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Vital Switch-Up: Associations Navigating the Ebb in Volunteer Numbers

Rejuvenesce

Here's yet another spin on the roller coaster of association management. Volunteerism, that sturdy backbone of associations, seems to be doing a rather worrying disappearing act. Now that's the steepest dive since the survey took flight in 2002. Hold on to your hats! So, what's our next move? Read on, I’ll tell you.

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Kids Skate Free: Association-Managed Cause Marketing Campaign

SCD Group

Kids Skate Free represents a great example of a locally-initiated, association-managed cause marketing campaign that benefits a struggling industry. It demonstrates how associations can use cause marketing to enhance their members while benefitting a cause. I love the strategic thinking behind Kids Skate Free!

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Seen Elsewhere: Resources for Trend Scanning, Gaming, Productivity

Idea Architects

Summary: A selection of thought-provoking websites from beyond the association management realm that offer new ideas for association executives. It is one thing to remain current with association issues as well as news from the industry or profession your association represents. Dec 2002 (6).

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Stronger by Association: Engle Earns Meeting Planner Certification

AMR Management Services

The foremost certification of the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry, the CMP program recognizes individuals who have achieved the industrys highest standard of professionalism. The credential, awarded by the Convention Industry Council (CIC), is the most widely known and well-respected designation for meeting planners.

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How to Produce Association Rock Stars for 100 Years and Beyond

Association Adviser

What are some of the biggest accomplishments the association has achieved in the past 100 years? Kavanagh : GSAE, along with other societies of association executives around the country, has made big strides in professionalizing association management. How do you plan to mark GSAE’s 100 th anniversary?

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Grow International Meeting Registration & Sponsorships in an Era of.

GlowGlobally

Here is a story of one association who developed an event strategy that helped it grow attendance in 5 years by 68%, expand its sponsor program, and reached new levels of delegate satisfaction. Building a consistent and permanent industry sponsorship program with pharmaceutical companies. Association Management.

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Game Plan 2014: Seeing Around the Corners

Association Adviser

As Plotke observed: “You hear so often that Next-Gen doesn’t need associations but , as long as associations continue to evolve and to embrace new ways of thinking and acting, then [industry] up-and-comers are going to want a seat at the table, and will indeed join.” “Most associations are slow to change.