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Industry Group Aims to Make Diamonds a Millennial’s Best Friend

Associations Now

The Diamond Producers Association announced a new “Real Is Rare” campaign in hopes of earning the affection of millennial consumers who crave authentic connections, according to DPA research. And even if they could afford some bling, they might recall Leonardo DiCaprio’s 2006 film Blood Diamond and experience some existential qualms. “I

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Study: Nonprofits That Follow BBB Standards Raise More Money

Associations Now

Specifically, the research by professor Greg Chen of the City University of New York’s Baruch College looked at charities’ records from the years between 2006 and 2011. These findings are similar to results to of Chen’s 2009 study of Metro New York charities that implemented BBB standards.

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How Racism Plays a Role in Health Inequities with Author Harriet A. Washington

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“People fail to get along because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don’t know each other; they don’t know each other because they have not communicated with each other.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. On July 23, 2020, from 3-4 pm EST, Association Chat interviews award-winning medical writer & editor, Harriet A.

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The Hourglass Blog: Generational Herd Mentalities

The Hourglass Blog

A little while ago, Neil Howe called attention on his blog to a New York Times feature story about a 24-year-old Millennial who, even amidst the Great Recession, is living at home and turning down $40K job offers until just the right opportunity comes along. Communication. Daring to Lead 2006. Thursday, September 9, 2010.