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Speaking to Alabama Law Students about the Association World

Association Navigator

Jerry’s book, Association Law Handbook , is in the Fifth Edition and it’s a great reference tool for association and non-profit lawyers. On most days I answer regulatory questions but I’m also involved in designing social media strategies, managing finances, recruiting new members, and planning future events. Jacobs , dean of the D.C.

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Long Live Your Education Sessions: How To Repurpose, Reuse and Recoup Meeting Costs

Tom Morrison

Let me give you an example of how this looks in the real world. Our association had a five module course that included a thick 3-ring bound Instructor’s Guide, five student handbooks and written tests. That is 100 new members we did not have to recruit! The thick Instructor Guide was OVERHEADS! Yes overheads. That was huge!

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 11.10.17

Reid All About it

Understand the board’s purpose, know the difference between staff and board roles and responsibilities, learn what to put in your board handbook, know how to talk about the board’s legal and fiduciary responsibilities, understand how to use different distribution channels (podcasts, videos, social media, etc.) 1 CAE credit.

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Association Brain Food: 9.23.22

Reid All About it

Join KiKi L’Italien as she interviews the author of The Association CEO Handbook Paul Belford about the role of the association CEO in today’s environment. Hear two real-world examples of bringing a digital credential program to life in an association context. Tue 9/27 at 2 p.m. – The Association CEO Guide to Leadership.

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Boosting Matching Gift Revenue: 4 Key Strategies + FAQs

Achieve

Employee recruitment and retention. Moreover, robust corporate philanthropy initiatives can help companies attract and recruit talented team members. Companies should clearly outline their specific policies in their employee handbooks or corporate giving program guides. Reduced taxes. Use a matching gift tool.

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Six Stages of Board Evolution

Leading Associations

Stage 4 Transitional is where, for purposes of this example, board focus is roughly equal on strategy and operations. In this phase the board has recruited volunteers beyond the initial core, it may have hired staff, and has generally become more organized. Stage 5 Single-Hatter has a higher ratio of strategy to operations. Learn More!

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How To Get Started Thinking About Online Peer Learning Communities for Nonprofit Professionals

Beth Kanter

Community Cultivator Recruitment. Online Community Examples. We’re always looking for additional examples. Like so many other examples, technology is not the most important part of a successful online community. Pricing may be barrier for some groups (Setup Charge + $595 monthly fee). Nancy White, Full Circle Associates.

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