Audience
For Association Professionals
For mid-level association staff and aspiring leaders working in every functional area of an association, in the U.S. and internationally.
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Members onlyOperationsTemplateOver 5 years old
AMR Telecommuting Policy
A telecommuting policy from AMR covering temporary and long-term work-from-home arrangements, including when they may be approved, manager…
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Members onlyAdvocacyTemplateOver 5 years old
Lobby Day Fly-In Meeting Report
A fill-in report form for recording lobby day meetings with legislators, capturing attendees, the legislator's position on key…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Data: Giving Goes Mobile
As more people use smartphones and other mobile devices to access the internet, it is becoming a more…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Reaching New Scientific Heights in Toronto
Tapping into local expertise set the stage for industry collaboration at this life sciences meeting in Canada.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
New Association Helps Employers Address Harassment, Discrimination Claims
The new Title VII Administrators Association will offer corporations the same kind of support its sister organization, the…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Ask for Member Input to Avoid Backlash
Don’t mess with well-established community guidelines without member input, or face their wrath. Also: A lesson from yogurt…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Free Internship Postings
The American Physical Society allows members to post their internship openings on its online career center for free,…
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Members onlyAdvocacyTemplateOver 5 years old
IAPD Lobby Day Fly-In Event Marketing Email B
A marketing email from the International Association of Plastics Distribution (IAPD) promoting its Capitol Hill fly-in, inviting members…
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Members onlyAdvocacyTemplateOver 5 years old
Sample Site Visit Guidelines for State Legislator
Guidance from the American Library Association (ALA) on arranging a visit by a member of Congress to a…
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Members onlyAdvocacyTemplateOver 5 years old
TESOL Lobby Day Fly-In Conference Agenda
An agenda for TESOL International Association's advocacy and policy summit, a multiday fly-in event combining policy updates, breakout…
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Members onlyAdvocacyTemplateOver 5 years old
IAPD Federal Affairs Job Description
A scope of work from the International Association of Plastics Distribution (IAPD) defining the duties of its Washington,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
First Steps to Global Advocacy
Getting your association's voice heard on policy issues outside the United States can be a challenge. One group…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Should You Be Using Emoji to Engage With Members?
Despite the symbols’ reputation as being fun or offbeat, people are increasingly comfortable with them in professional environments—and…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: How to Reengage Audiences During Your Presentation
Writing an engaging speech is one thing; delivery is another. One speaker weighs in on how to keep…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Data: Top Membership Challenges in 2019
It’s a question that almost every association executive has heard before: What’s keeping you up at night? As…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
How to Boost Employee Participation in Wellness Programs
A more heavy-handed approach to getting employees to take part in wellness programs can prove a frustrating turnoff.…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Be Productive Anywhere: Tips for Getting Work Done During a Flight Delay
Airport and plane delays on the rise, which means that busy travelers may want to make the most…
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Amid Epstein Scandal, Fundraising Group Puts Focus on Ethics in Philanthropy
With major universities facing criticism for taking donations from Jeffrey Epstein, the Association of Fundraising Professionals is urging…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Change Your Mindset to Embrace Digitalization
A digital transformation is about more than new technology. A successful shift includes a mindset change, too. Also:…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How Wi-Fi’s Next Generation Could Help Keep Meetings Connected
While Wi-Fi 6, the next iteration of the widely used wireless protocol, could make things faster, its real…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Actuarial Foundation Helps Students Master Math Skills
A board member of the Actuarial Foundation had an idea in 2016. He knew that there were public-school students…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
A Quiet Art Conservation Association Gets a Little Less Quiet
For nearly 70 years, the Cleveland-based Intermuseum Conservation Association has quietly helped to preserve and maintain art throughout…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Start an Employee Advocacy Program
Influencer marketing might rein in some A-list names, but employees have more leverage with audiences. Also: lessons from…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Why Emotional Intelligence Is the 21st-Century Skill Employees Need
Complex problem-solving, critical thinking, coordinating well with others, and resolving conflict are all skills deemed imperative in this…
