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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
AMVETS Partners With VA to Address Veteran Suicide Crisis
Following a White House order providing more mental health assistance to veterans, the veterans service group has launched…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
NCAA Makes Big Data Play in New Deal
In a move that brings together the sizable amount of data college sports produces annually, the NCAA will…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Electric Vehicle Crashes Highlight Firefighters’ Shifting Training Needs
The lithium-ion batteries that come standard in most electric vehicles come with fire risks unlike what is found…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: Reconsider These Leadership Mantras
Holding on to traditional management mantras may be stopping your organization from moving forward. Also: How one nonprofit…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
The Risks Inherent in Redesigns
Doing a big, bold redesign is often a great way to further an organization’s goals while putting on…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Report: App Spending Expected to Grow in a Big Way
According to a new report from the mobile data firm App Annie, spending on mobile apps is expected…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: Membership Renewal Guide
Don’t let a lackluster renewal program be the reason you lose out on members. Also: As digital technology…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Airline Group Working on Payment Alternatives for Flight Bookings
IATA, one of the largest airline-industry groups, is planning on testing a payment technology that would directly pull…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Marine Industry Anchors Together to Address Workforce Challenges
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, along with two other boating groups, collaborated on a new workforce…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Effective Networking for Leaders (and Aspiring Ones)
At conferences, “networking” can become too much like overeager hustling. Patience—and some good questions—are more effective.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Taking a DIY Approach to Board Self-Assessments
When it’s time for a board to evaluate its own performance, some associations turn to standardized self-assessment tools.…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Books: Engine of Impact, Psyched Up, Braving the Wilderness
Stanford University lecturers William Meehan III and Kim Starkey Jonker don’t take long to chide nonprofits about their opacity,…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Idea Bank: Legal Fact-Checking Site Lays Down the Law
What's the great idea? A fact-checking website for statutory law and legal rulings Who's doing it? American Bar Association…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
When It Comes to Messaging, Nothing Compares to A/B Testing
When Joseph Cephas, vice president of communications for the American Society of Interior Designers, began planning a member…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
How Storytelling Can Help Congressional Champions Make Your Case
Most associations rely on two time-tested strategies for their advocacy efforts: storytelling and congressional champions. With the first…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
7 Smart Ways to Grow Your Association
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners is the largest full-service professional organization of nurse practitioners, representing the interests…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: States of Change
How does your organization respond to change? One author shares the three states of response for groups. Also:…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Hawaii Property Owners Can Turn to This Association to Cover Volcano Losses
The Hawaii Property Insurance Association, a state-created group that works as a public-private partnership, serves as an insurer…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Hall of Fame
Each year, the Specialty Food Association inducts a handful of people into a hall of fame celebrating industry leaders.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Louisiana Certification Bill Amended to Address Association Concerns
Language that would have barred the use of professional certifications in the state was removed from the proposed…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Say Goodbye to Traditional Networking Receptions
Most attendees come to your conferences to network. But if your networking options are feeling stale, take a…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: What GDPR Means For Social Marketers
The impending GDPR means you may need to make a few changes to your social media tactics. Also:…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How Associations Are Getting in the Mother’s Day Mood
From restaurants, to retailers, to ranchers (really!), Mother’s Day is bringing out a lot of excitement for trade…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Association Fundraisers
The Association Foundation Group’s 16th Annual National Conference takes place next week in Washington, DC. Around 150 are…
