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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Prison Phone Fees: Civil Rights Groups Welcome FCC Ruling
Advocacy and prison-rights groups applauded a move by the Federal Communications Commission to limit the fees charged to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Bitcoin Groups, Law Enforcement Officials Open Dialogue
Eyeing an opportunity to burnish the industry's reputation, a variety of trade groups focused on bitcoin and other…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meeting Zen: Boosting Attendees’ Mental Well-Being
It’s important that your conferences not only offer networking and professional development opportunities for attendees but also keep…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
News Quiz: Which Country Saved The Electric Car?
Welcome to the weekly news quiz, where we test your nose for association news. In this edition: A…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Pets in the Office: A Doggone Good Idea?
Inviting a dog or cat into the office on a regular basis might sound like a recipe for…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
International Dyslexia Association: Literacy Challenges
The International Dyslexia Association’s 2015 Annual Conference is set to start next week in Texas.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Unmanned Vehicle Groups Join Drone Registration Talks
With the Transportation Department looking to require drone owners to register their vehicles, the government has asked a…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: YouTube Takes on Membership
YouTube is jumping into the membership ring by offering its own subscription option. Plus: More than half of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Open Access Week: Overcoming Obstacles
To mark Open Access Week, here's a look at how some associations are embracing the movement and pushing…
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Astronomy Group Takes Steps to Prevent Sexual Harassment
While the astronomy community reels from the reportedly pervasive sexual harassment conducted by a prominent Berkeley professor, steps…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Passions Flare Up as Cybersecurity Bill Nears Senate Vote
Ahead of an expected vote on the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA), tech and privacy groups are ramping…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Livestock Theft: The Association With Its Own Peace Officers
The crime of cattle rustling isn't a relic of the Old West. It's still a reality for today's…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Blasts From the Past for Back to the Future Day
Organizations and companies are donning their self-lacing shoes and celebrating the day Marty McFly visited the future.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Secret or Not, Membership Groups Face Common Problems
The story of a secret society's quest for growth is a fascinating tale that illustrates the fundamental challenges…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Scientific Society Opens Its Digital Library for Open Access Week
To promote the importance of open access, the Electrochemical Society is allowing everyone to access its digital library.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
In Protest, Fantasy Sports Group Moves Event From Nevada
The Fantasy Sports Trade Association, currently in the midst of regulatory controversy and legal changes, decided over the…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: Poynter Enters the Membership Space
A premier journalistic institution is broadening its reach to include a multitiered membership program. Plus: A sports nonprofit…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
National Tour Association Opens Doors to Agents
The National Tour Association explains to its members why the addition of travel agents is beneficial for all.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Who Saved the Electric Car? Norway, That’s Who
In the face of international indifference, the Scandinavian country has been one of the brightest lights in pushing…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Nonprofits Engaged in Debate Over Women in Combat
A January deadline to make military combat roles mixed gender is complicated by a Marine Corps study.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Refugee Crisis: How Technology Is Redefining Nonprofit Aid
The current refugee crisis spreading from Syria, Afghanistan, and other countries through Europe—the largest since World War II—has…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
FCC Probe Questions Business Broadband Practices
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission announced that it would scrutinize business internet pricing practices, which critics say…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Heart Association Issues Updated CPR Guidelines
The American Heart Association recently released updated recommendations for performing CPR that include new suggestions for chest compressions…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Flavor-Extract Makers Highlight Safe Ingredients With Database
A new informational online resource from the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association is a resource for curious minds…
