Association Management News

You can make the difference – it’s fun and rewarding to volunteer

June 1 sees the start of Volunteers’ Week and CJAM is celebrating the difference we make to our communities. In recognition of the contribution many of our team members make, we’ll be raising a glass to thank everyone for sparing a few hours to volunteer.

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Julie and Courtney raised money for Marie Curie in January, collecting donations in Witham, and continuing the theme all the female members of the CJAM team will be putting on their running shoes again in support of Cancer Research UK in a Race for Life around Colchester Castle Park. The fab four – Christine, Trudi, Sarah W and Julie – will be once more arranging the Christmas community lunch for the Vintage Villagers at the end of the year.

Making a difference

Volunteering your time to do something you love is a great way to ‘make a difference’ and Lisa is a good example of channelling her passion for running into helping regularly at the Great Cornard Park Run and offering her services in organising a free running group and coaching for people taking up running. Similarly, Sarah W started a ladies netball club with friends over ten years ago and for the last seven years has run a youth netball offshoot of five teams with weekly training and matches for ages 9-15.

Helping local causes

Christine uses her skills to volunteer as treasurer for her village committee and has pledged to donate a hamper at the fete raffle – which will go towards support for three local groups.

A keen baker, Sarah G hosts tea parties at her home for two Contact the Elderly Groups and occasionally also volunteers as a driver to ferry the guests to and from their homes. “It’s incredibly satisfying to help alleviate the loneliness of our senior citizens, many of whom struggle to get out and about and are socially isolated. It takes up very little time and we all thoroughly enjoy having a chat, sometimes a sing-song, while feasting on sandwiches and cakes. What could be better?” she says.

If you are inspired to volunteer for a few hours per week, month or year, find out about opportunities on the NCVO website.

Find out more about CJAM’s approach to Corporate Social Responsibility.

June 1, 2017 By cjam

New CJAM website showcases digital expertise

CJAM’s new website has just gone live. Designed and built in-house, the new site demonstrates the company’s experience and proficiency in creating this crucial marketing tool.

May 4, 2017 By sarah

CJAM translates new business opportunity into success

The Association of Translation Companies (ATC) has selected CJAM to be its Association Management company with immediate effect. Following a competitive pitch, CJAM won the business by demonstrating a comprehensive and strategic understanding of associations, their requirements and challenges.

April 25, 2017 By cjam

Generating success

The annual conference for AMPS (The Association of Manufacturers and Suppliers of Power Systems and ancillary equipment) took place on Thursday 9 March, organised by CJAM.

‘Generating a Worldwide Difference’ was held at One George Street, the prestigious Westminster address, which is the headquarters of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

March 20, 2017 By cjam

How to ensure compliance with the new data protection regulations – part 3

Previously, we’ve outlined the changes in data protection laws due when the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on 28 May 2018. Here, we’ve identified ten areas to examine. in order to comply, plus some FAQs.

February 27, 2017 By cjam

The one about social media plans and member engagement

Increasing member engagement is a top membership goal for the majority of associations – yet puzzlingly lack of engagement is a major reason for members not renewing. Your answer could lie in successful social media.

February 22, 2017 By cjam

Data protection law changes – part two

Last week, we highlighted the fact that a new EU Regulation on data protection is to come into force in May 2018 and outlined the types of data that it covers. In part two, we include the main changes between the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Protection Directive and Data Protection Act.

February 14, 2017 By cjam

Changes in data protection laws – don’t get caught out

Are you aware of the dramatic changes being introduced to data protection laws? Have you done anything about it? The consequences of non-compliance are potentially extremely serious. This is the first of a three-part series setting out the basics of the impacts of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on businesses.

Read on to find out why you need to start looking at how you collect, process and store data now.

February 13, 2017 By cjam

Why your business should have a content marketing plan

The phrase content marketing is often used within the marketing world, but many people outside this jargon-laden bubble aren’t sure exactly what it refers to, or indeed whether they should be doing it.

January 27, 2017 By cjam