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Articles
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Baseball’s Michael Weiner: A Leader’s Last At-Bat
A reflection on Michael Weiner, a pro baseball executive director whose unflinchingly public battle with cancer came to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Can You Ask Too Much of Your Attendees?
Sure, you want your attendees to feel involved and engaged before, during, and after any meeting. But is…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Millennial Membership Lessons From Churches
Much like associations, churches are trying to draw in millennials as members—here’s what they’ve learned. Plus: Condense that…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Fashion Industry Group Adds Flair With Name Change
With a name change announced this month, the United States Fashion Industry Association—formerly known as the United States…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Good News For Celiacs: Barley-Based Beer Gets Association’s OK
The Celiac Sprue Association says two offerings by Omission Beer—craft brews made utilizing an innovative gluten removal process—are…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
50 Years Later, Associations Carry JFK’s Volunteerism Torch
As the nation pays tribute to the slain 35th president of the United States this week, associations honor…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
How Technology Is Driving Changes in Education
The impact of digital learning on education—and how it applies to your association. Plus: An enterprise professional's opinion…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Got Milk? What Associations Can Learn from the Popular Ad Campaign
This year marks the 20th anniversary of one of the most prolific ad campaigns in the history of…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Inspire a Community Like Batkid Did
What Batkid’s story can teach community managers about mobility. Also: Digital community members are your teammates in the…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Gender Gap Pronounced for Nonprofits, Workplace at Large
A wide-ranging study from the University of Denver that covers a number of fields (including nonprofits), suggests that…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Businesses Think Big So You Will Shop Small This Thanksgiving
Seventy percent of small-business owners believe Small Business Saturday will be helpful in attracting new business this holiday…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Global Entry Trusted Traveler Program Hits Major Milestone
Months after U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced an expansion of the international “trusted traveler” program, its enrollment…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
College Grads, Employers, and the Recruitment Disconnect
For recent college grads and potential employers, the recruitment process can be a stressful one. One expert offers…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Not Dropping the Ball: Dropbox Eyes the Enterprise
Dropbox hopes to use its popularity with the public to help drive even more popularity with the business…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Storytelling for Newbies
Why it's important to work on your storytelling skills. Also: Create a framework for members and volunteers to…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Want Your Members’ Opinions on Strategic Decisions? Ask Them.
Facing major strategic decisions about its future, one association shared options with members via in-person meetings, online webinars,…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Intelligence By Design: Spy Museum’s Intel Expert
Moving from CIA to CEO, Peter Earnest is on a new assignment, applying skills from his spy days…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: The Savvy Apps Every Event Planner Can Use
Seven apps your event planner should use. Plus: The technology that makes digital face-to-face interaction possible, and how…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Associations on Defense Over New Heart Disease Guidelines
Harvard researchers say they have found significant problems with newly released guidelines on cholesterol and assessing heart disease…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Lobbying Beyond “Lobbyists”: Government Relations Group Changes Name
With strong backing for the move from its member base, the American League of Lobbyists announced this week…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
“Scrubbing In”: Nurses Petition MTV to Cancel ‘Salacious’ TV Show
Several nursing groups are calling on the network to take its new reality show Scrubbing In off the…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Homebrewers Survey Serves Up Valuable Data on the Hobby
Results from an recent survey helped the American Homebrewers Association paint a picture of the homebrewing community—and gain…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Ethanol Industry Suffers Setback as EPA Pushes for Lower 2014 Target
The Environmental Protection Agency's proposed decrease of the amount of ethanol in the national fuel supply has the…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: When It’s Time to Ditch the Membership Cards
The story of one organization that eliminated membership cards, while keeping everyone's interests in mind. Also: Communication techniques…
