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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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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Discounted Consumer Research
The United States Association of Cider Makers recently partnered with the global research firm Nielsen to offer an…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Reflections From Israel on Respect and Inclusion
Civility, mutual respect, and inclusion are often core values that bind members together. But do you practice what…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
3 Ways to Develop a Mentor Match Program
Member mentoring is often touted as a top member benefit. But how do you create a program that…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Countdown to GDPR
On the desktop of Carol Tullo’s computer screen sits an ominous countdown clock. It ticks down the days,…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Virtual Happy Hours
The Women’s Fiction Writers Association brings members together with a glass of wine via virtual happy hours, which…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
For a Membership Boost, Connect Your CEO to Content Strategy
At the TRSA, it’s the CEOs job to think critically about audiences the association wants to reach through…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Countdown To GDPR: What Associations Should Know
May 25 is the looming deadline for organizations to comply with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation,…
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Your Privacy Notice Checklist
Many organizations are updating their privacy notices before GDPR enforcement begins May 25. The Trust Bridge created this…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Global Spotlight: Open for Business in Shanghai
The Consumer Goods Forum association gains a foothold in China after years of member-driven work.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Board Smarts: Go Your Own Way With Self-Assessments
Take a do-it-yourself approach to board self-assessments.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Tech Memo: Fair Game for Augmented Reality
With the help of augmented reality, the agricultural fair goes digital.
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Talking Tech: The ABCs of SOPs
Whether you’re onboarding new staff or implementing a new tech project, a good set of standard operating procedures…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Memo: Brain Trust
The American Council of Engineering Companies highlights a strategy to leverage your engaged member experts.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Partnership Power
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship worked in partnership with many other nonprofits and associations to amplify…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
What Can You Do About Passive Members?
A new report says many associations have a “passivity problem” with members. If that describes your organization, consider…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: “Humans of New York” for Members
To provide a more personal look at its members, the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants features photo…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Give Members a Voice with Crowdspeaking Platforms
Whether you’re running an advocacy campaign or celebrating a milestone, so-called crowdspeaking platforms, like Thunderclap and Headtalker, can…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Apply Customer Journey Mapping to Solve Members’ Needs
Your association might provide a long list of member benefits, but do you know exactly how and when…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: March Madness Membership Drive
This time of year, everyone seems to have March Madness on the mind, including an association that’s using…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Ask Three Questions to Avoid the “Dark Side” of Membership
Membership isn’t always pretty. Sometimes a sense of belonging can lead to entitlement and power struggles. One expert…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Daily Briefings
To give members a quick way to stay on top of news related to their field, the Infectious…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
4 Data Issues to Act on Now, as GDPR Looms
Official enforcement of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, imposing new requirements for how organizations process and…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Trial Memberships for Meeting Attendees
One recruitment tactic that’s proving to be effective for the American Booksellers Association—a free trial membership for each…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Make Data Connections to Ease Member Pain
Data analytics doesn’t have to be complicated. By taking a small step into connecting your data, you can…
