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Your Association Will Look Very Different Ten Years From Now: What Are You Doing About It?

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We all know how much of an impact information technology is having on our society but how is your association translating it into new and innovative ways to deliver tangible member value? Did you know that by the end of 2016, nearly 2 billion people will have one of these little devices? Leadership. Membership.

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Best of the ARC Blog: Top Reads for Associations and Nonprofits

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From member engagement, to association sector trends, social media and innovation, I hope you'll agree these are some pretty good reads! I thought it might be worthwhile to round up some of our most popular posts based on traffic for the last month or so.

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2017 Association Trends Survey: Participate and Get a Free Copy of the Results

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If you are interested in more information and insights on Association trends, please check out and register these upcoming events in Toronto and Vancouver : Big Association Trends – From Identification to Innovation. A CSAE Trillium Chapter PDX Event. Wednesday, March 29, 2017 9:00 am – Noon in Toronto. A CSAE National Event.

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We've Moved!

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Best of Association Programs & Services Association Trends, Issues & Challenges Co-Creation Communication Compensation and Benefits Engagement Events Government Relations Innovation Leadership Member Needs NFP Pulse Other Resources Research Social Media strategy The ARC Listen Up!Series

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Seth Godin Says.

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We need innovation but we also need ordinary people with the specialized knowledge to carry out all these amazing new ideas coming down the pipe. Innovation' From plumbers to nurses to naval engineers: These are the people that build and fix, that take us from A to B and that help us when we get sick. What do you think?

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Stuck in a Rut? Four Ideas to Get the Juices Flowing at Your Next Association Staff or Board Meeting

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It can be hard to focus on being innovative, creative and strategic during a staff meeting or board retreat when the sun is shining and the patio beckons. But alas, the work of associations never stops. Decisions still need to be made, problems solved, ideas generated and work still needs to get done.

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"Make Your Data Work For You" Session on November 14th

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How to use data to drive innovation and decision-making 5. that can help your organization be more effective 2. Some tools and techniques you can use to collect good data 3. What types of data can provide which kinds of insights 4. Using data to evaluate progress and measure success 6.