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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Hawaii Incident Highlights Limits of Emergency Alert System
The recent incident in Hawaii, in which a test message was accidentally sent to millions of people on…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Conservation Efforts
The National Association of Conservation Districts’ 72nd Annual Meeting begins next week in Nashville. Attendance is expected to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Host a Successful Follow-Up Event After Early Success
All associations want to host a great follow-up event, especially after debuting a wildly successful one the year…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Why Your Association Should Hire Older Employees
Here are a few reasons why associations should consider investing in the hiring and training of older employees.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Good For Planets and Bottom Lines: Inside the Solar Movement
An engineer’s passion for going green helps drive the growth of Singapore’s solar industry.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Visit U.S. Coalition: Groups Encourage Foreign Travel to U.S.
The Visit U.S. Coalition, launched Tuesday, aims to reverse a downward trend in the United States' share of…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: 2018 Trends That Will Affect Associations
SmithBucklin releases a new report that offers up insights and 2018 trends that associations should keep top of…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Sleep Medicine Group Launches Offshoot Focused on Patients
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is launching a new group, the American Alliance for Healthy Sleep, that…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
To Engage New Members, You Need a Plan
A recent survey confirms that to get first-time members on board and involved with your association—and more likely…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Sports Fans Coalition’s Streaming Service Tests Copyright Law
The coalition's Locast service will stream NFL games to New York audiences without a license from broadcasters. The…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: Rethinking Writing for Personas
Personas may not be helpful for writers. Here’s a better way to think about writing for your target…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
The Long Road to Introducing New Dog or Cat Breeds
Last week’s news that new dog and cat breeds were officially approved for competition highlights the fact that…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Tourism Group Creates Job Bank for Workers Affected by Hurricanes
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association recently launched a job bank that connects candidates with tourism-related employment opportunities.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Subscription Strategy: Why a Monthly Service Could Be a Savvy Play
Your organization may emphasize yearly membership, but a huge amount of consumer interest is currently focused on monthly,…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Recruiting the Next Generation of Volunteer Firefighters
Although an estimated 85 percent of fire departments are supported entirely or mostly by volunteers, the number of…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
3 Lessons: Authentic Leadership
Dresden Farrand, CAE Vice President of Chapter Development Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc. Alexandria, Virginia It’s OK to not know.…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
How I Got Here: Kim Grimm
Kim Grimm Interim Executive Director National Association for Catering and Events Columbia, Maryland Kim Grimm’s 20-plus years in…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
A Path to Better Decisions
About two years ago, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) decided to change how it handled its…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Tips for Branding and Marketing a New Event
Getting a new association event off the ground is no small matter. It takes a team effort to…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
7 Career Navigation Tips for Young Professionals
Associations provide a fascinating career launch point for young professionals given their numerous operational areas, including program and…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Takeaways From the Sam’s Club Closures
Sam’s Club, a Walmart-affiliated membership-based retailer, shut down a large number of locations this week with little notice.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: Facebook Turns Its Back on Publishers
Facebook is making major changes to the news feed that will most likely affect the organic reach of…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Texas Hospital Association Turns Heads, Cuts Costs With “Smart Ribbon”
The hospital trade group has helped its members save hundreds of thousands of dollars through the implementation of…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Referral Credits
The Textbook and Academic Authors Association recently debuted a referral program that incentivizes members to recruit prospects in…
