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Arrested Development? A Strategic Approach to Technology Reboots Association Growth

.orgCommunity

Somewhere back in the Dark Ages of IT- say two years ago, because that’s how fast the electronic world moves now ¬- we thought about technology as a tool to do business. Technology has made the leap out of the toolbox. And, they are already the most influential group of technology trendsetters. Scan the Market.

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New data: Volunteerism at an all-time low

Aaron Wolowiec

That said, volunteerism is on the decline, according to a new report released Feb. The report found that volunteerism fell 1.1 percent of people reporting some form of volunteerism. This figure is the lowest since the bureau started the survey in 2002. According to the report, about 62.5

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Leveraging strategy to amplify education initiatives

Aaron Wolowiec

In an article I wrote in June 2002 for Associations Now , I encouraged readers to take a break from the daily firefighting we’ve come to expect and instead approach tasks with more reflection, strategy and collaboration. We’re likely all feeling the pressures of time, competition, money and technology. What’s inhibiting attendance?

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15 Changes in the Learning Business Landscape

Leading Learning

During those 15 years, we’ve worked with a lot of organizations, done a lot of research, published hundreds of articles and podcasts along with numerous reports , hosted more than a hundred Webinars , and run multiple events , online and off. The Spread of Social. See this ReviewMyLMS post for more on the cost to create e-learning.

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Incorporating Text Polling at Your Next Live Event

Association Adviser

As this video explains , high-performing organizations are always looking for ways to incorporate technology for the sake of evolution and better execution. Text polling could be one such technology that makes sense for helping you grow engagement at your events. Test potential feedback for upcoming big initiatives. Conclusion.

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Happy #GivingTuesday! Help Me Support NTEN!

Beth Kanter

Let me tell you why: I started working in the field of nonprofit technology in 1992 before there was an organization like NTEN and working alone you quickly face the problem of too much to learn alone. In the years leading up to the formation of NTEN, I was lucky enough to connect with colleagues and learn from them.

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Associations at Odds Over Proposed Massachusetts Ban on Noncompete Clauses

Associations Now

61 % The increase in court decisions regarding noncompete agreements between 2002 and 2012, according to a study conducted for the Wall Street Journal by the law firm Beck Reed Riden LLP. LINX argued that it was trying to protect information on its unique training methods from competitors, the New York Times reported.