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August 2015 Update: How We're Working to Deliver More Features To You

Wild Apricot

In this month’s update we wanted to show you how we’ve been changing the the way we work to increase the rate at which new Wild Apricot features are released.

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Get Your Association to Think Like an Employer: Lessons from the Amazon.com Story

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There was a front page article in the New York Times recently about the culture at Amazon.com. I don’t know how much of it is true. The Times makes a compelling case. Jeff Bezos makes a compelling rebuttal. This much I do know, for a customer, Amazon is an extraordinary company. Last week I ran out of razor blades. I didn’t have time to get to CVS—Amazon had them delivered same day by 5PM.

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Lessons for Meeting Planners From Professional Sports

Associations Now

Your conventions and events may not have the big budgets or superstar athletes of the professional sports world, but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn a thing or two from them. It’s about to get busy for diehard sports fans: The college football season kicks off in about a week, the first NFL game takes place on September 10, and Major League Baseball is in the pennant race.

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Plexus Consulting - Untitled Article

Plexus Consulting

First Steps for Going Global By Steven Worth It’s common to find that association boards and association staff are out of step with each other on the topic of globalization. This disconnect generally has to do with two key concerns: 1. Should a board’s responsibility stop at the national border? While the staff is usually the first to see market growth opportunities, boards rightfully see themselves as custodians of their association’s resources and representative of the interests of current mem

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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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Facebook Makes “Donate Now” Button Available to All Nonprofits

Associations Now

Facebook opened its “Donate Now” button up to all nonprofit organizations this week. The social media fundraising tool has helped raise millions of dollars for causes worldwide over the last two years. Almost two years after Facebook rolled out its “Donate Now” button to a handful of reputable nonprofit organizations, the social media giant announced it will make the tool available for all nonprofits to use on their Facebook pages.

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Friday Buzz: Brewing Good Business, Together

Associations Now

Despite being a part of a rapidly growing, competitive industry, brewers have learned to appreciate the value of cooperation. Plus: What’s in store for Food Safety Awareness Month! When Half Moon Bay Brewing Company Founder Lenny Mendonca used a name for his beer that was already owned, he was sure that a formal letter he received would mark the start of a long legal process.

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News Quiz: Has the Internet Gone to the Dogs?

Associations Now

Welcome to the weekly news quiz, where we test your nose for association news. In this edition: National Dog Day sparks big news for the internet, airfares take a summer dip, and a New York Times profile of Amazon may offer some broader management tips. Powered by Typeform. The post News Quiz: Has the Internet Gone to the Dogs? appeared first on Associations Now.

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Labor Board Joint-Employer Ruling Riles Business Groups

Associations Now

Thursday’s NLRB ruling on “joint employment” got a frosty reception from major business groups, while unions hailed the decision. When the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled on a key joint-employer issue on Thursday, it was probably clear to anyone paying attention that the result would draw passionate reactions from those who loved it and those who hated it.