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Oregon Tech Association Pushes for Center for Cyber Excellence

Associations Now

The association is asking the Oregon legislature for funding to create a new center that would help train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. There is a measurable need for additional cybersecurity experts and overall increase in cyber expertise across the full gamut of industries in Oregon.

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How Two Nonprofits Use Social Media To Help Save Fish – #keepemwet #SaveMarinsCoho

Beth Kanter

I presented a plenary session on networked mindsets and leadership and facilitated two workshops on SMARTer Social Media. The concept is simple – ask supporters to take a photo of themselves with your campaign message and share it on social media channels. Key to their strategy was using influencers.

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3 Organizations Using Creative Social Media in Light of COVID-19

Association Success

Not letting this tough time control or ruin their spirits, these organizations took to social media to entertain, engage and connect with their audiences. . Affectionately nicknamed The Cowboy, The National Cowboy & Western Heritage museum in Oklahoma City shut its doors when social distancing began.

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Conference Circuit: A Landmark Event in the Fight Against AIDS

Associations Now

Since Australia is a long trip for many potential attendees, the event will be supported by webinars , a YouTube channel , and a suite of social media offerings to keep everyone in the loop. The Week Ahead. Down the Line. July 29-31: The National Alliance to End Homelessness will hold its annual meeting in Washington, DC.

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Happy, Healthy 2016: What’s Your Theme for the Year?

Beth Kanter

Published the Emerging Leaders Playbook: With the generous support of the Packard Foundation and in collaboration with Third Plateau Social Impact Strategies, we wrote and published the Emerging Leaders Playbook. Year in Review. I also designed and facilitated a six month peer learning cohort with colleague Stephanie Rudat.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

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As many of you know, the priority of engaging and connecting is a big one for me- a soapbox- if you will, and I don’t understand those who simply look at social media as a way to promote their agenda, products, and/or services. ahier - Brian Ahier; The Dalles, Oregon; Passionate about healthcare, technology and government 2.0.

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Coronavirus Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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We found that while Retail, Real-Estate, and Travel & Hospitality industries have struggled, industries such as Media & Entertainment, Video Conferencing and Social Media have prospered. We hope you can leverage this data to design strategies that add value to both you and your customers. The new dates are Oct.