Fri.Feb 20, 2015

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Non-profit Superpowers, Powerful Facebook Content, and More

Wild Apricot

'This week’s link round-up offers 4 posts that can help you “unlock and use your superpower”, identify powerful Facebook content, tell compelling stories on your website, and create great donor newsletters.

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Our Vision of the Future of Membership Software Technology

YourMembership

There is no question that change is inevitable. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “you can’t ignore change, you must embrace it!” When it comes to technology, understanding and investing in the right areas is critical to an organization’s health and future success. According to the Harvard Business Review three factors affect what an organization can and cannot do: its resources, its processes, and its values.

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Deaf Advocates Sue Harvard, MIT For Lack of Online Closed Captioning

Associations Now

'The National Association of the Deaf alleges that Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are violating the Americans With Disabilities Act by failing to make their online course offerings accessible to individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. Advocates for the deaf and hard of hearing are suing two top-tier U.S. universities for discrimination due to lack of closed captioning in their online educational material.

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Interview with Jamie Notter: When Millennials Take Over

Association Mavens

'[link]. Jamie Notter is a well-known author, strategic consultant and speaker with over 20 years of industry experience. Working with a range of different companies, Jamie is a strong advocate of creating strong organizational culture to help foster business longevity and growth. In this interview, Jamie shares highlights from his latest book, When Millennials Take Over: Preparing for the Ridiculously Optimistic Future Of Business , which is scheduled for release in the spring.

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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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Public Transit Association Takes Good Look At Troubled DC Streetcar Project

Associations Now

'With Washington’s endlessly delayed streetcar transit project—once called the country’s worst—still not carrying passengers after two years, the American Public Transportation Association will do a top-down analysis of the system to ensure it’s safe and ready to run. “When’s the streetcar gonna start running?” For residents of Washington, DC’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, this has been the constant refrain for about two and a half years—and the wait is ab

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Despite Winter Wallop, Shows Must Go On

Associations Now

'Record-breaking snow and subzero temperatures make things tricky for attendees. Yet it’s not keeping associations or venues from delivering great events. Old Man Winter is doing his best to make the winter of 2015 miserable for a good portion of the country, but especially for the folks up in Boston, who, as I write this, have dealt with 95.7 inches of snow, two blizzards, and the second-coldest February on record.

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Report: Energy Department Criticized for Conference Spending

Associations Now

'An Inspector General report, covering more than $21 million in conference spending by the Department of Energy, raised concerns of “negative public perceptions” caused by social events. The report covers a period after federal agencies were mandated to cut travel spending by 30 percent. Despite federal agencies making cuts in conference and travel spending in recent years, some sectors of the government are still having trouble avoiding watchdogs’ peering eyes.

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Friday Buzz: Why Superfish is So Scary

Associations Now

'The adware installed on a number of recent Lenovo laptops deeply compromises online security. Learn how to get rid of it. Also: Why member personas might help your marketing efforts. Own a Lenovo laptop? Be sure to read this. This week, the Chinese computer maker was nicked by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) for including a complex piece of adware in its laptops that has been called a “security catastrophe.”.

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Advocacy Group Pushes for Cap On Flight Change Fees

Associations Now

'Getting Cramped? Another petition currently pending on the fliers-rights front: In September, the National Association of Airline Passengers asked the Federal Aviation Administration to set minimum seat-width standards. “Many passengers find this higher-density seating, with its reduced legroom and smaller seats, to be uncomfortable, unhealthy, and even dangerous,” the petition states. “When combined with full or oversold flights, higher-density seating can create conditions t

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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.