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Why We Love Associations: 10 Top Stories From the Associations Now Archives
From news to opinion to quirky features about creative association pros, these are some of the stories that…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Community College Group to Help Member Schools Offer Food, Services to Students
Many students drop out of college for nonacademic reasons, and the Michigan Community College Association wants that to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Congress Passes Repeal of Nonprofit Employee Benefits Tax
After a two-year advocacy and grassroots campaign by ASAE and the UBIT Coalition, Congress repealed a section of…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Are You Putting the Right Amount in Your Reserve Fund?
Reserve funds are there to keep associations afloat during lean times, which is why it’s crucial that you…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Journalism Groups Sue California Over Independent Contractor Law
In a lawsuit, the groups argue that California Assembly Bill 5, which limits how much an employer may…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
We Asked, You Answered: What’s on Your Stop-Doing List for 2020?
In response to our recent poll, Associations Now readers shared the bad habits they plan to break after…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Paid Family Leave Gains Support from Business Groups
A new bill awaiting the president's signature would provide paid parental leave for federal employees. Some business groups…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Resolve to Do Less Busywork
To grow professionally and organizationally, encourage your team to participate in a deeper level of work. Also: how…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Making Sense of Scents: Fragrance Association Launches New Online Database
A new website from the Fragrance Creators Association aims to inform the public about what the scents used…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Don’t Forget About Small-Scale Innovation
Big idea: Successful innovation can be small, too. Also: Nudge members to get more value from your association.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Why Americans Are Leaving PTO on the Table
More than half of Americans leave vacation days unused each year, according to a new survey. Also: celebrating…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Can 529 Be Used for Certificate Programs? This Bill Says Yes
A bipartisan bill introduced earlier this month would expand the use of 529 education savings accounts to cover…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Learn From a Giving Tuesday Flop
Giving Tuesday didn’t go the way you planned? It might be time to reevaluate your strategy. Also: Leverage…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Five in One: New Nutrition Association Uses Merger to Promote Public Health
The American Nutrition Association formed recently to bring together key players to advance a common mission: promoting the…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Give Your End-of-Year Fundraising Efforts A Boost
With Giving Tuesday behind us, fundraisers are now focused on wrapping up 2019 strong. If you want to…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Four Human Resources Trends to Watch Next Year
Whether it’s boosting your recruitment marketing or introducing your team to AI-powered machines, there are a lot of…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Using Data to Diversify Your Organization
How data can help create a more inclusive workplace. Also: a sustainable approach to professional development.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
These Associations Are on the Cusp of a Big 2020
In a variety of fields—from offbeat holidays to federal events to rising supplements—2020 is going to be a…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Magazines Keeping Momentum in Digital Climate
A new report from magazine industry group MPA shows that even as declines in audience happen with older…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
How Business Travel Can Affect Mental Health
According to a recent survey, roughly a fifth of business travelers experienced some sort of mental impact caused…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Train Chapters on Financial Management
Before the numbers take a hit, work with chapters to keep finances in order. Also: How tech-savvy are…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Four Strategies to Avoid Distraction
Between email, smartphones, social media, and even office chatter, there are a lot of things competing for your…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Trends That Are Changing the Office Holiday Party
The office holiday party is a staple for many associations. But in the era of #MeToo and with…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Smaller Loaves: Lessons on Adapting to Your Audience From the Bread Industry
Bread-makers are redesigning their loaves to be smaller due to shifting consumer preference. It’s an interesting solution to…
