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An Old-School Method for New Member Engagement

Associations Now

Integrating new, younger members into committees created a mix of voices that had been lacking before, Smith says. The neuroscience field is enjoying a boom in technological innovation and research advancement as of late, including more than $100 million in funding through the Obama administration’s BRAIN Initiative.

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Is it Time to Recession-Proof Your Association?

Associations Now

Many leaders today have not really been tested in a downturn, whether the 2007 downturn, 9/11, the dotcom implosion, or many of the others that preceded those times,” tech executive F. But according to ASAE research during the last recession, member engagement in virtual-only meetings never cracked 10 percent.

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How Can You Plan for Innovation?

Association Adviser

It took nearly seven years of research and development before Steve Jobs unveiled the original iPhone in January 2007. When your association’s board, members or staff are considering new ideas, programs or technology, allow your vision statement to serve as your guide. The iPhone wasn’t invented overnight though.

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From the Corner Office: John Graham, ASAE The Center for Association Leadership

Association Adviser

I’d say mobile technology. Mobile is a game changer in the sense that it alters the way a member engages with an association. Historically, the association controlled the member experience. Now with mobile, the member can control their experience with the association. Two things: Multiple platforms (i.e.

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Strategic meeting audits: Leveraging data to improve ROI

Aaron Wolowiec

Has your organization’s meetings function experienced a year-over-year revenue decline – however slight – since the 2007 recession? ASAE’s Technology Conference & Expo Hosted Successful New Learning Format, Increased Attendance. So I’m sure you have some questions. For example: What does a strategic meeting audit look like?

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