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How the Romance Writers of America responded to racism accusations — and what associations can learn from them

Association Success

Next, came a rather public revamp of policies and initiatives intended to make the Romance Writers of America more diverse and inclusive. Four months later, the Romance Writers of America board suspended Milan for a year and banned her from ever holding a leadership position in RWA. Where to start. But it can’t end there.

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Membership and Chapter Growth is a Team Effort at AGC of America

Association Adviser

From the Corner Office: Jeff Wilson, Associated General Contractors of America. Association Adviser: How have membership marketing programs for AGC of America evolved? Jeff Wilson, AGC of America. Members join their local AGC of America chapter and become a part of both the chapter and the national AGC organization.

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Association Brain Food: 4.12.24

Reid All About it

Fri 4/12 at 11 a.m.* – Leadership Excellence: Prioritization and Inspiring Change Navigating complex projects and organizational change can be daunting for any leader, but women often face unique challenges in gaining buy-in and driving results. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. More info/register.

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Digital Transformation: Where Do I Start?

Spark Consulting

Secure leadership support and a funding commitment. Recruit your team. Maddie Grant, my co-author for The No BS Guide to Digital Transformation: How Intentional Culture Change Can Propel Associations Forward , and I have you covered: Assess where you are now. Identify strategic areas where digital tech could make a difference.

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We Asked, You Answered: How Does Your Organization Support Mental Well-Being?

Associations Now

According to the American Psychological Association’s 2023 Work in America Survey , 77 percent of workers having reported experiencing work-related stress in the last month. Team members can take mental health days without judgment, flex their time to manage stressful situations or family needs, and carve out time to focus as needed.

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Member Onboarding Series, Part 2: How to Make Sure New Members Get Their Money’s Worth

Associations Now

America , has been making tweaks to the trade organization’s onboarding model in recent months, and just launched a refresh at the start of 2023. To help understand the discrepancy, Nepomuceno and his team performed a membership audit. Understand What’s Not Working Joel Nepomuceno, the director of membership for Research!America

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Association Brain Food: 4.28.23

Reid All About it

Meet five professional coaches, experience two focused sessions, and learn how, when done right, working with a professional coach can help you navigate change, level-up your leadership, map out an action plan to achieve a goal, and much more. More info/register. More info/register (members only). 1 CAE credit.

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