Author
Tim Ebner
Tim Ebner is communications director and press secretary at the American Forest & Paper Association in Washington, DC. He is a member of ASAE’s Communication Professionals Advisory Council and a former Associations Now senior editor.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Shift Your Communication Strategy to Build Trust and Inclusion
While 2020 has been defined by the COVID-19 global pandemic, it’s also proven to be a year of…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
The Case for a Members-Only Lounge
Providing access to a special lounge—at, say, an airport or hotel—usually implies status, but for Patrick Algyer, CVA,…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Don’t Get Faked Out by Phony Video Content
When a video that appeared to show House Speaker Nancy Pelosi slurring her words spread across social media…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Kick the Device Habit
Many association executives suffer from a common ailment, says Pete Dunlap, a leadership coach and founder of a…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Make New Members Feel Welcome
A few simple steps can make new members feel welcome Allison Klein, senior vice president of strategic engagement at…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
8 Questions to Ask Before Speaking Out
Is now the time to speak up or stay quiet? Amy Showalter, principal of the Showalter Group, Inc.,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Policy Issues for Associations: Time to Take a Stand?
As public policy takes center stage in an election year, it’s a good time to reexamine how your…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Strategy Session: Kick the Device Habit
A prescription for digital wellness for those who can’t let go of the smart device.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Tech Memo: Don’t Get Faked Out
Spot “cheap fakes” that undermine trust.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Memo: Lounge Around
Give members a comfortable place to relax and network at meetings.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Rules of Engagement: Glad You’re Here
A few simple steps can make new members feel welcome.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Is It Time to Take a Stand?
The American Planning Association (APA) had been engaged with the issue of climate change for more than a decade when…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Add an Element of Surprise to the Member Experience
Orchestrating a surprise party is never easy. Imagine doing it for hundreds or thousands of members at your…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Does Your Association Have Tech Debt?
Like a carton of milk, legacy IT has a shelf life, and without proper maintenance and management, old…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Fitness Challenge
During the busy tax season, the Massachusetts Society of CPAs hosts a fitness challenge that keeps members active…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Reflections on Three Years of Blogging About Membership
While it’s time for me to say goodbye to ASAE and Associations Now, before I go, let’s reflect…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Celebrating Black History
Members of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA are wearing a diversity and inclusion pin in February to celebrate…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
When to Offer Dues Waivers
When a member is faced with a personal or professional transition, does your association offer a helping hand?…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Put Your “About Us” Page to Work for Members
Your website’s “about us” page can say a lot or very little about your organization. Go beyond bland…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Ease the Burden for Time-Strapped Board Members
Does it feel like your board is always in a time crunch? That’s a common feeling among association…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Turn Member Influencers Into Industry Ambassadors
If you have members who are influential in your industry or profession, consider putting them to work as…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Ask the CEO Anything
The CEO of the National Association of the Deaf encourages members to ask him about whatever is on…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
First-Year Renewal Issues? Tweak Your Onboarding Strategy.
A new GrowthZone survey indicates that many associations struggle to retain first-year members. If your organization is one…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
The CEO as Personality-in-Chief
When Irving Washington, FASAE, CAE, became a first-time association chief staff executive four years ago, he had a…
