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Hannah Carvalho
Hannah Carvalho is a former senior editor at Associations Now.
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OperationsArticleOver 2 years old
Collaboration, Connection Top of Mind for Remote Association Professionals
In its fifth benchmarking survey, the Virtual Association Network looks at how associations are handling their HR functions…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
How Groups Can Attract New Audiences With Joint Membership Initiatives
Since 2020, the National Fastpitch Coaches Association has collaborated with collegiate and high school coaching associations nationwide on…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
Why Quiet Learners Matter in Online Communities Too
Whether you call them lurkers or learners, every online community has members who prefer to listen and read…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
Are You Due for a New Dues Structure?
Understanding member concerns, conducting appropriate research, and having a smart implementation plan will help associations design a new…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
Build a Smart Sunsetting Strategy
Associations are known for having a hard time letting go of programs and products. But creating a strong…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
Why Your Sponsorship Program Needs a Refresh
As sponsors place more value on content and thought leadership offerings, associations must retool their sponsorship programs to…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
Five Years Post-GDPR, Data Privacy Even More Important
Though the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation went into effect five years ago, organizations are still ensuring…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
The Building Blocks of a Flexible Volunteer Model
To attract new volunteers and redefine its board’s focus, the Network for Change and Continuous Innovation launched a…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
How to Talk to Your Boss About Burnout
Although talking to your supervisor about burnout can be difficult even in the best-case scenarios, coming to the…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
Prioritize Member Preferences to Create an Effective Renewal Campaign
Knowing how members prefer to receive communication is important for associations on several fronts, especially when it’s renewal…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
What Organizations Can Gain From Implementing Returnship Programs
Employers are continuing to look for new ways to find talent. Returnship programs not only help midcareer professionals…
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LearningArticleOver 2 years old
Help Your Members Create More Effective Content
How should you approach your member volunteers when they present content ideas that are too narrow or not…
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LearningArticleOver 2 years old
How to Encourage Staff to Take Advantage of Mental Health Benefits
Employer-provided mental health programs improve staff well-being on and off the job. However, these resources often go untapped…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
National Volunteer Week: Make Sure Your Thank You Means Something
With National Volunteer Week underway, it’s the perfect time to thank your volunteers for all they do. More…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
Turn to Data to Spring Clean Your Member Emails
Looking to effectively consolidate the number of emails going to your members? Analyzing your email data can help…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
Three Ways to Revive Online Community Engagement
If your online member community has been in a lull, enlisting member volunteers, seeding expertise-driven questions on the…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
Why Your Conference Marketing Strategy Should Include Speakers and Exhibitors
Searching for new avenues to promote an upcoming conference? Consider looking to exhibitors and speakers. Asking them to…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
Two Ways to Attract Generation Z Into Your Member Ranks
Gen Z is looking to engage and make a meaningful impact. But with research showing they have little…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
How Member Volunteers Can Help Support and Staff Your Conferences
If you need more onsite staff support for an upcoming conference, consider looking to your members. Last year,…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
Best Practices for Re-Engaging At-Risk Members
All associations have some members on the fence about renewing. How can you recognize these individuals and then…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
The Upsides of Quiet Hiring for Employees and Organizations
The quiet hiring trend is on the rise. Though it may seem like it only benefits employers, quiet…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
How to Re-Engage Members in Chapter Events
Some association pros have found that their members are returning to larger in-person conferences but not to local…
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OperationsArticleOver 2 years old
Is a Four-Day Workweek Right for Your Association?
Many organizations are considering moving to a four-day workweek. But how can you implement a flexible work schedule…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
How KPIs Can Make Volunteer Groups More Successful
While associations often rely on key performance indicators to measure financial and operational success, they can also be…
