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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
Does Your Membership Team Have a Diversity and Inclusion Mindset?
Diversity and inclusion require more than just lip service. To put D+I into practice, membership teams need to…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Celebrate Online Contributors
The American Staffing Association’s online community marked its fourth anniversary by recognizing its most active participants.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lessons on Brand Loyalty From the Chipotle Crisis
When Chipotle, a leader in the fast-casual space, was confronted with a food safety crisis two years ago,…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Repeat Advocates
To get members coming back year after year for its annual advocacy day, SHAPE America awards long-time attendees…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Win Back Your Lapsed Members
What do you know about your lapsed members? They may be gone but shouldn’t be forgotten. Some associations…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Goodbye, Checks: Associations Look to Alternative Payments
Sometimes the biggest barrier to landing a customer—or a new member—can be the time it takes to pay.…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: American Dental Association’s Listening Tour
A team from the American Dental Association visits dentist offices to listen to members’ unmet needs.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Magic: Insights from Orlando
Need some quick tips on effectively engaging new members? Here are a few strategies shared by speakers at…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
A Task Force Focus on Diversity and Inclusion
A week after the Pulse Nightclub shooting, the American Library Association gathered for its annual conference in Orlando,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Micro-Advocacy
Asking regional members to take action on micro-advocacy efforts could result in big payoffs—both for your issue and…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
To Increase Member Retention, Rate and Score Engagement
Associations put value on retention rates, but that’s not always the right metric to boost renewals. A new…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Recruiting Award
To encourage membership recruitment, the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors gives an award to the member…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Make Engagement More Fun With Digital Badges
Digital badges and ribbons put a twist on a traditional form of member recognition to incentivize small acts…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: The Gratitude Book
There’s a simple way to say thanks to dedicated members who serve in volunteer positions—sign and send a…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
To Deepen Member Engagement, Redefine Volunteering
Offering volunteer opportunities can be one of the most effective ways to bring members closer to your association.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
The Age of Agile Advocacy
If there’s one thing President Donald Trump is not afraid to do, it’s tweet. He famously uses his…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
4 Tips for Advocacy in a New Administration
What should government relations professionals be doing now to initiate their advocacy work with the Trump administration? Start…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
The Age of Agile Advocacy for Associations
President Donald Trump entered office on a promise to change Washington, DC. What that means for the workings…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Board Smarts: Task Force Focus
Building diversity and inclusion into governance structure.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Memo: Goodbye, Checks
Members want payments to be quicker than ever. Learn why your association should consider electronic payments or other…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Rules Of Engagement: Member Onboarding Blueprint
Set goals before developing a member onboarding plan.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Data Nugget: Secure Browsing For Members
Why you should look into offering secure browsing options for your association's membership.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Young Members Pitching In
The US Composting Council taps a young professionals committee to lead on conference activities, connecting them with more…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Add Productivity to the Last Hour of the Day
The last hour of the day can feel like a productivity killer. But a workplace efficiency trend, called…
