Wild Apricot

MARCH 27, 2015

'Looking to continue your non-profit education? We''ve got you covered. Take a look at the 22 free webinars available this April.

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Associations Now

MARCH 27, 2015

'Moving your meeting’s education from an expert-led lecture format to an activity- and discussion-based one may lead to more active and engaged attendees. A few weeks back I shared four of the best meetings-related ideas I heard at ASAE’s 2015 Great Ideas Conference. One of them was the Bridge the Gap series that the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) implemented at its national conference.

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Associations Live

MARCH 27, 2015

'MSAE''s Young Professionals Networking Group had a lively discussion about Delegating Effectively and why it''s an important skill to learn. Delegating is a skill that takes practice, communication and follow through. Here are the top takeaways: Are you delegating or dumping? If you are delegating that means you are still held responsible for the task to be completed.

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Associations Now

MARCH 27, 2015

'The association’s philanthropic arm, Creating IT Futures, is expanding its free training program for individuals looking to enter the information technology field. The world of information technology can be a great opening for unemployed or underemployed people seeking new careers. Problem is, training for these positions isn’t always easy—especially if you don’t have the funds to gain the necessary certifications.

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Plexus Consulting

MARCH 27, 2015

'By Steven M. Worth, President at Plexus Consulting Group, LLC To write a successful screenplay, you’ve got to pull all of the obvious elements together: plot, setting, characters. To add richness to the story, you’ve got to get inside the characters. To do that, you’ve got to know where they’re coming from… you need to know the backstory. In today’s rapidly changing economic setting — where the boundaries between companies, associations, and foundations are ever more difficult to discern — it h

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Associations Now

MARCH 27, 2015

'Following in the footsteps of Gen Con, the NCAA—which is hosting the Final Four in Indianapolis next month—has spoken out about a controversial Indiana state law that could allow businesses to deny services to the LGBT community on religious freedom grounds. It comes as outcry to the new law—and other state laws like it—is reaching a crescendo. In the midst of March Madness, the NCAA is facing a big controversy that threatens to hang a shadow over the association’s biggest sporting event

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Associations Now

MARCH 27, 2015

'The Council of Fashion Designers of America is helping to curate special, limited-time mail-order boxes featuring products designed by its members. The goal: raise awareness and money for fashion charities. What if you could put together a special collection of some of your members’ products and sell it to the general public to eventually arrive on their doorsteps?

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