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Articles
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Make Amicus Briefs Part of Your Advocacy Program
Amicus curiae, or “friend of the court,” briefs enable your association to communicate directly with federal and state…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
3 Lessons: Wind at His Back
Marc Bernstein, CAE Director of Information Technology American Society of Anesthesiologists Schaumburg, Illinois Meet the mark. In sailboat…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Is SEO Losing Its Luster? Not Yet, But …
Evidence is growing that Google increasingly favors its own digital properties over organic search results. That could be…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Blending Local Charm With Scientific Savvy to Meet With Purpose in Montréal
B2B knowledge transfers and industry collaboration was at the heart of this life sciences event in Montréal.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Frozen Food Group Creates Course Materials to Educate Kids About Food Waste
In a new program, the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association is serving up ready-made lesson plans to…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Questions To Ask Before Building an Online Community
Starting an online community is an investment. If you don’t have the time to foster engagement, skip it.…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Does Your Team Help or Hinder Innovation?
Innovation is tricky stuff. People are psychologically wired to resist change and fear the unknown. The association industry…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
How to Create a Strategy That Includes Everyone
Without engagement from all stakeholders, your grand plan for a new strategy is likely to fizzle. Making strategy…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Hospital Association Uses Grant to Build Opioid-Fighting Tactics
The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania has launched a program, driven by face-to-face meetings, to encourage information…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: The Three P’s of Strategic Planning
Outlining new organizational initiatives can be a daunting task. Here’s where to start. Also: Be flexible on how…
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Hispanic Journalists Reject Conference Sponsorship From Fox News
Protesting Fox News anchors' on-air rhetoric against immigrants, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists will return its share…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: An App to Track Savings
The American Homebrewers Association gives members an easy way to track discounts and savings using an app, which…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Is It Time for an Association Merger?
As both a consultant and a former association executive, Brian Costanzo, CAE, knows the telltale signs that the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Better Engage Staff Teams Who Attend Your Conference
While associations strive to give each conference attendee a personalized experience, what can you do to support staff…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Western Arts Alliance
The Western Arts Alliance’s 2019 Annual Conference starts next week. Attendance is expected to top 700.
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How to Keep Your Employees From Leaving Vacation Days on the Table
New research found that U.S. workers didn’t use 768 million vacation days in 2018. An HR expert offers…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: How Millennials Engage With Causes
Millennials, tech, activism—a 10-year study shares how the plugged-in generation interacts with causes and social issues. Also: Boost…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Email Marketers Getting Serious About Improving Their Reputations
A new report from the email deliverability firm Return Path shows that senders are getting better at protecting…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Coalition Examines Job Displacement Risks in Post-Automation World
The goal of the Emma Coalition, co-founded by the National Restaurant Association, is to kick-start the discussion about…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Do you Need a Separate Entity to House Your Revenue-Generating Program?
To avoid jeopardizing their tax-exempt status or to limit liability, associations sometimes structure their revenue-generating programs and services…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Back to School: Associations Help Teachers, Parents Get Ready
From new reports and campaigns to always-handy resources, these associations have plenty to work with for families, teachers,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
As Ransomware Attacks Grow, Groups Tell States and Municipalities to Be Vigilant
Even before a major cyberattack on local governments in Texas, associations and trade groups were calling on states…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: The Unpaid Internship Problem
Unpaid internships can put financial strain on many young professionals—but doing away with these programs won’t solve the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Three Tips for Hybrid Volunteer Meetings
When members gather for in-person meetings, their time together is limited and valuable, so setting the right agenda…
