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Advocacy
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Advocacy Group Aims to Back Free Speech on College Campuses
Speech First, a new group focused on ensuring colleges remain a place for open discourse, is hoping to…
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Net Neutrality Advocates Looking for Routes to Upend FCC Rollback
Trade and advocacy groups are among the wide variety of supporters of net neutrality looking for a way…
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Solar Group to Go on “Offense” Against New Tariffs
In recent comments, the head of the Solar Energy Industries Association said that she felt good about the…
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The Seeds of a Successful Grassroots Campaign
Survivors of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, have garnered national attention with their calls for gun control.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: Advocating on Social Media? Here’s What You Should Know
Social media platforms are powerful tools for advocacy, but constant algorithm updates mean your social strategy has to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lessons from Food Allergy Group’s Quick Response to “Peter Rabbit” Movie
After hearing concerns from members about the new Peter Rabbit movie, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America…
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Zoos and Aquariums Group Acquires U.S. Wildlife Trafficking Alliance
To better combat wildlife trafficking, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums announced it is bringing the U.S. Wildlife…
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How a Norwegian Athletic Group Is Setting a High Mark for Gender Parity
After a landmark agreement supported by both male and female players, the Norwegian Football Association is paying all…
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The Power of Association Advocacy
The sweeping overhaul of the U.S. tax system that was hurried through Congress at the end of 2017…
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Lobbyists Need to Adapt to Change Too
In 1997, Harvard professor Clayton Christensen made the term “disruptive innovation” the defining phrase for the digital age.…
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New Group Hopes to Take on Tech’s Addictive Tendencies
The Center for Humane Technology, launched this week, counts people once associated with Google and Facebook among its…
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Count on Stats Effort Looks to Rebuild Confidence in Federal Statistics
Partnering with a handful of other groups, the American Statistical Association launched the “Count on Stats” campaign to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
MLB’s Removal of Cleveland Logo Is Latest Win for Native American Group
With the Cleveland Indians announcing the retirement of their mascot this week, the National Congress of American Indians…
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Global Spotlight: Expansion Through Acquisition
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing grew globally by acquiring likeminded groups…
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Association Agenda: Our Voice Matters
Tax overhaul demonstrates role of association advocacy.
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Whisky Association Joins Scottish Campaign to Drop Plastic Straws
Following the lead of a newspaper’s campaign, the Scotch Whisky Association will ban plastic straws at its organization…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Video Initiative Looks to Make Invisible Disabilities Group’s Mission More Visible
The Invisible Disabilities Association launched its “I Am Invisible No More” video to raise awareness about those living…
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Association GR Departments Adapt Amid Government Shutdown Threats
In the wake of last week’s brief federal shutdown---and anticipating future ones---associations are planning ahead, and advocating for…
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National Committee Will Tackle Tough Issues in Higher Ed
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators created a 50-member national committee—which includes college presidents, admissions staff,…
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Association-Sponsored National Handwriting Day Gets Congressional Support
The Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association launched National Handwriting Day in 1977 to build awareness of the importance of…
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Working With State Organizations: Tactics for Effective Engagement
For associations with state advocacy goals and objectives, there’s no better source for policy resources, advocacy connections, and…
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Visit U.S. Coalition: Groups Encourage Foreign Travel to U.S.
The Visit U.S. Coalition, launched Tuesday, aims to reverse a downward trend in the United States' share of…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Sleep Medicine Group Launches Offshoot Focused on Patients
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is launching a new group, the American Alliance for Healthy Sleep, that…
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Sports Fans Coalition’s Streaming Service Tests Copyright Law
The coalition's Locast service will stream NFL games to New York audiences without a license from broadcasters. The…
