Author
Julie Shoop
Julie Shoop is a former editor-in-chief of Associations Now in Washington, DC.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Andrew Boynton: “Ideas are Everywhere”
The best ideas can be plucked practically from the air around us, if only we go looking for…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Editor’s Note: Talking Volunteer Leadership
What the world of politics has in common with volunteer leadership.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Government Relations: A Hopeful Moment
The role that government relations teams play during presidential elections.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Editor’s Note: Planning for the Worst
During times of crisis, associations holding events must be sure to communicate any decisions clearly and quickly to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Shelly Turkle: Less Tweeting, More Talking Needed
Too much tweeting, texting, and posting is creating distance between people and making communication more superficial, according to…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Editor’s Note: Work and Play
The perks of running an association in the summertime.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Now’s Birthday Wish: The Coolest Interview Ever
This fall, Associations Now will hit its 10th birthday, and as we get ready to celebrate, here's what…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
The Personal Touch: Personalization for Associations
Why personalization matters more than ever for associations.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Pedometer Challenge Encourages Attendees to Compete with Their Feet
In a Pedometer Challenge, attendees at colocating conferences vie for bragging rights.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Editor’s Note: Good Beginnings for Association Startups
Meet three association startups that are looking to set the path for their respective industries.
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Crowdsource: Bowling for Dollars with BLOC ’n’ Bowl
An association chapter knocks down pins to build up local families.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Editor’s Note: Learning to Lead
A quick reminder that leaders are made, not born.
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Editor’s Note: The Power of Small Associations
Small associations are great at heavy lifting even without a giant staff.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Crowdsource: Holy Guacamole!
Team-building week adds flavor to life at the office.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Editor’s Note: Meeting of the Minds
Reflecting on one of the world's earliest tradeshows—and a famous early speaker at its meeting.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Crowdsource: Recess Refreshed
International Bridge, Tunnel, and Turnpike Association volunteers spruce up a schoolyard for New Jersey kids.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
What the Doctor Ordered: Healthcare Tech Association Launches
As IT systems in medical offices grow more complex, providers of practice management software will gain a unified…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Noreena Hertz: Even in Chaos, You Can Make Good Decisions
While the pace and complexity of today's business environment makes seeing and planning for the future more difficult…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Editor’s Note: In Print and In Person
ASAE's Annual Meeting and Exposition is on our minds with this month's issue.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Crowdsource: A Night at the Capital Area Food Bank
Volunteers give hands-on help to fight hunger.
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Editor’s Note: The Data Dilemma of Retail Security
What Target's retail security failings teach the rest of the business world about protecting data.
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
My Workspace: No Fear
A piece of German mountaintop reminds Steven Hacker, CAE, of a proud achievement.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Nonprofit Investment Returns Lagged Market Benchmarks in 2013
There’s plenty of good news in a new report on nonprofit investing, but it’s clear associations can boost…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Editor’s Note: Associations Making Headlines
I don’t typically look to the front page of the Washington Post for my association news, but in…
