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Bar Association Providing Support for Maui Wildfire Victims

Associations Now

We really act as project managers, working face-to-face with the local organizations that are doing boots-on-the-ground work,” Brown said. ABA has a memorandum of understanding with FEMA that permits the association to provide legal support. “We Much of the time between the declaration of a federal emergency on Aug.

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Better Because You Were There

Velvet Chainsaw

To encourage more participation and to make a bigger difference, vary the community-service projects from being very hands-on — like helping in the construction of a Habitat for Humanity home — to encouraging micro-volunteering by having an on-site area for volunteers to stuff hygiene kits for the homeless or women’s shelters.

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Making the case for chapters

Mariner Management

Share demographic data, Recognizing that there is no one size fits all, Adding content and training to chapter leadership. Here are some next steps to consider in 2021: Ramp up leadership development. Build those skills around being a leader who embraces diversity. You can hear more success stories on the full webinar.

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To Stoke Innovation, Fight Your Biases

Associations Now

Jim Harrison, senior creative director at the University of Florida, pinpointed one reason why in a post earlier this month at John Spence’s blog. Last month my colleague Rasheeda Childress spoke with leadership consultant Michael Brainerd, who draws a direct line between unconscious bias and stifled innovation.

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Did You Know? Associations Prepared for a Natural Disaster or Cyber Attack, But Not Other Potential Crises

Association Adviser

It may take time to thoughtfully write out and communicate to all affected stakeholders – Kinsey says their event emergency plan was a year-long project that required a dedicated position. Unfortunately, the Jewish Community Center knows firsthand the value of having a workable event emergency plan.

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Use Sponsored Grants to Strengthen Your Membership and Events

Association Adviser

You’ve probably heard of grants in the context of academia or community building: An organization offers a sum of money to any individual or group that promises to pursue a project, an idea or a program within certain parameters. Hester Ndoja, CAE Florida Society of Association Executives. Reach her at hester@fsae.org.

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It’s a Great Time to Be a Young Association Professional: Erin Sevitz on Working Hard, Being Agile and Leaving Your Mark

Association Adviser

In college, I was part of the University of Florida Student Chapter of the American Marketing Association. When I worked for Naylor I was based in Florida, but eventually I wanted to return to Houston. This is a skill that I’ve applied not only in communications plans and messaging, but also in managing projects and teams.

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