Aaron Wolowiec
AUGUST 29, 2016
Bob Thomas, Michigan Chamber Foundation. Q & A with Bob Thomas , senior director of operations and executive director, Michigan Chamber Foundation at Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Learn: Q: What’s one subject you’d like to learn more about? A: I’d love to learn more about macroeconomics. The more I grow in my career, the more these concepts seem to creep in.
Higher Logic
AUGUST 29, 2016
Have you finally caught up on email, sleep and the deluge of new networking opportunities from this year’s ASAE Annual Meeting and Expo? It’s one of the biggest association events we participate in every year - we wouldn’t dream of missing it. First - a few thank you's. We had a great time interacting with our customers, partners, and potential clients.
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Aaron Wolowiec
AUGUST 29, 2016
Bob Thomas, Michigan Chamber Foundation. Q & A with Bob Thomas , senior director of operations and executive director, Michigan Chamber Foundation at Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Learn: Q: What’s one subject you’d like to learn more about? A: I’d love to learn more about macroeconomics. The more I grow in my career, the more these concepts seem to creep in.
Eric Lanke
AUGUST 29, 2016
Associations typically know a lot about organizational partnerships. I've previously described associations as organizations whose goals are consistently larger than their resources, and one of the strategies many associations employ to help close that gap is to enter into synergistic partnerships with other organizations. Often other associations, but just as often other kinds of non-profit and even for-profit organizations.
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Associations Now
AUGUST 29, 2016
Boards need to operate at a high level, but airy, general strategies don’t help direct an association. One expert shares some advice for keeping the balance. Keep ’em out of the weeds. That may be the most repeated mantra to CEOs about working with their boards. The board sets the strategy, and the staff implements it. Don’t let a group of busy, smart professionals spend their precious time as volunteer leaders squabbling over small stuff like software-vendor selection and signage at
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Associations Now
AUGUST 29, 2016
A new social media challenge from the Foundation Fighting Blindness encourages people to experience the challenges of living with vision loss. You may have already done the ice bucket challenge for the ALS Association, but now the Foundation Fighting Blindness has a social media challenge to raise awareness and funds for its cause. For its first digital campaign, FFB is inviting you to take the blindfold challenge: post a video on social media of you doing something you love while blindfolded wi
Effective Database
AUGUST 29, 2016
Choose customer functionality over staff functionality. Because our websites (customer-facing) and databases (staff-facing) are now intertwined and completely integrated, we may come upon situations where database design requires us to choose between making use of the system easier for the customer or making it easier for the staff. In 99% of the cases, you should choose customer over staff.
Associations Now
AUGUST 29, 2016
Natural disasters have struck the U.S. frequently in recent years, leaving devastation in their wake. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association has issued amended equipment assessment guidelines to ensure better safety measures as a result of repairs following a major tragedy. With forest fires raging and floodwaters rising , the National Electrical Manufacturers Association updated safety guidelines designed to help electricians, public officials, and residents recover after a natural d
Associations Now
AUGUST 29, 2016
As associations grow and change, so do their boards. Keeping these three things in mind may help with the growing pains. Associations can have growing pains, especially when they expand across the lines of states, countries, political ideals, genders, and diversity. Take the Survey What are the most common challenges an association leader faces? What qualities do they need to possess to help drive an association and the board forward ?
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Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.
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Associations Now
AUGUST 29, 2016
Amid recent reports that the Affordable Care Act’s premiums are proving unsustainable for insurers, associations representing both hospitals and the insurance industry are offering the federal government some feedback on the issue. With the Affordable Care Act’s bedrock exchanges looking more unsteady than ever, some associations are calling for big changes.
Associations Now
AUGUST 29, 2016
Why you should focus on your front-end design instead of your back-end design. Also: It’s time to update your Facebook page with a new design. If you’re getting paid to do something, odds are that you’re more willing to put up with a frustrating interface than are people paying for access to that interface. So when it comes down to building stuff targeted at your members, Effective Database Management’s Wes Trochlil says you should make sure the front end is easy to use,
Associations Now
AUGUST 29, 2016
According to two transportation industry groups, Labor Day travel is going to be pretty busy. Airlines for America says that its members are boosting seat levels to accommodate travelers, while AAA says that cheap gas will help put vehicles on the road. Traveling this Labor Day weekend? Expect a whole lot of competition at the airport and on the highway.
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