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Rasheeda Childress
Rasheeda Childress is a former senior editor at Associations Now.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Create More Value for Your Virtual Sponsors and Exhibitors
When everything went virtual last year due to the pandemic, it also shifted sponsorship opportunities at meetings. Although…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace
Tennis player Naomi Osaka’s refusal to participate in press conferences at the French Open to save her mental…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Startup Stories: Association for Short-Term Rental Homeowners
New associations launch to fill a void in their sector. Here, a group for short-term and vacation rental…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
A Glimpse Behind the Curtain of a Recent Hybrid Event
Destinations International hosted its first hybrid event in May, bringing together in-person and virtual attendees for its successful…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Why You Need to Cultivate a Courageous Workplace
While organizations don’t typically associate courage with the workplace, having courageous staff can improve culture, productivity, and competitiveness.…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Comings and Goings: Career Moves in Associations
Association professionals are always on the move. Here’s our monthly roundup of new hires, career changes, and retirements…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Is Your Association Ready for the Rise of Cryptocurrency?
With the increased popularity of cryptocurrency as both an asset that donors give and one that shows up…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
We Asked, You Answered: What’s Your Favorite Summer Tradition?
Memorial Day typically kicks off the summer season, and we wanted to know what favorite seasonal traditions association…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Toolkit to Teach Next Generation of Nurses About Importance of Innovation
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing is developing a new toolkit that offers a shot of innovation…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Building a Culture of DEI and Empathy in the Workplace
A new report from the Society for Human Resource Management found that racial issues in the workplace cost…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Healthcare Conference to Require COVID-19 Vaccination to Attend
While many conferences are remaining virtual, the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society is going back in person…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Scenario Planning Provides a Framework for Associations to Pivot
We heard a lot about how quickly associations made hard pivots to perform during the pandemic. What if…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Mentorship Program Pairs Influencers with C-Suite Execs
With the goal of connecting influencers with Fortune 500 company executives, the American Influencer Council created a new…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Create a Culture of Feedback at Your Organization
The School Nutrition Association is moving toward a culture of feedback. By taking steps to help employees communicate…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Startup Stories: Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association
New associations launch to fill a void in their sector. Here, a state medical marijuana group tells us…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Cannabis Tourism Group Expands Globally
Being in one of the first states to legalize adult use of cannabis, the California Cannabis Tourism Travel…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Have You Reassessed Your Insurance Risks Since the Pandemic?
While many associations have taken note of rises in prices and restrictions related to event cancellation insurance, there…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Comings and Goings: Career Moves in Associations
Association professionals are always on the move. Here’s our monthly roundup of new hires, career changes, and retirements…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Travel Group Creates Guidelines for Inclusive, Accessible Travel
To ensure that travelers with disabilities can have good experiences when they take trips, the World Travel &…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Research Offers Guidance as Employers Plan Workplace Returns
As associations prepare for the post-pandemic workplace, new research can help provide tips on where to focus when…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
We Asked, You Answered: How You Thank Your Volunteers
National Volunteer Week was April 18-24, so we wanted to know how associations thanked their members who had…
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How Better Organizational Listening Can Improve the Workplace
With remote work making communication challenging, better listening by employers can help workplaces thrive. New research reveals ethical…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
In Search of New Revenue
To help offset financial losses from pandemic-related cancellations, some associations launched new revenue-generating products—and they did it fast.…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Advice From the Trenches on New Revenue
Pivoting to produce new revenue quickly isn’t easy. Here, association experts offer advice to make your journey less…
