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Business
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Independent Sector: How Much Is Your Volunteering Time Worth?
According to Independent Sector, an hour of volunteer time was worth $22.14 in 2012. Harder to quantify is…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
High-Skilled Foreign Worker Visas Getting Hard to Come By
The Department of Homeland Security expects requests for visas for high-skilled foreign workers to exceed those available in…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Food Truck Association Battles DC Mobile Vending Rules
Proposed regulations in Washington, DC, would severely limit where the city’s food trucks can operate, according to the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
SHOP Exchange: Small Business Rule Implementation Delayed
One of the key selling points for the Affordable Care Act, which would allow small businesses to choose…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Temkin Group Study: Internet Usage Tops TV Watching
A new Temkin Group study shows that, while we go online for a number of different reasons, our…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
American Chamber of Commerce in China: Firms Hurt by Data Theft
Twenty-six percent of the members of the American Chamber of Commerce in China said they have experienced a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
IRS Launches Compliance Checks on Tax-Exempts
The IRS is asking more than 1,000 organizations that declare themselves tax-exempt to provide details of their financial…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Matt Damon Proves Humor Can Be a Useful Engagement Tool
In a new Water.org campaign video, Matt Damon makes light of himself in hopes of drawing attention to…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Lessons In Strategic Planning
How meeting planners can relate to one movie villain, adapting to society needs and new technologies. Also: Lessons…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
National Association of Realtors Debuts Startup Accelerator
Six companies jumped on board the National Association of Realtors' new startup accelerator. What does it mean for…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Beyond Shiny Objects: A Streamlined Social Media Strategy’s Value
Resist the urge to jump head first into social media. Find out how two association marketers developed a…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Pooling Resources Through Cooperation
How cooperating with other associations can alleviate financial constraints. Also: A publication successfully grabbed the attention of the…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Retirement Confidence: Not So Fast, Say Many Americans
A new study on retirement confidence found that many Americans are thinking of delaying retirement because of inadequate…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Human Rights Campaign: Gay Marriage Hearings Bring Out Online Activism
How the Human Rights Campaign inspired viral digital activism via a simple image. Also: Bring out your creative…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Is the FAA Ready to Loosen In-Flight Electronics Rules?
Airline passengers might be allowed to operate certain reading devices during takeoff and landing, but any rule change…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Renewable Fuels Standard: Groups Grapple Over Ethanol Showdown
While ethanol producers and oil companies have previously learned to work together, the approval a new mix which…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
“Anti-Bloomberg” Law Brings Food Regulation Debate Full Circle
A new Mississippi law prevents cities and counties from limiting portion sizes, requiring calorie counts on menus, or…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Don’t Let Coca-Cola’s Social Media Weakness Dissuade You
Coca-Cola found social media buzz didn’t have a significant impact on its bottom line. So why does it…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Foreign Travelers Avoiding Trips to the U.S.
Long lines and wait times at U.S. Customs and Border Protection outposts are deterring foreign travelers from visiting…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Goodbye Traditional News, Hello Niche Media
A new Pew study found that while the traditional news industry continues to shrink, more niche media outlets…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
First-Sale Doctrine: Associations Mixed on Landmark Copyright Decision
Earlier this week, when the Supreme Court decided that first-sale doctrine applies to internationally-made goods, a number of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
One Trade Group’s Push for Uniform GMO Labeling
With the issue starting to take hold in the public eye, the Natural Products Association says that action…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Report: What Drives Digital Support to Social Causes?
Charities receive more support online, a study shows. It’s easy, others are doing it, and the stories really…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Digital Marketing Strategies: Don’t Wave Goodbye to Your Website Yet
A new Gartner study indicates marketers believe websites are still top of the pack when it comes to…
