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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
A Better Plan for Your Office Plan
The desks and cubes you set up for your employees shouldn’t be afterthoughts. But be cautious of workplace…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How the Beer Industry Brews Good Business, Together
Despite being a part of a rapidly growing, competitive industry, brewers have learned to appreciate the value of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Labor Board Ruling Puts Unions, Associations at Odds
Thursday’s ruling on joint employment issues received a frosty reception from major business groups—particularly in the franchise space—though…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Cyberbullying Stalls “America’s Favorite Veterinarian” Contest
The annual contest, which highlights the work of veterinary professionals, ended early after activists opposed to declawing used…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Facebook Makes “Donate Now” Button Available to All Nonprofits
Facebook opened its “Donate Now” button up to all nonprofit organizations this week. The social media fundraising tool has…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
News Quiz: Has the Internet Gone to the Dogs?
Welcome to the weekly news quiz, where we test your nose for association news. In this edition: National…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lessons for Meeting Planners From Professional Sports
Your conventions and events may not have the big budgets or superstar athletes of the professional sports world,…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Destination: New Orleans
Louisiana's largest city is more than Bourbon Street, Mardi Gras, and beignets. It's also a top location for…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
A Revenue-Generating Online Directory
Associations exist first and foremost to serve their members, but sometimes they want to offer new products and…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Data: Smaller Parts, Bigger Payments
Something about breaking a payment into 12 smaller parts makes a larger total payment a lot more palatable.…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Building a Diverse Leadership Pipeline
Leaders at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association know that diversity and inclusion (D&I) programs are critical to ensure a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: Vertical Video Is OK
We may be used to horizontal video, but, thanks to mobile technology, vertical video is no longer a…
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Shooting Highlights Safety Concerns for TV News Crews
Associations in the television news industry had safety concerns prior to this week's murder of a Virginia TV…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Bankruptcy Trustees Meet in Chicago
The National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees’ 2015 Annual Convention began in Chicago this week.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Coalition Aims to Bring Standards to Dietary Supplement Industry
The growing dietary supplement industry has moved one step closer to safety standardization.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
What Makes a Marketing Email Go Viral?
Want more people to forward the emails your association sends? A new study highlights the elements of viral…
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Journalism Group: Trump’s Treatment of Jorge Ramos Unfair
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists spoke out against the Trump campaign's decision to forcibly remove Univision reporter…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Venture Capital Firms Continue to Struggle With Diversity
The venture capital industry has been a largely white, male world, and a new study shows that change…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: It’s Time to Prepare for Swap Ideas Day!
September 10 is as good a day as any to encourage your association to swap ideas. Plus: a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Awards Industry to Football Star: Participation Matters, Too
An NFL linebacker drew headlines recently when he took away his sons' sports participation awards. That personal decision…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Finding the Middle Ground on Member Engagement
Every member has his or her own reasons for engaging with your association, but how do you best…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
CrossFit, Groups Fight Over DC Personal Trainer Regulations
Forthcoming regulations for personal trainers in the District of Columbia have many in the industry—particularly those affiliated with…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Best Benefit Ever: Scholarships for Members’ Families
The Affiliated Workers Association expands its benefits to include support for the education of members’ families.
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
First .dog Website Launches to Support Rescue Groups
Wednesday is National Dog Day, and to celebrate, the Petfinder Foundation is bringing man’s best friend into the…
