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Rasheeda Childress
Rasheeda Childress is a former senior editor at Associations Now.
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
How HR Professionals Can Help Staff Talk Race Relations at Work
The way white and Black workers view discrimination and opportunity at the office diverges greatly, finds a new…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Popular “Fill the Boot” Fundraiser Transitions to Virtual
For 66 years, the International Association of Fire Fighters has raised money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association by…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Strategies to Help Associations Reduce Office Lease Costs
Some associations are frustrated at still having to pay for office space while the COVID-19 pandemic keeps employees…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Groups Support Those Facing Pandemic-Related Housing Insecurity, Homelessness
Several organizations that work with people who are facing homelessness or in need of affordable housing want equitable…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
How Foundations Can Pivot Their Fundraising Strategy During the Pandemic
As the coronavirus crisis has dampened individual giving by members, foundations can keep on track with their fundraising…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Scrabble Players Group Removes Racial, Ethnic Slurs From Tournament Word List
With members split between those opposed to slurs and those who value more words to play, the North…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Seven Changes Affecting Government Relations During The Pandemic
A recent report from the Public Affairs Council found that the pandemic is changing the way advocacy is…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
30 Years After ADA Passes, National Council on Disability Still Puts Mission First
Thirty years ago, NCD pushed for passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal rights. Since…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How Communication Teams Are Pivoting as COVID-19 Affects Revenue
The recently released 2020 Association Communications Benchmarking Report found that while the pandemic has dampened expectations of nondues…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Key Qualities That Are Helping Organizations Thrive During the Pandemic
While many nonprofits have floundered during the COVID-19 crisis, a new report highlights some of the qualities that…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
New Report Offers Tips for Improving Employee Engagement
Employees who feel a sense of belonging are more engaged and loyal, yet minorities are more likely to…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Get Staff to Comply with New COVID-19 Office Policies
Associations that are reopening are implementing new rules to prevent the spread of disease. But what if an…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Words Matter: Ensuring Inclusive Communications
As the world’s population becomes more diverse across every demographic category, so do the people who belong to your…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Media Groups Join Forces with Google to Bolster Local News Advertising
The Local Media Consortium and the Local Media Association have teamed up for an awareness campaign urging advertisers…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
How to Ensure Your Messaging to Remote Staff Is Inclusive
As organizations communicate with their staff, they must be mindful to make sure messaging is inclusive. Part of…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
How to Ease Back-to-the-Office Anxiety
As associations make plans to reopen their offices, many staff members will feel anxious about returning to work.…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How to Help Your Remote Team Stay Connected
As people settle into long-term remote work, an expert says it’s important to cultivate a healthy virtual environment…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Physics Group Saves Summer Internship Program by Going Virtual
The American Institute of Physics hustled to keep the pandemic from canceling its scholars’ summer by converting its…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Four Ways to Boost Nondues Revenue Right Now
As associations look for ways to increase revenue during the pandemic downturn, one expert says they should consider…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Romance Writers Group Announces New Award to Celebrate Industry Diversity
After an organizational crisis stemming from concerns over diversity and equity, the Romance Writers of America have decided…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Look to Your Resilient Programs to Help Maintain Revenue
While the current financial downturn caused by COVID-19 is new, lessons learned from previous recessions can help organizations…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Curate Valuable Content for Members During Uncertain Times
As associations struggle to serve their members and deal with the economic fallout from the pandemic, experts say…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Effectively Manage Your Staff’s Return to the Office
Much of the advice about reopening the office has focused on the logistics of floor plans, cleaning, and…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Offer Guidance on Going Back to the Office
With many states beginning to relax COVID-19 restrictions, employers in a variety of disciplines, including associations, are looking…
