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How a Tweet Reopened an Association Book Fair

Associations Now

After the Association of Writers and Writing Programs tweeted that tax issues forced them to close a Seattle book fair to the public, the group was able to strike a deal. On the last day of the conference, the book fair is traditionally open to the public so the host city can enjoy an opportunity to sample what AWP has to offer.”.

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Events That Will Drive Buzz With Members

Associations Now

It has a very limited release, and it’s only because I’m a member that we get to sample this one.”. The latter are bars in cities like Washington, DC; Chicago; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Seattle, where members have access to Society whiskies. And this one comes from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society ,” our host said. “It My ears perked up.

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Friday Buzz: The Secret Value of Online Comments

Associations Now

But Kyle Stokes, a reporter for Seattle-area news and jazz outlet KPLU and an MJ Bear fellow at the Online News Association (ONA), says you should be willing to give them a chance. They weren’t a representative sample of the electorate by any stretch,” he writes. You hate comments on your blog.

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Bridging the Data Disconnect Between Nonprofits and Their Funders

Beth Kanter

The survey fundings are based on a sample nonprofit CEOs whose organizations are receiving funding from foundations giving at least $5 million annually in grants called the “Nonprofit Voice,” with 170 respondents answering the questions on this survey. … Read More

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

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The show goes on(line): As events cancel due to COVID-19, Seattle startup builds a virtual platform (source: GeekWire) March 12, 2020 – On a typical day, Pathable , the Seattle-based company that normally produces mobile apps for conferences and events, might get three to five inquiries on its website from people interested in a demo.

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Daily #COVID19 Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

AssociationChat

The show goes on(line): As events cancel due to COVID-19, Seattle startup builds a virtual platform (source: GeekWire) March 12, 2020 – On a typical day, Pathable , the Seattle-based company that normally produces mobile apps for conferences and events, might get three to five inquiries on its website from people interested in a demo.