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Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
How ACR’s Data Strategy Impacts Analysis & Monetization
With an eye toward business intelligence, ACR leveraged cloud resources on its way to building a data lake.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Meetings Pro Tip: Navigate the State of the Supply Chain
Event planners, including associations, are feeling the impacts of supply shortages. A little honesty and a lot of…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
Anti-Burnout Challenge: Remember Your Purpose
Remembering why you got into working at associations can be an important way to get at the roots…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 2 years old
Good Reads You Might Have Missed: Hiring Staff Members
Bringing someone new onto your team requires care—because doing it wrong can cause big problems. Check out these…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
Anti-Burnout Challenge: Shut Down & Recharge
If you’re reading this, you probably know something about burnout—but might not be sure how to fix it.…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
The IFPA Merger: A Fresh Take on Legacy
The primary trade group for the fresh produce sector, which sprouted from the merger of two major associations…
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OperationsArticleOver 2 years old
3 Tips to Help You Become PCI DSS Compliant
Handing off some basic elements of payment processing to vendors—and structuring your website thoughtfully—could help minimize the legwork…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Leadership Pro Tip: Don’t Compromise on Compassion or Performance
Making room for compassion-led performance that also focuses on results could create a stronger net result for your…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
Data Visualization 101: 5 Places for Associations to Start
Want to build a simple chart? Aiming to get ambitious with interactive graphics? Something in between—or entirely different?…
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FundraisingArticleOver 2 years old
How TWLOHA Embraced Crypto Donations, NFTs
To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA), a well-known mental health nonprofit in music circles, has found success…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Meetings Pro Tip: Think About Your Event App Comeback Strategy
The move to in-person and hybrid events in 2022, and the logistics surrounding them, could create a new…
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LearningArticleOver 2 years old
Good Reads: Boost Your Professional Development
If you’re trying to boost your numbers for your learning programs, think about surveys, data, and how your…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
Creating Good Presentations as a Non-Designer
Whether building a presentation for a boardroom or a large audience, there are a few key factors to…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
Workplace Pro Tip: Don’t Forget Ergonomics
A bad workplace setup—whether at home or in the office—can cause a lot of physical damage if you’re…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
Is Your Association Ready to Offer Credentialing?
A strong understanding of your association’s membership, mixed with a willingness to play the long game, can lead…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
Career Growth: Even If You Don’t Want to Be in the C-Suite
Mid-career professionals may not want a spot on the leadership team even if they like their job—and if…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
Good Reads You Might Have Missed: Building Member Trust
Trust is everything for associations—and it’s earned, not bestowed. Check out some of our posts in the archives…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Meetings Pro Tip: Now’s the Time to Emphasize Networking at In-Person Events
desire to see people again, mixed with the need to lean on networking for hiring reasons, might be…
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Are Your Employees Experiencing Burnout or Moral Injury?
Moral injury, the condition of being put in a situation that goes against your ethical compass, may look…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Self-Care Can Help You Navigate Your Return to In-Person Meetings
From working in meditative moments to bringing back bleisure, there are lots of ways to focus on yourself…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
Business Pro Tip: Build a Quick-Stats Database for Members and the Media
Have a research arm? Create a website with some top-level data points that members or journalists can reference—a…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
501(c)(6) vs. 501(c)(3): What You Need to Know
These two basic nonprofit designations are common within the association sector. While their goals can be quite similar,…
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GDPR Ruling On OpenRTB: How Does It Affect You?
A recent regulatory ruling around GDPR poses an important question for association pros: How should they react when…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
Good Reads You Might Have Missed: Working With Older Employees
Put your misconceptions aside: Older employees bring a lot of value to organizations. Check out these pieces from…
