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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
Tuesday Buzz: Speaker Advice From the Pros
Meetings Today shares lessons event pros learned the hard way for finding and managing speakers. Also: In an…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Making an Uncomfortable Case for Change
Numbers don't lie, but they don't always get a chance to talk. Here's how to get your organization…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
How a Literacy Group Increased Diversity in its Best Books Lists
Wanting to make sure readers see themselves on the pages of books, as well as get a window…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Talking Tech: The ABCs of Standard Operating Procedures
Whether you’re onboarding new staff or implementing a new tech project, a good set of standard operating procedures…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Tap Into the Power of Mastermind Groups
At the American Council of Engineering Companies, as in many associations, there are two types of members: those…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
10 Steps for Creating an Effective Content Strategy
Content is a core way that associations provide value to their members, but the large volume of content—necessary…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Liquidity Disclosures 101 for Nonprofits
Right now, the talk among financial professionals in the nonprofit and association community is all about the Financial…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Staffing Help
The Retail Merchants Association recently partnered with a startup to help members fill temporary staff vacancies.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: Questions for Tradeshows
Make the most of your trade show experience by asking vendors these insightful questions. Also: Are you stuck…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: Benefits of a Trial Program
No one wants to implement a program that is doomed to fail. To prevent an expensive mistake, use…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
PGA, USGA Combine Centuries of History in Golf Archive Partnership
Two of the largest golf bodies in the world plan to collaborate to bring a major golf archive…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: A Few Days at the Museum
The American Alliance of Museums’ 2018 Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo begins this weekend in Phoenix. More than 5,000…
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The Case for Responsibly Sourced Branded Merchandise
Here’s a case for why associations should think about responsibly sourcing their promotional products in order to protect…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Recurring Donations, Mobile Drive Long-Term Value for Nonprofits
A new report from the fundraising service Classy finds that monthly donors often stick with a plan for…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: Facebook to Allow Users to Clear History
A new data privacy feature from Facebook gives users more control of their data. Also: Asking insightful question…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
The Partnership Behind Arizona’s Teacher Walkout
A grassroots movement for increased school funding inspired the Arizona Education Association to help---first, by not getting in…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
To Tell Your Members’ Story, Think Like a Journalist
Your members are doing important work every day, but their stories often go unheard or unseen. To better…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Change Agents: Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
Six tips for helping to transform your organization (when your organization doesn't seem to want the help).
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: Boost Learning Retention
Don't let fresh ideas and valuable insights be forgotten. The Event Manager Blog shares a bunch of ways…
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The Importance of Digital Preservation
As a recent saga involving a well-known journalist and the Internet Archive showed, we probably don’t talk about…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How Associations Can Become Expert Storytellers
A new whitepaper from the Atlanta chapter of the American Marketing Association points to the importance of storytelling…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Bringing Your Affinity Program Back to Life
While the Society for Human Resource Management had an affinity program for years, it really existed in name…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Destination: Austin
With convenience, accessibility, and entertainment options galore, Austin is sure to serve up a meeting attendees will remember.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
4 Ways to Match Speakers to Your Professional Development Event
Think back to your most memorable experience at a conference or event. What stands out? You may distinctly…
