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Rob Stott
Rob Stott is a contributing editor to Associations Now.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Tech Conference Connected Via Video With TMA Resources
A new video series took Tech Conference takeaways to a far-flung audience.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
ASAE’s Innovation Grant Program: What Does Innovation Look Like?
ASAE’s Innovation Grant Program offers a glimpse into what makes innovation truly work.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Roundup: Associations Brace for the Sequester
With an 11th-hour deal to avoid automatic budget cuts looking highly unlikely, groups from various industries are warning…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Crowdfunding Professional Association Starts Global Education Network
Still in its infancy, the Crowdfunding Professional Association relied on the expertise of its founders and the skills…
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Transparency: Is Your Association Leak-Proof?
Last week, it was Walmart and the Vatican. Could your organization be the next subject of embarrassing leaks…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
NCTA, The Rural Broadband Association: Telecommunications Groups Unite
After nearly two years of talks, two national telecom associations will unify to form one voice and increase…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Nonprofits Line Up to Defend Charitable Deduction at House Hearing
As Congress sets its sights on tax reform, representatives of dozens on nonprofits urged members of the House…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Native American Groups Press DC’s Football Team for Name Change
The NFL team that calls Washington home is under fire again over its controversial name. Native American associations…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
What if Your CEO Took a Cue from Pope Benedict?
Even with the unexpected resignation of its spiritual leader, the Catholic Church has a system in place to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
House Committee Hearing Will Focus on Charitable Deduction
As part of its work on comprehensive tax reform, the House Ways and Means Committee will hold a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Cantaloupe Growers Unite to Aid Ailing Industry
It’s been a rough couple of years for the cantaloupe. But growers in the eastern U.S. have formed…
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Soccer Scandal Highlights Need to Build Ethical Culture
An international soccer match-fixing scandal shows what can happen when an organization fails to promote an ethical culture.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Tech Group Backs FTC Privacy Guidelines for Mobile Apps
The Association for Competitive Technology praised the Federal Trade Commission’s recently released Mobile Privacy Disclosures report but expressed…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Nonprofit Sector Trends: Staff Growing, Innovation Slowing
Employment is expected to grow in the nonprofit sector, but groups have room for improvement in their human…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
The Different Shades of Association Publications
Is now a good time to launch a new association publication? For two organizations, the answer was yes,…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Survey Shows Super Spending for Super Bowl Sunday
Spending by consumers and advertisers for Super Bowl XLVII is hitting record highs this year. You probably don’t…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
For Associations, Opportunity in Immigration Reform
Immigration reform has taken center stage on the legislative agenda. Associations can use this opportunity to help shape…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Nonprofits Move to Support Women in Combat Roles
Civilian groups supporting veterans and military families look to adjust their offerings for service women, following the Defense…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Independent Sector: Keep Discounted Postal Rates
After nonprofit postal rates avoided elimination in the 112th Congress, Independent Sector is seeking an early commitment from …
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
SnowSports Industries America’s Hurricane Sandy Coat Drive
As winter weather bears down on the Northeast, a snow sports association is rallying members to let those…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Are You Ready for Online Voting?
Many associations have already made the move to online voting for board elections and policy referendums. But before…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Obama Cabinet: There’s More to Diversity Than Meets the Eye
What associations can learn about diversity from President Obama’s second-term Cabinet.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray: Revamping Vs. Sunsetting
Take a cue from General Motors, which introduced a revamped Corvette when many thought the gas-guzzler was ready…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
And the Winner Is… Your Awards Program
Take a page out of Hollywood’s script: Promotion is key to a successful awards program.
