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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. We discuss what case-handling procedures look like, whether they’re sent directly to a pool of pro bono volunteers recruited by the state bar association or the legal aid organization.

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Black Groups Meet in Florida Despite Calls for Boycott

Associations Now

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to clarify that earlier reports of celebrities committing to a boycott of Florida are unconfirmed. All three associations are holding their annual meetings in Florida this week. “I Has the “Boycott Florida” movement affected your association?

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Time to get in the game. There’s a game being played?

YourMembership

The group attending the webinar consisted of 34 percent executive level leaders, and 66 percent department managers within their organizations. million openings listed in the final report for 2013. Case in point is the Florida Bar Association. That’s up from 3.8 Job boards have never been a part of their strategic initiatives.

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NTSB Report Urges More Safety Regulation for Parasailing

Associations Now

The new report from the National Transportation Safety Board identified several safety concerns and urged the U.S. The report established several safety concerns, including parasailing operators who continued to operate in hazardous wind conditions, using inadequate equipment and compromised towlines. Myers Beach, Florida.

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The 3 Best Data Points to Grab from Your AMS for Marketing Automation Campaigns

Higher Logic

Experian reported that the majority of marketers ask customers for data, but then don’t use it to personalize their emails. The answers to these questions will help us further nurture relationships and engage members, whether they’re brand new to the organization or lifelong supporters. Want to hear another crazy stat?

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Report: Goodwill Locations Hit By Credit-Card Breach

Associations Now

The charitable nonprofit group reported evidence that its payment systems were recently attacked and announced an investigation. A nonprofit organization that dovetails into retail is feeling the pain of a potential data breach this week. Goodwill has 165 regional headquarters in the U.S.

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Report: More Cities Restricting Homeless Food-Sharing Programs

Associations Now

Imagine what it would be like if the mission of your organization were threatened by laws and regulations that made it difficult for you to do your job. An NCH report [PDF] released last week found that, since January 2013, 31 U.S. We litigate, we lobby, we organize, we register people to vote, and we educate the public.

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