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Association Brain Food: 12.8.23

Reid All About it

TopClass LMS explains why and how associations should step up their efforts and shares examples of associations who have. The Data Bunch: The Hidden Costs of Dirty Data: How Clean Up Can Transform Your Organization Find out about the hidden costs of dirty data and assess its impact on your organization. Mobile apps.

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For Member Onboarding, Think Outside the Inbox

Associations Now

Examples that she’s seen work well include mailed welcome kits; form letters with elements of personalization, addressed to the individual and written in the voice of the CEO; and even tried-and-true membership cards, a physical reminder that members belong. The Iowa Lean Consortium took that approach last year. Post your ideas below.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.18.21

Reid All About it

Sue Ramsett, Vice President and General Manager, KWQC TV-6, Davenport, Iowa. Get an overview of terms and technology concepts having to do with LMS-AMS integrations, discuss the important end-user and association staff benefits—and potential pitfalls—of LMS-AMS integrations, and see live examples of LMS-AMS integrations. 1 CMP credit.

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Transportation Association: Drones Could Save Money and Time, Limit Drivers’ Headaches

Associations Now

The AASHTO study a lso revealed that using unmanned drones could result in huge cost savings. For example, on-the-ground bridge inspections cost as much as $4,600, divided between labor, lane closures, and equipment. Another 16 states are considering drones.

Iowa 40
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Bird Flu Outbreak Puts Associations On Notice

Associations Now

$ 60M The cost of a prior bird flu outbreak that took place between 1983 and 1984 and left more than 17 million birds dead, according to USA Today. Both taxpayers and the poultry industry took on the brunt of this cost.

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Opening the Door to Government Members

Associations Now

Professionals who work in government remain critical for many associations, says Cindy Adams, president and CEO of the Iowa Society of CPAs. Complaints about the barrier to entry have been echoing around the Iowa statehouse. We are looking at unique ways to get new and potential members from government involved.”.

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Association Law Blog: The IRS, Private Inurement and Non-Profit.

Association Law

This posting is aimed at recapping private inurement principles, and provide some examples of it in association settings. For example, an association may pay a stipend for officers in order to enable the association to recruit high quality leaders, provided the stipend is paid primarily for the benefit of the association. Iowa 1951).

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