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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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: Overcoming Membership Software Migration Challenges
Before you migrate your membership data to new software, make sure you're fully prepared. Also: Don't let a…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
How the Modern Quilt Guild Went Worldwide
Alissa Haight Carlton and Latifah Saafir founded the Modern Quilt Guild (MQG) in Los Angeles in 2009 to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Data: Wild for Wearables
Three-out-of-four Americans own or have access to a smartphone, and the pace of growth in the devices’ market…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Goodbye, Checks: Associations Look to Alternative Payments
Sometimes the biggest barrier to landing a customer—or a new member—can be the time it takes to pay.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
The Open Secret of Sexual Harassment at Meetings
"Why do they have dances and serve alcohol at these meetings? They are just giving the creeps a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Truckstop and Travel Plaza Group Partners With DHS To Fight Human Trafficking
The NATSO Foundation has joined with the Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign to enhance its anti-human-trafficking initiative.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: American Dental Association’s Listening Tour
A team from the American Dental Association visits dentist offices to listen to members’ unmet needs.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: Convention Industry Council Refreshes Brand
Now the Events Industry Council, the organization’s new name and logo came about thanks to member feedback. Also:…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
For the Kids: Child-Friendly Conference Events
Sure, conferences are usually for adults, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t any room for “kids stuff.” Some…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Fundraising Fundamentals
The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2017 International Fundraising Conference kicks off in San Fran this weekend. Close to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: Put Your Best Face Forward
Why having a great, well-organized website is important for member recruitment. Also: Why going viral is more complicated…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
National Volunteer Week Reminder: Keep Your Volunteers Engaged
What better time to think about your volunteers than during National Volunteer Week? One consultant offers tips for…
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Meetings / EventsVideoOver 5 years old
Four minute video on How to Use the Hub
The video walks attendees through the process on how to use The Hub. You will select the top…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Work to Tackle Industry Workforce Shortages Head-On
Industries from tech to the trades are struggling with workforce shortages in their industries. Here are how some…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: Tell a Story That People Won’t Forget
Don't be afraid to add a little drama when telling your nonprofit's story. Also: how to get the…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Magic: Insights from Orlando
Need some quick tips on effectively engaging new members? Here are a few strategies shared by speakers at…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: Activate Attendees with Snapchat
Snapchat is one of the best ways to tell your meeting's story. Also: Are you following these four…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: Membership Data You Need to Know
Here are five factors to focus on to get the most out of your membership data. Also: How…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Alzheimer’s Association Creates Care-Planning Toolkit for Clinicians
After Medicare began covering care-planning visits for patients with cognitive impairment, the Alzheimer’s Association developed a toolkit to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Ohio Brewers Group Launches ‘Ohio on Tap’ App
To promote its craft brewer members and to encourage beer tourism, the Ohio Craft Brewers Association is launching…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Career Growth After 50
Tattoo it on your arm. Embroider it on a sofa pillow. Write it on a giant stickie note…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Destination: San Francisco
Cultural venues, a growing convention center, and an attendee-friendly airport all help keep San Fran one of the…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Tips for Enforcing the Office Dress Code
Summer is right around the corner, and with warmer weather comes the possibility of increased dress code violations.…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Six Steps to Growing Your Corporate Social Responsibility Program
In a recent America's Charities poll of employers at nonprofit organizations, 86 percent of respondents said that employees…
