Spark Consulting

MARCH 4, 2015

This is, of course, a hot topic for associations and has been for some time, with recent ASAE Foundation research , conference presentations, books , and other reports all published within the past year. California Society of Association Executives ELEVATE, April 2015. Presentations.

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California Case Study Member Engagement Review 150

Associations Now

MARCH 13, 2017

While the competition attracts cheeses from all over the country—including New York, Vermont, California, and Idaho—the home-field advantage is strong for this one. Of course, the U.S. So it wasn’t a surprise when a Wisconsin company took the big prize at this year’s competition. The next days the phones were just ringing. .

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Associations Now

MARCH 24, 2014

According to the American Historical Association , the number of jobs advertised with the association for the 2012-2013 academic year fell by about 7 percent from the year before. earned between the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 academic years, and it projected a similar increase for 2012-2013. percent increase in history Ph.D.s

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Associations Now

JUNE 7, 2013

Full disclosure: I pretty much stole this one from our June Associations Now cover story about Terry Fong , member concierge for the California Dental Association, who calls 1,000 new members each year to welcome them and ask, “Is there anything we can do for you?”. Here are three to consider: Attendee Concierge.

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California Recruiting Recruitment Team 40

Associations Now

APRIL 10, 2013

At the 2013 Digital Now conference , in multiple presentations—none of which were ostensibly related—the topic of education kept arising. In another session, participants discussed the rise of Massively Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Then, eventually, I see the time and realize I’m running late, and my morning begins in a rush.

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Education Rhode Island Mooc Course 40

Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

This is no different, of course, in the case of associations with volunteer membership committees. Some association volunteer committees fill an advisory capacity, while others are charged with hands-on work. Always crucial, then, is clarity for those volunteers about what is expected of them.

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Committee Recruiting Recruitment California 40

Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

It could be a face-to-face group seminar, a self-directed online course, or anything in between. In June 2013, Associations Now featured the California Dental Association’s newly created “member concierge” position , filled by a 25-year veteran of the association.

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