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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
A Faster Trip to the Top
At many associations, the path to the presidency can take more than a decade. One association has created…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How I Got Here: Sheena Kennedy
Sheena Kennedy, Communications and Membership Manager, Association of Boards of Certification, Ankeny, Iowa While Sheena Kennedy was scooping…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
In the Wake of Disaster, Associations Lend a Helping Hand
When disaster struck Nepal, associations there and around the world swung into action. The 7.9-magnitude earthquake that hit…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
CEO to CEO: Getting Down Into the Weeds
What is one task that isn't part of your job that you wish you could do? I wish…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Bankers, Retailers Disagree on EMV Card Details
An important deadline for an updated card format, coming up next week, is putting pressure on retailers and…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Refugee to Spokesdog: Humane Association Honors Hero Pup
The 2015 American Hero Dog was revealed earlier this month by the American Humane Association. Harley the Chihuahua,…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: GoPro Shines a Spotlight on Nonprofits
GoPro has announced exciting plans to help organizations reach their goals. Plus: The discussion about online harassment reaches…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Poll: Are You A Social Media Pro or Novice?
We want to know: How does social media affect you as an association professional? Help us identify some…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Plan on It
The Financial Planning Association’s Annual Conference is set to start this weekend in Boston.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: NFL Players Eye a Media Empire
The association that represents the NFL’s players launches its own media company. Plus: You don’t have to like…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Contractor Groups Warn of Government Shutdown Risks
With the federal government potentially heading towards another shutdown at the end of this month, a leading contractor…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
British Group Asks High Court to Clarify: Is Bridge a Sport?
The English Bridge Union has more than a few rounds of bridge riding on a British High Court…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
The Powerful Benefits of Mentorship
Respondents of a new survey from the Internet Marketing Association reported strong benefits of mentorship. Find out some…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Life Insurance Industry Still Struggling to Engage With Millennials
Life insurance providers are always reaching out to prospective customers, but one group remains more elusive than all…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
The Nonprofits That Caught Volkswagen Red-Handed
Revelations of organizational dishonesty by the auto giant have already had some landscape-shattering effects on the company, and…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: A Global Call for the Sharing Economy
Expand your notions about the sharing economy beyond cars and hotels as the UN meets to discuss various…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Merchant Shipping Group Takes on Important Cargo: Refugees
While refugees fleeing war-torn countries in the Middle East have raised challenges for European countries, members of the…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Is Your Staff Trained to Sell Membership?
Any association staffer who interacts with members and prospects influences the membership experience. Research from the retail sector…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Best Benefit Ever: The Elimination of Alumni Exclusivity
The University at Buffalo Alumni Association will offer its current benefits but eliminate its entry cost by restructuring…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
How One Association Tackled a Conference Diversity Problem
The 2015 edition of the Online News Association’s annual meeting sports a diverse speaker lineup. That’s no accident,…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Pope Francis: Catholic Student Associations Capitalize on Papal Visit
The pope's first trip to the United States this week, promises to snarl traffic and draw online buzz,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Safety Standards Approved for Controversial Laundry Pods
The guidelines from ASTM International respond to an increasing number of cases of accidental ingestion by children.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Thanks to a New Association, Your Tattoos Can Live Forever
”Every tattoo tells a story,” says the National Association for the Preservation of Skin Art. The new group…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: Avoid Tech Vendor Headaches
The role that communication plays in ensuring that your tech vendors are all on the same page. Also:…
