Author
Hannah Carvalho
Hannah Carvalho is a former senior editor at Associations Now.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
What Associations Should Know About Successful Mergers and Acquisitions
As association mergers and acquisition activity continue to increase, it’s important for association professionals to understand the ins…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
Creating a Strategic Plan That Enhances Member Value
Strategic plans can help guide associations toward future achievements and developments. It’s also possible to give the plan…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
What Associations Need to Know About Gmail and Yahoo Email Protections
In February, Gmail and Yahoo will begin to require email senders to authenticate their emails, make it easy…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
Satisfaction Surveys Can Improve Your Member Volunteer Experience
Last year, the National Association for Gifted Children designed a satisfaction survey for its member volunteers to get…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
How to Handle “Ghosting” in Mentorship Programs
“Ghosting,” or abruptly ending communication with someone without explanation, often happens in romantic relationships—but it can happen in…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
Why the SIU Alumni Association Got Rid of Its Paid Membership Model
Last year, the Southern Illinois University Alumni Association decided to eliminate its paid membership structure to be more…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Why CEOs Need to Make Time for Professional Development
Just because you’ve reached the top of the ladder doesn’t mean it’s time to stop learning. To effectively…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Is It Time to Reinvent Your Leadership Team?
CEOs rely on their senior leadership teams to make sure strategic goals move forward. That means when the…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Tactics for Effective Board Member Onboarding
A new term can be an exciting time to bring fresh perspectives onto your board of directors. However,…
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LearningArticleOver 2 years old
Level Up Your Component Leadership Training
Component leadership training can strengthen individual chapters and the larger organizations they’re a part of. Here’s a look…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
Set Achievable Professional Development Goals for the New Year
Now is the perfect time to take stock of your career path and make professional goals. But how…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
Put Community at the Center of Your Publishing Process
Your members have numerous platforms and places to choose from when it comes to publishing their original content.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Smart Social Media Strategies for Conferences
Developing engaging social media for events is all about connecting with your audience. The Project Management Institute developed…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
What to Consider When Retooling Your Membership Brochure
Associations often use brochures and other digital tools to highlight their benefits and values. But choosing what should…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
Is It Time to Shake Up Your Annual Report Strategy?
As the year ends, some associations will compile their activities into a printed annual report, while others may…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
The Value of Reciprocal Membership Agreements
While reciprocal membership agreements allow participating organizations to increase their member count, they are about more than numbers…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
What You Need to Know About “Boomerang” Hires
While many people may choose to leave an organization for new opportunities, sometimes they decide to return to…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
Survey Strategies to Uncover What Members Want
Surveys can help associations get at the heart of what their members need. But what if members don’t…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
How to Run a Successful Event Postmortem Meeting
You’ve just pulled off a productive conference. But as successful as it was, there’s likely still room for…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 2 years old
How Associations Can Begin Addressing Climate Change
While the climate crisis is a serious global concern, associations may be unsure of where to begin to…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
BDO Report: Nonprofits Prioritizing Long-Term Resiliency
A new BDO benchmarking survey found that amid economic uncertainty, nonprofits are taking steps to strengthen their organizations…
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What Associations Need to Know About the Executive Order on AI
Though the provisions in President Biden’s recent executive order on ethical AI don’t directly apply to associations, the…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
Three Tactics for Creating a Standout Outreach Campaign
Many associations want to increase awareness of their work beyond their membership. For the American Association of Naturopathic…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
Rethinking Business Cards for a Digital Era
If you’ve ever left an event with 15 business cards but little memory of the connections you made…
