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Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Good Reads You Might Have Missed: Decision-Making
Should you rely on your gut, the data, or a combination of the two? That’s a question association…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Is It Time to Revisit Your Community Management Policy?
Community management policies need regular updating to match the needs of your membership, says Community by Association’s Marjorie…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Weekly Now: Education Coalition Hopes to Help Students Bounce Back After Pandemic
The Coalition to Advance Future Student Success counts a dozen organizational members among its ranks. Also: Why associations…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
You Have a Pandemic Success Story—Now It’s Time to Milk It
The pandemic has a silver lining in the form of a new, potentially compelling line of messaging for…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Weekly Now: Convention Centers Prepare for Reopening
With rules easing and schedules filling up once again, the big-city convention may be ready for a comeback.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Good Reads You Might Have Missed: Nondues Revenue
Looking for fresh ideas for your association’s nondues revenue strategy? These articles can help.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
When Does Asynchronous Content Make Your Event Better?
A meetings expert says that while asynchronous events differ from live, real-time gatherings, on-demand content offers advantages that…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Five Tips for Leading a Hybrid Staff Meeting (Without Leaving Anyone Out)
Hosting a staff meeting across mediums can sound daunting. Framing your meetings as a part of your culture…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Weekly Now: Brewers Group Launches Efforts to Combat Sexual Harassment
The Brewers Association says it will back a long-term initiative to improve inclusion and create safe working environments…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Weekly Now: How Associations Are Shifting Their COVID-19 Strategies
A decision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has pushed associations to take a variety of…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Not App-Savvy? Try a Progressive Web App
Progressive web apps carry a lot of potential for associations looking to boost their mobile presence. While they…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
How to Choose a Donor Management System
With complex tools and lots of options, choosing a donor management system can be difficult—but focusing on usability,…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Weekly Now: People Are Ready to Return to Events … Well, Soon
Recent research from Freeman finds that attendees and exhibitors alike are warming up to doing in-person events near…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Good Reads You Might Have Missed: Member Renewals
Getting members to renew is challenging every year—but this year in particular, associations need effective strategies for member…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Weekly Now: Amazon Web Services Expands Nonprofit Grant Program
The cloud platform offers funding to nonprofits to support technology that’s traditionally seen as overhead. Also: TSA extends…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
How Cloud Computing Can Boost Your Member Engagement
From thinking more strategically about member data to building benefits that leverage cloud resources in innovative ways, associations…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Spring Clean Your Digital Files
From messy desktops to old passwords, it’s time to make sure your digital life is up to date.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Good Reads You Might Have Missed: The Legal Side of Events
COVID-19 has reshaped the landscape for events, raising legal issues that organizations may not have grappled with before.…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Weekly Now: Despite the Pandemic, Job Satisfaction Is Up
Counterintuitively, job satisfaction recently hit a two-decade high, according to a new study. Also: Get a glimpse of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Six Ways Associations Can Bring “Earth Day Is Every Day” to Life
Earth Day prompts us all to focus on environmentalism. But many associations—through their buildings, sustainability strategies, and advocacy—live…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
The Document That Will Improve Every Meeting You Have
A meeting agreement, especially for virtual meetings, not only sets the stage for stronger conversations but also makes…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Weekly Now: Crowdfunding Donors Favor Familiarity
A new study finds that people are more likely to give to friends and family in crowdfunding campaigns.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Tools to Raise Your Note-Taking to the Next Level
Whether it’s a tablet, a laptop, or a microphone, there are lots of technologies to leverage for better…
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Good Reads You Might Have Missed: Association Ethics
Ethics touches almost every aspect of association management. This sampling of articles from our archives could help you…
