Tue.Apr 18, 2017

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Why Do People Volunteer for Professional Associations and Trade Groups?

Higher Logic

“We make a living by what we do. We make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill. Of the many ways to give back, volunteering is one of the most profound. Giving your time and knowledge is invaluable, which is one of the reasons organizations appreciate their volunteers so much. Volunteerism has been the lifeblood of many groups throughout the centuries and continues to be a driving force today.

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5 job posting tips for employers using your association’s career center.

YourMembership

Make your job board more valuable for employers seeking top talent within your niche or industry. Your career center is a place where employers come to find the top talent within your niche or industry. To help them attract more job views and applications, consider sharing with them these 5 simple steps to writing effective […].

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National Parks Conservation Association Urges People to Become Park Advocates

Associations Now

With National Park Week in full swing, the National Parks Conservation Association is calling on the public to reach out to their senators about supporting a new bill that would allocate federal funds for national parks maintenance. During National Park Week, which runs from April 15 to 23, the National Parks Conservation Association wants Americans to do more than just visit the country’s 400-some national parks for free.

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Is Auto-Renewal Membership a Good Option for YOUR Association, Chapters & Members?

Chapter Chat

Recap & Review – Why associations and their chapters should be thinking about auto-renewals (See our previous post in case you missed it). Your members live in a subscription economy. Many of them pay auto-renewing monthly fees to watch movies (Netflix), listen to music (Spotify), cook dinner (Blue Apron), or enhance their wardrobe (Stitch Fix).

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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Uncertainty Around Student Loan Forgiveness Program Worries Nonprofits

Associations Now

Some nonprofit employees are facing uncertainty over whether the Department of Education will continue to recognize their eligibility in a loan forgiveness program. It also raises issues for HR departments that have had employees participate in the program. Concern is growing that the Department of Education (DOE) may retroactively refuse to honor loan forgiveness as part of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to participants who are employed by certain nonprofits.

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Is Being a Night Owl Genetic? New Study Says It Might Be

Associations Now

For the many who struggle to fall asleep and deem themselves “night owls,” new research suggests there may be more to the story than one’s environment and habits. A recently discovered gene mutation that causes longer circadian cycles could be the culprit. There’s no question that there are a considerable amount of sleep-deprived people out there. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than a third of Americans fall short of achieving the recommended seven-plus hours o

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Tuesday Buzz: Are Single Parents Missing Your Meetings?

Associations Now

When it comes to meeting attendance, single parents may not be getting the support they need. Also: how to optimize your keyword research. Traveling for work is more challenging when you have children, and it can feel next to impossible when you’re parenting solo. That means single parents often miss out on the learning and networking that happens at association conferences.

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Digital Outdoor Advertising Gets Programmatic

Associations Now

Programmatic advertising continues to reshape the ad industry, and its latest move is headed outdoors. Thanks to new industry group standards, the efficiencies of programmatic advertising will be made possible to digital out-of-home spaces. Last week the Digital Place-Based Advertising Association (DPAA) released its new digital out-of-home (DOOH) programmatic standards.