Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Leadership Pro Tip: Embrace a Curious Mindset
A sense of curiosity can help uncover new ideas—and sharpen your brain so your association can take advantage…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
Good Reads You Might Have Missed: Go Deeper With Your AMS
Thinking beyond the basic functionality of your AMS will help you expand what it can do for your…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Good Reads You Might Have Missed: Working With Meeting Vendors
Associations’ relationships with meeting vendors have shifted in recent years. Check out a few highlights from the back…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 2 years old
5 Ways to Match Your Hiring Practices to Your DEI Goals
Hiring employees isn’t everything when it comes to DEI efforts, but it can be an important step when…
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LearningArticleOver 2 years old
How Members Can Tell You What You Need
In building its new certification program, AIGA leaned into the power of data to find what mattered most…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
New Member Onboarding: Long-Term Membership Strategies
Onboarding doesn’t stop after you’ve welcomed new members into the fold. Read on for ways to ensure that…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
New Member Onboarding: Getting Their Money’s Worth
An important way of keeping members engaged early on is to make sure they know what they’re getting—and…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
New Member Onboarding: Beyond the Welcome Packet
The welcome kits of yore might be losing their luster in an age of immediate engagement. But mixing…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
Screening Job Candidates for Transferable Skills
Need to look outside your comfort zone to find new applicants? Think about how your organization can demonstrate…
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OperationsArticleOver 2 years old
Three Software Needs to Reconsider in 2023
The new year just might be the time to rethink which tools your organization uses. It could lead…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Five (Really) Easy Ways to Bring More Joy to Your Meetings
From adding small pops of color to showing off what makes your destination city great, you can make…
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LearningArticleOver 2 years old
How The CLR Turbocharges Continuing Education Programs
The higher education-born comprehensive learner record, or CLR, helps track a person’s education and experience at a granular…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
3 Ways to Find Diverse Meeting Vendors
If you’re putting on an event and you’re not a local, hiring with DEI in mind can be…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
How MLK Jr.-Inspired Associations Honor Dr. King
Across the country, in towns large and small, associations and nonprofits take a key role in honoring Martin…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Good Reads You Might Have Missed: Building More Sustainable Meetings
From the menu you offer to the impact of air travel on the environment, sustainable meetings are a…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
Ready to Try Mastodon? Here’s What You Need to Know
The emerging social network Mastodon has been gaining interest as a Twitter alternative, which might convince association pros…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Associations’ Guide: Working With Venue Managers [2023]
With issues such as rising costs, sparse staffing, and a loss of institutional knowledge making life more complex…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 2 years old
How HAFA Farms’ Long-Term Goal Came To Fruition
Building toward a long-term goal isn’t easy. But with a lot of perseverance and a little bit of…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
5 Considerations for Building an Effective Award Program
Launching or revamping an awards program can be a great way to give attention to members new and…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 2 years old
How a Local Chapter Delivered Pro Bono Aid to Ukraine
The Washington, DC, chapter of the International Coaching Federation proved well-positioned to help its counterpart in Ukraine when…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
What Goes Into Changing Your Association’s Name
Making the decision, choosing a new name, communicating the change to members and the public: Learn how the…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
Managing Interns in Remote or Hybrid Settings
Understanding younger employees’ connectivity needs offsite can keep them actively engaged with the team.
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
Managing Interns Effectively: Flexibility, Soft Skills & Risks
Flexibility is the name of the game for managing an internship program—but there may be some pitfalls along…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
What Your Internship Program Needs to Succeed
Internship programs require foresight in both the promotion and planning processes—and the answer to a crucial question.
