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The Two Best Practices for Innovation in Times of Crisis

Association Freak

The current ILO membership includes AT&T, Kaiser Permanente, NASA, Pfizer, and the University of Alabama, among many others. Most notably, the ability to match resources to needs across complex networks. Resource matching is an underdeveloped capacity in many organizations.

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26 ways association professionals find problem-solving inspiration

Association Success

Over the last couple of months, we’ve had conversations with more than a dozen association professionals around the United States, asking them about the resources they turn to when they need to get creative. Inspiration is everywhere, said Dan VanDiver with the Alabama Association of School Boards. “I Why reinvent the wheel?”

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Association Management Basics: Successful Leadership Transitions

Association Navigator

Trust the Experts – If your organization has the resources to use a search firm to find a new leader they should do it. In Alabama, the highlight was visiting family and good friends in Fairhope and Mobile. Search firms, commonly called “headhunters” offer comprehensive services far beyond just finding potential candidates.

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Firearms Group, Suicide Prevention Group Join Forces to Save Lives

Associations Now

The four states involved—Alabama, Kentucky, Missouri, and New Mexico—saw these AFSP chapters build relationships with the local gun industry, helping vendors and shooting range owners alike spot the signs that come with suicide risk.

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AARP Foundation Boosts Employment Initiative

Associations Now

These resources can help equip this often-ignored population with the skills they need to find a job and reach financial security and stability. These resources can help equip this often-ignored population with the skills they need to find a job and reach financial security and stability.”.

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How Green Are Your State’s Purchasing Practices?

Associations Now

Four states—Alabama, Idaho, Mississippi, and Ohio—reported no green purchasing programs or activities. Examples might include sourcing recyclable or reusable products and products that conserve energy or natural resources. Click to enlarge. Image via naspo.org.

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Renew The Heart & Soul of your Non-Profit for a Chance To Win $10,000

Beth Kanter

Note from Beth: Last year John Haydon reached out about a special project he was working on for the CTK Foundation that was providing some resources and financial support for nonprofits. A professionally written and recorded song by the Grammy Award-winning group, The Original Blind Boys of Alabama. What is the CTK Foundation?

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