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Opening the Door to Volunteers

Mariner Management

Interestingly, in one of our smaller associations, we inaugurated a robust DEI committee and program, and increased the number of volunteers engaged in our programs and running for the board. The time: creating short-term, impactful volunteer opportunities like work groups, action teams, one-time jobs and ad hoc advisory councils.

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Members Hire Industry Advocacy and Promotion

Potomac Core

Over his twenty year tenure, Dammrich and his team utilized this strategic approach to achieve an Industry symmetry and build a launching pad to consistently move the needle for the Recreational Boating Industry. Led by Thom Dammrich, President and CEO, NMMA is inextricably linked with the Recreational Boating Industry. Robert Newsome.

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Tools to Help Staff and Members Navigate Change

Associations Now

In October 2017, I co-presented a session, “Leading Change,” at ASCE’s Annual Convention based on John Kotter’s 8-Step Process for Leading Change. In teams of two, participants had a conversation using “Yes, but” and then one using “Yes, and.” So, as a young professional, what can I add to this ongoing conversation? Change Leadership.

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Connecting Associations in Person and Online: The Evolution of Naylor AMS

Association Adviser

The company’s association management software helped associations manage their member and operations data including event registration, committees, continuing education, directories, website data and reporting. The Naylor Marketplace was introduced in 2017.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 12.22.17

Reid All About it

Since it’s the season to be merry, here are 99 reasons why 2017 was, in fact, a good year. Life gets better when you have a new AMS, but heed this advice from Aptify before you plunge in: every new AMS (or any technology) project needs a change management team. Thanks for being a loyal reader of Association Brain Food Weekly.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 11.25.16

Reid All About it

The experts at DelCor answer questions about scheduling IT projects , putting together a project team, and planning for project success. The Future of Event Technology: 2017 Trend Watch. Explore what’s in store for event technology in 2017. Host: ASAE Professional Development Section Council Engagement Committee.

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Best Strategies for Allocating Your Forthcoming UBIT Refund

Associations Now

After Congress repealed a section of the 2017 tax law that required associations and other tax-exempt groups to pay UBIT on some employee benefits, organizations are owed IRS refunds. They will be having conversations, in some cases, with the board and with their finance committee as to what to do,” Olcott said. “It