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Thoughts from a Think Tank: The Shifting Work Culture

Blue Sky eLearn

I recently moderated a Think Tank event for the Association Executives of North Carolina Young Professionals group, FUEL. Board meetings are now all virtual, which has led to higher engagement. Think Tanks do not create policy, but they do bring new ideas and solutions to the table to enable change. Extend time off.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.16.16

Reid All About it

Learn how to leverage the latest industry best practices to grow this oft-overlooked revenue stream, create an inventory designed to sell, merchandise products so clicks convert to cash, and make the most of mobile. David Iams, Career, Member, and Professional Activities Manager, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers – USA.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 3.27.20

Reid All About it

You’ve probably seen stories about distillers in your area who are now producing hand sanitizer—I know they are in my part of North Carolina. It’s an opportunity, she says, to rethink how you serve members. Billhighway explains how to help chapter leaders with virtual governance and volunteering.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 9.14.18

Reid All About it

Because our North Carolina home is surrounded by trees in rain-soaked ground, I’m preparing for the winds of Hurricane Florence and the inevitable power outage instead of giving my usual attention to this post. and how to get the right statistics to prevent national and chapter level members from leaving. Lunch provided.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 8.28.20

Reid All About it

it’s why you feel awful: here’s how to pull yourself out of despair and live your life. This old Coast Guard Light Station is about 30 miles off the Cape Fear coast of North Carolina. The most important method for safeguarding your organization’s future is to research, embrace, and maximize your Member ROI. Tara Haelle ).

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Membership Hack: The Gratitude Book

Associations Now

There’s a simple way to say thanks to dedicated members who serve in volunteer positions—sign and send a gratitude book. How to hack it? We wanted a simple and tangible item to give our members to recognize those in leadership roles,” says Jennifer Rowell, NCACPA’s director of member engagement. What’s the bonus?

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.1.20

Reid All About it

Billhighway shares recent examples of different virtual education options offered by chapters around the country, plus tips on how to get your chapter leaders started with virtual education. If you’re in North Carolina, I hope you’ll support the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. More info/register.