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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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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How I Got Here: Ushma Suvarnakar
Ushma Suvarnakar Director, Meetings and Events National Automatic Merchandising Association Arlington, Virginia Ushma Suvarnakar has always had a…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: When It’s OK to Break the Rules
You want your members to be happy—but unintentional negative interactions with your staff could prove a major turnoff.…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
What Makes Young Members Tick?
A new benchmarking study focuses on young professionals’ views on membership. While many from the Gen Z and…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Tap the Power of PACs to Advance Your Advocacy Goals
Associations use a wide variety of strategies, tactics, and tools to pursue their advocacy goals. Political action committees…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Blockchain’s Role for Events
Blockchain technology may prove an essential new tool for event ticketing—in no small part because of its added…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Tech Time-Wasters: Are Too Many Apps Really the Problem?
A recent study makes the case that users spend too much time switching between applications. But that diagnosis…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Associations USA: New Jersey
34,000+ The number of 501(c)(3) organizations in New Jersey in 2017 Source: Center for Non-Profits 321,000 The number of…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
How Nonprofit Grocery Stores Are Filling the Gap
Food deserts, whether in big cities or small towns, have proven difficult to shake—but largely grassroots nonprofit efforts…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Integrate Planning Into Your Schedule
Planning and adapting for the future is an ongoing process—that's why you need to incorporate it into your…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: An Appetite for Cookbooks
At the National Association of Home Builders, members submit their favorite recipes for a community cookbook that’s now…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Tech Features Every Member Portal Needs
Keep members plugged in to your association with a member portal designed for success. Also: Amp up your…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
There’s Good News for Conference Content, and a Warning, in New Report
The latest version of Omnipress’ State of the Conference Industry Report finds that content continues to be a…
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5 Lobbying Compliance Tips for 2019
With many newly elected members of Congress, governors, and state legislators taking office, 2019 is sure to be a…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Nonprofit Fundraising Up in 2018, but Donor Numbers Down
The Association of Fundraising Professionals found a decline in the number of donors who gave to nonprofits at…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Commencement Officers
The North American Association of Commencement Officers’ 2019 Annual Conference begins next week in Reno, Nevada.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Content Marketing Strategy Tweaks: Boost Your Game in 2019
While content marketing feels a bit old hat, there’s still plenty of room to get a lot more…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Gap Year Association Launches Exploration Month
The association is dedicating the month of February to highlighting options for students who might be interested in…
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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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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meet Outside the Box: Bringing the Destination to Attendees
Attendees may lack time to fully experience the meeting destination, but thoughtful curation of the city’s best offerings…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
ASAE Advocates Hit the Hill
As the new members of the 116th Congress settle into their first months in office, ASAE’s annual legislative fly-in…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Be a More Effective Volunteer Manager
Volunteers, on average, perform 20 to 25 percent of an association’s work (measured in hours), and staff members…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Leverage Common Apps to Boost Meeting Attendance
When it comes to turning potential attendees into ticket holders, keep your marketing strategy as simple and streamlined…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Pointless Workplace Meetings Costly, Time-Consuming
A report from the software company Doodle suggests that hundreds of billions of dollars are wasted on ineffective…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Tricks to Kick-Start Membership Growth
Increasing membership numbers should always be a priority—and these three membership growth strategies can deliver on that goal.…
