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With New Education Program, Group Looks to Serve All Member Segments

Associations Now

With the introduction of a new education program, the National Association of Sports Commissions is working to better serve all membership segments. As a first step toward better representing its full membership, the National Association of Sports Commissions has launched its new education program, the Sport Tourism Learning Institute.

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New Bill Would Expand 529 Savings Accounts to Cover Professional Certification

Associations Now

A new bipartisan bill would expand the use of 529 education savings accounts to cover the fees related to professional certification and credentialing programs. 6 to expand individuals’ use of “529” education savings accounts to cover the costs of professional certification and credentialing programs.

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Daily Buzz: Don’t Give Up Professional Development

Associations Now

Continuing education is often the first thing to go when budgets are tight, but it’s worth holding on to. When you pay for people’s education, people think you care about them and their success in the organization,” she writes. And the organization benefits too by developing employees’ leadership potential.

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How to Get More Patients Leads with Healthcare Marketing

CMA Solutions

They can include press releases detailing newsworthy achievements, non-promotional contributions to trade publications, or—in the case of VSC, which capitalized on headline monitoring and timely pitching—interviews on health-related topics with magazines, podcasts, and TV newscasts. The tactics vary. But they watch videos more.

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Four Lessons From One Association’s Public Drama

Associations Now

That leadership challenges offer a few warnings for associations in terms of PR, governance, and membership. MTA voiced it grievances in a seven-page letter critiquing APTA’s leadership, executive committee representation, and more. In the past month a transit-industry association lost a key member and its CEO.

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Association Advocacy Thrives in ‘Fake News’ Era

Association Adviser

In addition to networking and education, legislative efforts are incredibly important. AAPA leadership pushes every day, with every Congressional meeting opportunity, to make change for its port members. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins Act). Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins Act).

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Starring….Your Association Publications

Association Adviser

Associations are rightly proud of their member communications: Magazines, newsletters and websites represent the value of membership in the organization, while also sharing important industry news and professional development education with members. The cost to submit an application is $50. 2019 competition dates not yet announced.