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Bold idea? This association got rid of its annual conference

Association Success

When John Bridges took over the Arkansas State Employees Association as executive director about two years ago, he had big ideas.

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Association Brain Food: 5.26.23

Reid All About it

Good listens Sean Soth, chair of the Leadership Advisory Board for Professionals for Association Revenue (PAR), talks with Jeff Cobb, co-host of the Leading Learning podcast , about revenue issues, the need for a business development role in associations, and why people join PAR. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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Association Brain Food: 5.19.23

Reid All About it

Non-dues revenue partners. Host: ASAE Government Relations and Advocacy Professionals Community Speakers: Jim Leahy, CAE, Managing Director, Regional & Federal Programs for Liberty Square Group Lorrie Trogden, CAE, President/CEO of the Arkansas Bankers Association David Lusk (moderator), Founder of Key Advocacy Thu 6/1 at 2 p.m. –

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Partnerships Take Affordable Food Program Nationwide

Associations Now

The Arkansas Coalition for Obesity Prevention , which operates in the most obese state in the U.S., This program really serves two masters in that it helps low-income people purchase more food, and it helps the farmers earn more revenue,” Miller said. is running a pilot of the program with the funding it received.

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Are associations stuck?

SCD Group

said their format for association revenue focused on companies that had products and services for members. In Kansas, and most everywhere else, there was a time that saving on expenses was all that a business needed; revenue came naturally. This may be one of those “deals” that Tom is highlighting!

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Report: The Story Machine Learning Tells About Nonprofits

Associations Now

Meanwhile, benefits and insurance nonprofits tend to get the best funding in the Midwest and a handful of other isolated states around the country (Nevada, New Mexico, Arkansas, New Jersey). But generally healthcare and benefits organizations tend to drive the most revenue despite often not being the most common type of nonprofit in cities.

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