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#ThankYouWednesday After A Successful #GivingTuesday

Beth Kanter

I support a number of nonprofits and had already made gifts to a number of them, but I used the excitement of Giving Tuesday to support a few nonprofits, particularly those who I know first hand do wonderful work. It was also very exciting to get immediate PERSONAL thank yous via social media or email.

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Membership Wakeup Call for Associations

Association Adviser

If you look back at our most popular reader polls of the past three years it’s interesting to see how your peers’ concerns have shifted from strategy (2010) to communication and innovation (2011) to tools and technology (2012). In response, NYSSA started monthly gatherings at local pubs in New York City. Carol Khoury, NYSSA.

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You’re Never Too Old to Learn Something New

Association Adviser

That may not seem surprising, but consider as recently as 2012, career/professional development was barely in the top 5. Right now with social media we’re out there on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter,” she said. What’s driving that trend? Her organization is trying to get more comfortable them online. Conclusion.

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What Smart Associations Do Differently

Association Adviser

In response to this challenge, some associations have made impressive gains in their adoption of technology, particularly in the areas of mobile, social media, video, online learning, connectivity and more. New Orleans Saints. New York Giants. I checked in with two of my millennial colleagues to get their take.

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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. Why should Millennials be spared that difficulty and humiliation?