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The Importance of DEI in Advocacy Efforts
In March 2022, ASAE hosted its annual American Associations Day in Washington, DC, an advocacy event to inform…
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5 Nonprofits That Prove the Mission Matters, No Matter How Offbeat
These nonprofits have seen success by following their mission with a singular focus—even when that leads them to…
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New 988 Mental Health Hotline Is Just the Beginning
The National Alliance on Mental Illness was one of many organizations advocating for a national hotline for people…
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Association Advocacy Needs a Plan in Election Year
It seems every major election has become a high-stakes showdown, and this year is no different. In Washington,…
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Business Pro Tip: Embrace the Power of a Public-Private Partnership
Building relationships at the state or federal level could create new opportunities for members while encouraging visibility around…
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Startup Stories: Psychedelics Canada
New associations launch to fill a void in their sector. Here, Psychedelics Canada tells us what got them…
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How the Green Burial Council Is Fighting Greenwashing
The association is working to make the funeral industry more environmentally friendly by focusing on education, setting official…
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Advocating For The Unpopular Opinion: Daylight Savings
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s position in favor of getting rid of daylight saving time suddenly became…
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Startup Stories: Flex, the Association for the App Economy
New associations launch to fill a void in their sector. Flex, a new trade group for app-based companies,…
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Grassroots Advocacy Strategies That Move the Needle
At the beginning of the pandemic, associations quickly encouraged their members to contact Congress to help their respective…
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Library Group Fights Back Against Efforts to Ban Books
During National Library Week, the American Library Association highlighted an unprecedented number of attempts to ban books, with…
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Women’s March Foundation: New Initiatives & Impact
With the pandemic curtailing protests, the WMF has a new goal: having streets renamed for notable women. Here’s…
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Three Best Practices for Sustaining Interest in Advocacy Efforts
As a leader at your association, you know that change happens fast and creating a sustainable organization that…
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Use Discussion Groups to Foster Productive Political Conversations
Super-charged political polarization isn’t new. It just seems so because many media outlets have provided forums for theatrically…
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How to Speak Out With Confidence
Taking a stand on social issues is a challenge, as Disney learned recently when critics accused it of…
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Association Partnerships: A Strength For Conservancies
Learn how your association can benefit when partnering with other groups to double down on your efforts.
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With Black History Lessons Under Attack, Associations Fight Back
In recent months, some states have proposed legislation and policies that restrict how educators may teach students about…
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Startup Stories: Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association
New associations launch to fill a void in their sector. Here, the Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association tells…
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Tips for Leading Your Members Through Hyperpartisan Political Times
As we examine how to work in and through an atmosphere of political polarization and intolerance among competing…
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What Employees and Organizations Need to Know About Unemployment Identity Theft
Since the pandemic began, fraudsters have used stolen identities to file unemployment claims. The finance director at the…
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Groups Ask for Federal Aid to Restore and Grow U.S. Travel Industry
In a January 19 letter, hundreds of travel-related organizations, including ASAE, asked congressional leadership to take immediate action…
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After Legislative Advocacy Comes Implementation
When a piece of legislation you advocated for is passed, a new kind of work begins: implementation. Take…
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Hospital Group Outlines Strategy to Combat Structural Racism in Healthcare
Structural racism is a widespread public health threat. Kaiser Family Foundation data showed that before the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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Startup Stories: Michigan Pet Alliance
New associations launch to fill a void in their sector. Here, the Michigan Pet Alliance tells us what…
