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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
‘Perpetual Membership’ Study Is an Auto-Renewal Reality Check
The “member until you cancel” model has intriguing potential for associations, but a new survey shows they have…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Partnership Brings Wellness Programs to Schools
Action for Healthy Kids, the National PTA, and ALDI have teamed up to institute health and fitness programs…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Nonprofits push for Veterans Day Observance
Although Veterans Day is a public holiday, it is business as usual for many organizations. Several associations offer…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Risk-Management Training: Always Be Prepared
A fire-chief group in Washington state teams with a risk-management group to offer free risk-management training to fire…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
What’s Next for Association Leadership in The District?
With the election underway, how will the association leadership landscape change in DC? Also: The challenges that voters…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Yacht Brokers Group Goes From State to International
The Florida Yacht Brokers Association started as a group focused on state-level legislative advocacy. Now, however, the group…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
FCC’s Robocall Strike Force Faces Tough Challenges
For the past couple of months, some of the largest technology and communications companies in the world have…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Lessons From 18F: Let Your Internal Innovation Efforts Breathe
A federal government agency that has more in common with startup culture than bureaucracy is raising some eyebrows…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Canadian Oil Industry Group Expands Membership
With changes in the Canadian oil industry negatively affecting its member firms, the Petroleum Services Association of Canada…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Supreme Court Arguments in Antitrust Case Set for December 7
The justices announced that they will hold arguments next month in a case that has major implications for…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
IT Group Hosts Virtual Reality Events, Encourages Tech Careers
CompTIA’s Creating IT Futures Foundation takes virtual-reality technology on a road trip to encourage students to consider tech…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Your Association’s Website: Is Joining Easy
It’s important to design your association's website so potential members can take quick action. Also: How some companies…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Student Loan Debt Is Rising. Can Your Association Help?
A recent report found that the average amount of student loan debt topped $30,000 for last year’s graduates.…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Associations: How to Help Board Chairs Lead
A recent study says nonprofit board chairs are often ill-prepared and frustrated. Training can help, says an expert.…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Library Associations Promote Early Reading
Children don’t need to wait until they go to school to learn their ABCs. In fact, research shows…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
I Can’t Live Without My … Skype for Business
“While none of the tools within the Skype for Business package are unique, it has all the basics…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
3 Lessons: Serenity Now
Jennifer Tomb, CAE Assistant Director, Meetings and Exhibits American Society for Microbiology Washington, DC "Please"and "thank you" are…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Data: The Perfect Work-to-Break Balance
That's the best work-to-break ratio, according to the Draugiem Group, which conducted an employee productivity experiment with a…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Make Sure the Price Is Right for Your On-Demand Learning Programs
The American Medical Informatics Association is constantly thinking about how it can improve its programs, products, and services…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Use Motivators to Recruit and Retain Volunteers
Volunteers are the backbone of any association. They represent the membership, give voice to the mission, and collaborate…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Make Your Sales Team More Collaborative
When your sales team isn't in sync, chances are your revenue won't be where you want it to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
IAB: Mobile Platforms Driving Digital Ad Growth
The Interactive Advertising Bureau’s latest Internet Advertising Revenue Report found that desktop revenues fell sharply—something more than made…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Franchise Group Creates Charitable Activity Registry
Thousands of franchise businesses are giving back to their communities, and the International Franchise Association has launched a…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
2016 Election: Pressure’s On. Keep Your Composure
One editor's approach to election night offers a "voice of reason" to a very emotional campaign cycle. Also:…
