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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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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: When Your Member Database Loses Its Luster
Does your database need a public relations campaign to convince your staff to rely on it again? Also:…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Association Leaders in Asia-Pacific Collaborate
April 10 marked a milestone for the Asia Pacific Federation of Association Organizations (APFAO). On that day, the…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Associations USA: Maryland
30,095 Total number of registered nonprofits in 20141 25,240 Individuals employed by membership associations and organizations in 20142…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
More Than a Gut Check: Why Chapter Dashboards Are Important
Management expert Peter Drucker said, "What gets measured, gets managed." It's the reason internal teams are given quarterly…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Maximize Social Media at Conferences
Used wisely, it can be a benefit to attendees.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: Facebook’s Bad Engagement Metric
The social media giant is apologizing to advertisers this week after an engagement metric involving video proved misleading.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Displaced ITT Technical Institute Students Get Assistance
This month’s shutdown of ITT Technical Institutes, a nationwide for-profit technical school, affected tens of thousands of students.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
It’s Debatable: Adding Elements of Debate to Conferences
It’s often said that debate is healthy. That’s why it could be the perfect time to consider including…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Association of Science-Technology Centers: Museum Science
The Association of Science-Technology Centers’ Annual Conference starts this weekend in Tampa, Florida.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Large Online Communities: When Things Get Massive
Management helps save the day for large online communities. Plus: How to spice up panel discussions.
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Study Finds Finance Departments Have it Tough
Managing an association’s finances can be a complicated job, as a recent study shows. How can associations stay…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Two More Views on Understanding Member Value
Member data is great, but it won’t answer all your questions. A pair of qualitative methods for understanding…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: Reward Your Community the Right Way
How to ensure your online community benefits from the rewards you offer your members. Also: Twitter expands the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Advise Public After Gas Shortages Arise
With an Alabama pipeline rupture causing shortages and other negative effects on the gasoline industry throughout the southern…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Success Starts Here: Campaign Highlights Public School Victories
The Success Starts Here campaign, organized by the Pennsylvania Schools Boards Association, seeks to raise positive awareness of…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Dental Group Launches Free ADA Credentialing Service
In reaction to frustration by its members over the tedious payer-application process, the American Dental Association unveiled the…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Good News for People Who Hate Email Design
Email design remains a dark art for many developers more comfortable with the web, but recent changes to…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: Hybrid Membership Theory
What your association needs to know about the hybrid membership model. Also: When event covenants falter.
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How I Got Here: Tammy Barnes
Tammy Barnes Director of Operations, State Advocacy Office American Psychological Association Washington, DC Tammy Barnes began her working…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Growth Via Online Community
When the American Society of Plant Biologists embarked on a strategic planning process a few years ago, it…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Make Your Staff Accessible by Email–Without the Risk
Association executives often face the question of whether to list their staff email addresses online, but the decision…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Research Groups Partner to Bring Clinical Trials to Veterans
A new partnership between the Society for Clinical Research Sites and the National Association of Veterans’ Research and…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: An Experiment in Hacking Vulnerability
An association-industry tech expert conducts a test to show how dangerous hacking incidents can be. Also: How voices…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Why Walking Will Improve Your Meeting
Walking is great for brains. It improves creativity, which can be a boon for meetings.
