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University of Iowa Eyes Plan to Combine Alumni Association, Foundation

Associations Now

For years, the University of Iowa treated its foundation and its alumni association as separate entities. “After reviewing the committee’s recently provided report and recommendations, it is my intention to create one, new, unified organization,” Harreld wrote, according to the Iowa City Press-Citizen.

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Made to Stick: Examples for Associations

SCD Group

They include: As the PR director for Clarke College, one of 38+ liberal arts colleges in Iowa, I crafted a phrase to create distinction. All our materials and public relations branded us as: Clarke the Woman’s College. It worked well.

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For Member Onboarding, Think Outside the Inbox

Associations Now

Examples that she’s seen work well include mailed welcome kits; form letters with elements of personalization, addressed to the individual and written in the voice of the CEO; and even tried-and-true membership cards, a physical reminder that members belong. The Iowa Lean Consortium took that approach last year.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.18.21

Reid All About it

Sue Ramsett, Vice President and General Manager, KWQC TV-6, Davenport, Iowa. Get an overview of terms and technology concepts having to do with LMS-AMS integrations, discuss the important end-user and association staff benefits—and potential pitfalls—of LMS-AMS integrations, and see live examples of LMS-AMS integrations. 1 CAE credit.

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Association Brain Food: 12.8.23

Reid All About it

TopClass LMS explains why and how associations should step up their efforts and shares examples of associations who have. Host: Volunteer Managers of Central Iowa Fri 12/15 at 4 p.m. Mobile apps. More info/register.

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Digital Natives or Digital Immigrants: Who Should Lead the Social Media Charge for Your Association?

Portage Group

On top of writing engaging status updates, blog posts, messages and online conversation contributions, your social media person needs to ''get'' evolving formats (like video, for example) to keep ahead of the curve. those over 25. Relationship-Building. They don’t call it ‘social networking’ for nothing.

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Opening the Door to Government Members

Associations Now

Professionals who work in government remain critical for many associations, says Cindy Adams, president and CEO of the Iowa Society of CPAs. Complaints about the barrier to entry have been echoing around the Iowa statehouse. We are looking at unique ways to get new and potential members from government involved.”.

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