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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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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
International Chapters Fuel Global Growth
The Institute of Management Accountants reached an important milestone this year, surpassing 100,000 members due to increasingly strong international growth.…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Gain a Global Perspective With International Chapters
When looking to grow globally, many associations tap the power of international chapters to pursue the mission worldwide…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Board Smarts: Social Consciousness
Help board members become thoughtful social media users.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Tech Memo: The Value of Virtual Phones
Today, even your phone can be virtual. Here’s how one association is using virtual phones to save money…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Memo: Steady State
To avoid sticker shock, increase dues gradually.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Rules of Engagement: Call to Action
How a small-staff association amplifies its campaigns for volunteers.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Decked Out in Member Apparel
Members of the American Angus Association show their pride by wearing Angus Brand apparel, which is sold in…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Does Your Online Member Marketplace Need an Overhaul?
Many associations have an online marketplace where they sell books, gear, and other swag to members. But not…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
#Tech18: Forecasting Cybersecurity Risks and Rewards
ASAE’s Technology Conference and Expo kicked off on Tuesday with former White House CIO Theresa Payton urging attendees…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Get Social With Onboarding
When new members join, you might send them a welcome letter or packet of information. But one association…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Helping—and Keeping—Members in Hard Times
Whether due to job loss or career transition, your members might face times when it’s difficult to pay…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Use the 80/20 Rule for Better Board Meetings
Mike Abrams knows how easy it is for a board to lose focus during its periodic in-person meetings.…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Member Engagement Strategy: Give Your Members a Pause Button
You might feel compelled to engage members constantly, but what if those touchpoints feel overwhelming or intrusive? A…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Black Friday Member Savings
On one of the busiest shopping days of the year, the National Business Aviation Association rolls out a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Mapping Out a Roadshow Strategy
When your members are especially busy, you might consider hitting the road to meet them where they are.…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Do You Need a Data Protection Officer?
With the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation now firmly in place, the role of the data protection…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Journalism Association Pushes for Member Safety and Support
In light of recent threats against news organizations, the Radio Television Digital News Association is fighting to protect…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Conference Call Seminars
The National Ayurvedic Medical Association hosts a monthly after-hours seminar by conference call. Each dial-in session is a…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How Three Associations Partnered to Feed the Content Beast
Developing and delivering editorial content to your members can be an uphill climb, especially with limited staff and…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
3 Strategies to Welcome New Members Gently
When a new member joins an association, there’s often a rush to deliver too much information. The resulting…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Join the “Human Revolution” at Work
In the digital age, association teams will increase their success and well-being when they focus on human interaction…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Chapter Trivia
To spark some friendly competition and build buzz for its annual conference, the Association of Change Management Professionals…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Emoji for Everyone, Especially Your Members
Emoji just for sonographers? Yes, they’re a thing, courtesy of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Its “sonomojis”…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: The Right Medium for Maximum Reach
The Fiber Broadband Association uses a platform called Medium to blog about industry news, information, and advocacy. With…
