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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
The Association of the Future Is Connected
If you hear the term “sharing economy” and think Lyft or Airbnb, picture this: In late 2015, three…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Destination: Knoxville
World’s stage. Not many associations can host an event on the same grounds as a former World’s Fair,…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Aligning Workspace With Work Styles
How have you seen associations change the way they work? Today’s staff are more collaborative, connected, and mobile,…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
The Tao of Association Leadership
In early January 2016, I stood before the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation's 40 employees during our…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
11 Tips for Hosting Local Events and Site Visits for Members of Congress
Former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill famously said, "All politics is local"—which is why members of Congress…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
How to Grow and Evolve Your Strategic Plan
Here's how strategic planning usually works: Early on, many workshops are held. Then, a framework is created, followed…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: Avoid These Event Marketing Errors
Don’t let these marketing mistakes be the reason your event isn’t a success. Also: Why nonprofits should develop…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Quick Response With Texting
The National Association of Sports Commissions is piloting a text message communication system to improve response time when…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
The Guardian Expands U.S. Reporting With New Nonprofit Arm
The British newspaper, which has grown its American presence in recent years, is relying on a series of…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Is Your Meeting Ready for a Move?
Moving is one of the most stressful things a person can do, but some of the questions you…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
The Case for Treating Your Event Like a Culinary Experience
Three ways to use your attendees' obsession with good—and local—food and drink to elevate the meeting experience.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Alumni Group’s Rapid Response Connects Texas Aggies Amid Hurricane Harvey
The Association of Former Students, Texas A&M Foundation, and the sports website TexAgs moved swiftly this week to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Self Storage Association
The Self Storage Association’s 2017 Fall Conference & Trade Show begins in Las Vegas next week. Around 2,000…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
AAA Keeps Eye on Gas Prices Amid Harvey-Soaked Labor Day
AAA, which recently stopped tracking Labor Day traffic, is nonetheless in front of a big issue for motorists…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: Recruit the Right Microinfluencer
Influencer campaigns aren’t just for major brands. Even smaller associations can get big results from a microinfluencer campaign.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Groups Prepare for Worst in Debt-Ceiling Showdown
With a looming deadline to raise the U.S. debt ceiling threatening financial markets, groups are both boosting their…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Three Characteristics of a Highly Effective Workplace
A forthcoming study from the Society for Human Resource Management identifies seven qualities that are hallmarks of healthy,…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: What Tech M&A Means for Associations
Tech consolidation in the association space may wind up being beneficial for associations, but there are still considerations…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Survey: Nonprofits Unprepared for For-Profit Competition for Talent
The latest edition of Nonprofit HR’s Nonprofit Employment Practices Survey finds that many nonprofits don’t have formal strategies…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Mayors Take Strong Pledge Against Extremism, Bigotry
In tandem with the Anti-Defamation League, more than 270 mayors nationwide, including many members of the U.S. Conference…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Airline Industry Ramps Up RFID-Based Baggage Tracking
By next June, IATA members will be required to use RFID tags to track the current position of…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Dairy Association’s “Princess” Program Churns Out Leaders, Ambassadors
Last week, the Midwest Dairy Association crowned its 64th Princess Kay of the Milky Way at the Minnesota…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Cut Online Member Communities Some Slack
The Digital Analytics Association found ways to work in partnership with a community of Slack users, expanding membership…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
After Settlement with Trade Groups, NYC Halts Menu Labeling Rules
New York City, which originated many of the menu labeling standards that the Food and Drug Administration is…
