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Rule Your Market—Blue Ocean Strategy Sidesteps the Sharks

.orgSource

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, is our expert for guiding associations through tough markets. This methodology was used to evaluate expanding the American Board of Medical Specialties, ABMS CertLink®, platform into new markets. The organization wanted to create a user-friendly certification process.

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What is CAE Certification for Association Professionals?

GrowthZone

In a snapshot, the purpose of the CAE certification is to : establish the body of knowledge; assess the level of knowledge ; encourage professional growth; formally recognize individuals who meet the requirements ; and. Marketing, Public Relations, and Communications. The benefits of CAE certification include: Individual.

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Three Ways Your Association Can Build and Strengthen a Certification Program

SBI

When it comes to credentialing and certification programs, there are many advantages awarded to both the association and the professionals who pursue them. Here are a few things your association can do to build and maintain a strong certification program. Be strategic about cost, content, and governance.

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The certification conundrum

Aaron Wolowiec

Whether it’s for prestige, a salary bump or a resume builder, people from all industries seek out certification programs. But the question is, should your association offer certification programs? It’s tempting to jump on the certification bandwagon but first, it’s important to conduct research. And lots of it.

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Funding Your Mission: 4 Nonprofit Financial Management Tips

NXUnite

The three types of functional expenses are: Program costs, which are directly related to furthering your mission, meaning they’re different for every organization. For example, an animal shelter would include spending on pet food, toys, and medical supplies under their program costs.

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Association Brain Food: 2.2.24

Reid All About it

They explain how to develop a content strategy, know when it’s time for a redesign, decrease costs and increase revenue. GrowthZone’s guide to selecting a credit card processor is perfect for those of you who need to understand the players and their roles, terminology, fees, rates, hard and soft costs, and security issues.

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How Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Can Help Associations Adapt to a Tight Events Market

Associations Now

Now, as the events industry roars back to life, a new set of difficulties has emerged: Costs are soaring, and many organizations can’t staff quickly enough to keep up with demand. In addition, Travel Portland asks vendors if they have certification through Oregon’s Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity.

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