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Lunchtime Links: Face-To-Face Benefits, Virtually
A new survey says virtual meetings are equally as productive as face-to-face encounters. Also: Why it’s important for nonprofits to approach social media and traditional marketing strategies in different ways.
Put a Price Tag on Your Benefits
Don't leave the value of your association's member benefits open to question. Here's why you should put dollar values on your benefits, plus a few examples of associations that are doing so.
Social Media Roundup: The Art of Keeping Your Interns Happy
Dealing with unhappy interns? Instead of having them grab coffee, give interns actual work to do. Also: Learn how to have a great meeting with these tips.
NY Adopts New Disclosure Rules for Nonprofits
In an effort to create more transparency in the electoral process, New York’s attorney general announced new regulations that require more extensive reporting of political spending by nonprofit groups registered in the state.
U.S. Airlines See On-Time Performance Decline
Flights arrived on-time only 77 percent of the time in April, down from 86 percent a year ago. Airlines for America blames “government-imposed air traffic controller furloughs.”
Despite Perception, Many Women Are Gamers, Too
With next-generation gaming systems dominating the industry buzz, a study from the Entertainment Software Association finds that gaming isn't just a male pastime: More women are picking up the controllers. But sexism is still an issue for the industry.
Associations Partner to Serve Up Future Leaders for Food Service Industry
Two restaurant and food service associations are working together to help foster the industry's next generation of leaders.
Lunchtime Links: How to Capitalize on Member Ideas
Turning member ideas and feedback into actionable results. Also: How to use your social influence for the global good.
Study Looks at What Drives Volunteer Leaders’ Commitment
What organizational factors make for the most committed leaders? New research suggests that more interdependent teams and less time in meetings make a big difference.
Apple's Big Revamp: 4 Things for Developers to Think About
Last week's announcement of an interface revamp for iOS7 got mixed reviews, but with end users likely to upgrade to the platform quickly, it could force app makers in the association world to answer some tough questions about their needs.