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Rob Stott
Rob Stott is a contributing editor to Associations Now.
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Cargo Plane Crash Revives Pilot Fatigue Questions
New rules regulating the number of hours passenger-airline pilots can fly go into effect in 2014 and are…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Cyber Game Engages, Educates, and Rewards Meeting Attendees
Want to get attendees engaged and excited at your next meeting? Give them the chance to show off…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Coalition for Patent Fairness Forges Unusual Allies
The Coalition for Patent Fairness has received support from numerous industries and associations, even ones that typically don’t…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Should You Make Fantasy Football a Workplace Reality?
Chances are good that many of your employees will participate in one, or seven, fantasy football leagues this…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Nonprofits Have Big Impact on Voter Turnout
Does your association run a get-out-the-vote campaign during election seasons? They can be hard and tedious work, but…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Aid National Parks Amid Funding Concerns
As Congress debates future funding for the national parks, several associations have stepped up to assist parks being…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Business Travel Spending on the Rise Globally
Economic shifts and opportunities in emerging markets will result in increased global business travel spending over the next…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Farmers Market Coalition Touts Local Flavor During Annual Event
With its 'Markets Are Up!' campaign, the Farmers Market Coalition is helping members and nonmembers alike spotlight how…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Policy Advocacy Study: A Who’s Who of Advocacy Effectiveness
Being an effective public policy advocate involves more than having a unified voice and a well-tuned grassroots campaign,…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Want to Attract Young Donors? Show Them the Results.
Millennials support causes they’re passionate about, but they expect to see results, according to a new study. Also,…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Leadership Lessons from People-Centric Pope Francis
In just a few months, Pope Francis has breathed new life into an institution that has stagnated in…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Understanding the CAE Program
One way to show that you’re not only committed to your profession but also an all-star in the…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Idea Bank: Member Marketers
How a pharmacists group is using a marketing toolkit for its meetings.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
The Perks of Association Credentialing
Association credentialing programs are good for business, says new research from the ASAE Foundation.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Stand-Your-Ground: Black Groups Meet in Florida Despite Boycott Calls
Three associations in industries with particular relevance to the stand-your-ground debate are discussing the law and the George…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Government Introduces First App Privacy Code of Conduct
After more than a year of discussions among industry leaders, the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration completed…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Bosses Grant More Flextime for Men Than Women
A male employee in a high-status job who is seeking professional development opportunities is more likely to get…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Board Dynamics: Don’t Let Conflict Turn Toxic
Conflict can be a good thing, but a rift among board members at the National Cricket Association in…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Debut Generational Study Helps Realtor Group Better Serve Members
Surveys tracking generational trends are all the rage right now. The National Association of Realtors is the latest…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Mission Is Key in Direct Marketing Group’s New Fundraising Principles
A well-defined mission and transparency are critical elements in new guidelines for nonprofit fundraising.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Press Photographers Group Ups the Ante on Advocacy
The response by the National Press Photographers Association to the arrest of a Detroit Free Press journalist highlights…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Open Source: Internet Association Website Connects Users, Policymakers
Advocacy is in the hands of the user on the Internet Association’s new website, where the global web…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Location, Support Network Prompt Holistic Nurses’ Big Move
A desire to be centrally located and to improve the association management resources available to them made moving…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Category Brings Cohesion to Mystery Shopping Industry
The Mystery Shopping Providers Association of North America recently opened its doors to the individuals who make their…
