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Rasheeda Childress
Rasheeda Childress is a former senior editor at Associations Now.
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Focus on Member Motivations to Drive Revenue During Pandemic
Organizations facing budget shortfalls after coronavirus closures and cancellations are looking for ways to increase nondues revenue. Experts…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Five Ways to Market Differently in Today’s Work-From-Home Environment
With many people now working remotely and worried about the coronavirus’ impact, it’s time to change up your…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
HR Experts Offer Advice on When and How to Furlough
As the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic stretches on, some associations may need to furlough employees.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
COVID-19 Closures Spur Independent Venues to Start New Group
Forced closures of entertainment venues have left most in desperate financial straits. Many came together to form the…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Prepare for Reopening Your Workplace
As various states begin to reopen following COVID-19 closures, associations must plan ahead to ensure their employees can…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
How Free Events Can Boost Sponsorship Revenue
In 2017, the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York found that fewer and fewer members were coming…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Funeral Directors Group Enlists Volunteers for COVID-19 Funeral Home Relief
The staggering numbers of coronavirus deaths in some states have left funeral homes without enough personnel to manage…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
New HR Considerations as Employees Work From Home During COVID-19
Since many associations were quickly thrust into remote work based on mandatory shutdown orders, not all the kinks…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
How to Get Started With Inclusive Language
Expert recommendations for introducing inclusive language into your association.
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Language for All: Inclusive Language Strategies for Your Association
As associations welcome an increasingly diverse membership into the fold, the way they communicate is crucial. This is…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
New Money: Less Is More
Free events lead to a revenue boost for the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Idea Bank: Instagram Ambassadors
Theater association uses high school students to boost social media.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Brought to You By … Cleaning
In sometimes surprising ways, associations play direct and indirect roles in bringing the products, services, and activities of…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How to Manage Your 401(k) In Today’s Volatile Market
Blaring headlines detailing stock declines may lead some association professionals to worry about their 401(k). Financial experts say…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Why One Association Didn’t Let COVID-19 Stop Its Rebrand
After spending a year working with stakeholders to redesign its image, the American Lung Association decided not to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Look Your Best When Videoconferencing
As we move into the new normal of remote work during the COVID-19 crisis, we are spending more…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
How Organizations Can Cope With the Financial Fallout of COVID-19
Just weeks into mandatory stay-at-home orders, conference cancellations, and new laws requiring paid leave for coronavirus, many associations…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
How To Craft Member Renewal Messaging Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Even though much of the world is consumed with fighting the spread of coronavirus, membership renewals are still…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
How the New COVID-19 Sick Leave, FMLA Law Could Impact Associations
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires businesses with fewer than 500 employees to give two weeks of…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Healthy Social Media Use While Practicing Social Distancing
A communications expert offers tips on using social media to improve connections.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Nurture Sponsor Relationships Amid Virus Cancellations
COVID-19 has spurred organizations to work remotely, schools to close, and conferences to cancel. Amid the uncertainty, it’s…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Eight Ways to Stay Healthy During Coronavirus Social Distancing
With many employees working from home—thrust into close quarters with relatives and distanced from coworkers and friends—an expert…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Best Practices for Capitalizing on Online Giving
Charitable giving is a key funder for many association foundations, and a new report is offering some guidance…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
For One Group, Celebrating Irish Culture Extends Beyond St. Patrick’s Day
While some people only get excited about Ireland on March 17, the Irish American Cultural Institute loves all…
