Author
Lisa Boylan
Lisa Boylan is a former senior editor of Associations Now.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Major Law Firms and Advocacy Groups Unite to Combat Anti-Asian Violence
A new alliance will connect victims of anti-Asian hate with pro bono legal services and work to prevent…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Pro Tip: Open Up Membership to Staff at Organizations
In addition to boosting membership rolls, extending membership to employees of organizational members gives employers a chance to…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Throwing the Net Wide Leads to a Surge in Members—and More
One association got a boost in membership, engagement, and retention by listening to members, tailoring resources to directly…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Find Your Future Members by Partnering With Gen Z on College Campuses
It’s good to meet people where they are, and it’s even better to meet them before they get…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Pro Tip: Member Achievement Awards
Taking the time to celebrate members who excel in their field fosters a sense of personal and professional…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Focus on Lowering Expenses Rather Than Raising Membership Dues
Keeping members and finding ways to lower expenses is more important than raising membership dues right now, according…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Blueprint for the Hybrid Office
What will work look like when some employees return to the office and some stay permanently remote? Making…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Strategy Session: In-House, Outsource, or AMC?
Tips on choosing the right management option.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Tech Memo: Ready for Your Close-Up?
Video provides connection, emotion, and authenticity, says the CEO of a video-sharing platform.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Memo: Tap Your Real-Time Data
Behavioral data reveals member preferences for the American Society for Microbiology.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Nurse Practitioners Hit the Road to Tackle COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
A boots-on-the-ground approach seeks to boost COVID-19 vaccinations in underserved and minority communities by dispelling fears, answering questions,…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Pro Tip: ‘ReMember’ Peers in Troubled Times
The American Library Association’s ReMember Fund enables library workers who are currently unemployed to retain membership and stay…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
How Volunteer Expertise Brought a Membership Dashboard to Life
What better time to showcase what volunteers did for a small-staff association than National Volunteer Week? A complex…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
A New Way to Celebrate Pork Is Ready to Hit the Grill
An association’s new partnership sparks creativity and inclusiveness among its members, giving them more inspiring—and delicious—ways to showcase…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Pro Tip: Member of the Month
Showcasing member achievements boosts engagement and promotes the benefits of an association’s certification program.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Should You Increase Membership Dues?
Raising membership dues is rarely an easy decision, and the past year’s complications have made it even more…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
How Rosie the Riveters Stayed Connected, Even During a Pandemic
The famous resolve of Rosie the Riveter is still going strong, thanks to the American Rosie the Riveter…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Pro Tip: Increase Renewals With Video
Communicating with video adds a personal and authentic touch to member outreach.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Empower Your Member Advocates With Virtual Grassroots Events
Virtual advocacy events are more affordable and accessible, which means a broader, more representative base of member advocates…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Association Shifts Its Messaging from “Awareness” to “Acceptance”
The Autism Society of America changed its April awareness campaign to one more focused on acceptance, with the…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Pro Tip: Members in the News
Highlighting media stories about members opens the door for increased engagement and peer-to-peer connections.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
How an Association Rebounded, Turning Challenges Into Progress
A new CEO saw opportunity in multiple challenges and brought about real change—including a significant boost in membership…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Apple News Partners With Association to Boost Young Black Journalists
A new fellowship program aims to propel the careers of young African-American journalists, giving them the chance to…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Pro Tip: Good Morning, Foresters!
A successful way to engage members virtually has an early wake-up call, but it’s worth it.
