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Rasheeda Childress
Rasheeda Childress is a former senior editor at Associations Now.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Have Holiday Celebrations in the COVID-19 Era
With social gatherings still upended by the pandemic, and many associations facing financial struggles, groups are turning to…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
New Collaboration Will Develop Guidelines to Help Boards Keep Organizations Cyber Safe
Recognizing the key role boards can play in reducing cyberattacks, the National Association of Corporate Directors, World Economic…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Create a Social Media Policy That Protects Your Association
Strong social media policies not only inform employees and volunteers but also help reduce statements that could damage…
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Realtors Expand Code of Ethics to Include Members’ Personal Conduct
After receiving numerous complaints about members’ comments on social media, the National Association of Realtors’ Board of Directors…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Create a 2021 Communications Plan That Shows Value
While 2020 has left many associations reeling, that doesn’t have to be the case in 2021. A good…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Pandemic Spurs Launch of Independent Radio Broadcasters Group
Seeking to help small, independent radio stations maintain revenue during the pandemic and beyond, the Independent Broadcasters Association…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Restructure Salaries and Staff in Lean Financial Times
As the economic impacts of the pandemic continue to weigh on associations, budgets have become leaner. Budget shortfalls…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
New Education Network Lets Members Earn Certification Credits at Universities
The National Association of Corporate Directors’ new education network allows members to earn continuing-education credits from top-tier university…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
How Organizations Can Help Staff Look After Their Mental Health
As employees face stress from the pandemic, lockdowns, social injustice, and politics, their mental health can suffer. Employers…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
The New Business Essentials for Meetings
COVID-19 changed pretty much every aspect of meetings, including the business side. As associations make plans for future…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
New Money: Partnership Refresh
The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses’ revamped sponsorship program paid dividends when the pandemic hit.
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Land Title Group’s New Foundation Will Fund Local Charities
Throughout the pandemic, American Land Title Association members have been supporting community charities. Inspired by their giving, ALTA…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Four Steps to Get Ready for Year-End Fundraising
While the pandemic has dampened the economy, that doesn’t mean associations can’t still reach fundraising goals. Starting stewardship…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Group Crafts Strategic Plan to Help Members Navigate Pandemic-Related Impacts
Knowing its members were significantly affected by the pandemic, TRSA, the association for linen, uniform, and facility services,…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
What to Consider When Budgeting Nondues Revenue for 2021
As associations move forward, they must plan budgets even though meetings, sponsorships, and professional development products are on…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Greeting Card Association Moves to Hybrid Management Model
With the challenges of COVID-19 forcing associations to adapt, the Greeting Card Association moved to a new management…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Tactics That Are Helping Associations Navigate the Pandemic
A recent survey shows that nonprofits have been surviving the pandemic by rethinking sponsorship offerings and revenue streams,…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
How to Recognize Your Staff in the Virtual Environment
As many associations continue to work remotely, recognizing and rewarding staff in a virtual world has become a…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Highway Safety Group Recommends Steps to Reduce Bias in Traffic Enforcement
The Governors Highway Safety Association has come out against racism and issued a new set of recommendations members…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Campaigns Can Improve Engagement with Revenue-Generating Content
Many associations judge the success of their social media campaigns by likes, rather than whether that content leads…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Partnership Commits to Increasing Scholarly Research on Systemic Racism
In the wake of renewed focus on social justice and structural racism, three education and child-focused organizations have…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
How Staff Agility and Resilience Is Tied to Organizational Success Through Pandemic
As the coronavirus upends economies and industries, organizations that want to survive must have an agile and resilient…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
How Association Data is Helping Children’s Museums Make Decisions During the Pandemic
Like so many cultural institutions, children’s museums were devastated by the pandemic. To help members navigate COVID-19 challenges,…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Support Working Parents As the School Year Begins
With many schools starting up with hybrid or virtual-only learning, working parents are facing childcare and scheduling issues.…
