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How the Romance Writers of America responded to racism accusations — and what associations can learn from them

Association Success

Next, came a rather public revamp of policies and initiatives intended to make the Romance Writers of America more diverse and inclusive. Four months later, the Romance Writers of America board suspended Milan for a year and banned her from ever holding a leadership position in RWA. Where to start. But it can’t end there.

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It’s a Great Time to Be a Young Association Professional: Erin Sevitz on Working Hard, Being Agile and Leaving Your Mark

Association Adviser

Erin guides IFMA’s voice and messaging, leads the association’s social media presence and oversees IFMA’s web properties, magazine and online Knowledge Library. When I graduated during the economic downturn in 2008, I ended up interning with the American Heart Association while job searching. Erin Sevitz, IFMA.

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Don't get too casual on Friday--or any day. : Off Stage

Off Stage

10, 2008 - Don't get too casual on Friday--or any day. In CDW Corporations 2008 Telework Security Report , the trends are clear: over 76% of private sector employers provide support for remote workers, up more than 25% over the previous year. And for three-quarters of the private sector workforce in America, it is.

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Stronger by Association: AMR Management Services Announces.

AMR Management Services

“It allows me to start slowing down while continuing my passions of speaking about generational differences, social media and consulting with associations to develop strong boards.” ► 2008. (23). ” All the DrakeCo employees have joined the AMR team and will continue supporting existing DrakeCo clients.

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Association Straight Talk : Off Stage

Off Stage

On December 30, 2008, Inman News published a shocking statement, one that seemed to go unnoticed and unremarked by the organized real estate community. These are the kinds of questions I firmly believe we as association managers and leadership are faced with. Leadership Thoughts: Crafting the Job Description. Social Media.

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Thanks For Playing: Book Review: The Back of the Napkin

Thanks For Playing

Seeking community in associations since 2008. Yes, I know this book was published in 2008, and its been sitting on my "to read" pile almost that long. Im always the one urging colleagues to use fewer words and more pictures to share information with senior leadership. A Recipe for Social Media ROI. ► 2008.

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This British Political Party Has a Membership Problem

Associations Now

The Conservative Party, which was on a bit of an upswing at the time current Prime Minister David Cameron took over the party’s leadership in 2005, may be feeling the membership pain the worst of all. Others point to weaknesses in both Cameron and party leadership as a whole.