And with a convention of this size, with so many high-profile and influential attendees, you better believe the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau and Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee have been hard at work ever since the DNC was awarded to them in February 2015. MORE
Recently, The Philadelphia Inquirer did an article on the philanthropy of media and cable giant Comcast. Thoughts & Commentary AT&T Comcast NBCUniversal Philadelphia Inquirer Queens Borough President Queens NY Library Time Warner Cable Verizon #106670363 / gettyimages.com. When are people going to learn that politics and nonprofits just don’t go together? It is messy; it even gets ugly. MORE
In DC shorthand it’s referred to as “Cleveland” or “Philadelphia” as in “are you going to Cleveland?”. Well it’s here, the two weeks every four years when the political parties hold their nominating conventions. MORE
James Ott, SVP, International Programs, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia, PA. Join MCI & A Panel of Association Execs from ACP, MDRT, PMI, and SLAS. MORE
Laura Otten, director of The Nonprofit Center in Philadelphia, made a similar point in Associations Now several years ago. 70 % The amount of mid-size and large associations that reported now is a good time to be running a membership organization, according to Virtual, Inc. MORE
We’re excited to bring you Convention Buzz 2016 — your go-to resource to view and post events taking place at the National Political Party Conventions in Cleveland and Philadelphia. Are you attending the Republican National Convention ? MORE
Use your social media presence to attract new member leads for your organization—but don’t forget the strategy. Also, find out why the Democratic National Convention has a case of the tax-status blues. If you build it, that doesn’t mean they’ll come. MORE
David Brunelli of Philadelphia walked away from the National Bagel Association ’s second-annual National Bagel Eating Contest in New York with a $500 cash prize and the title of “National Bagel Eating Champion” for gobbling down 11 bagels in eight minutes. MORE
This year I facilitated several labs, including several for the Knight Foundation Arts Program to learn about the local arts ecosystem in four cities, including Philadelphia, San Jose, Charlotte, and Macon. I would like to wish all my readers, colleagues, and friends a happy new year! MORE
The Architectural Glass and Metal Association (AGMA), a trade association serving glazing contractors in the Greater Philadelphia area, has introduced a new benefit that offers members both a customized Quality Management System (QMS) and a Quality Assurance Program (QAP). MORE
Last week, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History announced at the Brewers Association’s (BA) Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America in Philadelphia that the two organizations have launched a three-year initiative to preserve the history of brewing. MORE
From when we went to the Philadelphia Eagles academy for women in February of 2011. MORE
Swinging back to the east coast, and in our own backyard, is the deal that our very own School District of Philadelphia brokered to buy-out the contract of School Superintendent Arlene Ackerman. Four out of nine are attorneys, each practicing at one of the major law firms of Philadelphia. MORE
———– Brittany Goodwin is a digital marketing professional and freelance writer in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Social media in general has had a profound impact on the way that people interact and do business, but many people have overlooked its effects on nonprofits. MORE
The National Marketing Director will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will ideally be based out of either Philadelphia, PA or New York City, NY. Here are some cool jobs, hand-picked by me, that you can find via the SocialFish job board ! MORE
The one exception that I mentioned above was in reference to the compensation of Steven Altschuler , CEO of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia , who, in 2009, earned $948,293 in salary and the exact same amount as a bonus. Does the nonprofit sector have a mind of its own; or a backbone? MORE
The 186-year-old Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia houses Terror Behind the Walls, a massive haunted-house production with a cast of more than 200 performers each evening, Hollywood-quality sets, and animatronics. MORE
We even had one person dialing in from Philadelphia! image source A big thanks goes out to the more than forty association professionals who joined me on Wednesday, September 4 for an informal discussion on member engagement. MORE
“In order for Philadelphia to remain competitive in a national and global marketplace, we must deliver the best experience at the best cost,” Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO Jack Ferguson told the Philadelphia Inquirer. MORE
Philadelphia. A Giving Slowdown New research from the Nonprofit Research Collaborative’s midyear fundraising survey reveals a slowdown in charitable giving in the first half of 2014. MORE
Stay tuned next week for a look at how Philadelphia is getting ready to host the Democratic National Convention. It been two years—and lots of work—since Cleveland was awarded the Republican National Convention. MORE
“Artists Jeroen Koolhaas and Dre Urhahn create community art by painting entire neighborhoods, and involving those who live there — from the favelas of Rio to the streets of North Philadelphia. I know, I know. This is not quite what you expected when you clicked on this post title. MORE
It’s summer…and that means planning season for many of you. Perhaps that planning includes whether to hire an intern for the upcoming year. And with that comes the question: “Should we pay them?”. MORE
Recently, I was interviewed by a reporter from the Philadelphia Inquirer doing a story about the possibility of bringing PILOTs – voluntary “payments in lieu of taxes” made by nonprofits to their local government – back to Philadelphia. Philadelphia is no exception. MORE
In comments to the Philadelphia Inquirer , ARC Managing Director of Enterprise Information Chuck Thackston explained that the nature of business travel booking often led to higher prices because of the need to book trips at the last minute. New research from Airlines Reporting Corp. MORE
Associations aren’t usually top of mind for students looking for internships, said Todd Von Deak , president and founder of Philadelphia-based TVD Associates, but they should be. I continue to be amazed at the response from readers on the topic of internships. MORE
Last year, the foundation hosted a series of tennis events for veterans at facilities in New York City and Philadelphia. The U.S. MORE
Sadly, many of these bankruptcies that made it to media headlines are in the arts and culture arena, and some were stalwarts of their kind, such as the Philadelphia Orchestra and the New York City Opera. MORE
Dedicated social workers: Libraries in Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, have hired social workers to help the homeless, especially those who are mentally ill. When people think of libraries, they think of books. MORE
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 16, 2016. Some teams, such as the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles, responded satirically to the rules, replacing actual game action with a tabletop equivalent. MORE
This Old City blogger Jon Geeting’s photos of sneckdowns in Philadelphia in February are a perfect illustration of how, paradoxically, a blanket of snow uncovers the most natural paths for cars and pedestrians. MORE
And to be very clear and very fair, this is not a state of (lack of) awareness that only is found in MBA students, or Philadelphia or even Pennsylvania. If I gave a before-and- after test to the students in my MBA class on nonprofit management, and grades were based on how much was learned, as opposed to how much was learned how well (which is really what grades should reflect), every student in that class would have to get an A. MORE
After escaping the Ugandan civil war as a boy in 1979 and living among other refugees for more than a decade, Kayongo arrived as a young man in Philadelphia, where he saw to his surprise that the soap at the hotel where he was staying was replaced every day, after only one use. MORE
A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia shows that when the working population in a given geographical area doubles, its productivity (the rate of invention) goes up by 20 percent.” MORE
As you probably know, the Pope is visiting the United States this week in Washington, DC; Philadelphia; and New York City. While the crowds will gather on the ground for a change to touch the hand of Pontiff, there will be a lot of crowds online to celebrate his visit. MORE
Students at Sayreville War Memorial High School in New Jersey and Central Bucks West High School in suburban Philadelphia saw their schools’ football seasons come to an abrupt end earlier this month. MORE
Now that there’s a deal in place with most—but not all—of the labor unions that work the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the Philadelphia facility is starting to win back some business. “This meant that, despite a successful meeting in 2007, AIHA would not reconsider Philadelphia.” MORE
When she's not helping associations grow, she loves to dance, listen to live music, cook, and blog about the Philadelphia Eagles. Associations have always been “about” engagement, and in the past several years, we’ve had a renewed focus on engaging our members and other audiences. MORE
Facing a challenging decision on how to keep alive three beacons of Philadelphia journalism— The Philadelphia Inquirer , the Philadephia Daily News , and Philly.com— local philanthropist H.F. MORE
Recently, the Philadelphia Business Journal had as its “ Business Pulse ” question of the week the following: “Do you agree with companies asking employees to ‘volunteer’ to work for free some days?” PA budget impasse Philadelphia Business Journal Philadelphia Business Journal Business Pulse MORE
Marcos Lopez , owner of eXude benefits , a small business in Philadelphia offering total benefits solutions and identified by several sources as one of the best places to work , shares that sentiment, stating “I feel strongly about giving back to the community that we live in and that supports us.” MORE
That notion was reinforced when I was up in Philadelphia earlier this week to see the indie rock group Arcade Fire. You know what we got in Philadelphia? Every planner wants his or her next meeting to have the same hype and entertainment value as a concert. MORE
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Associations Now
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Now that there’s a deal in place with most—but not all—of the labor unions that work the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the Philadelphia facility is starting to win back some business. “This meant that, despite a successful meeting in 2007, AIHA would not reconsider Philadelphia.”
Associations Now
JANUARY 12, 2016
Facing a challenging decision on how to keep alive three beacons of Philadelphia journalism— The Philadelphia Inquirer , the Philadephia Daily News , and Philly.com— local philanthropist H.F.
Associations Now
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“In order for Philadelphia to remain competitive in a national and global marketplace, we must deliver the best experience at the best cost,” Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO Jack Ferguson told the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Associations Now
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And with a convention of this size, with so many high-profile and influential attendees, you better believe the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau and Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee have been hard at work ever since the DNC was awarded to them in February 2015.
NonProfit University Blog
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Recently, the Philadelphia Business Journal had as its “ Business Pulse ” question of the week the following: “Do you agree with companies asking employees to ‘volunteer’ to work for free some days?” PA budget impasse Philadelphia Business Journal Philadelphia Business Journal Business Pulse
Association Navigator
JULY 19, 2016
In DC shorthand it’s referred to as “Cleveland” or “Philadelphia” as in “are you going to Cleveland?”. Well it’s here, the two weeks every four years when the political parties hold their nominating conventions.
SocialFish
DECEMBER 17, 2014
“Artists Jeroen Koolhaas and Dre Urhahn create community art by painting entire neighborhoods, and involving those who live there — from the favelas of Rio to the streets of North Philadelphia. I know, I know. This is not quite what you expected when you clicked on this post title.
NonProfit University Blog
OCTOBER 7, 2011
The one exception that I mentioned above was in reference to the compensation of Steven Altschuler , CEO of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia , who, in 2009, earned $948,293 in salary and the exact same amount as a bonus. Does the nonprofit sector have a mind of its own; or a backbone?
Thanks For Playing
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From when we went to the Philadelphia Eagles academy for women in February of 2011.
Associations Now
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— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 16, 2016. Some teams, such as the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles, responded satirically to the rules, replacing actual game action with a tabletop equivalent.
Associations Now
MARCH 21, 2014
That notion was reinforced when I was up in Philadelphia earlier this week to see the indie rock group Arcade Fire. You know what we got in Philadelphia? Every planner wants his or her next meeting to have the same hype and entertainment value as a concert.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
David Brunelli of Philadelphia walked away from the National Bagel Association ’s second-annual National Bagel Eating Contest in New York with a $500 cash prize and the title of “National Bagel Eating Champion” for gobbling down 11 bagels in eight minutes.
Associations Now
JANUARY 25, 2017
In comments to the Philadelphia Inquirer , ARC Managing Director of Enterprise Information Chuck Thackston explained that the nature of business travel booking often led to higher prices because of the need to book trips at the last minute. New research from Airlines Reporting Corp.
SocialFish
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———– Brittany Goodwin is a digital marketing professional and freelance writer in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Social media in general has had a profound impact on the way that people interact and do business, but many people have overlooked its effects on nonprofits.
SocialFish
APRIL 12, 2017
The National Marketing Director will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will ideally be based out of either Philadelphia, PA or New York City, NY. Here are some cool jobs, hand-picked by me, that you can find via the SocialFish job board !
SocialFish
MAY 22, 2012
A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia shows that when the working population in a given geographical area doubles, its productivity (the rate of invention) goes up by 20 percent.”
Associations Now
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The Architectural Glass and Metal Association (AGMA), a trade association serving glazing contractors in the Greater Philadelphia area, has introduced a new benefit that offers members both a customized Quality Management System (QMS) and a Quality Assurance Program (QAP).
Spark Consulting
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This Old City blogger Jon Geeting’s photos of sneckdowns in Philadelphia in February are a perfect illustration of how, paradoxically, a blanket of snow uncovers the most natural paths for cars and pedestrians.
NonProfit University Blog
APRIL 21, 2011
This is same Brian Tierney who brought The Philadelphia Inquirer to its bankruptcy knees when he was publisher and CEO of that paper and did such a fabulous job handling the PR there.
Eric Lanke
SEPTEMBER 9, 2013
We even had one person dialing in from Philadelphia! image source A big thanks goes out to the more than forty association professionals who joined me on Wednesday, September 4 for an informal discussion on member engagement.
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The 186-year-old Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia houses Terror Behind the Walls, a massive haunted-house production with a cast of more than 200 performers each evening, Hollywood-quality sets, and animatronics.
NonProfit University Blog
MARCH 8, 2013
Recently, I was interviewed by a reporter from the Philadelphia Inquirer doing a story about the possibility of bringing PILOTs – voluntary “payments in lieu of taxes” made by nonprofits to their local government – back to Philadelphia. Philadelphia is no exception.
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It’s summer…and that means planning season for many of you. Perhaps that planning includes whether to hire an intern for the upcoming year. And with that comes the question: “Should we pay them?”.
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James Ott, SVP, International Programs, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia, PA. Join MCI & A Panel of Association Execs from ACP, MDRT, PMI, and SLAS.
Beekeeper Group
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We’re excited to bring you Convention Buzz 2016 — your go-to resource to view and post events taking place at the National Political Party Conventions in Cleveland and Philadelphia. Are you attending the Republican National Convention ?
Associations Now
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Laura Otten, director of The Nonprofit Center in Philadelphia, made a similar point in Associations Now several years ago. 70 % The amount of mid-size and large associations that reported now is a good time to be running a membership organization, according to Virtual, Inc.
Associations Now
JANUARY 21, 2015
Last year, the foundation hosted a series of tennis events for veterans at facilities in New York City and Philadelphia. The U.S.
Associations Now
AUGUST 16, 2016
After escaping the Ugandan civil war as a boy in 1979 and living among other refugees for more than a decade, Kayongo arrived as a young man in Philadelphia, where he saw to his surprise that the soap at the hotel where he was staying was replaced every day, after only one use.
Associations Now
AUGUST 21, 2015
Dedicated social workers: Libraries in Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, have hired social workers to help the homeless, especially those who are mentally ill. When people think of libraries, they think of books.
Aaron Wolowiec
OCTOBER 15, 2013
Associations aren’t usually top of mind for students looking for internships, said Todd Von Deak , president and founder of Philadelphia-based TVD Associates, but they should be. I continue to be amazed at the response from readers on the topic of internships.
Associations Now
JULY 15, 2016
Stay tuned next week for a look at how Philadelphia is getting ready to host the Democratic National Convention. It been two years—and lots of work—since Cleveland was awarded the Republican National Convention.
Beth Kanter's Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
As you probably know, the Pope is visiting the United States this week in Washington, DC; Philadelphia; and New York City. While the crowds will gather on the ground for a change to touch the hand of Pontiff, there will be a lot of crowds online to celebrate his visit.
Beth Kanter's Blog
JANUARY 4, 2017
This year I facilitated several labs, including several for the Knight Foundation Arts Program to learn about the local arts ecosystem in four cities, including Philadelphia, San Jose, Charlotte, and Macon. I would like to wish all my readers, colleagues, and friends a happy new year!
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When she's not helping associations grow, she loves to dance, listen to live music, cook, and blog about the Philadelphia Eagles. Associations have always been “about” engagement, and in the past several years, we’ve had a renewed focus on engaging our members and other audiences.
Associations Now
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Last week, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History announced at the Brewers Association’s (BA) Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America in Philadelphia that the two organizations have launched a three-year initiative to preserve the history of brewing.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 29, 2014
Students at Sayreville War Memorial High School in New Jersey and Central Bucks West High School in suburban Philadelphia saw their schools’ football seasons come to an abrupt end earlier this month.
Associations Now
JULY 19, 2016
Use your social media presence to attract new member leads for your organization—but don’t forget the strategy. Also, find out why the Democratic National Convention has a case of the tax-status blues. If you build it, that doesn’t mean they’ll come.
NonProfit University Blog
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Recently, The Philadelphia Inquirer did an article on the philanthropy of media and cable giant Comcast. Thoughts & Commentary AT&T Comcast NBCUniversal Philadelphia Inquirer Queens Borough President Queens NY Library Time Warner Cable Verizon #106670363 / gettyimages.com. When are people going to learn that politics and nonprofits just don’t go together? It is messy; it even gets ugly.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 9, 2014
Philadelphia. A Giving Slowdown New research from the Nonprofit Research Collaborative’s midyear fundraising survey reveals a slowdown in charitable giving in the first half of 2014.
NonProfit University Blog
MAY 8, 2015
And to be very clear and very fair, this is not a state of (lack of) awareness that only is found in MBA students, or Philadelphia or even Pennsylvania. If I gave a before-and- after test to the students in my MBA class on nonprofit management, and grades were based on how much was learned, as opposed to how much was learned how well (which is really what grades should reflect), every student in that class would have to get an A.
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