Wed.Mar 16, 2016

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The Four Writing Tics You Must Leave Behind in 2016

Higher Logic

Writing. We all need to do it -- in community postings, in email, and in the documents we create. Writing is like walking -- it’s so automatic that you don’t think about it. But you ought to. Because if you’re like most writers, you’re using extra words that make your documents and posts far less effective. In 30 years of business writing, I’ve identified four pernicious habits that are common to most writers -- and annoying to most readers.

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Wednesday Buzz: Make Your Association a Better Environment for Freelancers

Associations Now

Free your organization from the constraints of traditional thinking and discover new ways to manage freelancers. Plus: Some reasons you may not eventually be replaced by a robot. As flexible work models continue to evolve , there’s never been a better time to take advantage of the potential of freelancers. Even if your association has the best HR representatives and is able to bring in the best talent, freelancers have needs that stretch beyond those of traditional employees.

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MOORE Honey, Please. Meet Rebecca!

Beekeeper Group

Today, one of our Account Managers, Rebecca Moore, turns two…in BEEversay years. In addition to wearing the awesome “It’s My BEEversary” sash, we wanted to dedicate a post to her on her special day. We interviewed Rebecca to learn more about her. Take a look at her responses below. What has been your most rewarding project that you have worked on?

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Don’t Be Led Astray From Protecting the Member Experience

Associations Now

Businesses that deliver a cluttered customer experience have likely fallen victim to short-sighted temptations. Associations can avoid the same fate by fending off the forces that put other goals ahead of member needs. The mobile technology industry is commonly held up as an epicenter of innovation and creativity in the 21st century, a model for other sectors to learn from or emulate.

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Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Association Member Education

Unlock More Profit and Smarter Packaging for Member Learning Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your association’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.

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Survey: DC Nonprofits Expect Growth in 2016

Associations Now

A survey conducted by Capital One at a Greater Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants event found that more than 80 percent of respondents expected their nonprofits would grow in 2016. With Washington, DC, in many ways the center of the nonprofit world, it’s good to get a pulse check every once in a while. And Capital One’s latest check of professionals in DC’s nonprofit sector, based on feedback gathered from members of the Greater Washington Society of Certified P

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Nursing Association Launches Umbrella Group

Associations Now

The American Nurses Association announced a new umbrella organization to coordinate its work with its certification and philanthropic affiliates. The American Nurses Association introduced ANA Enterprise and new branding last week to better highlight the interconnectivity of the association and its two affiliate organizations. ANA Enterprise will encapsulate the membership-based ANA, the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and the philanthropic-focused American Nurses Foundation.