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A Strong Online Community Starts by Supporting Community Managers

Associations Now

Content moderators for various social media platforms have reported experiencing burnout , as well as emotional and psychological trauma from reviewing the darker side of the internet. When I started at ASCE, I felt that every member should get a response to submissions within 24 hours,” Austin said. Don’t poke the bear.

Austin 64
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Membership Hack: Microvolunteering for Content Creation

Associations Now

Your members can pitch in as content creators of social media feeds, newsletters, or blogs. At the Austin chapter of the National Association for Catering and Events, creating engaging content is everyone’s responsibility. These microvolunteering opportunities can help time-strapped members get involved. How to hack it?

Content 101
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Association Brain Food: 10.20.23

Reid All About it

Unlike social media, a mobile app provides a cohesive and centralized communication channel to your members. The Free Press ) Social media platforms hate the written word. Location: Austin TX. Their advice seems so obvious, yet apparently most associations need to hear it. You’re leaving money on the table!

Maryland 272
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Daily Buzz: Relaunch Your Online Community

Associations Now

Tirza Austin from the American Society of Civil Engineers writes on Community by Association that the first step to a successful reintroduction of your online community starts with a solid rebranding initiative. Don’t go back to the angry members to say, ‘Look, it’s new,’” Austin says. Gaining trust is hard. Other Links of Note.

Austin 101
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.25.21

Reid All About it

Learn how the industry has served as a catalyst for change on LGBT issues before and how it can be done again, how to better serve transgender tourists and event attendees in meaningful ways while avoiding “rainbow capitalism,” and understand the influence of your dollar and the message socially responsible economic spending sends.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.18.16

Reid All About it

– Preparing Yourself and Your Association for the Looming Staff Leadership Deficit. From a booming technology evolution, to endless social media opportunities, to a workforce made up of four generations, it’s no wonder there are misalignments between member wants and member benefit offerings. Wed 7/20 at 12 p.m.

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From the Corner Office: Christopher Williston, IBAT

Association Adviser

I’m still very involved in my faith and in volunteering, but I wanted to get back to my family roots in Austin, Texas, and into the ass­ociation world where both my father (Christopher Williston V, currently IBAT CEO) and grandfather (C. They’re not as deeply engrossed in social media yet. About 500 members belong.

Texas 60