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Articles
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Spotify: What Jukeboxes Teach About Disruptive Business Models
Sure, the jukebox may not be exactly the shining model of innovation these days, but it inspired a…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Nosy Member Engagement: Get Your Nose Into It
Why taking a nosy approach might be the perfect strategy for building member engagement. Also: A reminder that…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Groups Concentrate on Ending Distracted Driving
As part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, several membership organizations are working to promote better understanding of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Unionization’s New Face: The Rise of the Worker Center
With traditional unions struggling in the face of a changing work climate, labor activists have started to change…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Craft Beer: Brewers Association Urges Members to Prioritize Quality
As craft beer continues to grow, the association for small, independent brewers is making a push to ensure…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: Expand Your Aid to Millennials
Why it's not enough to just reach out to millennials, it's time to help them. Also: How you…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Payment Processors Try To Head Off “Operation Choke Point”
With federal regulators targeting payment processors in an effort to take on potentially fraudulent business practices such as…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
How Much Should CEOs Say About a Staff Crisis?
A call for the resignation of the American Angus Association's CEO ultimately led to the departure of multiple…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Diversify Your Speaker Lineups
Associations who think their event speaker rosters are all set might want to take another look. Is your…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Thinking About Cybersecurity in Terms of “Too Big to Fail”
A new report draws direct comparisons between the ripple effects that led to the 2008 financial crisis and…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Hackathons: Why 30 Nonprofits Chose to Be Hacked
In three 24-hour hackathons, 30 nonprofits teamed up with teams of professional web developers who volunteered their time…
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Coffee Affects Ethical Behavior? Take a Sip of This Study
According to a new study in the Journal of Applied Psychology, sleepy employees have weak ethical judgment, but…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Nevada Cattlemen On Cause Célèbre: Cliven Bundy Has a Point
With the rancher and activist becoming a bit of a political flash point due to his decadeslong dispute…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Online Communication: Find Better Ways To Respond To Members
It's not them, it's you. Curb online communication flubs before you lose another member. Also: An executive explains…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Say Cheese: Instagram at Meetings
Snapping photographs that capture the excitement of a meeting is not an easy task. Could getting meeting attendees…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Change Your Perspective on Facebook
Facebook is always changing, but for associations, that may not be a good thing. Plus: An opportunity to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
CTIA’s Voluntary “Kill Switch” Plan Gets Mixed Reviews
While public officials approve of the mobile industry's move to offer free software that allows users to disable…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Revamped Membership Strategy Brings Record Growth to Coaches’ Group
A year after completing a strategic assessment of its membership, the International Coach Federation saw the number of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Industry Coalition Raises Flag On Food Waste Regulations
Food manufacturers have had much success ensuring food doesn't get wasted, but grocery and restaurant groups say new…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How Far Would You Go To Ensure Your Employees Are Happy?
Would you pay them to quit? Promote from within? Take a look at how some companies are attempting…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Don’t Put ‘Em to Sleep: Recapture Your Audience’s Attention
If your guests are using your meetings to catch up on sleep, find out what content will awaken…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
The Rise of the “Returnship”
When parents take time away from building their careers to raise families, it can be a challenge for…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Statisticians Warn Against Misuse of Teacher Evaluation Models
As school districts look for ways to evaluate and improve teacher performance, many turn to statistics to quantify…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Suicide-Prevention Group Puts Focus on Survivors
In a decision that could change the long-standing focus of the organization, the American Association of Suicidology voted…
