Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

'Here are some thoughts on non-profit or membership social media habits.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

'Which word describes the type of conference education sessions you prefer to attend? Pick one. Informed or transformed? The Best Learning At Conferences For me, I want to be more than just informed. I can be informed by reading information online. I don’t need to travel to a conference to become informed. I prefer a conference experience that is transformational!

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

'Consumer outcry over the potential health effects of microbeads in toothpaste has led a major brand to remove them from its products, though the American Dental Association still gives the tiny exfoliating particles its OK. But environmentalists say they pose a different kind of hazard. Home products giant Procter & Gamble recently found itself on the losing side of a controversy over tiny plastic beads.

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SCD Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

'When associations and nonprofits contact me regarding consulting about social media or content management, they often begin by asking, “Should we focus on Twitter or Facebook?” Wrong question! Why? Because you (associations, nonprofits, small businesses) should ask Who, Why and Where before you focus on What and How! Let’s briefly explore these four questions.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

'What are the important issues affecting young professionals in the association community? According to discussions at the recent NextGen Association Summit, integration is one. With all the “unknowns” about young professionals and the millennial generation, wouldn’t it be great to have the opportunity to round up some of the brightest young minds and discuss the issues that are important to them and what changes they’d make to the association community?

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

'HR professional Dawn Cacciotti recently won an award for her efforts to increase employee engagement and participation in wellness programs at the National Restaurant Association. Find out how she did it. Studies have shown that higher employee engagement and an emphasis on employee wellness can boost productivity and lead to better bottom lines. But what does it actually take to achieve those objectives?

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AMR Management Services

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

The National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators met September 14-17 in San Antonio, TX and celebrated its largest ever conference, with 896 members in attendance.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

'An Australian startup CEO gets pilloried for his comments on why he hires women. Also: A major technology company stops making laptops for a major market—for now. If you’re going to close the gender gap at your organization, don’t do it like this. This month, Australian startup founder Evan Thornley explained how his company, LookSmart, ended up hiring more women than did other firms in the sector.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Cultivate a positive relationship between your annual report disclosure your charitable giving tactics. What does this mean, exactly? Tell your donors and potential donors what you’re doing and how good you are at it. Annual reports, performance data and infographics should be attractive and easily accessible on your website. According to the latest research, disclosing financial information is less vital to securing charitable donations.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

'The American city that became a poster child for urban decline will be the backdrop as some of the smartest minds in urban planning meet. The rate at which people and businesses abandoned Detroit over the last half-century is well documented. Its population dropped from 1.85 million in 1950 to just 701,000 in 2013. Although the city filed the nation’s largest municipal bankruptcy case last year, its political and business leaders say Detroit is on the cusp of significant renewal.

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