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Is co-leadership right for your organization?

Association Success

Most of us can agree collaboration and communication contribute to growing creativity, but Angela Kisskeys and Sarah Ruzek have managed to put collaboration at the core of their association. . According to Kisskeys, “at the end of the day, the organization is stronger because a better product is put out.” . said Kisskeys. .

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Association Brain Food: 10.6.23

Reid All About it

Competing against niche professional organizations, membership and conference revenue has “slowed to a trickle.” The organization’s outgoing treasurer describes the financial situation as “dire.” They share a bunch of good ideas for onboarding, flexible work schedules, employee perks, recognition, and communication. CMP credit.

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Association Brain Food: 10.20.23

Reid All About it

Unlike social media, a mobile app provides a cohesive and centralized communication channel to your members. Explore cutting-edge tools and strategies that will enable you to streamline processes, enhance communication, and foster a culture of collaboration within your organization. You’re leaving money on the table! Member app.

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Angela Kisskeys Named Associations North President

AssociationChat

15-year association veteran to lead the association community’s professional organization in the upper Midwest. MINNEAPOLIS – Associations North, the leading trade association for non-profit associations in the upper Midwest, announced today that Angela Kisskeys has been promoted to President of the organization.

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Record-breaking donations on Give to the Max Day in Minnesota

Beth Kanter

1. Hi Dana, congrats on another successful Giving Day in Minnesota. Total organizations: 5,544 (a 25% increase over 2013). While I am thrilled that we broke our record for dollars raised, the growth in donors and organizations are the numbers that I am over the moon about. Total gifts: 120,664 (13% increase over 2013).

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Dairy Association’s “Princess” Program Churns Out Leaders, Ambassadors

Associations Now

Last week, the Midwest Dairy Association crowned its 64th Princess Kay of the Milky Way at the Minnesota State Fair. Peter, Minnesota , was crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way the evening before the Minnesota State Fair kicked off last week. Paul, Minnesota, was once known as the “Butter Capital of the World.”

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.21.21

Reid All About it

Because of pandemic-induced change, Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting says, “Conference organizers have an opportunity to make changes that would have been more difficult to sell up the ladder in the past.” This series of 15- to 20-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. every Monday.

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