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Raising spirits: How a Texas community is engaging residents during COVID-19

Ungrated

Reaching out to those in need and strengthening connections are part of the culture at Harvest, a 1,200-acre large-scale community under development in Argyle, Texas. Produce from the farms and residents’ gardens, as well as canned goods, are being donated to the North Texas Food Bank.

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Exploring Advocacy: How to join and persevere for a cause

Association Adviser

Chatting up a hairstylist, rushing across the finish line of a half marathon, and corralling 400 youths at the Texas State Capitol may not seem like groundbreaking ways to further a cause. Amanda Niklaus, a public relations and social media manager, silently suffered from Crohn’s disease for 15 years.

Texas 60
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 2.25.22

Reid All About it

WBT Systems shares the story of the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) whose compliance training programs delivered a 465% increase in revenue in the last six months of 2021. 5 Ways to Turn Your Members into an Army of Marketers Utilizing Social Media. Compliance training. 1 CAE credit. Thu 3/3 at 2 p.m. – 1 CAE credit.

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Happy New Year: What’s Your Theme for the Year?

Beth Kanter

I also gave a plenary talk at AFP in San Antonio, Texas. Inspirational Talks: I did my first TedX talk in Berkeley about building relationships online and individual social responsibility. I presenting a “ Walking Keynote ” at the Social Media for Nonprofits Conference where I walked the talk.

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How Smart Associations Grow Membership

Association Adviser

” But that’s not the case in the association world, even as social media, the “free web economy” and for-profit competitors knock on the door. We are actually answering member questions using Instagram videos and then reposting them on several social media platforms for greater exposure.

Georgia 60
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Advocacy Do’s and Don’ts

Association Adviser

” Mary Lange , president of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) Education Foundation, reiterated that members pay dues to be represented. ” Has social media, video and mobile changed the lobbying/advocacy equation in recent years? ” At a recent presentation in Washington, D.C.,

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Coronavirus Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

AssociationChat

We found that while Retail, Real-Estate, and Travel & Hospitality industries have struggled, industries such as Media & Entertainment, Video Conferencing and Social Media have prospered. Audiences still want to engage in the content and follow the shows and actors on social media.