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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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Public-Private Collaboration Drives Freelancers Union’s New NYC Hub
A new Brooklyn facility for freelancers—launched in collaboration with the Freelancers Union and New York City—could prove inspiration…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
2019 Tech Trends: 3 Factors Associations Should Watch
After what feels like a full decade of aggressive innovation, things are starting to slow down a bit—which…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Iraq Cybersecurity Pros Get Their Own Association Chapter
When the global business technology organization ISACA forms an international chapter, which it has done more than 220 times,…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
4 Tactics to Boost Your Email Trustworthiness
If your association’s email program loses its reputation among messaging providers, it can create major headaches down the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Government Shutdown Puts Damper on Association Meetings
A number of major conferences and tradeshows taking place in January, including this week’s CES and many scientific…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Start Building Your Persuasion Skills
Effective communication is no longer just a soft skill; the ability to persuade gives you a competitive edge.…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
With Virtual Phone Systems, Associations Cut the Cord
When you call Sharon Kneebone, CAE, executive director of the National Society for Histotechnology (NSH), she doesn’t answer…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Nonprofit Aims to Provide Students With Audiobooks
Learning Ally aims to give students with learning disabilities an upper hand in the classroom with its Great…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Ask a Question by Email
A monthly email that asks a single question about membership can boost engagement and give a glimpse at…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Mistakes to Avoid in 2019
In order for your organization to achieve greater success this year, you have to avoid the activities that…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Government Shutdown Takes Toll on Weather Conference
The American Meteorological Society’s 2019 Annual Meeting starts in Phoenix this weekend. But thanks to the government shutdown,…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
3 Reasons for Brain Drain—and 3 Possible Solutions
If your longtime employees are leaving your organization and you're struggling to find new talent with the right…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Why Membership Matters More in 2019
As expenses rise, particularly for cultural organizations, membership programs become more important than ever to maximize support. Also:…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Gaming Association Gives “Speedruns” a Live-Event Twist
The Global Speedrun Association, which manages online events for those who try to beat video games at breakneck…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Lectures Are Killing Your Event
Classroom-style lectures limit meeting engagement. Instead, make events more social. Also: four types of emails to send in…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
What’s Your Membership Resolution for 2019?
At the start of a new year, you’re probably making a resolution or two. We asked a few…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meet Outside the Box: Apply Your Knowledge to a New Business
Create meaningful professional development opportunities by introducing attendees to local businesses that could benefit from their knowledge.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Say Goodbye to These Conference Elements
It’s almost a new year, which means it’s a good time to say goodbye to things that just…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Rules of Engagement: Amplify Your Calls for Volunteers
In an association with four full-time employees, volunteer relations is everyone’s job, including the CEO’s. “It’s a high…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Professional Santa Claus Associations: Yes, They Exist
Is there an association for professional Santa Clauses? You betcha—in fact, there are a bunch of them. The…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
In Case of Emergency: Financial Counselors’ New FEMA Collaboration
It's always better to prepare for the big one before it hits. A new collaboration between the Association…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
A Year of New Association Voices: 12 Groups That Launched in 2018
Whether brand-new trade groups, fresh-faced associations, revamps of existing organizations, or issue-driven coalitions, a lot of associations and…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Tips for More Productive Meetings
A study shows that 56 percent of meeting time is unproductive. Here are some strategies to make them…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How Funny Ads Help a Pesticide Group’s Campaign Break Through
CropLife America, an industry group focused on the use of pesticides in agriculture, has helped raise its message…
