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How to Start a Nonprofit in Illinois: 17 Essential Steps

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Illinois, also known as the Land of the Presidents, is a state with a varied population and a growing number of thriving nonprofits. If you want to know how to start a nonprofit in Illinois, here are the important steps to getting your organization or association up and running smoothly and quickly. What is a nonprofit organization?

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How Moose Became King of the Forest: 5 Tips for Recruiting

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an award-winning communications firm based in Chicago, Illinois. But like many other membership-based organizations, the Moose often finds itself riding through the peaks and valleys of member recruitment. Without a doubt, THE most important step in any membership recruitment campaign is determining your existing reputation.

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Give Members the Gift of In-Person Conversation

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That might seem like a heavy lift, but Debbie Trueblood, MS, CAE, executive director of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association, says it can be done if you set a goal and work to meet with members throughout the year. She set a goal of 75 meetings, as well as some rules for herself.

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orgCommunity’s Solutions Day Honors Innovator in the Association Industry

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Association professionals from across the country gathered at the American Society of Anesthesiologists in Schaumburg, Illinois for the 4 th annual.orgCommunity Solutions Day. Like many other associations, HFMA was experiencing challenges with membership retention and recruitment. Contact: Emily Hendershot, Managing Director.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 12.11.20

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The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Debbie Trueblood, MS, CAE, executive director, Illinois Park and Recreation Association. The ROI of Words: How to Write Website Copy That Will Drive Member Renewal and Recruitment. BYOB, obviously. Mon 12/14 at 11 a.m. –

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AI-Powered Hiring Practices Face Regulator Scrutiny

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Beyond EPIC’s complaint, HireVue’s technology has also drawn scrutiny at the state level, with Illinois about to enact a law that requires employers who use facial-recognition technology to inform job applicants and regulators how their systems work. EPIC currently is fighting a settlement between the U.S.

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Essential Medical Association Software That Grows Your Organization

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Examples of professional medical associations include: American Academy of Neurology Radiological Society of North America Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society American Veterinary Medical Association What is a Trade or Business Medical Association?