Radio Free 501c - The Podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting

Episode 301: We focus on the new white paper, "Lean at 10: Culture Eats Methodology for Lunch." Lean Start Up Methodology was really on our minds about a decade ago. While there are many professionals who use it and swear by their results, associations and other nonprofits are still slow to adopt this approach. But it could be just what we need to stay adaptive and responsive in the fast...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak.

Radio Free 501c celebrated Episode 300 with a LIVESTREAM to YouTube. We were joined by some of our past guests and had a great time talking about the podcast and the future of associations.

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: Memories of Bunny Sparkles

Episode 299: This episode supported by USAE News! Many of us "fall into" nonprofit management as a career, but what if we would have known it was a great career track when we were in college? My guest Shelby Truxon, Vice President, Internship Experience at The Nonprofit Alliance, gets to work with students and employers all year long facilitating their great student internship program Le...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, "Rogue Speak." This week's topic: 2 out of 3 certifications

Episode 298: Member Adjacent Industries can expand your membership base and add new depth and vitality to your member community. Exploring adjacent industries can move the needle on flat membership growth too -- but you need to do a lot of research and planning before you move forward. My guest, Cathy Lada, Chief Membership and Marketing Officer at AAOE, is here to explain what a member adjacent i...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter Rogue Speak. This week's topic: Everybody out of the Pool!

Episode 297: Association Mergers are even more complicated than you think they are! Thank goodness my guest Andy Duncan, Association Management Expert, is here to guide us through all the layers of investigation and decision making. From why two associations merge, to choosing a new name, to selecting infrastructure for technology and finances -- and let's not forget that culture thing -- he w...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: We Live in a Marvelous Age

Episode 296: He's back! It's Mike Bober, Government Affairs & Policy Expert, and he talks with me about "Advocacy Writ Large!" Known for breaking down complex topics into easy to remember (and use) acronyms, in this episode Mike and I get to the *C.O.R.E.* of the matter and why all nonprofits SHOULD make advocacy a part of their strategic actions. We discuss the ins and outs...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: The Future of Nonprofit Boards is the Nonprofit Future

Episode 295: This episode supported by USAE News! DMOs (Destination Marketing Organizations) are the current evolution of Convention & Visitors Bureaus. These groups are contributing strongly to the concept of Placemaking and creating vibrant destinations where people can connect. If you are not quite sure what these terms mean -- I didn't either until I spoke with my guests Rob Hunden, Pr...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting E-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: Don't Chase People Away with Thoughtless Service

Episode 294: Component Relations is one of the most fulfilling and challenging areas of association management. I loved being a Component Relations Professional (CRP) and that's why I thoroughly enjoyed this week's conversation with my guest Samyuktha Neeraja, MPH, CAE. A CRP that brings enthusiasm, positivity, and a love for the work, Samyuktha guides her members with a genuine concern fo...

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Episode 293: This episode supported by USAE News! He's back! It's Carl Weaver, Publisher, Broken Column Press with another question about associations in our movie series. This time we are discussing "How are Associations like the movie 'Cool Hand Luke'?" From failures to communicate, ideas that seemed good at the time, and shiny distractions this movie seems like an asso...

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Episode 292: Have you ever wondered how to get the most out of a conversation with a consultant? Then this is the episode for you! My guest Vinnu Deshetty of Event ROI Coach is here to share her tips on creating valuable projects that deliver the outcomes your organization wants. We discuss how to design the dialogue, identifying outcomes -- they may not be what you think they are! -- and how to b...

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Episode 291: Those of us in the profession of association management often joke that when we were kids, we didn't say "when I grow up, I want to be an association executive." But what if both your parents were in "the biz"? And what if they were not just in the biz, they were forward thinking trend setting Chief Staff Executives? And what if you grew up in a state society a...

Episode 290: Non-dues revenue is an important part of every association's financial plan, but it can be challenging to grow income while providing support to your members. Creating corporate partnerships is an excellent way to do this and we have just the guest this week to help you build your own corporate sponsorships program: Bruce Rosenthal of Bruce Rosenthal Associates. He literally wrote the...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newletter, "Rogue Speak." This week's topic: Time to Sunset Big Association Boards?

Episode 289: This episode supported by USAE News! This week I spoke with Walt Leger, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company. Walt is a native of New Orleans and shares his love for this beautiful city, its long history and its bright future. New Orleans has something for everyone including: world-class cuisine, a vibrant artists' community, a convention center that is retooling for t...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This topic: My Birthday PlayList for Tense Times