Fri.Nov 20, 2015

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Wild Apricot Podcast Episode 8: The Future of Online Payments

Wild Apricot

In Part II of our Payment Processing Podcast Series, we speak with Tom Epplett, founder of iATS Payments, about the future of online payment systems: everything from Google Wallet, to KickStarter, to Bitcoin!

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Paris Attacks: Short and Long-Term Business Travel Effects

Associations Now

Following last week’s terrorist attacks in Paris, many meetings went on in the city with increased safety measures. With the bombing of a Russian airliner over Egypt last month, as well, many in the tourism industry are left wondering about the long-term effects on business travel. A week ago Paris was dealing with the aftermath from the worst violence France has faced since World War II.

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Friday Buzz: Facebook Introduces a New Fundraising Tool

Associations Now

The world’s largest social network announces it’s expanding into fundraising with the launch of an app to help users raise donations. Plus: The tastes of 2016. Over the past few years, Facebook has transformed from a social media platform into an internet multitool, jumping into various projects, from cybersecurity to virtual reality. Now, Facebook is adding a new offering to its digital suite: fundraising.

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The Organization Behind Emojis’ Growth

Associations Now

With emojis more popular than ever—as highlighted by the fact that the Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year is a joyfully laughing smiley face—it’s worth noting that the process of creating an emoji is held by the Unicode Consortium, a nonprofit that suddenly wields unusual pop-culture power. Here’s how it found itself atop that lofty perch.

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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Toy Association: Watchdog Safety Warnings not Credible

Associations Now

In recent comments ahead of the annual release of unsafe-toy lists, the Toy Industry Association took aim at consumer watchdogs that it says use faulty tests. One group, which has since released its list to the public, disputes the claims. If your kids get their hands on a Kick Flipper by Playsmart, they may be putting themselves in danger, according to World Against Toys Causing Harm (WATCH), a toy-safety watchdog group.

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Following Sexual Harassment Scandal, Science Moves Forward

Associations Now

Astronomers Step Up Even before the controversy involving Geoff Marcy, the American Astronomical Society had begun to build a reputation as an organization that rejects sexual harassment. Astronomy Allies, an AAS volunteer group focused on offering members a safe space and a place in which to talk, launched at the organization’s conference earlier this year.