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Vital Switch-Up: Associations Navigating the Ebb in Volunteer Numbers

Rejuvenesce

Here's yet another spin on the roller coaster of association management. Volunteerism, that sturdy backbone of associations, seems to be doing a rather worrying disappearing act. Now that's the steepest dive since the survey took flight in 2002. Hold on to your hats! So, what's our next move? Read on, I’ll tell you.

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Lucky 13!

Mariner

Mariner is celebrating 13 years of growth and success, moving from our humble roots as a professional association management company begun in 2002 to becoming national (and international) recognized experts on association management, volunteer engagement, and leadership development.' That’s right.

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Kids Skate Free: Association-Managed Cause Marketing Campaign

SCD Group

Kids Skate Free represents a great example of a locally-initiated, association-managed cause marketing campaign that benefits a struggling industry. It demonstrates how associations can use cause marketing to enhance their members while benefitting a cause. I love the strategic thinking behind Kids Skate Free!

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Seen Elsewhere: Crowdsourcing.

Idea Architects

Summary: Three thought-provoking websites, from beyond the association management realm, that offer new ideas for association executives. In this edition, explore examples of crowdsourcing in action, experiments in new forms of management, and a case of learning driven by a behind-the-scenes look at conference planning.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Seen Elsewhere: Building Creative.

Idea Architects

Summary: A selection of thought-provoking content from beyond the association management realm that offers new ideas for association executives. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). Thanks to Joe. May 2004 (5).

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Seen Elsewhere: Resources for Trend Scanning, Gaming, Productivity

Idea Architects

Summary: A selection of thought-provoking websites from beyond the association management realm that offer new ideas for association executives. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). Thanks to Joe. May 2004 (5).

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How to Produce Association Rock Stars for 100 Years and Beyond

Association Adviser

What are some of the biggest accomplishments the association has achieved in the past 100 years? Kavanagh : GSAE, along with other societies of association executives around the country, has made big strides in professionalizing association management. How do you plan to mark GSAE’s 100 th anniversary?

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