Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Are you looking to hire a community manager for your online community? You’re not alone. In fact, the search is on. Currently there are 114, 657+ open positions for community managers on LinkedIn – New York City, San Francisco and Los Angeles rank as the top three cities in the United States. So what's your status? Let’s say you did the research and crafted the perfect job description for this new position, thanks to samples like this one from Online Community Results.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

The Hearing Loss Association of America is requesting a meeting with CDC and White House officials to address why hearing loss was not included in a state-based assessment on the prevalence of disabilities among U.S. adults. About one-in-five, or 53 million, Americans have a disability, a recent study released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

We spend the majority of our day in front of screens and media (digital, print & TV) says eMarketer. No wonder we are starved for face to face interactions! Your organization can help satisfy our cravings for community and connections by delivering conference experiences that foster connexity. Connexity is more than speed networking. It is more than just an evening reception or party.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

109k The number of signatures received in a White House We the People petition that opposes a Medicare plan to limit access to prosthetic limbs. The petition, set up by the National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics and bolstered by a SaveProsthetics.org advocacy site, received support from a wide array of organizations in the world of prosthetics and numerous amputee groups.

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Beth Kanter

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

A branch of my family tree is from the Ukraine. At the age of 13, my grandfather left his country and ended up as a refugee in America. Despite harsh conditions, he made a new life in a new country, but never forgot his homeland. Now, almost 100 years later, I have an opportunity to give back to my ancestral homeland. I’m giving my support as well as sharing my teaching and technology skills with Women’s Rights organizations in Ukraine.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

The largest Hispanic construction association in the United States has decided to move an event scheduled at a Trump hotel in Miami to protest Donald Trump’s “bigoted” comments on the presidential campaign trail. Donald Trump’s opinions on immigration have already led to rebukes from a number of groups—just last week, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists spoke up in defense of Univision anchor Jorge Ramos —but no association has gone as far as to drop a schedu

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Strategies to ensure volunteers don’t lose interest or suffer from burnout. Also: A tech giant embraces a major revamp of its logo. Sometimes, the volunteers you rely on don’t quite meet your expectations. They may get busy, burn out, or run low on enthusiasm, leaving tasks unfinished and volunteer managers holding the bag. How can you avoid this situation?

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

In a move that many delegates admitted was largely symbolic, Canada’s largest medical association last month voted to divest funds from fossil fuel companies to highlight public health concerns about climate change. The action evokes strategies used in the 1980s during another public health crisis: the war on tobacco. In its latest political statement, the Canadian medical community put its money where its mouth is—or, more accurately in this case, took its money away.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

With its latest member benefit, the American Gelbvieh Association brings data analysis and genetic-management tools to cattle breeding. What’s the benefit? Last month, the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) announced its Smart Select Service , a data-management system that helps commercial cattle producers breed the best herd. Members of the service will pay $1 per head to track cattle-performance statistics, including herd summary reports, dam and progeny reports, and herdsire reports.

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Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.

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