Radio Free 501c - The Podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting

Now in its 12th year, the Association Laboratory Looking Forward Impact Report is the touchstone study of environmental factors impacting associations and their members. My guest, Dean West, FASAE, President & Founder of the company and the creator of the report, shares insights into what has changed, why the Top 5 issues haven't shifted that much over the years, and how associations can use t...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting newsletter, "Rogue Speak."  This week's topic is artificial intelligence. 

This episode: Raising member dues is a reality that every membership association faces. While you may not do it often, how you handle the messaging and implementation are key to the future success of the organization. Kevin Korenthal, Executive Director of the National Association of Park Foundations (NAPF) shares his success story of not just raising dues, but how he demonstrated increased value...

Cecilia Sepp, CAE, reads her weekly "Rogue Speak" message. 

This episode: In the nonprofit world, we often talk about working across organizations to accomplish more. But what goes into creating and managing coalitions? And what can we do to support success? I talked with Angie Lucas of The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), an experienced leader of (and participant in!) Coalitions. She currently supports two successful coalitions: The Nat...

This is the weekly Rogue Speak Message read by the author, Cecilia Sepp, CAE. 

This episode: One of the most important things we can do for our members is create an exciting, fulfilling member experience. But how do we do that?? Cue Amanda Kaiser, author of "Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community"! Amanda shares the findings from her in-depth research with over 400 association members, and breaks down her Six Stages of Member Engag...

Radio Free 501c is the podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting. This episode is the weekly Rogue Speak article as read by the author. 

This episode: It happens every January . . . we make resolutions about being healthier. But by the end of the month many of us slip back into our old habits. But wait! It doesn't need to be this way -- our regular guest, Wellness Expert Fern Carbonell, returns with tips and advice on setting wellness goals for YOU. She talks about customizing your goals and picking one thing at a time to focus on,...

Radio Free 501c is the voice of Rogue Tulips Consulting; this episode is this week's Rogue Speak message. 

This episode: Networking is the one of the top reasons we join associations or other types of clubs, but like me, you may feel that you could be getting more out of your networking activities. Cue Barbara Armentrout, CAE, of the Mesa Group, a Consummate Networker who considers herself a connector of people. Barbara has a reputation as an outstanding networker and she is "the go to" person when you...

Radio Free 501c is the audio version of the Rogue Speak message published weekly by Rogue Tulips Consulting. 

The January 12, 2023 audio version of the weekly Rogue Speak message

This episode: He's got a secret! And not just one but THREE to share with nonprofits about the secret to financial success and stability. I talked with Brian Haney of The Haney Company about the secrets to success that are hiding in plain sight. The theme of the conversation is: Ignorance is NOT bliss. We also discuss whether Brian is the World's Most Embarrassing Dad! Do you have a secret to shar...

This episode: We kick off Season 5 with a discussion about a goal that is on many people's career list -- Nonprofit CEO! But is it right for everyone? Most importantly is it right for YOU?? I talk with my guest Pamela Kaul of Association Strategies about environmental scanning, the different skills Boards are seeking post-COVID lockdown, navigating the interview process, and working with Executive...

This episode: The practice of Preferred Futures is an opportunity to create the vision of what things will ideally look like in the future. It's an opportunity for the group to dream big and identify ambitious things! More importantly, this exercise empowers the group and shows how these ambitious ideas can become realistic. Groups to identify more than one path forward which creates alt...

This episode: When serving our members, whether it's in a professional society or a trade association, an avenue of great value can be helping members reach their customers. This is where Business-to-Business-to-Customer (or B2BC) comes in; using this for-profit technique increases member value, provides ready to use tools, and supports members in tailoring messaging to each segment of their targe...

This episode: There's a saying that curiosity killed the cat, but we explore a different version of this saying: LACK of curiosity kills relationships. That's right: not asking questions, or being curious, about other people's perspectives can ruin a relationship and can demonstrate a closed mind. I talked with communications expert Cynthia Lockrey of Lockrey Communications about how curiosity can...

This episode: Improving Board Performance is an integral part of organizational success but what steps are important in making this happen? Ongoing consistent education and relationship management are key and I talked with my guest about how to do both of these with positive energy and a focus on the future. Lesedi Lesetedi, Deputy Vice Chancellor - Corporate Services at Botswana Open University t...

This episode: Membership value is hard to define, but a great first step is finding increased engagement opportunities outside of in person meetings. I talked with Charity Quick, CSE of the Biomedical Engineering Society, about how they changed how members engage in between in person meetings. We also discussed student chapters, online community, mentoring, and growing arms in laboratories. (Yes w...

This episode: Nonprofits of all kinds hold meetings and events, but are there differences with health care meetings v. other types of meetings and events? My guest Kimberly Stansell, Meetings & Events Expert, and I talk about health care meetings, what's happening as we return to in person events, and what we all should remember about being together. What is your suggestion about how to make i...

This episode: The ripples of the pandemic lockdown may be receding, but we have become more dependent than ever on real-time interactions using technology. How does this affect us as people? What does it mean for relationships? And is there any humanity in technology? My guest Miguel Neves of Skift Meetings shares his insights on how we gather using technology and in person. He has seen some unexp...

This episode: Many nonprofit professionals set becoming a Chief Staff Executive (CSE) as a career goal. But no matter how good you are, you need to make it through the interview process! I was pleased to talk with my friend and colleague Wendy Toyama, a successful Nonprofit CEO, about her tips and insights into the CEO interview process. She shares suggestions about how to behave, how to present y...

This episode: Changing the Chapter Model is on the minds of many nonprofit professionals this year as we confront the reality that the way we live and work changed well before the pandemic lockdown. Virtual interactions, increased pressures on our schedules, and doing more with less in an on-demand/instant world don't fit with our old "mini me" model. It can be daunting and scary trying to change...

This episode: Earlier this year, Rachel Clemens of Mighty Citizen joined me for a conversation about their no-fee tool The Mighty GPS. Using this tool, nonprofit organizations can measure their marketing maturity, which helps them make adjustments to improve their reach to target audiences. So far this year, 60 nonprofits have used the tool, and Rachel is back to share what was learned from this d...