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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 Brain Food Weekly: 11.9.18

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you use Creative Commons photos from Flickr for your blog, keep an eye on this developing story from Ernie Smith at Associations Now. Selecting Nonprofit Software: Technology Comes Last. Gaining Board Approval for Budget for New Technology.

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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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Association Brain Food Weekly: 11.2.18

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I thought I knew a lot about gathering requirements for new technology, so how did I miss the boat on business requirements? Are you using outdated technology? Apparently, I’m not the only one, says Dave Coriale at DelCor.

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The ALS Ice Bucket Donor Retention Challenge

Beth Kanter

Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the Social Innovation Summit , a twice annual event that represents a global convening of thought leaders in technology, investment, philanthropy, international development, and business. A few resources on donor engagement, stewardship, and retention. What are you takeaways?

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 10.26.18

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Innovation isn’t about ideas. Learn about Artificial Intelligence technology, an accessible tool your association can use to increase member engagement. Am I stuck using outdated technology? 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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