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Lisa Boylan
Lisa Boylan is a former senior editor of Associations Now.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
COVID Silver Linings: Family Time
It’s safe to say no one anticipated spending so much time with family this year. The pandemic brought…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
A New Report Shows What Members Value Most
Members continue to engage with their associations, even in crisis, according to a new report, which reveals a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Texas Social Workers Group Helps Reverse Discriminatory Code of Conduct Change
A surprise change to a section of the Texas social work code of conduct opened the door for…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
COVID Silver Linings: Living Life
Life effectively ground to a halt eight months ago and we all retreated to our homes, experiencing the…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Six Ways to Make New-Member Digital Onboarding a Success
Wondering how to show new members the most value during digital onboarding sessions? Here are six tips to…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Reshaped by Crisis
It’s telling that when a pandemic hit, many associations moved immediately to get their members what they needed…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Board Smarts: Support Structure
Great committees make great boards. Here’s how to build them the right way.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Memo: Get Better D+I Data
Build trust and help members self-identify with better diversity and inclusion data gathering.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Broadband Task Force Aims to Bridge the Digital Divide
With more people working and attending school from home, and relying on the internet for remote healthcare because…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Member Outreach, Engagement, and Innovation Stay Strong Amid Pandemic
Despite the challenges associations are facing, they are still evolving, shaking off barriers to innovation, and improving messaging…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Rising Hispanic Membership Spurs Launch of NAR en Espanol Website
Recognizing a growing need to meet the demands of a rapidly increasing membership segment, the National Association of…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
How to Craft a Winning Member ROI Brochure
Demonstrating the real-dollar value of membership makes a compelling case for your prospects and members to join and…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Virtual Mentorship Fosters Diverse and Inclusive Networks
The current environment amplifies the need for mentorship. Thanks to a new partnership, underrepresented HR professionals will be…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Journalism Alliance Aims for Racial Equity in Newsrooms
Three journalism groups are collaborating on a racial equity initiative that goes beyond discussions about diversity and inclusion…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Should Your Chapters Sign a COVID-19 Waiver?
What happens when your chapters hold in-person meetings—even after your association has made it clear that events should…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Tips for Challenging Times: Three Ways to Put Members First
When everyone is affected by the same crisis, figuring out what you can do to help others is…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Black American Music Association Partners to Prevent Voter Suppression
As part of its mission to support and advocate for its members and the music community at large,…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
PTA Membership Campaign Clarifies Value, Purpose, and Inclusivity
Everyone has heard of the PTA, but it turns out a lot of people, including its own members,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Telemedicine Association Is Making the Most of Its Moment
A familiar echo of “we should have done this earlier” surrounds processes that could have been implemented before…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Member Dues Installment Options Are a Win-Win
The pandemic has forced associations to reevaluate lots of processes, and that includes how they collect membership dues.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Daylight Saving Time Causes More Than Grogginess, Sleep Academy Says
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is calling for an end to the annual practice of springing forward…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Campaign Promotes Flu Shots to Avert Dual Public Health Crisis
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is amplifying a widespread message on multiple platforms to encourage Americans…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Low-Cost Ideas to Engage and Retain Members
Associations are rallying and coming up with solutions they might not have thought of before the pandemic. Here's…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Amid a Virtual Back-to-School Season, National Initiative Offers Holistic Youth Support
Dozens of groups are banding together to help local school and community leaders ensure that young people can…
