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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Senate Bill Adds New Twist to Limits on Conference Spending
A new measure introduced last week has a one-conference-per-group provision that could severely limit agencies' interactions with organizations…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Will Small Businesses Cut Staff to Comply With Health Reform?
The Affordable Care Act could lead to around half of small businesses cutting hours for full-time employees, a…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Why Small Improvements Are Better Than Big Leaps
The smart alternative to abrupt, dramatic change. Also: How to set realistic goals for your association.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Video Contest Aims to Promote Value of “Everyday Chemistry”
The American Chemical Society is sponsoring a video competition to showcase the importance of chemistry in everyday life.…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Diversity: Are Women and Minority Leaders Set Up to Fail?
Diversity at the top is rare, and so is strong support for those leaders once they become CEOs.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: How to Write an Effective Op-Ed
Publishing an effective op-ed in the local paper can be a boon for your organization. Don’t blow it.…
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How the NSA Scandal is Hurting Cloud Computing
According to a new study by a cloud computing trade group, the National Security Agency’s PRISM program—which allows…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Marketers Need Consumer Data, But There’s a Big Problem
While organizations see data as increasingly important to their industry’s needs, few know how to best steward this…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Board Dynamics: Don’t Let Conflict Turn Toxic
Conflict can be a good thing, but a rift among board members at the National Cricket Association in…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Prepare for the Generational Shift
A new poll suggests that young Americans believe that by joining nonprofits, they’re contributing to positive societal changes.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
5 Ways to Prepare Your Staff for Your Next Big Meeting
Part of your preparation for any large meeting should be making sure your association’s staff has the information…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: When to Hire a Social Media Agency
No time to update Twitter and Facebook? There’s an agency for that. Plus: 11 tips for surviving your…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
New England Venture Capital Association Encourages Women in Startups
With a new study showing that 70 percent of entrepreneurs find Boston's tech scene less inclusive than it…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Maybe Facebook Isn’t Fading: Mobile Drives Record Quarter
The company may have faced multiple knocks on its ability to adapt its platform for an increasingly-mobile world,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Historical Association Promotes Policy to Protect Ph.D.’s
Open access to dissertations on the internet is stifling publication opportunities for some Ph.D.’s, says the American Historical…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Putting an End to Conference Cliques
Conferences are all about networking and meeting new people. How to help attendees branch out. Also: Inspire employees…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Reward Programs Can Go A Long Way Toward Inspiring Engagement
Want to encourage hard-working and engaged employees and members? Take a cue from some associations that have implemented…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
TradeMarks Study: Who Ranks Highest in Social Media?
A new study, the TradeMarks Model, scored Washington DC-based associations according to 15 characteristics. Can you guess the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
The Mail, in Clusters: Could Doorstep Delivery End?
Already facing financial pressure on multiple fronts, the U.S. Postal Service is considering a move to have mailboxes…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Debut Generational Study Helps Realtor Group Better Serve Members
Surveys tracking generational trends are all the rage right now. The National Association of Realtors is the latest…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Kentucky Broadcasters Association Incubates Fresh Broadcasters
For many associations, cultivating the next generation is a critical component of their mission. One way to do…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Could Gmail’s Big Changes Hurt Email Open Rates?
How Gmail’s new inbox interface could affect email open rates. Also: Does your staff’s view of the organization…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Roller Coaster Safety Questioned After Texas Death
A woman’s death at a Texas amusement park has some questioning the safety of thrill rides, but a…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Dues Cycles and Membership Metrics
How does your choice in dues cycle relate to your association's membership growth and renewal? New data adds…
