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Articles
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Why the NY Apple Association Sponsors the Big Apple’s Marathon
The New York Apple Association has delivered tens of thousands of apples to the TCS New York City…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Handle Staff Requests for Time-Off During the Holidays
With the winter holidays quickly approaching, employees are likely looking forward to some time away from the office.…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
How Smart is Too Smart? New Leadership Study Analyzes
A new report suggests that a leader with an overly high level of intelligence can threaten to leave…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: Membership Brainstorming Prompts
As you think about how to serve members better, consider this series of prompts to help improve your…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Hospital Association Asks FDA to Help Tackle Drug Shortages
In a letter to the FDA’s commissioner, the American Hospital Association drew attention to the large number of…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Go Deeper with Member Storytelling
Associations can leverage the power of storytelling to unearth history, encourage conversation, and get to know your members…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: Steps for Creating Email Drip Campaigns
Drive more potential donors to action by using an email drip campaign. Also: how a Snapchat scavenger hunt…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Travel Groups Push for TSA, PreCheck Revamps
The U.S. Travel Association, Global Business Travel Association, and other groups are calling for legislation that would revamp…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
After Merger, Baking Association Kicks Education Program Up a Notch
The American Bakers Association’s recent acquisition of the Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturers’ Association is already showing results in…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Why Cannes Lions Is Slimming Down Next Year
After a major agency attendee chose to stay away from the popular multiday Cannes Lions advertising industry event…
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Archivists Association Closes Discussion Group That Became Toxic
The Society of American Archivists' listserver was meant to connect professionals and aspirants, but instead hosted a flame-war…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
When Iteration Doesn’t Work Anymore
Iterative design, the idea that you build a website, app, or other technology over time from the same…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Measure the Success of Your Event
Here's what to keep in mind as you set up processes to measure how well your conference went.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Research: Quantitative Needs Qualitative
Why your membership research needs to go beyond the survey. Also: CarMax’s clever response to a viral video.
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
What the Future of ACH Means for Associations
In recent years, the underlying technology used for direct-deposit transactions has slowly become more “instant,” and now allows…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
World Cube Association Keeps Twisty Puzzles in Play
The World Cube Association, a global standards body for Rubik’s Cube-style puzzles, has competitors in its events who…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Why the C-Suite Needs a Culture Change
The latest “Women in the Workplace” report has little good news about the gender gap in leadership. But…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Improve Association Events With Data and Technology
Associations and meeting planners are always looking for an edge that will take their signature event to the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Working With State Organizations to Meet State Advocacy Goals
For government relations professionals at associations, navigating the legislative landscape in all 50 states is a constant challenge.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Tapping Into Member Collaboration in Times of Uncertainty
As an association executive in the healthcare industry, I have witnessed members deal with significant challenges over the…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Ohio Manufacturing Group Unveils Workforce-Development Campaign
At its first workforce summit, the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association unveiled a new campaign aimed at bolstering interest in…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Showcase Members’ Talents
To drive deeper engagement and a sense of community, the National Art Educators Association exhibits members’ creative talents…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: Rethinking Nondues Revenue
Associations shouldn’t put all of their revenue channels into the membership basket, but your organization could probably be…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Jumping on Growing Trend, New Mindfulness Teachers Group Hopes to Set Standards
The International Mindfulness Teachers Association, announced this week, is putting its focus on offering credentials to mindfulness practitioners.…
