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Katie Bascuas
Katie Bascuas is a former associate editor at Associations Now in Washington, DC.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Why Is It So Hard to Sing “The Star Spangled Banner”?
The executive director of the National Association of Teachers of Singing explains why the national anthem is notoriously…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Productivity Tools to Help Your Work Smarter
One of the most common frustrations among busy association professionals is a lack of time. With so much…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Great Productivity Tools: Work Smarter, Not Harder
Battling a bloated inbox? Need to send a quick message to a coworker? There’s probably a productivity tool…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Crowdsource: Plumbers For Flint
The plumbing industry tackles the Flint water crisis.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Expanding Professional Pathways for Members
Strong partnerships complement strengths and mitigate weaknesses. Even better, though, successful alliances create benefits for external stakeholders as…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
6 Steps to a Complete Website Overhaul
With an out-of-date website that had largely become a dumping ground for any and all content, the American…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Email Marketing: Not an Endangered Species
New research shows that email marketing is still a strong player for many organizations, which are planning to…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Should You Drop Social Media From Your Fundraising Strategy?
A new study suggests you should, but others argue that organizations should not be so quick to discount…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Certifications Lead To Higher Salaries, Greater Job Fulfillment
A new study found that a majority of professionals who completed an online certification course reported bumps in…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Three Steps to Nondues Revenue
Steven Worth, president of Plexus Consulting Group, explains three key considerations to keep in mind when growing or…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Branching Out: New Paths for Nondues Revenue
As associations face pressure to develop new and innovative revenue-generating products and services, the most successful ones are…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Global Spotlight: Audiology Group’s Sound Partnership
An international collaboration helps advance the speech-language pathology and audiology professions.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
American Chiropractic Association’s Website Overhaul
Six steps to a complete website overhaul, according to the American Chiropractic Association.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Aligning Revenue With Mission
Associations have never relied on dues as their sole source of income. But with increased competition for their…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Embracing A Lateral Career Move for Better Work-Life Balance
A new survey of American workers found that many are open to making a lateral career move if…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Healthful Workplaces: How Healthy Is Your Office?
Research shows that employers can play a role in helping their staff adopt healthful behaviors at the office.
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Survey Seeks Better Picture of America’s Angel Investors
To get a better understanding of who is helping to support America’s startups, the Angel Capital Association is…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Partner On New Journal For STEM Educators
The new resource will help showcase the possibilities for in- and out-of-the-classroom educational collaborations within the STEM fields.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Society of Women Engineers Help Members Embrace Change
When it came time to update its logo, the Society of Women Engineers turned to its history to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Pediatrician Group Calling on Docs to Screen for Poverty
Pediatricians are being asked to check whether families are able to make ends meet every month.
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
3 Tips For Getting The Job Ad Responses You Want
If your job ads are going unanswered, consider these tips from an association staffing professional.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
American Securities Association Eyes ‘Main Street’
The American Securities Association will work to create an even playing field for all sizes of investment banks…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
New Tool Lets Members Choose Certification Best for Them
With the launch of a selector tool as well as new self-study options, one association is hoping to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Which Association Jobs Are The Hardest To Fill?
It depends, according to one staffing professional's insights into the trends and cycles of the association talent market.
