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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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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Recording Academy PAC Embraces Members’ Star Power
An array of major music stars—particularly from the R&B sphere—are planning to help the National Academy of Recording…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Internet Archive: The History of Computer Viruses
The Internet Archive launches a new museum for classic viruses—minus the damage to your computer, of course. Also:…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Are Exhibitors Opting Out of the Traditional Tradeshow Booth?
Last week a longtime exhibitor announced it would no longer have a tradeshow booth at the upcoming Entertainment…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Beyond Zika: On the Infectious Disease Front Lines
In recent weeks, the Association of Public Health Laboratories has found itself dealing with the Zika virus, which…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Mental Awareness
The National Association of School Psychologists’ 2016 Annual Convention is headed to NOLA next week.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: Jumpstart Your Event’s Website
The Online News Association makes its event-scheduling WordPress plug-in available for free. Plus: When it comes to responding…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Tapping Training and Development For Top Talent
A new study sheds light on how much employees value training and development programs. Here's a look at…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Diversify Your Retention Rate, and Other Membership Ideas
Your intrepid membership blogger returns from two conferences at regional societies of association executives with a roundup of…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Make Winning Predictions For Super Bowl Sunday
As the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos prepare for kickoff on February 7, several associations are forecasting increases…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Industry Trends: Think Toward the Future
Find out how to use ground-shaking industry trends to your advantage in building member engagement. Also: The American…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Here It Is: Another Article About Millennials
If you’ve heard one story about those weird, wacky millennials, you’ve heard them all, right? Well, this one…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: Will Bots Take Over in 2016?
Bots are evolving beyond programmer playthings and amusing jokes, and 2016 could be the year the steal the…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Survey: Measuring Member Engagement Critical to Success
A new survey by Advanced Solutions International shows that increasing member engagement is a key goal for membership…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Can the Suggestion Box Be Saved?
Anonymous feedback methods can make employees passive and paranoid. But a leader who knows what to listen for---and…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Tips to Start the Chapter Restructuring Process
Mariner Management and Marketing's Peggy Hoffman offers suggestions on how to handle chapter restructuring efforts.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Leadership Ladder: Step By Step
When it comes to climbing the leadership ladder, successful. volunteers keep an eye on the next rung, while…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Formal Debate: Dial Down the Fear Factor
A debate tournament judge (and association exec) offers tips on how to ensure that formal debates don't get…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Debate Done Right: Boost Your Formal Debate Game
Most people cringe at the word debate, envisioning the personal, divisive attacks of presidential candidates posturing on a…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Career Coach: Create a Personal Board
Career advice from Carol Vernon, certified executive coach, principal of Communication Matters.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Brought to You By: Smartphones
In sometimes surprising ways, associations play direct and indirect roles in bringing the products, services, and activities of…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Stepping Up to Volunteer Leadership
Addy M. Kujawa, CAE, executive director of the American Association of Orthopaedic Executives, has faced a challenge common…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How to Create Your Personal Board of Directors
Associations Now: What's a personal board of directors? Vernon: A personal board of directors is a confidential sounding…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
3 Ways Millennials Strengthen the Association Workforce
As of 2015, millennials officially make up the largest population within the U.S. workforce. With 53.5 million millennials…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Association Budgeting: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Developing an annual budget is a challenge for all organizations and a job in which improvement is continuously…
