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A Focus on Product Development Can Help Generate Long-Term Revenue
While many associations pivoted during the pandemic to quickly create products that brought in new revenue, a focus on long-term product development is also important. Two experts discuss innovation and long-term goals when creating new products.
Literary Research Group Seeks Systemic Change on Racial Justice in Field
The Literacy Research Association recently released a report calling for racial justice in the field. The organization wants its new report to spur real change in a field that regularly ignores racial components of literacy research.
How to Conquer Communication Debt Within Your Association
Communication debt may start at an individual level, but an expert on attention management says that its impacts can be felt throughout the association—and tempered by an effective organizational response.
Associations Rethink Reserve Policies and Revenue Strategies Amid Pandemic
The revenue impact of COVID-19 has made some associations rethink how much they should keep in reserves and hone revenue strategies to ensure they align with the group’s core values and member needs.
Weekly Now: Surprise! Projects Get More Efficient Amid Pandemic
The Project Management Institute reports that organizations have been more likely to meet their business goals and reduce waste with projects during the pandemic, despite remote operations. Also: Roller coasters need pandemic precautions, too.
Sourdough and Video Games: Quarantine-Friendly Pursuits Have Associations, Too
Gaming, baking, gardening, and crafting have all seen a huge surge of interest since the pandemic began—and their associations took advantage of the opportunity.
Apple News Partners With Association to Boost Young Black Journalists
A new fellowship program aims to propel the careers of young African-American journalists, giving them the chance to gain real-world skills and insights while working closely with the editorial team of a prominent news organization.
Is Your Association Ready to Issue Statements and Handle Other Crisis Communication?
From the Capitol riot to recent mass killings of Asian Americans, events with widespread societal impact are causing some associations to speak out. A communication expert discusses the ins and outs of issuing a statement and the importance of having a crisis communication plan.
From Fee to Free: The Move to an Open-Access Digital Publication
As groups consider an open-access model for their publications and other resources, three associations recently made the decision to offer their joint project for free online. The move is expected to benefit members, while not negatively impacting finances.
What to Consider as You Fine-Tune Pandemic Leave Policies
Between federal laws and staff needing to take time off for illness or to care for relatives or children during the pandemic, leave policies can feel like a tangled web. An expert offers tips for creating leave policies that work for staff and employers and comply with leave laws.
