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Christine Umbrell
Christine Umbrell is a freelance writer based in Herndon, Virginia.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
How AMCs Can Help When It’s Time to Go Global
Contributed by Christine Umbrell ·
Associations decide to cross borders for a number of reasons, perhaps to fulfill their missions, increase membership, or…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Organizational Changes for Better Data Management
Contributed by Christine Umbrell ·
How does your association ensure that your data is managed appropriately—and that staff members from all departments can…
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The People Side of Fraud Prevention
Contributed by Christine Umbrell ·
Most associations are pressured to contain costs. One important but often overlooked method to reduce expenses is to…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Manage Generations to Strike Millennial Balance
Contributed by Christine Umbrell ·
Last year, millennials (ages 18 to 35) became the largest share of the U.S. workforce, according to Pew…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Protect Your Employer Brand: How to Handle Negative Online Reviews From Employees
Contributed by Christine Umbrell ·
When was the last time you checked to see if your association has been reviewed on Glassdoor, Vault,…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
How AMCs Can Guide Associations on Diversity and Inclusion
Contributed by Christine Umbrell ·
Many association executives will tell you they understand the importance of a diverse membership organization. However, few go…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Rethink Human Resources as a Profit and Value Center
Contributed by Christine Umbrell ·
Where do your association's human resource (HR) professionals belong? If your organization is to be successful, your HR…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Is an AMC Job Right For You? Six Questions to Help You Decide
Contributed by Christine Umbrell ·
Not every association professional is cut out to work at an association management company (AMC). But for those…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
All the Right Cuts for Association Executives
Christine Umbrell ·
With limited resources, launching new products and services means cutting old ones, which has never been associations’ forte.…