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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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
3 Essential Elements for a Learning Management System
When you are searching for a new learning management system, you want to be on the lookout for…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: “Game of Thrones” and Your Association
Think your association has nothing to learn from Game of Thrones? Think again. Also: the key to protecting…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
A Checklist for Gender Equality in the Boardroom
As a lecturer in animal ecology at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, Dominque Potvin…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Virtual Chapters
Chapters don’t always have to be about serving members in the same local community or state. At NIGP,…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Can Association Credentials Replace College?
In an age of student debt, many young professionals are turning away from college. That’s where association credentialing…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Fun and Games At Your Next Conference
Hosting competitions, bowl games, and other type of contests during your annual conference is not just a fun…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: American Psychiatric Association
The American Psychiatric Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting begins this weekend in San Francisco. Attendance is expected to top…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Cross-Train Your Staff
Develop your team and increase organizational knowledge by cross-training employees. Also: How can you make your website more…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Five Years Later: The Ice Bucket Challenge Cofounders’ New Challenge for the Public
The ALS Association and two of the three cofounders of the popular 2014 viral campaign are now calling…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Brewers Association Grants Will Support Events Focused on Diversity and Inclusion
The craft beer trade group is distributing $20,000 in grants to local festivals and employment programs that aim…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Upcoming Challenges for Meeting Planners
This year has been productive for planners. But if current trends are accurate, 2020 will be challenging for…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Is It Time to Use TikTok to Engage Members?
If you have Gen Z-ers in your house, you probably know about TikTok, a short-form video-sharing app that…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Assessing Your Association’s Fly-In Success
Planning an annual government relations strategy that aligns with your association’s goals often includes conducting one or several…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How Leaders Can Help Employees With Stress Management
Employees feeling on-the-job stress might struggle without a little help and guidance. Where can leaders step in? Some…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Improve IT Maturity
IT needs often fall to the wayside, resulting in outdated processes and solutions. Also: Ask members about their…
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We’re Getting Just a Little Closer to a Password-Free Future
In the past half-decade, efforts to bring alternatives to the traditional password approach have picked up steam—thanks in…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Relaunch Your Online Community
Is your online community inactive or failing to meet goals? It might be time for an update. Also:…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Beware the Legal Pitfalls of New Work Arrangements
Fights over who gets the plum corner office have plagued employers for as long as there have been…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Serve Members by Serving Their Customers
Associations are all about serving their members. But sometimes, the best way to do that is to go…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Three Ideas to Perk Up Your Internal Communications Strategy
Want your employees to stick around? Think long and hard about the tactics you use to communicate to…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Mother’s Day Good Deed
The National Peace Corps Association encourages its members to buy gifts for Mom online. Each purchase is a…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Find the Dollar Value of Engagement
Member engagement can be broad, and calculating its success can be—well, complicated. Here’s a formula that can pinpoint…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Up Your Name Badge Game
Name badges are a staple of association conferences. Three elements to keep in mind when designing your next…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Data: A Surge in Smartphone Shopping
According to recent research, the greatest surge in smartphone use in the last two years was for online…
