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Thorne McFarlane
Thorne McFarlane is a former assistant editor for Associations Now.
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Idea Bank: Matching Members With Disaster Relief
What’s the great idea? Disaster relief matchmaking Who’s doing it? Educational Theatre Association What’s involved? After immediate needs for food, shelter,…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Recruiting the Next Generation of Volunteer Firefighters
Although an estimated 85 percent of fire departments are supported entirely or mostly by volunteers, the number of…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Creating a Friendlier World for Alzheimer’s Patients
The Greater Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is finding ways to get people with Alzheimer’s disease and…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
National Volunteer Fire Council: To The Rescue
A National Volunteer Fire Council campaign helps struggling departments recruit volunteer firefighters.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Crowdsource: Breaking Through Isolation
Alzheimer's Association chapter fosters social connections for patients and caregivers.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Global Spotlight: Stand Your Ground
Carrying out a global mission as a small association requires a niche focus—something the American Society of Tropical…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Computer Recycling Give E-Waste a Second Life
With a little help from Canada’s Electronic Recycling Association, aging computer equipment can get a new lease on…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Crowdsource: Tech’s Second Life
Computer recycling programs offer secure sustainability.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Resource Helps Groups Map Contributions to U.N. Sustainable Development Goals
Global Impact, Blackbaud, Council on Foundations, and Foundation Center partner to help organizations align and track their contributions…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
New Credit Union Network Creates Pathways for Young Professionals
The Northwest Credit Union Association’s Northwest Young Professionals Network gives these individuals opportunities to lead the credit union…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
New Program Helps Medical Assistants Adapt to Aging Patient Population
The American Association of Medical Assistants’ new Assessment-Based Certificate in Geriatrics program aims to help these front-line healthcare…
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What Should You Say About a Sensitive Issue? Learn from the Confederate Statue Debate
The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works knew it had to speak up in the…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Collaboration Looks to Advance Safer Opioid Prescribing in Canada
Saegis and the University of Toronto partner to promote a program that helps Canadian physicians develop the knowledge…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Electric Companies Mobilize in Response to Hurricane Irma
The Edison Electric Institute’s network of members and industry partners are helping restore power to the millions affected…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
NSA Foundation Sets Up Emergency Fund for Members After Hurricane Harvey
Responding quickly to Hurricane Harvey, the NSA Foundation established a Hurricane Relief Fund to provide financial assistance for…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Online Community Helps Lupus Patients Find Social Support
The Lupus Foundation of America recently launched an online community where patients and caregivers can share resources, experiences,…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Alumni Group’s Rapid Response Connects Texas Aggies Amid Hurricane Harvey
The Association of Former Students, Texas A&M Foundation, and the sports website TexAgs moved swiftly this week to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
ACLU Campaign Introduces Californians to Their District Attorneys
To increase accountability and transparency, the American Civil Liberties Union of California launched a campaign to help voters…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Campaign Looks to Educate Consumers Ahead of Payment Changes
With Same Day ACH debits going live next month, the New England ACH Association launched a campaign to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Resource Helps Nontraditional Students Navigate Financial Aid Process
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators offers online tip sheets to help unique student populations apply…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Groups Produce Film to Showcase Student Conservation Efforts
A new documentary chronicling the park conservation efforts of Student Conservation Association volunteers looks to inspire others to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Association Aims to Lobby on Behalf of Young People
The recently launched Association of Young Americans provides a platform for its members to connect and engage with…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Awards Initiative Launches to Honor Influencers in Sports Technology
The International Sports Technology Association is recognizing individual achievements in sports technology with its first awards initiative.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Resource Connects Veterinarians to State Wellness Programs
The American Veterinary Medical Association’s new website resource offers information on state-based mental health programs available to veterinarians.
