Join us for Tuesday Team Talks with the Kelly Dando Consulting crew—Kelly, Jamie, Emily, and this week’s special guest, Dawn, who manages all of our conferences and events. Each session offers a quick, insightful look into what’s happening across the team, helpful updates, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from the people who keep our operations running smoothly. Don’t miss it!

Join Kelly, Jamie, Emily, and our social media manager, Kelley, for an engaging discussion on navigating the ever-changing world of social media. In this episode, the team dives into current trends, effective strategies, and practical tips for managing social media for associations and clients. Whether you’re looking to boost engagement, refine your content strategy, or stay ahead of the latest digital trends, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

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Join Kelly, Emily, Jamie, Natalie, and Brenda for this week’s Team Talk Tuesday! We dive into the latest event trends shaping 2025, from creative attendee engagement and tech innovations to evolving sponsorship models and sustainable practices.

Whether you’re a board member, volunteer, or association professional, this conversation is full of practical insights and fresh ideas to help you elevate your next event.

In this episode of Team Talk Tuesday, Kelly, Jamie, and Emily dive into creative and practical ways associations can generate revenue beyond membership dues. From sponsorships and events to digital advertising, educational programs, and affinity partnerships, the team breaks down what works and what to avoid when diversifying your revenue streams.

💡 Learn how to align your non-dues initiatives with your mission, engage members in value-driven opportunities, and create sustainable funding models that strengthen your association’s financial health.

Whether you’re a volunteer leader, executive director, or board member, this 12-minute conversation offers actionable strategies to grow your association’s impact — without raising dues.

In this episode of Association Edge, Kelly and Jamie sit down with Melvin Schneider, CFO of Clement Building Company and long-time CFMA leader, for a candid conversation about what it really means to serve on a board.

Melvin shares practical advice from his years of experience across local and national associations — from understanding expectations before you join, to managing time commitments, navigating board transitions, and balancing tradition with innovation. He also reflects on leadership lessons learned during his presidency, including how to make decisions efficiently and foster a healthy, proactive board culture.

This episode offers actionable insights for both new and seasoned board members — with humor, honesty, and a few unforgettable LSU stories along the way.

Guest: Melvin Schneider, CFO, Clement Building Company
Hosts: Kelly Dando & Jamie Gensheimer, Kelly Dando Consulting

In this episode of Team Talk Tuesday, Kelly, Jamie, and Emily dive into one of the biggest challenges for associations — recruiting and keeping great volunteers. The trio discusses practical, real-world strategies for attracting new volunteers, engaging them early, and keeping them excited to serve.

From personal outreach versus online sign-ups to mentorship programs, appreciation efforts, and creative ways to “sell” committees, this episode is packed with actionable ideas for strengthening your volunteer pipeline and board succession planning.

Whether your association is struggling to fill committee seats or looking to energize long-time volunteers, this 12-minute conversation offers simple, proven tactics that work.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

• Why personal invitations outperform online volunteer forms
• How to make committees appealing and approachable
• Practical ideas for welcoming new members and encouraging involvement
• How board culture directly impacts volunteer engagement

🎙️ Hosted by Kelly Dando, Jamie Gensheimer, and Emily Brett

Learn which technologies help us streamline association management!

In this video, we share the platforms and tools our team finds most effective for managing associations and supporting Boards. You’ll hear practical insights, real examples, and suggestions based on our day-to-day experience.

Disclaimer: We do not have any paid partnerships or affiliations with the brands mentioned. This video reflects our independent opinions and experiences—not official endorsements.

Here is a link to technology we reference: https://kellydando.com/collaboration-portal/

Hear our suggestions for setting up your Board for success.