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Rob Stott
Rob Stott is a contributing editor to Associations Now.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Report: With Shrinking Budget, IRS Falls Short On Charity Oversight
A new report by the Government Accountability Office faults the IRS for examining charitable organizations less frequently in…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Higher Ed Groups Unveil Framework for New College Ratings System
The new system, which builds on past programs that the organizations collaborated on, aims to track the long-term…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
To Grow, One Association Focused On Value Instead of Milestones
In just three years, the Construction Financial Management Association experienced almost 10 percent growth in its membership. How’d…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Worksite Clinics Relieve Healthcare Headaches for Employers
Employers are turning to onsite health centers as a way to keep healthcare costs down and employees healthy.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
A Peek Behind the Curtain: How CES Pulls Off That Giant Tradeshow
As it gets underway this week in Sin City, the International Consumer Electronics Show offers lessons in event…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Tips For Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
A new year brings with it myriad resolutions aimed at improving a person’s health, lifestyle, and worldview. But…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Data Security Fight Heats Up Between Banking, Retail Groups
While Congress has remained mum on potential data security legislation, the back-and-forth between retailers and bankers continues. Last…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Security Seals Lead To More Online Donations
At a time when “online security” reads like an oxymoron, a new study found that nonprofits that invest…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
With Record-Setting Holiday Travel, Rubber Manufacturers Preach Safety
Lower gas prices and a rebounding economy will result in a record number of people traveling this holiday…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Higher Ed Community Asks FAA to Relax Drone Regulations
Drones have proven to be a useful research tool for colleges and universities. But Federal Aviation Administration regulations…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Tackling the Retirement Knowledge Gap
Americans are lagging when it comes to retirement know-how. The financial services industry has taken notice, and one…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Peter A. High: 3 Tips for Creating an Innovative IT Department
Staying ahead of the technology curve and connecting it to your business goals is a daunting task, but…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
TKE Initiative Aims to Raise Sexual Assault Awareness
As one of two fraternities signed on to the White House’s “It’s On Us” initiative, Tau Kappa Epsilon…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Oh, Christmas Tree Industry: Keeping a Holiday Tradition Fresh
The National Christmas Tree Association says not to worry, there is no Christmas tree shortage. But the group…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Greek Life Advocates, UVA at Odds Over Rolling Stone Controversy
Fraternity and Sorority groups are demanding that the University of Virginia lift a suspension on all Greek Life…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
“A Frenzy of Giving”: #GivingTuesday Donations Approach $50 Million
In its third year, the #GivingTuesday movement continued to see huge gains across several categories. While donation totals…
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Police Group Offers Body-Worn Camera Policy Recommendations
President Obama last week committed federal funds to help equip more police officers with body-worn camera technology. With…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Let ‘Em Code: Code.org Teams With “Frozen” to Appeal to New Audience
As it looks to strengthen the talent pipeline for the tech industry, one nonprofit partnered with Anna and…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Cleveland Nonprofit Recognizes Unsung Volunteer Heroes
An awards program of the Center for Community Solutions honors volunteers and boosts morale in the community. The…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Power of A: Salad Days
Giving kids healthier choices in the lunch line.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Farm Bureau: Families Will Spend More on Thanksgiving Dinner This Year
An informal survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation found that the average cost of a Thanksgiving Day…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Vaping Industry in Tough Fight Over e-Cigarette Bans
With cities and states around the country considering how to regulate e-cigarettes, the American Vaping Association is making…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
New Guidelines for Medical Education Aim for Better LGBT Healthcare
A first-of-its-kind document from the Association of American Medical Colleges lays out 30 core competencies that will be…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Sequestration’s Impact Lingers for Government-Focused Tradeshows
The meetings industry as a whole is doing just fine, thank you very much. But a closer look…
