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Katie Bascuas
Katie Bascuas is a former associate editor at Associations Now in Washington, DC.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Eliminating Charitable Deduction Would Help Economic Growth
A new case study by the Tax Foundation presents several positive economic outcomes associated with eliminating the charitable…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Could the Future of Fundraising Be Social?
As a fundraising tool, social media may not generate significant direct transactions, but, as some research shows, it…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Study Finds Board Diversity Stagnant: Are Nonprofits Similar?
According to a national survey, Fortune 500 companies have made minimal gains in boardroom diversity in recent years.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Lack of Location Data Puts Mobile 911 Calls at Risk, Group Says
After discovering a large percentage of 911 calls made in California are failing to deliver location data, the…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
American Medical Association Shutters News Magazine
The print and online news publication of the American Medical Association is closing its doors due to declining…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
When Is a Vacation Not a Vacation?
Americans are more connected than ever before, including while on vacation. But is staying tethered to email and…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Association Survey Aims to Show Libraries’ Role in “Digital Inclusion”
The American Library Association is launching a new Digital Inclusion Survey to better demonstrate the role libraries play…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
N.Y. Governor Rocks Tradeshow Boat
Event organizers in New York City are objecting to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement last week that the New…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
AARP Launches Online Resources to Educate Americans On ACA
In an attempt to educate Americans about the new healthcare law, AARP launched two websites last week that…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Association Leadership: Lessons from Women Leaders
Find out how four women in association leadership positions got where they are and how others can follow…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
How One Association Is Leading a Food Truck Revolution
In hopes of staving off regulations that limit business opportunities for food trucks, the SoCal Mobile Food Vendors…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Personal Brands: How to Market Yourself Up the Career Ladder
No matter what career stage you are in, creating a personal brand can be an important investment in…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
American Society of Civil Engineers’ Mobile Report Card
To deliver industry data, the American Society of Civil Engineers' app makes the grade.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Brought to You By… Condiments
In sometimes surprising ways, associations play direct and indirect roles in bringing the products, services, and activities of…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Government Meetings Benefit Economy and Productivity
According to a new study sponsored by the U.S. Travel Association, government meetings are more cost-effective than private-sector…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Video Contest Aims to Promote Value of “Everyday Chemistry”
The American Chemical Society is sponsoring a video competition to showcase the importance of chemistry in everyday life.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Historical Association Promotes Policy to Protect Ph.D.’s
Open access to dissertations on the internet is stifling publication opportunities for some Ph.D.’s, says the American Historical…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Reward Programs Can Go A Long Way Toward Inspiring Engagement
Want to encourage hard-working and engaged employees and members? Take a cue from some associations that have implemented…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Roller Coaster Safety Questioned After Texas Death
A woman’s death at a Texas amusement park has some questioning the safety of thrill rides, but a…
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Ethics Resource Center: Two Sides of Social Media Coin
A new study by the Ethics Resource Center looks at risks and potential benefits of social networking in…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Bill Aims to Cut Federal Travel Expenses Via Videoconferencing
The newly introduced bill calls on the Office of Management and Budget to cut travel expenses by 50…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Award-Winning Zoo Atlanta Welcomes Twin Panda Cubs
Zoo Atlanta, which received the International Conservation Award from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums last year for…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Highlights: 2013 Association Social Media Report
A new study highlights what social networks associations are adopting and the amount of activity various associations are…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association Helps First President Get His Library
The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, originally founded to help save and preserve the estate of George Washington, worked…
