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NAASF Crowdsources Customer Support and Advocacy with Online Community

Higher Logic

The North American Association of Subway® Franchisees (NAASF) uses online community to advocate for members and solve industry problems for fast food franchises. Franchisees want to communicate with each other and share resources and best practices, but they don't always want franchisors steering those conversations.

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How the iPhone Changed the Conference Experience

Associations Now

While I can’t imagine life without any of them, consider how much Apple’s “truly magical product”—as former CEO Steve Jobs called it when announcing its 2007 launch—has affected associations. This week, the Harry Potter series celebrated its 20th anniversary , the ATM turned 50 , and the iPhone launched 10 years ago. How does Camarda do that?

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A Spotlight on 10 Top Impact Investors Driving Social Change

NXUnite

Bamboo Capital Partners Focus Areas: Financial Inclusion, Access to Clean Energy, Access to Healthcare, and Agribusiness Founded in 2007, Bamboo Capital Partners has a global presence in impact investing markets. Bamboo aims to improve the lives of marginalized communities while delivering financial returns.

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The Case for Incremental Dues Changes

Associations Now

In 2007, after MGI’s first deep dive into dues practices, Rossell wrote that more than half of associations cited inflation to justify a dues increase, while a little less than half cited new programs or services. And how do you communicate with members about an increase? Share your experience in the comments.

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Exploring Advocacy: How to join and persevere for a cause

Association Adviser

Niklaus kept quiet about her condition out of embarrassment and not knowing what she, as an individual, could do to help others with Crohn’s until she saw a flyer on her GI doctor’s wall for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) a few years ago. It was the best decision I ever made,” she said.

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#GivingTuesday: Why I Am Participating in the National Day of Giving on November 27, 2012

Beth Kanter

Encouraging nonprofits to embrace this mode of fundraising was the point of the Case Foundation’s America’s Giving Challenge , one of the first giving contests launched back in 2007 where I was a first place winner raising funds for Cambodian children.

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The Evolution of Experience with Marketing Automation

Higher Logic

You’re already trying to provide a positive customer or member experience, and maintain strong communications with them. Now the choice includes 3D (according to Statista , over 15,000 3D screens have been added in North America since 2007), IMAX, and the increasing popularity of theaters that serve dinner during the film.

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