Author
Rasheeda Childress
Rasheeda Childress is a former senior editor at Associations Now.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Managing a Global Workforce Requires New Skills
As associations more often have employees operating in locations around the world, the skills required to manage that…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
#ASAE19 Game Changer: Lessons to Take Your Association to Its Peak
In order to get to the top of your game or the top of a mountain, you need…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
The Magic of Mentoring
With members seeking help advancing their careers, associations are creating rich mentorship programs that assist students and early-career…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
New Money: Content Upcycling
Marrying old and new resources can grow revenue.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Brought to You by … Roller Coasters
In sometimes surprising ways, associations play direct and indirect roles in bringing the products, services, and activities of…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Three Ways for Marketing Teams to Improve Content Strategy
Marketing departments need a content strategy that aligns with the association’s mission, engages members, and allows for repurposing…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
As Population Pivots to Cremation, Funeral Directors Adapt
A new study by the National Funeral Directors Association reveals that more consumers prefer cremation and green burial…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Why One Group Took the Plunge Into Podcasting
The International Trademark Association launched a podcast last fall to talk industry trends. The twice-monthly cast not only…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Restaurant Foundation Wins Grant to Train Prison Inmates for Industry Jobs
A new $4.5 million grant to the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation will go toward developing training programs…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Is Student Debt Repayment a Benefit Worth Offering?
While many employees consider student debt repayment a must-have benefit, organizations are wondering if it’s something they can…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
#ASAE19 Game Changer: Passion, Stories Can Spark a Movement
Nadya Okamoto admits menstruation is an unusual topic to organize around, but her passion and her own story—coupled…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Better Data Can Lead to Better Sponsorships
A new survey reveals that associations are not collecting enough data about their sponsorship programs. By being more…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Lessons From the Women’s Soccer Team’s Off-the-Field Battle for Equal Pay
A gender discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. women’s soccer team is shining light on the issue of…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How Mindfulness Can Improve the Modern Workplace
As staff become increasingly busy and juggle numerous tasks, experts contend mindfulness is a skill that can boost…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Summer Benefits: Association Trades PTO for Networking
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America implemented a new program this summer that allows employees to take off…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
How a Bar Association App Saves Members Time and Money
What’s the great idea? An app that gives members free access to law books. Who’s doing it? Washington State Bar…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
25 Tech Terms Every Association Pro Should Know
Tech terms—from cloud computing to business intelligence—are ever present in association life. They come up during meetings, in…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Tap Member Enthusiasm in Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
The Alzheimer’s Association started its Longest Day peer-to-peer fundraising effort with just 640 participants, and in a few…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Why Retraining Is Key for Women in the Workforce
A new McKinsey Global Institute report indicates that automation could lead to potentially high job losses for women…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Using Social Media Tools to Help With Fundraising Efforts
Platforms like Facebook and Instagram offer capabilities that allow associations to tell stories, engage with supporters, and raise…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
The Recipe for Successful Brand Marketing
Johnny Earle grew his brand using a mix of clever packaging, personal connection, and collaboration. The opening keynoter…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Improving Workplace Well-Being Can Boost Productivity, Reduce Turnover
A new study from Myers-Briggs finds that workers with greater well-being outperform others and stay in their jobs…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
New Money: Funds With Friends
The power of peer-to-peer fundraising.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Idea Bank: Law on Order
Bar association app gets legal books to members without a trip to the library.
