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Looking to get to know TVDA and our approach? Get to know us in these 5 Blog Posts.
The True Essence of Association Management
As someone deeply immersed in association management and consulting for over two decades, I've often been asked, "What business are you in?" It's a question that lingers, prompting me to reflect on the core of our work. If you were to ask about memberships, events, or...
Unleashing the Power of Narratives: Becoming a Storyteller in Your Association
Storytelling is a beacon of engagement in a world saturated with emails, notifications, and information overload. Associations, no matter their structure or focus area, can harness the power of storytelling to forge stronger connections with their members. This blog...
“Walking Together: The Heart of Collaboration in Association Management”
So, we've been thinking a lot here at TVDA, and we stumbled upon something important – the "shared walk." It's become such a big part of who we are that we've put together a series of five posts to help you understand TVDA's core DNA. Today, we're keeping it going and...
Event Planning In A Post-Covid World
Ah, the return to in-person events. Many of us are tired of Zoom conferences, and are craving human interaction. Unfortunately, Covid is still a reality we have to navigate. But, there is some good news: it is possible to host an in-person event in a way that allows...
Covid “Sensitive”: What Is The Standard For Preventative Measures?
Recently, our team produced an out of town three-day conference for a client at a hotel that was actually a hot spot for the Delta variant. As Covid remains a presence in our lives, and with Delta looming over our shoulder, we did our dangest to create an enjoyable...
Enjoying the Future of Being a Past President
Todd’s Note: As June ends, many organizations are transitioning to new leadership. I get asked frequently, what’s the role of the past president…heres how I would answer that question…ending with sincere thanks for their service. As anyone who has been a...
Why You Should Send Out A Mid Year Survey
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any association. With them, the sky's the limit. Without them, the limitations are real and closer than you might think. So if volunteer support is critical, why do so many organizations wait until year-end to ask basic questions like...
What Do Broadway and Associations Have in Common?
What do Broadway and associations have in common? To understand this question, we have to head back to about a month into the COVID-19 pandemic. At that point, we still had a glimmer of hope that we just needed another couple of weeks and we would be able to resume...
Big vs. Boutique Agencies: Which One is Right for You?
When looking to entrust your association’s management to a management company, one of the biggest decisions you have to make is a matter of size. Do you want to work with a large management firm or a boutique agency? Both types handle membership, marketing, and other...
How Your Board Can Best Serve Its Volunteers
As your board collaborates with your management team, it can be easy to get tunnel vision and focus solely on the responsibilities of your association’s leadership. In planning tasks the board and management team need to accomplish, you can accidentally overlook a...