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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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Web Audits, Google Style
Google launched a new portal for developers that can audit, score, and provide best practices for websites. Also:…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Our Relationship With Online Video is Changing
Recent research from Pew notes that online video, particularly on YouTube, is increasingly becoming a key way that…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
4 Easy Ways to Give Members the VIP Treatment
Without members, your association couldn’t exist. Here are four ways to guarantee members feel appreciated.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
4 Lessons Association Chapters Can Learn From Craft Breweries
Craft breweries—of which there are more than 7,000 nationally—are becoming a major economic force in many communities, as…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Define Your Meeting’s Story Arc
Set a narrative to your conference that is both challenging and meaningful to attendees to boost participation. Also:…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Generate Buzz for a Legacy Event
Even if your annual conference has been successful for the past three or four decades, it could have…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How I Got Here: Nate Smith
Nate Smith Vice President, Government Relations American Traffic Safety Services Association Fredericksburg, Virginia As a congressional intern for…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
8 Professional Development Trends to Watch
Professional development professionals can be easily overwhelmed by the constant state of change, and that’s OK because the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Revamp Your Processes
Upgrading your association's processes can seem like an inconvenience, but even small changes can better your organization. Also:…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
How Electronic Payment Technology Can Boost Your Giving Tuesday Donations
If your association is hoping for some serious donations on Giving Tuesday, you might consider enabling electronic payments.…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
I Can’t Live Without My … Asana
“I learned about Asana about a year ago, and it has become an indispensable tool for managing projects…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Eye Donation Month Puts the Focus on Donors
The Eye Bank Association of America launched a new campaign to highlight the need for eye donations and…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: The Value of Meaningful Work
Many Americans place more value on meaningful work than money. But is your organization providing it? Also: hosting…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Journalism Association Pushes for Member Safety and Support
In light of recent threats against news organizations, the Radio Television Digital News Association is fighting to protect…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Practice Test Generates Revenue and Engagement
Everyone knows that practice makes perfect, but the Institute of Food Technologists has learned that practice can also…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Gender Gap Remains Prevalent at Events
A new report from Bizzabo found that less than a third of event presenters globally were women, with…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Pizza at the Polls
This nonprofit sends fresh pizzas to the polls for voters facing long lines. Also: developing a meeting planning…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Foundation Study: Many LGBTQ Employees Face Discrimination Challenges
One-tenth of LGBTQ employees at philanthropic foundations say they’ve left “not very accepting” workplaces, and nearly 60 percent…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Conference Swag Beyond the Bag
Tote bags, notepads, and USBs: You’ve gotten them as meeting giveaways too many times, and they end up…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Manage the Meetings Data Deluge
A ssociations have more meetings data at their disposal than ever, which is both a blessing and a curse.…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
The Do’s and Don’ts of Member Onboarding
Research has shown, time and time again, that member-based organizations with high retention rates often excel at growing…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
44% of Employers Offer PTO So Workers Can Vote. Do You?
Employer-sanctioned time away from the office to vote is becoming a growing trend, as concerns grow that low…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Keep Members’ Data Safe
Data can be invaluable when you want to enhance the member experience, but you need a data governance…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Conference Call Seminars
The National Ayurvedic Medical Association hosts a monthly after-hours seminar by conference call. Each dial-in session is a…
