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Katie Bascuas
Katie Bascuas is a former associate editor at Associations Now in Washington, DC.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Brought to You By… Flowers
In sometimes surprising ways, associations play direct and indirect roles in bringing the products, services, and activities of…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Moving On Up: Some Lessons On Career Transition
Looking to make the leap to the C-suite or exec level? Two association executives discuss what to expect…
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California Medical Association Stops Opposing Physician Aid in Dying
The state medical group announced that after decades of formal opposition, it will now remain neutral on legislation…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
The Upside of Failure: The Potential for Achievement
New research provides an argument for not succeeding. Coming up just short of a goal might actually prove…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
After Agent’s Murder, Realtor Association Offers New Safety Resources
The National Association of Realtors has released new resources as part of its safety program to help ensure…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Air Transport, Science & More
Welcome to the weekly news quiz featuring questions from some of our most recent articles. In this edition:…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
The Work-Life Balancing Act
A new study shows that managing work-life balance is getting harder for workers around the world. Not a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Retail Association Pushes for Greater Credit Card Security
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe won praise from the Retail Industry Leaders Association after he signed a directive mandating…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Adventure Travel Industry To Promote Nepal Tourism Post-Quake
The Adventure Travel Trade Association and Outdoor Industry Association are partnering on an adventure trip through Nepal as…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
How Closely Were You Reading This Week? Take Our Quiz to Find Out
This week’s news quiz features a public awareness campaign that just turned 100, a new survey highlighting the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
A Behind-the-Scenes Look At Meetings in Baltimore Last Week
What happens when a state of emergency is declared in the city where you’re hosting a big event…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meetings Forged Ahead Despite Baltimore Unrest
At least two groups went ahead with their planned meetings and conventions in Baltimore last week and this…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Washington Restaurant and Lodging Associations Become One
Realizing they are stronger together than apart, the two groups recently announced an upcoming merger that will help…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Caught Up on Your Association News? Find Out With This Quiz
Welcome to this week’s news quiz featuring questions from some of our most recent articles. Find out how…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Would You Swap Jobs for Your Professional Development?
What if you could switch jobs with, or shadow, someone at an organization that does similar work to…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Title IX Association’s New “Super Member” Strategy
To boost its efforts to offer its members the resources they need to best do their jobs, the…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Nonprofit Boards Are Largely Ineffective, Stanford Study Finds
A new survey of nonprofit board directors found there is room for improvement in board performance and suggests…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Know Your News? Prove It By Taking Our Quiz
Welcome to this week's news quiz featuring questions from some of our most recent articles. Find out how…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Three Tips on Increasing Donor Engagement
A new study from software maker Abila looked at some of areas of disconnect between donors and nonprofits.…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
New Assessment Tool Will Measure Nonprofits’ Impact
An association representing nonprofit organizations announced a new measurement tool to help its members better determine their community…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Bar Association Program Aims to Help People Understand Bitcoin
As the buzz around bitcoin keeps growing, a new program from the American Bar Association will help shed…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Quiz: Test Your Association News Smarts
Welcome to our new weekly News Quiz featuring questions from some of our most recent articles. Find out…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Walk Your Way To a More Productive Meeting
If your usual meetings are feeling stale, try a different approach with a walking meeting. Research and experience…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Association Offers Free Extended Membership for Unemployed in Oil Industry
Due to an increase in layoffs in the oil industry, the International Society of Automation is offering its…
