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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
Friday Buzz: Make Your Old Content New Again
The value of resurfacing old print content that might be useful for your current audience, despite its age.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Is the Events Industry Lacking Creative Thinkers or Just Time?
New research by London & Partners says meetings planners are not as creative as they think. But to…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
How Closely Were You Reading This Week? Take Our Quiz to Find Out
This week’s news quiz features a public awareness campaign that just turned 100, a new survey highlighting the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
A Behind-the-Scenes Look At Meetings in Baltimore Last Week
What happens when a state of emergency is declared in the city where you’re hosting a big event…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Office of Personnel Management Drops Conference Review Process
The agency is ending its longtime practice of reviewing federal agency conferences to see whether they meet federal…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Component Relations: When Chapters and Associations Get Along
One component relations professional explains how a focus on member value is crucial to healthy chapter/national relationships.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meetings Forged Ahead Despite Baltimore Unrest
At least two groups went ahead with their planned meetings and conventions in Baltimore last week and this…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Best Benefit Ever: Economic Updates for Credit Union Experts
Members of the Credit Union National Association can stay up to date on economic issues affecting credit unions…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Survey: Veterans Among Most Active Civically Engaged Citizens
A first-ever examination of the civic health of the country’s veterans found that, given the opportunity, they make…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: What CDs and Conferences Have in Common
Don't sell your attendees warmed-over conference ideas in a world where everything fits neatly into a playlist. Here's…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Fraternal Government Relations Coalition Puts Undergrads in Spotlight
When the Fraternal Government Relations Coalition took to Capitol Hill last week, it was helped by dozens of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: 100 Years of Kindness to Animals
A celebration of humane treatment of animals hits a centennial landmark. Plus: A familiar face in membership joins…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
This Gnome Knows Membership
At right: Roamey the Gnome, roaming mascot of membership, Kentucky Pharmacists Association, Frankfort, Kentucky Associations Now: What drew…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Member Engagement: From Participation to Relationships
Several years ago, the Maryland-based Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the world's largest general aviation organization, saw member…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
China Crackdown: Why Links Matter in a Crisis
A crackdown on golf courses in China has helped one association see why connections in the country are…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: Moving Past the Ice Bucket Challenge
The ALS Association connects the dots between regional and national fundraising. Plus: A behind-the-scenes look at what it's…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Destinations Make Diversity and Inclusion a Strategic Priority
Convention and visitor bureaus are making diversity and inclusion efforts an integral part of their strategy. Here’s how and…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Caught Up on Your Association News? Find Out With This Quiz
Welcome to this week’s news quiz featuring questions from some of our most recent articles. Find out how…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: Baltimore’s Effect on Events
After unrest brings a state of emergency and curfew to Baltimore, associations cancel high-profile meetings. Plus: Is a…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Would You Swap Jobs for Your Professional Development?
What if you could switch jobs with, or shadow, someone at an organization that does similar work to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: The Eternal Importance of Narrative Storytelling
Every brand and organization has a story, but how can your association make sure its tale is properly…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Retired Members: Tough to Serve, Too Many to Ignore
There aren’t a lot of clear best practices in associations on how to craft a successful membership offer…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Title IX Association’s New “Super Member” Strategy
To boost its efforts to offer its members the resources they need to best do their jobs, the…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: The First Nonprofit Apple Watch App?
The American Red Cross now has an app that natively supports the Apple Watch—perfect in cases of emergencies.…
