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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Student-Athletes Make an Impact at NCAA Convention
College sports’ governing body gathered for its annual convention last week, and for the first time in its…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Senate, House Get to Work on Tax Reform
Senate leaders announced last week that bipartisan working groups will aim to develop a comprehensive tax reform plan…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Best Benefit Ever: Making the Farm Bill Easy for Farmers
The Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation offers members one-on-one assistance with farm bill compliance.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: Is Your Event Transformative?
The elements of making an event that has the potential of changing someone’s life. Also: The passwords you…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
What a Customer-Driven Association Might Look Like
A recent report from a nonprofit software maker suggests that associations are going to become increasingly customer-driven, not…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
How the Oregon State Bar Boosted Industry Diversity
The organization, which represents legal professionals in a judicial system that has been dogged by a lack of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Many Counties Still Waiting for the Economic Recovery
A new report from the National Association of Counties suggests that while progress on economic issues is being…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Charlie Hebdo: “Je Suis Charlie,” American Booksellers Proclaim
A group representing independent booksellers is helping its members obtain copies of the latest issue of French satirical…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
After U.K. Takes Aim at Encrypted Messaging, Critics Speak Out
British Prime Minister David Cameron’s solution for improving security—involving the creation of a back door on encrypted messaging…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: Google Glass is Dead, At Least for Now
The heavily hyped wearable-computing device goes off the market after a run that drew excitement and criticism in…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
What Can You Learn From Your Non-Attendees?
Of course you want feedback from your conference attendees, but there also may be lots of value in…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Veterinary Association Veers Toward the Offbeat
The North American Veterinary Community is bringing attendees together with candid talks at its conference. Plus: EMS physicians…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
GAO Report: Facility Fees Should Stay On Airline Tickets
The Government Accountability Office’s new report says that although airports should have more flexibility in raising facility fees,…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Marriott Reverses Course on WiFi Blocking
In response to guests' demands, the hotel giant says it will no longer block wireless hotspots in its…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Old Becomes New With This Evergreen Content Strategy
The news site Vox plays around with its older published posts and offers up some useful lessons in…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Professional Organizers Sort Out the Impact of Clutter
A new survey by the National Association for Professional Organizers found that half of Americans are overwhelmed by…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How Prepared Is Your Organization for an Aging Workforce?
New research from the Society for Human Resource Management indicates that only about a third of organizations are…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Cybersecurity: Obama Data Breach Initiatives Get Associations Talking
The president's plan to tackle cybersecurity issues—expected to be one of his big initiatives in 2015—drew mixed responses…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Ramp Up Your Cybersecurity Protocols
Another round of digital intrusions brings cybersecurity back to the forefront. Plus: Find out which issues advocates will…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Report: With Shrinking Budget, IRS Falls Short On Charity Oversight
A new report by the Government Accountability Office faults the IRS for examining charitable organizations less frequently in…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Gun-Control Critics Use Novel Law to Gain Ground in Pennsylvania
A new law meant to curtail local gun-control ordinances in Pennsylvania has already put two of the state’s…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
FAA and Unmanned Aircraft Groups Partner on Drone Safety
With the growing interest and ownership of unmanned aircraft, or drones, the Federal Aviation Administration recently announced new…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: Facebook Goes to Work
In a move that could redefine Facebook's relationship with the business world, Facebook at Work goes public. Also:…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Without Membership Metrics, You’re Working Blindfolded
A new survey of associations on their membership performance shows some still lack a clear view of vital…
