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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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Speaker Referral Recommendations
A tip sheet on using speaker referrals and recommendations to select conference speakers, describing ways to rate past…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Waning Donor Numbers Could Prove a “Huge” Problem for Organizations
Despite more dollars raised, a new report shows fewer people gave in 2018. That could portend disaster unless…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
The Hottest Event Trends for 2029
Using ideas for the future to improve our events today.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Pi Day Hits a Landmark Anniversary for Number Crunchers and Pastry Lovers
With several associations as boosters, Pi Day became an official national holiday a decade ago, with March 14 dedicated…
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Is Your Cloud Service Properly Configured?
A new report regarding Box, one of the most widely used corporate cloud-sharing tools, highlights what could happen…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Preventing Burnout Through Membership
Employee burnout is a real problem—and your association might be the answer. Also: Leverage learning post-meeting.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
When Can You Use Images of Members From Your Events?
Last December, Facebook announced that a software bug allowed a third-party developer to access the photographs of nearly…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Safe Rides Program Promotes Reasonable Consumption
What’s the great idea? Safe rides for visitors to Maryland’s breweries, distilleries, and wineries Who’s doing it? Maryland Wineries Association,…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Food Safety Group Tries Fresh Approach With Recipe Style Guide
The Partnership for Food Safety Education took inspiration from the Associated Press Stylebook in creating its just-released style…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Measure Your Online Community’s Maturity
With the right strategy, an online community should be growing and maturing. Also: Build high-performing teams by focusing…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Training Program Helps Counselors Support LGBTQ Youth
It might be as simple as a rainbow flag tacked to a classroom wall, or as subtle as a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Give Attendees Personalized Help at Meetings
A new report from the software firm Cvent finds that, with the wide array of options at a…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Member-Generated Memes
The Grant Professionals Association found a creative way to reach and engage members during an annual celebration of…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Participant-Driven Learning
Learning is an experience that attendees go through at meetings—which means participation is key. Also: International Women’s Day…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Podcasts on the Rise
Although social media use is common among Americans, the numbers are stalling. But when it comes to podcasts…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
The Rise of “Vacation Shaming”: How Can You Prevent It?
Due to pressure coming from managers or coworkers, a recent survey says more employees are running into problems…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Electric Co-Ops
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting begins next week in Orlando. Attendance is expected to…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Foodservice Group Looks to Bust Student Misperceptions and Fill Talent Gap
Determined to recruit new talent, the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association has launched an initiative to battle the perception…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Flipping the Switch on Ad Retargeting Can Generate More Money
Associations often use ad retargeting to encourage people to register for their events or buy other products. But…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
We Asked, You Answered: Frustrating Tech Headaches
From annoying gadgets to frustrating apps, it’s not unheard of for a tech frustration to surface around every…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Time to Check In on Member Relations
Members join associations for the value they bring, but they may not feel the benefits long term. Auditing…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Check Your Archives: You Might Rediscover Your Most Influential Moment
The Arms Control Association resurfaces an artifact from an influential moment in its long history: a 1979 newspaper…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Get Creative With Your Spring Membership Drive
Spring offers a chance to rethink membership campaigns, adding seasonal tie-ins and creative themes that make it more…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: The Benefits of Self-Service Check-In
The check-in process can be a big pain point for attendees—and a logistical challenge for planners. Employ self-service…
