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
Friday Buzz: Should You Build That Online Community?
Why market research is important to do before you dive too deep into building that private hub for…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
What Ideas Can Your Meeting Steal From the Super Bowl?
Your association’s meeting may not attract 100 million attendees like the Super Bowl, but you can still add…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Pediatrics Group Revisits Marijuana Policy
While the American Academy of Pediatrics doesn’t support the legalization of pot, the group argues that the penalties…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: Where to Turn for In-Flight WiFi
A new survey reveals which airlines can provide you with WiFi that actually works. Plus: A new Twitter…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
The Board Member’s Role as Face of the Association
By virtue of their position, association board members can be key players in member engagement and recruitment efforts.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Best Benefit Ever: Patient-Safety Providers Get Info at a Discount
National Patient Safety Foundation members receive discounted rates for an industry-specific journal.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Help East Coasters Weather Blizzard
Although the predicted blizzard of historic proportions failed to materialize in many places, associations worked to ensure millions…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: Understand What Attracts New Prospective Members
Prospective members are looking to solve a problem. Is your association offering the right solution for them? Also:…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
American Nurses Association Draws Fresh Attention to Fatigue Issues
In new guidance, the American Nurses Association recommends limiting the number of hours the average nurse works. It’s…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Peace Offering: Nonprofits Help Facilitate Potential “Bourbon Summit”
Who said there isn’t room for compromise? The Kentucky Distillers’ Association worked with the Henry Clay Center for…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Clarify New Cuba Travel Rules
Organizations with a stake in travel are working to explain new rules loosening more than five decades of…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: The Next Era of Digital Collaboration
Digital workplace collaboration tools are here to stay, one top strategist says. Plus: why you should perform a…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Survey: Healthcare Options Confuse Employees, Leading to Deferred Care
A new survey from SCIO Health Analytics found that 1 in 5 Americans defer healthcare due to cost,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Defense Department Opens Door for Nonprofits on Bases
Membership and support groups are cheering a recent decision by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to allow nonprofits better…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: What SkyMall Teaches About Captive Audiences
The catalog company that has enticed passengers with in-flight shopping for a quarter of a century just filed…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Sponsorships: What Do Meeting Organizers and Exhibitors Want?
Many association meetings wouldn’t be successful without sponsors. A new study reveals what sponsors and organizers are looking…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: Social Smarts from the State of the Union
How one association used a diorama to push its advocacy messages during the State of the Union address.…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Putting the Team in Teamwork: How Groups Can Perform Better
MIT researchers have identified three characteristics of top-performing teams. Find out what they have in common and how…
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Pain Point: Acupuncture Pros Concerned With Therapists’ Use of Needles
Is dry needling a form of acupuncture? That’s a question with a loaded answer, one that’s led to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: Don’t Be Overwhelmed by Event Planning Overload
When planning an event, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. These six reminders can help. Plus: how to save…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
What Makes Members Volunteer and Keeps Them Coming Back
Two research studies on volunteer motivations and experiences offer new clues about how to find and keep happy…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Student-Athletes Make an Impact at NCAA Convention
College sports’ governing body gathered for its annual convention last week, and for the first time in its…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Best Benefit Ever: Making the Farm Bill Easy for Farmers
The Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation offers members one-on-one assistance with farm bill compliance.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: Is Your Event Transformative?
The elements of making an event that has the potential of changing someone’s life. Also: The passwords you…
