Author
Michael Hickey
Michael Hickey is a contributor to Associations Now.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Six Tips for a Successful Virtual Thanksgiving
Michael Hickey ·
Celebrating turkey day remotely? A few associations have offered ways to transition the festivities to an online setting.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Five Ways to Have Fun With Remote Colleagues That Aren’t Just Another Happy Hour
Michael Hickey ·
As months of remote work go by, organizations are ready to find new ways to engage employees. Consider…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Help Virtual Presenters Shine With a Speaker Instruction Manual
Michael Hickey ·
Even superstar in-person speakers may need help with online presentations. That’s why a detailed speaker instruction manual is…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Five Ways to Enhance Your Association’s Learning Program
Michael Hickey ·
A focus on experience-driven learning opportunities will help members stay on their professional development path.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Create a Yearlong Email Drip Campaign That Engages New Members
Michael Hickey ·
Delivering useful, actionable information to members throughout their first year will have them ready to renew.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Bring Influencers Into Your Association’s Advocacy Efforts
Michael Hickey ·
Influencers can drive a lot of attention and engagement toward your cause. But for the partnership to work,…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Engage Lapsed Members with the Right Emails
Michael Hickey ·
To win back lost members, associations need to craft communications with a tone, structure, and messaging that reinforce…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Three Questions to Ask When Planning a Website Redesign
Michael Hickey ·
A good online experience could be the difference between retaining new members and driving them away. Tackling a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
5 Ways to Make Your Virtual Event More Accessible
Michael Hickey ·
Many attendees have cognitive, hearing, or visual disabilities that could keep them from getting the full virtual event…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Where to Assign Your Workforce When Creating a Hybrid Office
Michael Hickey ·
Who stays remote and who goes back to a shared workplace? In the second installment of our three-part…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
The First Steps in Creating a Hybrid Office That Works
Michael Hickey ·
In the first of a three-part series on establishing a hybrid office, we look at four questions leaders…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: When an Association Management Company Can Help
Michael Hickey ·
Tap into the power of an AMC when you feel your organization’s resources and expertise are lacking. Also:…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Help Employees Embrace New Technology
Michael Hickey ·
Leaders can eliminate barriers to tech adoption with a culture that supports employees. Also: transitioning to a virtual…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Feel Disorganized at Home? Redesign Your Remote Work Schedule
Michael Hickey ·
Give your routine more structure to thrive as you work from home. Also: Associations can offer experiences to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Master Your Remote Workload With Automated Tech
Michael Hickey ·
Automation can help organizations that are trying to thrive in their new remote work environments. Also: Make your…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Improve Your Quest for Knowledge With Content Curation
Michael Hickey ·
Knowing how to process the sea of digital information will make you a better learner. Also: making an…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: The Path to a More Diverse Nonprofit
Michael Hickey ·
Breaking down unnecessary barriers to recruitment will serve your organization. Also: An empathetic leader can build relationships and…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Microsoft Announces the End of Internet Explorer
Michael Hickey ·
By August 2021, the once-dominant web browser will no longer be supported by Microsoft. Also: helping employees manage…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Building Customer Trust in a Crisis
Michael Hickey ·
Organizations need to be clear, considerate, and competent to put members or customers at ease. Also: finding new…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Make Your Association Stand Out With Member Engagement
Michael Hickey ·
Engaged members will become brand advocates and help advance your mission. Also: simplifying that long list of to-dos.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: The Power of Interactive Content
Michael Hickey ·
Giving your audience something to do can bring them closer to your brand. Also: A 10-minute SEO strategy…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Nonprofit Leadership for Every Generation
Michael Hickey ·
How to accommodate the different working styles that each generation employs. Also: ASAE closes out its virtual annual…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Strategies to Boost Your Organic Reach
Michael Hickey ·
You don’t need to increase your ad budget to get more engagement on social media. Also: ASAE’s Virtual…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Tips to Unlock Your Team’s Potential
Michael Hickey ·
Employees who feel a sense of purpose at work will thrive. Also: Day One of ASAE’s virtual annual…