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17 Free Non-profit Webinars For March 2015

Wild Apricot

'It’s cold outside, so stay in where it’s warm and learn something new! Take a look at the 17 free webinars that are available this March.

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What we're reading.

Mariner

'One thing we do here at Mariner is read. And we read a lot. in books, magazines, newspapers and of course, the web.

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Incorporating the Old With the New at Events

Associations Now

'You want your conference to be on trend, but there’s something to be said for nostalgia. Could the adage “everything old is new again” apply to your next event? I’ve acquired two “new” things in the past two months that I’m pretty excited about. The first is a record player. (And it’s about time, too, considering I’ve been collecting a fair amount of vinyl the past few years and haven’t had anything to play it on.

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The 5-Minute Job Posting

Association Adviser

'Recruiters often say they don’t have the time to write the kind of job posting that will attract the interest of passive, high caliber talent. They simply have too many requirements to fill and too. For more about this topic, click on the headline.

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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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Medical Association: What’s Behind Its Membership Surge

Associations Now

'The American Medical Association, after a period of sharp downturns in membership, is seeing a reversal of that trend. Part of the reason? A focus on attracting students and easing some of its members’ biggest annoyances. The membership situation with the American Medical Association hasn’t always been rosy. “The decades-long membership decline at the American Medical Association (AMA) shows no signs of slowing, which has some doctors worried that the national voice of their p

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FCC Open Internet Order Ignites Association Passion

Associations Now

'The commission’s long-expected net neutrality ruling that reclassifies internet service as a public utility drew strong reactions from a variety of associations—and a unique response from Verizon. Long story short? This isn’t over yet. Morse code. Lines and lines of Morse code. That was how Verizon reacted to the the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) stringent net neutrality ruling on Thursday.

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China’s New National Plan for Health Service System – An Opportunity for US Healthcare Associations?

GlowGlobally

'This article was written by Maria Tong, senior director, association management and consulting from MCI Beijing office. On October 29, 2014, China released a draft of the National Plan for Health Service System, featuring the country’s goals and priorities on developing the public health framework in the next five years. The plan aims to adjust the layout of the medical and health resources, improve the service ability and the resources use efficiency.

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Urban Institute’s Form 990 Online Filing System Hacked

Associations Now

'No sensitive information was compromised, the institute says, but an estimated 600,000 to 700,000 nonprofits that use its National Center for Charitable Statistics service were affected by the breach, which accessed email addresses, usernames, passwords and other data. Turns out TurboTax isn’t the only tax-filing service to run into cybersecurity troubles of late.

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Two Must Read Reports on Nonprofit Capacity Building

Beth Kanter

'Two reports have been released on the topic of capacity building: “ Supporting Grantee Capacity: Strengthening Effectiveness Together ,” from GrantCraft, a service of the Foundation Center and “ Strengthening Nonprofit Capacity ” from GEOfunders. This post summarizes gems from both reports. While the reports are guides to funders, if you do work as a capacity builder, you will find some useful insights for your practice.

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How to Create a Winning Event Marketing Strategy

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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Friday Buzz: Aerospace Association Leader Flies in New Direction

Associations Now

'Industry surprised by AIA President Marion Blakey’s unexpected jump to Rolls-Royce. Plus: Talking wages in the event space. Longtime Aerospace Industries Association leader Marion Blakey is flying high—but she’ll be doing it outside of the association. On Tuesday, the AIA president and CEO announced she is leaving the association to take the helm at Rolls-Royce North America, replacing James Guyette , who is retiring at the end of May.

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Do You Really Mean Retreat? Words Have Power

Holly Duckworth

'To retreat. To pull pack , withdraw, retire, fall back, giveaway, give up ground, beat a hasty retreat. Is this the direction we want our troops – our volunteers and leaders – to follow us in? Picture a seasoned leader approaching the enemy, getting closer to the goal. Suddenly he comes to a halt, turns and signals with the wave of a sword and a guttural cry for his people to retreat, to return to where they came from.

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