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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Strategies for Building Your Social Capital
By going beyond networking, you can connect with your community on a deeper level. Some first steps to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
What Exhibitors and Sponsors Want From Virtual Events in 2021
Organizers had a lot to learn in 2020 as they quickly transitioned their in-person events to the virtual…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
New Video Series Addresses Challenges for Women in Produce Industry
The Produce Marketing Association’s Center for Growing Talent is releasing a video series on women in the industry.…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
A Pandemic Pivot That Led to New Revenue for a Journalists Group
The American Society of Journalists and Authors knew its members were busy reporting about the impact of the…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Pro Tip: Engage Members From the Get-Go
Finding out what a member wants from your association as soon as they join establishes an immediate connection…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Which Community KPIs Should Associations Pay Attention to in 2021?
Vanity metrics are nice, but your key performance indicators should focus on the relationship between engagement and business…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Four Ways Managers Can Get the Best From Their Employees
I was nearly fired from my first association management job. While I loved what I did and did…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
An In-House Newscast Keeps Messaging Under Control
Hearsay posted on social media about association announcements before their official release can cause headaches. One association came…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Planning for an Uncertain Future Requires Open Ears, Communication, and Empathy
How associations can plan for efficient shutdowns and safe reopenings.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Why Nominating Members for External Boards Is a Core Element of Advocacy
While influencing legislation and regulations important to our members is critical work for government relations (GR) professionals, there…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Weekly Now: Former ASAE CEO John Graham Receives Posthumous Honor
John Graham IV, FASAE, CAE, will be inducted into the Events Industry Council's Hall of Leaders. Also: A…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
A Virtual Advocacy Event With Surprise Benefits
The Alzheimer’s Association’s annual advocacy fly-in changed dramatically because of the pandemic—in many ways for the better. Its…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
How to Frame the Potential of Leadership Through Design
It’s not just about a pretty picture. Bennie Johnson, executive director of AIGA, discusses how the central concepts…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Show the Love for Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, these associations are bringing their communities together to provide support and…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
A Few Practical Realities for Post-Pandemic Events
As the pandemic abates and even after it subsides, meetings are going to look a lot different. What…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
A Strategy for Safely Getting Employees Back in the Office
One Virginia-based association management and meetings firm has been back in the office since June 2020. A combination…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Pro Tip: A Low-Cost Way to Connect Members
Looking for simple, inexpensive ways to keep members engaged in a virtual world? Here’s one solution.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Why Associations Should Emphasize Brand Strategy Amid COVID-19
Right now, your brand may be the most visible part of what you do. For that reason, your…
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Tax and Employment Law Questions Raised by Remote Work
The explosion in the number of association workers who now perform their jobs remotely as a result of…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Tips for Navigating a New Membership Terrain
Associations long relied on the same channels to engage, recruit, and retain members. And then everything changed. Now…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Short or Long? What a Content Marketing Expert Says About Word Count
Should your content be short, long, or somewhere in between? A top editorial leader at the Content Marketing…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Event Cancellation Insurance
When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived and precluded in-person events, many associations were able to quickly and successfully pivot…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Let Purpose and Foresight Guide Your Innovation Strategy
A commitment to organizational purpose and the practice of foresight are two disciplines genuinely embraced by innovative organizations,…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
When the Contingency Plan Becomes the Main Event
How associations can adapt to the times with research and the right technology.
