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Coaches vs. Cancer: Groups’ Fundraising Strategy Eyes New Recruits

Associations Now

In one legendary example, the late Jim Valvano, who coached the North Carolina State University basketball team to an NCAA championship in 1983 and later died from cancer, said, “Don’t give up. Here’s why ACS recruited some of college basketball’s top coaches to their team. Don’t ever give up,” and “Be a dreamer. The Coaches v.

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Valentine’s Day: 14 Reasons to Love Associations

Associations Now

Associations such as the American Chemical Society come up with innovative ideas like putting their strategic plans on trifold cards that fit easily into members’ pockets. They’re creative. They connect us. Last year, as part of a month-long, statewide Tech Tour, staff members of. This one’s up to you.

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Happy New Year: What’s Your Theme for the Year?

Beth Kanter

The Sun Sets on 2014. In the US, I keynoted and gave workshops at nonprofit conferences in Pittsburgh , North Carolina , Buffalo , and Omaha. When I look back on 2014, it was a very rich and productive year. And, I expect no less in 2015. I also gave a plenary talk at AFP in San Antonio, Texas.