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Advocacy
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Turn Your Advocacy Message Into Member Action
With so many available communication channels, your association’s advocacy messages are reaching more people than ever. Chances are…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Navigating the Maze of State and Local Lobbying Laws
The ability to lobby federal, state, and local government officials and employees on issues of importance is a…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Turn Your Moment in the Spotlight Into Long-Term Success
At any moment, an association’s key issue could be the issue everyone is talking about. Maybe it’s a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
As Transgender Military Ban Goes Into Effect, Groups Speak Out
The Pentagon's decision to rescind rules that allowed transgender people to serve in the military went into effect…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Join Forces for Combined Member Fly-Ins
To add energy and excitement to its Capitol Hill fly-in, the American Dental Association partnered with the American…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
The Advocacy Success Story Behind Congress’ Paid Internships
A recent move by Congress to fund its internships came about after nonprofit group launched by a former…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Certification Statehouse Update
Legislation that could cause changes for certifications at the state level.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Prepare Your Members for Fly-In Success
Fly-ins can be intimidating for first-time attendees. By agreeing to participate, they’ve shown their commitment to helping your…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
ASAE Joins Tourism, Business Groups to Oppose Texas “Religious Refusal” Bill
Saying that a pending bill in the Texas Legislature would discriminate against the LGBTQ community and hurt business,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
The Coalition Fighting “Hair Discrimination” in the Workplace
The CROWN Coalition is backing proposed anti-discrimination legislation in California that would prevent workplace hair-grooming rules that often…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Association Reaches Out After Suicides By Gun Violence Survivors
In the wake of the deaths of two survivors of the Parkland shooting and the father of a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Groups Concerned Pending Texas Bill Could Weaken LGBTQ Protections
A coalition of business groups and convention and tourism leaders, which includes ASAE, is expressing concern that a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Five Things Your Lobbyist Wants You to Know
When most people think of a “lobbyist,” a few stark images come to mind. Of course, there are…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Reintroduced Equality Act Gets Support From Businesses, Associations
Among the supporters of the just-reintroduced Equality Act: trade and professional associations and a 164-member business coalition.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
One Group’s Massive Dream: A Bike Trail Between Coasts
After much research, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy says that a bike and walking trail that extends across the country…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New STEM Initiative Brings in Diverse Array of Supporters
To draw more women into technical fields, the new IF/THEN campaign aims to highlight the reach of STEM…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
RIP Ted Lindsay: Lessons From the NHL’s Greatest Player Advocate
Ted Lindsay, the NHL superstar whose grievances with the league led to the creation of the NHL Players…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Ramp Up Social Media in Your Grassroots Advocacy
If you go to your Twitter or Facebook page right now, what do you see? Probably a lot…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Tap the Power of PACs to Advance Your Advocacy Goals
Associations use a wide variety of strategies, tactics, and tools to pursue their advocacy goals. Political action committees…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Press Congress for Bipartisan Infrastructure Revamp
A day after President Trump called for improvements to the nation's infrastructure in his State of the Union…
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5 Lobbying Compliance Tips for 2019
With many newly elected members of Congress, governors, and state legislators taking office, 2019 is sure to be a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
With Interest in Lab-Grown Diamonds Rising, Groups Eye Expansion
The International Grown Diamond Association has helped raise the profile of synthetic gems, despite working on a shoestring…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
An Association Helps Make Better Homes for Wounded Veterans
For soldiers who’ve been severely injured during war, nothing beats coming home—unless it’s coming home to a house where…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition Re-Forms to Close Loophole
The Right to Repair Coalition, a group of auto repair firms that successfully pushed through a ballot measure…
