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Rasheeda Childress
Rasheeda Childress is a former senior editor at Associations Now.
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Fundraising Tactics: The Storytelling Touch
Does storytelling in fundraising really work? Associations that have used it successfully to solicit donations say it requires…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
New Money: Big Dig
A construction festival unearths nondues revenue for the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Idea Bank: Study Groove
An association playlist from the Ohio State Bar Association supplies background music for learning.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Startup Stories: National Industrial Hemp Council
New associations launch to fill a void in their sector. Here, newbies tell us what got them started,…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Brought to You by … Ghosts
In sometimes surprising ways, associations play direct and indirect roles in bringing the products, services, and activities of…
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Why Your Association Needs a Whistleblower Policy
Maintaining a strong whistleblower policy is a good business decision. It also helps associations address issues before they…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Association Rebrand Puts Focus on Consumers
Following high-profile members leaving the Grocery Manufacturers Association over concerns about its advocacy positions, the group is changing…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Four Ways Associations Can Boost Their Industry’s Future Workforce
With many industries facing a shortage of workers and a skills gap, associations can play a critical role…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
New Toolkit Helps Increase Gender Diversity Among Inventors
The Intellectual Property Owners Association says too few women seek patents, and it wants that to change. Its…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How Communications Teams Can Help Boost Nondues Revenue
A recent report from Naylor finds most communications teams are concerned they don’t generate enough nondues revenue. While…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Radiologists Group Addresses Physician Shortage With New Training
More doctors need a specialty certification in reading radiographs, so the American College of Radiology has created a…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Does Your Association Need a Stop-Doing List?
Associations are always trying to do more for their members, but with limited time and money, sometimes the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Nurses Group Sends Volunteers to Assist Dorian Survivors
With much of the northern Bahamas devastated by Hurricane Dorian, the Registered Nurse Response Network is filling the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How the Right Team-Building Experience Can Build Stronger Bonds
New research found that team-bonding activities improved creativity, productivity, and employee retention. But when planning them, you may…
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As Artificial Intelligence Use Increases, Ethics Policies Needed
New research finds that while AI use is expected to skyrocket in the coming years, most employers aren’t…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Is a Casual Dress Code the Benefit Your Staff Wants Most?
A new survey from Randstad US finds that employees value a casual dress code at work, with more…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Higher-Ed Groups Join Forces to Promote Analytics
Three higher-education associations are encouraging college and university leaders to embrace analytics as a way to improve strategic…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Should Volunteers Groups Have Separate Social Media Accounts?
Many associations have member volunteers who help with important work, but what happens if those groups ask to…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How to Keep Your Employees From Leaving Vacation Days on the Table
New research found that U.S. workers didn’t use 768 million vacation days in 2018. An HR expert offers…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Do you Need a Separate Entity to House Your Revenue-Generating Program?
To avoid jeopardizing their tax-exempt status or to limit liability, associations sometimes structure their revenue-generating programs and services…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Make the Most of Your Social Media
From using video on your website to Snapchat at your meetings, some associations are trying new ways of…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
#ASAE19: Align Your Passion With Your Purpose
Broadway entertainer Alton Fitzgerald White has accomplished much, including a record-breaking run as The Lion King’s Mufasa. Closing…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
How Upcycling Content Can Boost Revenue
With a heavy load of content work monopolizing staff time, ASIS International’s Teresa Anderson knew the organization needed…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
ER Doctors Group Offers Member-Focused Resources, Support Following Shootings
As it’s done following prior mass shootings, the American College of Emergency Physicians is once again offering its…
