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Build a Better Request for Proposal

Association Adviser

Requests for Proposals (RFPs) can be a useful tool for associations wanting to discover the best options for products or services they need. Only if both sides communicate clearly about their goals for the project, its scope, any limiting factors, the timeline and the budget. Easy, right? Download the full infographic here.

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Grow the Human Skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication

.orgSource

The 4Cs or critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication complement technology and will serve any organization well in competitive markets. Welcome every proposal. Enhance Communication The other three Cs depend on this fourth quality. I’m not sure communication is the priority it should be.

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6 tips for proposing new membership software to your board

Aptify

A lot is riding on your proposal to the board: staff’s productivity and effectiveness, data security, and usefulness, maybe even your reputation, and definitely your stress level. A new membership system will give you the tools you need to improve how you communicate with, market to, and deliver value to your members. Data cleansing.

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Insights your association management software can provide your board of directors

Nimble AMS

Board reports summarize your association’s efforts , giv ing your board of directors necessary information without being too time-consuming. When writing these reports, your association management software (AMS) can provide valuable information to make the reporting even easier and more insightful. . Committee work . Accomplishments.

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How to Apply for Grants: A Guide for Parks and Rec Orgs

Achieve

Similar to how you would request funds from a corporate sponsor , your parks and recreation organization needs to submit a proposal and wait for approval from the grantmaking organization. Write a grant proposal. Keep your lines of communication open in case they contact you with additional questions or requests for extra materials.

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8 things to consider when communicating difficult messages to members

Optimist Consulting

Here are my reflections on what you need to consider when communicating difficult messages to members. Plan enough time: Rushing communications through could lead your members to wonder why this is happening so quickly. Have you had to communicate difficult messages to your members? What challenges did you face?

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IA Details Profound Issues With Changes To Section 230 Proposed In NTIA’s Petition For Rulemaking In FCC Reply Comments

InternetAssociation

Washington, DC — Today, Internet Association (IA) filed reply comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Petition for Rulemaking on Section 230. IA filed its initial comments on the petition earlier this month. . “A