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Getting involved: 4 strategies to boost volunteer engagement

Ungrated

Creating systems that foster strong participation and effectively communicating opportunities can maximize volunteer engagement. The seasonal nature of communities in warm weather states like Florida narrows the window to recruit volunteers, but robust volunteer programs are still possible. Communicate the opportunities.

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Give Miami Day raises record $5.2 million for nonprofits

Beth Kanter

Community Block Party attendees check out participating nonprofit organizations during the event. Photo courtesy of The Miami Foundation. Give Miami Day raises record $5.2 million, organizers at The Miami Foundation realized that Give Miami Day 2014 would be their most successful Giving Day yet.

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What Do You See When You Look In the Mirror?

Association Leaders

For example, good leaders often surround themselves with good, smart, effective people; good leaders have a sense of purpose and are able to communicate that purpose with those around them; good leaders have certain values they live by and to which they hold themselves accountable. We’ve explored many of them through this blog.

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Community NOW Day 2: Conference education sessions inspire, inform attendees

Ungrated

Education session: It’s Not 2008 Anymore: Collecting Assessments in a Modern World “It all starts with a budget,” says Mitch Drimmer with Alexa Technologies in Miami. “If Communicate. Associations cannot communicate enough to their members. Here are some highlights from day two.

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Community NOW Day 2: Conference education sessions inspire, inform attendees

Ungrated

Education session: It’s Not 2008 Anymore: Collecting Assessments in a Modern World “It all starts with a budget,” says Mitch Drimmer with Alexa Technologies in Miami. “If Communicate. Associations cannot communicate enough to their members. Here are some highlights from day two.

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Hospitality Industry Urges Congressional Action on Zika

Associations Now

But even with a lack of federal funds and with new cases of the virus emerging, meetings continue to go on as planned in Miami. Meetings Go On in Miami. million visitors to Greater Miami and the beaches is a top priority,” GMCVB said. The safety and well-being of the 2.7 million residents and 15.5

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Can you really motivate association staff?

SCD Group

Yesterday’s paper carried two related stories: Miami Dolphins fire head coach “for failure to motivate players.” “But Communication in the clubhouse, communication within the coaching staff, is vital," Rizzo said during a telephone conference call. Leadership qualities, knowledge of the game, X's and O's are all important.

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