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Three Conference Ideas to Steal From Hotels

Associations Now

First up is The Standard in New York City. While similar to conference apps that many organizations offer their attendees, this one has a playful quality that some associations may want to consider adopting. A concierge service like this is definitely something for associations to consider.

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Advocacy and Governance 2.0

Association Adviser

Create the mission first; then build the organization. . Sometimes, a person feels so passionate about a cause that they start building their own organization around it. According to Sabuco, whether you are a small, medium or large organization, always incorporate an executive summary of your business plan within your annual report.

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No, Nonprofit Boards Aren’t Ineffective

Associations Now

In the past month, the New York City college Cooper Union has attracted the scrutiny of the state’s attorney general, Eric T. The case is unusual in that Schneiderman is stepping in without there being any fraud or other illegalities: He told the New York Times that he’s attempting to get ahead of problems before they start.

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9 Pieces of Association History You Didn’t Know

Associations Now

You definitely didn’t find this stuff in any of your history classes. The American Institute Fair, held in New York City annually during part of the 19th century, is considered one of the first major tradeshows created by a national organization. The history of tax-exempt organizations extends back 120 years.

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The Intersection of Systems and Network Leadership

Beth Kanter

Sara has just posted an update about gathering in New York City for Network Weavers to share insights about their work related to network leadership and a healthy network. They started with June Holley’s definition of a network weaver and did a simple reflection exercise.

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