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Association Brain Food: 5.12.23

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Amith Nagarajan at Sidecar explains the basics of API —“the communication bridge between different software applications”—the problem with misleading “integrates with anything” claims and questions to ask vendors during the software evaluation process. State of the association industry. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.31.20

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Survey participants will receive the study’s final report. Key Insights From The 12th Annual Membership Marketing Benchmark Report. Get a preview of the report and learn the most useful membership strategies for 2020. Hear tips and best practices to increase user adoption and ensure lasting confidence for your new software.

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Friday Buzz: NGA’s Best Bagger Championship Puts the ‘Pro’ in Produce

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First held in 1987, in Dallas, the best-bagger competition has drawn significant media attention and A-list celebrities, such as Terry Bradshaw and David Letterman. To help in the fight for equal opportunity in the workplace, big names in software and tech have created the position of “diversity chief.” Other Good Reads.

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Training Future Gamers Is Serious Business, Industry Group Says

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As growth in the gaming industry creates demand for a more highly skilled workforce, the Entertainment Software Association notes that more schools than ever are offering dedicated video game classes and degree programs. The industry group is working on education initiatives of its own, too. A total of 385 U.S. A total of 385 U.S.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 9.25.20

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Online fundraising’s broader reach also brings increased registration and reporting requirements. Learn how to create more-sustainable, and socially responsible, meetings as well as track and report your efforts. Vicky Witt, Director of Convention Services at Omni Dallas Hotel. Presenter: Silke Fleischer, ATIV Software, CEO.

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Lunchtime Links: 3 Essential Project Management Skills

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But, as Laura Dallas Burford, owner of technology consultancy LAD Enterprizes writes in a recent post on the Nonprofit Technology Network , there’s a huge difference between using applications designed to help you manage complex projects and actual project management. To learn more, check out the rest of the report.

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Is Your Staff Trained to Sell Membership?

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It was more than three years ago, at the ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo in Dallas, that author Dan Pink told association executives “ We’re all in sales now.” How soon can a member access new research reports before nonmembers? What are the key benefits and dues rates? When is the next call for volunteers?