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Coaches vs. Cancer: Groups’ Fundraising Strategy Eyes New Recruits

Associations Now

Here’s why ACS recruited some of college basketball’s top coaches to their team. In one legendary example, the late Jim Valvano, who coached the North Carolina State University basketball team to an NCAA championship in 1983 and later died from cancer, said, “Don’t give up. If you don’t know how to dream, you’re dead.”.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.9.16

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This one’s for my North Carolina association community. Facilitator: Tom Purdy, IT Director, North Carolina Board of Nursing. Discuss strategies to design meaningful “we-centric experiences” that unleash a flood of positive brain chemistry leading to healthier brains and increased conference customer loyalty.

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5 Unexpectedly Thoughtful Ways to Thank Your Association’s Volunteers

Higher Logic

The North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA) sends their volunteers an entire book. Experienced volunteers may work with new recruits to help them learn the ropes, for example. Put a fun twist on your thank you letters by stocking up on cheap Valentine’s Day cards in February.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 3.12.21

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In North Carolina, it’s shad roe season for the next two weeks. EST – WEC Grapevine: How We Did It – Digital Event Strategy & Considerations. Discover the strategy behind MPI’s design of the WEC Grapevine Digital Experience. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. More info/register.

Nashville 370
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 8.28.20

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This old Coast Guard Light Station is about 30 miles off the Cape Fear coast of North Carolina. Topics will include the value of peer-to-peer networking, mentorship, developing and utilizing exemplary communication skills across genders, and proven strategies for career advancement at every level of the organization.

Montana 359
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Three Small-Scale Ideas for Free Membership

Associations Now

Many associations have experimented and found success with small-scale strategies that balance existing members’ needs with the recruitment potential of a free membership offer. The North Carolina Medical Group Management Association offers a transitional membership category for members who experience a job loss or change.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 3.5.21

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On Sunday, India by way of North Carolina. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Hear about the strategies and tools modern associations are using to supercharge member engagement. I covered striped bass fillets with it before baking. Host: Fridays@4.