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Rasheeda Childress
Rasheeda Childress is a former senior editor at Associations Now.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
New Money: Back to Basics
A new course goes virtual and reveals a new revenue source.
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Startup Stories: Women Leading Travel & Hospitality
New associations launch to fill a void in their sector. Here, Women Leading Travel & Hospitality tells us…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Specialty Automotive Group Buys Building to Open Second Garage for Members
Specialty Equipment Market Association members make specialized products for vehicles and need garages outfitted with hig-tech equipment to…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Why Proper Product Evaluation and Management Is Needed
While associations often have great product launches, managing those products over time can sometimes fall by the wayside.…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Architects Launch Program to Diversify Leadership Pipeline
After members pointed out the lack of diversity in its leadership ranks, the American Institute of Architects created…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Why Having a Product Development Process Is Important
Developing new products that continue to generate revenue helps associations thrive. To improve chances of creating products that…
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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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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Speak Out for Voting Rights, Access on Heels of Georgia Law
A new Georgia law that many contend is aimed at suppressing voters, as well as concern over similar…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
A Focus on Product Development Can Help Generate Long-Term Revenue
While many associations pivoted during the pandemic to quickly create products that brought in new revenue, a focus…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Literary Research Group Seeks Systemic Change on Racial Justice in Field
The Literacy Research Association recently released a report calling for racial justice in the field. The organization wants…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
We Asked, You Answered: What Work-From-Home Tip Has Made Your Life or Job a Little Easier?
Many of us have been working from home for more than a year now. Over this time, we’ve…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Rethink Reserve Policies and Revenue Strategies Amid Pandemic
The revenue impact of COVID-19 has made some associations rethink how much they should keep in reserves and…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Is Your Association Ready to Issue Statements and Handle Other Crisis Communication?
From the Capitol riot to recent mass killings of Asian Americans, events with widespread societal impact are causing…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
From Fee to Free: The Move to an Open-Access Digital Publication
As groups consider an open-access model for their publications and other resources, three associations recently made the decision…
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What to Consider as You Fine-Tune Pandemic Leave Policies
Between federal laws and staff needing to take time off for illness or to care for relatives or…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Student Chapter Provides Digital Marketing to Local Businesses Hurt By Pandemic
The Illinois State University chapter of the American Marketing Association joined forces with local businesses slammed by the…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Predictions for the Post-Pandemic Office
The pandemic has brought many changes to the workplace, the most notable being more remote work. One expert…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
New Toolkit Helps Members Sell More Effectively in an Online World
The pandemic has been hard for many association’s members. The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association created a new toolkit…
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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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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Returning to Office During Pandemic Requires Attention to Detail
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology has allowed employees to return to the office one…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
We asked, You Answered: Tell Us Your Favorite Way to Unplug
The pandemic has forced many to both work and play from home, using Zoom to see family, friends,…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
New Strategic Plan Puts Focus on Member Growth and Experience
When the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors created its new strategic plan, it sought member input.…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
What to Consider When Crafting COVID-19 Vaccine Policies
Should your association’s meeting staff be required to get vaccinated? Do you want to offer incentives to get…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Startup Stories: Press Forward
New associations launch to fill a void in their sector. Here, Canadian media group Press Forward tells us…
