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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
Saving Time: Your Best Member Benefit
Are your members too busy to engage with your association? Maybe it’s time to rethink how you talk…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Give Back at Annual Meetings
During its annual meeting, the American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives partners with a local charity in the host…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Starting Strong: Board Relations for First-Time Executives
For a first-time association executive, getting to know the board can be a daunting prospect. How can a…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Listen While You Lead
When a new CEO sits in the executive chair for the first time, listening is a top priority.…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Strategy Session: Sparking Innovation
To become reality, ideas need a vetting process and a committed CEO.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Tech Memo: Podcasting Play
The popular medium is a place for experimentation. Here’s how the Online News Association is putting its mark…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Memo: Feedback Loop
Share with members what you learn from data collection.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Rules of Engagement: Student Onboarding 101
Listen to student members to keep them involved.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
How New CEOs Can Win a Board’s Trust
Donté Shannon, CAE, remembers vividly his first day on the job at the Specialty Advertising Association of California…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Three Collaboration Tools Component Relations Pros Swear By
It’s hard work managing chapters across the country and around the world. Here are a few essentials component…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Raise Awareness With Testimonials
The American Academy of Implant Dentistry created patient testimonials, a PSA-style video, and a website to increase public…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Future Focus: When Looking Ahead, Talk to Members First
As part of an initiative to examine future forces shaping the corporate real estate profession, CoreNet Global spent…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: 30 in 30 Recruitment Drive
To commemorate its 75th anniversary, the National Association of Concessionaires recently launched a member-referral program to recruit 30…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Help Board Members Become Thoughtful Social Media Users
Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Instagram: Your board members are likely using at least some of these social media…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Use a Content Calendar to Engage Members in 2019
The member experience ebbs and flows with activity throughout the year, which is why a content calendar can…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Avoid Sticker Shock With Gradual Dues Increases
No association executive enjoys announcing a dues increase. But Jessica Silwick, chief financial officer and chief operating officer…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Member Appreciation Webinars
Each year, the American Occupational Therapy Association shows member its appreciation by offering free webinars during a weeklong…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
With Virtual Phone Systems, Associations Cut the Cord
When you call Sharon Kneebone, CAE, executive director of the National Society for Histotechnology (NSH), she doesn’t answer…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Ask a Question by Email
A monthly email that asks a single question about membership can boost engagement and give a glimpse at…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
What’s Your Membership Resolution for 2019?
At the start of a new year, you’re probably making a resolution or two. We asked a few…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Rules of Engagement: Amplify Your Calls for Volunteers
In an association with four full-time employees, volunteer relations is everyone’s job, including the CEO’s. “It’s a high…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Top Tips From 2018 Membership Hacks
In the weekly Membership Hack column, we share the little ways that associations save time, money, and resources…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Holiday Stress Relief
The holidays are not always bright and cheery. For some, they’re filled with stress and anxiety. The National…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How Associations Are Getting to Know Alexa
Voice-recognition devices are growing in popularity and offer opportunities for associations to engage members at home. Here’s how…
