Aaron Wolowiec

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The benefits of educating about benefits

Aaron Wolowiec

Surveying 1,521 working adults, it revealed that employee satisfaction with their workplaces and benefits is at its lowest since 2008. And employers are at fault, the study found.

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The public is listening and associations are spending

Aaron Wolowiec

The report found that from 2008 to 2012, 144 trade groups spent $1.2 “In an effort to find out more, Center for Public Integrity reporters examined the tax returns for trade associations that spent more than $1 million on lobbying in 2012. The IRS requires the groups to report their top five contractors.”.

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No more burnout blues

Aaron Wolowiec

Mission driven volunteering takes advantage of the top five drivers to volunteering, as delineated in the American Society for Association Executives’ 2008 research report, “The Decision to Volunteer:”. It’s important to help others. Do something for profession/cause important to me. Feel compassion for others. Gain new perspectives.

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Strategic meeting audits: Leveraging data to improve ROI

Aaron Wolowiec

We need only look to ASAE to learn that at least two signature in-person events were stronger than ever this year: Highest Number of Association Executives Attended 2013 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition Since 2008. ASAE’s Technology Conference & Expo Hosted Successful New Learning Format, Increased Attendance.

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What associations can learn from TV show “The Voice” and TV network QVC

Aaron Wolowiec

QVC established its Facebook page in July 2008 and its Twitter page in January 2009. Over the years, QVC has enjoyed record-breaking sales, has received countless industry awards and has donated millions of dollars to charity. But that’s not the end of the story.

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A new face, a new format and all things ORGPRO

Aaron Wolowiec

Since 2008, Kristen has worked as a communications manager for Michigan State University, serving in the university’s central public relations office. I’m pleased and humbled to introduce to you today both a new face and a new format. Prior to her current role, she was the alumni relations director for the MSU College of Education.

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