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Getting involved: How a community manager benefits from volunteering

Ungrated

My experiences with CAI and the CAI Greater Houston Chapter have given me an important foundation to build upon. It’s important to have the self-initiative to get involved, such as by attending events or volunteering for a committee. Access both publications through the CAI Career Center ). What motivates you to volunteer with CAI?

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ASAE Cites Discrimination, Business Impact in Testimony Opposing Texas Bill

Associations Now

As a Texas Senate committee considered a proposed “bathroom bill” in a Tuesday hearing, ASAE submitted written testimony opposing SB 6, saying the measure discriminates against members of the LGBT community and is bad for business.

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Thursday Buzz: Sharing the Road—in More Ways Than One

Associations Now

Gaining Ground By the way, good news for a couple of areas that have been held back from using Uber and Lyft because of regulatory drama: The state of Virginia has agreed to allow both services to continue to operate in the state, and the city of Houston did the same thing on Wednesday. So, who’s on first?

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Facilitation Friday #28: "I Wonder If.

Idea Architects

Youre the staff liaison to a committee or the board and the chairperson is running a pretty ineffective meeting. This applies to both staff members and volunteers leading committee, team, or board, meetings, as well as individuals leading workshops at conventions. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. Blog Archive.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Pre-Qualifying Volunteers

Idea Architects

Committee service may or may not be an effective training ground for a board member. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. Great vice-presidents dont always have the right skills for serving as president. The bottom line? 1, Columbus, OFA & ANLA Staff Workshop. 2, Columbus, MORNING AVAILABLE-special rate.

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Why The Structure You're Staffing is Stifling Progress

Idea Architects

Despite ample research indicating that many volunteers prefer short-term project work versus long-term committee or board positions, too many organizations still use under an older mental operating software about individual motivation and loyalty. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. 2, Columbus, PIA-Ohio Board Workshop.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: What Informs Your Efforts?

Idea Architects

In reading this weekend about how the host committee leadership approached planning for the event, one specific aspect of their approach really impressed me. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. 1, Columbus, OFA & ANLA Staff Workshop. 2, Columbus, MORNING AVAILABLE-special rate. 2, Columbus, PIA-Ohio Board Workshop.