bensound. The post PODCAST: Associations implementing lean startup methodology appeared first on fusionSpan.

Adam Thocher, Executive Director at AAPOR I got to talk with Adam Thocher about his new position as Executive Director at the American Association for Public Opinion Research and what it’s like being a part of an Association Management Company (AMC). We also discussed what the “perfect” association technology would look like, what his organization is going to focus on in the near future, and why millennials should be thinking about when joining an association in their field. You can find the podcast both on Microstaff.org as well as on iTunes. Make sure to subscribe to ensure you’re always getting the latest on small staff organizations and experts in the field. Want to support the podcast? Make sure to rank us on iTunes! The post PODCAST: Adam Thocher from AAPOR appeared first on fusionSpan.