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Rasheeda Childress
Rasheeda Childress is a former senior editor at Associations Now.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Brought to You by… Snow
In sometimes surprising ways, associations play direct and indirect roles in bringing the products, services, and activities of…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
U.S., Canadian Fire Agencies Deploy Help to Australia
With wildfires raging in Australia, federal agencies in the United States and Canada are sending firefighting personnel—from frontline…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
What Star Wars Can Teach You About Talent Management
A series doesn’t become the juggernaut Star Wars has without having universal themes that resonate on many levels.…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Three Trends to Boost Nondues Revenue in the New Year
As 2020 dawns, many associations are looking to make sure they have a steady influx of revenue streaming…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Community College Group to Help Member Schools Offer Food, Services to Students
Many students drop out of college for nonacademic reasons, and the Michigan Community College Association wants that to…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Are You Putting the Right Amount in Your Reserve Fund?
Reserve funds are there to keep associations afloat during lean times, which is why it’s crucial that you…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Member Concerns Spur Changes to IEEE Peer-Review Process
After having to retract articles due to violations, IEEE recently announced an overhaul to its journal system. The…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Give Your End-of-Year Fundraising Efforts A Boost
With Giving Tuesday behind us, fundraisers are now focused on wrapping up 2019 strong. If you want to…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Acoustics Group Project Looks to Improve Sound-Related Wikipedia Pages
When laypeople have questions about noise and sound, one of the first places they turn for answers is…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Trends That Are Changing the Office Holiday Party
The office holiday party is a staple for many associations. But in the era of #MeToo and with…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
This Benefit Gets Members in a Study Groove
What’s the great idea? A playlist to help law students and lawyers study. Who’s doing it? Ohio State Bar Association.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Snowsports Group Unveils Consumer-Focused Tradeshow Strategy
Less than three years after selling its decades-old business-to-business tradeshow, Snowsports Industries America is diving back into the…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How Job Market Changes Could Affect Association Hiring
After years of a tight job market, with record unemployment, a new report indicates subtle shifts are occurring.…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Three Ways to Maximize Your Giving Tuesday Campaign
As the number of organizations participating in the post-Thanksgiving charitable holiday swells, it can be harder to get…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
The Link Between Employee Benefits and Their Retirement Savings
A new study suggests that beefing up basic benefits like sick and vacation leave can improve staff retention—and…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Science Group Expands Reach With New E-Newsletter for Non-Scientist Members
Looking to bring more value to its non-scientist members and the general public, the American Association for the…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Canadian Builders Group Targets Hazing to Improve Workforce Retention
After the British Columbia Construction Association discovered that hazing and bullying was driving employees out, it launched the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Winegrowers Group Helping Farmers Battle Wildfires
The Sonoma County Winegrowers is doing its part to fight the wildfires that rage in the region. The…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
How Good Stories Improve Fundraising
There is no shortage of blogs, books, or conferences advising associations to add stories to their fundraising if they…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Empower Your Team to Stay Safe from Workplace Violence
No association wants to imagine a scenario where its staff are threatened by violence, but it’s important to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
A Festival That Unearths Revenue
The Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky wanted to create an event for kids that showcased jobs in…
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How to Prevent Fraud at Your Association
The American Horse Council thought it had a trusted employee, but it really had a thief. A look…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Why Cultural Fluency Leads To Stronger Teams
By embracing the diversity of the modern workforce as an asset and improving cultural fluency, associations can build…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Is Your Association Agile Enough to Navigate a Turbulent Future?
With talk of recession ahead, many associations are wondering if they are prepared. Two experts say financial forecasting…
