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Michael Hickey
Michael Hickey is a contributor to Associations Now.
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: What Makes a Successful Remote Internship Program?
Employers can still provide interns with a valuable experience even as they work from home. Also: Leaders can…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Inspired By COVID-19, #GivingTuesdayNow Draws Global Response
The quickly organized spring counterpart to #GivingTuesday drew a surge in donations, early numbers show. Also: Don’t misjudge…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Automation Can Help You Build Healthy Habits
How technology can keep you from burning out. Also: Leaders who think they know it all might cause…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Use Data Visualization to Improve Your Marketing Strategy
Presenting information in a visually pleasing way can help both marketers and their target audience. Also: Scheduled breaks…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Are You Ready for Innovation?
It takes the right mindset to bring real change. Also: how a social media schedule can improve your…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Try These Unsung Online Marketing Tactics
Don’t rely on the same old tricks to get your message across. Also: what spring cleaning could do…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Turn Fundraising Into a Live Event With Instagram’s New Feature
The social media company has made it possible for Instagram Live users to donate directly to organizations during…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Give Feedback Without Being Rude
How to be clear, direct, and respectful with employee feedback. Also: digital revenue opportunities your organization can take…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Pick Your Audience’s Brains With Neuromarketing
This marketing strategy is meant to help organizations find out what best motivates others to take action. Also:…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Drowning in Distractions? Block Your Time for Better Productivity
Dividing your days into blocks of time can help you stay focused on specific tasks. Also: Boost your…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: What to Consider When Your Volunteer Program Needs a Boost
Ask yourself how you’re using volunteers and whether they have the right resources. Also: Keys to a successful…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Avoid Online Meeting Madness
How to decide who speaks—and who goes next—during virtual meetings. Also: Pick the right association management software on…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: The Rise of Employee Surveillance Software
Why more organizations are investing in technology that can track remote workers’ digital movements. Also: How to get…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: How Leaders Can Define a Clear Vision for Success
To take their business to the next level, leaders must create a distinct path to follow. Also: How…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Is Your Sleep Routine Really Working?
What to keep in mind when evaluating your bedtime habits. Also: connecting with members without in-person interaction.
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: How to Jump Back Into Your Career After Parental Leave
Clear goals and communication can get you back in the professional groove. Also: Take advantage of LinkedIn’s new…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: YouTube’s New DIY Tool for Making Video Ads
All that businesses need to use the new tool, designed for making quick clips on the fly, is…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Ideas for Freshening Up Your Newsletter
How to make each version unique for members. Also: what to do when your organization’s strategic plan is…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Avoid the Thinking Traps That Are Holding You Back
Focusing on negative thoughts will damage not only your productivity, but your health as well. Also: setting up…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: The Right Remote Computing Setup for You
The proper configuration of your workstation can improve productivity. Also: A quality digital marketing campaign starts with good…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Ditch Multitasking for Deep Work
How to focus on one thing at a time for better productivity. Also: Association leaders should be thinking…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: How to Adopt a Digital-First Culture
To change your culture, change the way people work. Also: how leaders can build collaborative relationships within their…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Want to Communicate Better? Build Trust
Even a skilled speaker won’t be heard without credibility. Also: how data visualization can improve the member experience.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Stay in Balance While Working Remotely (or at the Office)
It's great to love what you do, but you still shouldn't do it all the time. Also: cultivating…
