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Strategy + Innovation: Watchwords for 2018

.orgCommunity

For 2018, we think there are two words that should define the focus of associations: strategy and innovation. Innovation. This leads to our second watchword for 2018: innovation. As a result, there needs to be a greater focus on innovations—and an associated willingness to take risks.

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8 Award-Winning Success Stories from Super Forum 2018

Higher Logic

For example, one member referenced thinking about a specific post in the community during their work evaluation, and for one OT who works per diem without other therapists, AOTA CommunOT has been a marvelous resource. Most Creative Use of Higher Logic Platform: The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan. Highlights.

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Mission possible: Finding and keeping volunteers

Aaron Wolowiec

For example, there should be volunteer opportunities other than joining committees or boards of directors. The most innovative volunteer opportunities I’ve seen recently are related to tasks like crowdsourcing,” Hoffman said. Recognition, rewards, honors and all that jazz are nice, but they’re the icing. Get the cake right first.”.

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Knight Foundation Boosts Funding for Local Journalism in Detroit Area

Associations Now

The funding is an extension of an existing partnership with the Detroit Journalism Cooperative, as well as a new show of support for the Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund, an organization that also has the support of the Ford Foundation and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.15.20

Reid All About it

We want to educate, inspire and innovate together. The transition to remote work has forced stronger professional relationships, an adaptive culture, increased flexibility, more innovation, and enhanced technology and professional development. We want to educate, inspire and innovate together. Tue 5/19 from 11 a.m.

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ORGPRO 2013: Learning and networking just like Apple

Aaron Wolowiec

Education sessions cover eight tracks and are based on the Michigan Society of Association Executives ’ (MSAE) new professional development model, ELEVANCE , which aims to increase competency in the areas of knowledge, relationships and perspectives. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Kevin A. Genius Bars. Follow her on Twitter.

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Solving the Trade Association Software Dilemma

Association Adviser

A good AMS solution, for example, typically does not have a back office accounting component and, even if it does, it’s typically not going to be very strong because that’s not what the AMS vendor focus is. Examples of Best-in-Class solutions include: Timberlake AMS Solutions.