Spark Consulting

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Your conference is in Seattle, and he lives in Seattle. First of all, to quote Sohini Baliga’s and my recent whitepaper, Steal Like a Fundraiser : Let’s say you get a new member who joins on the last day of early-bird registration for your annual conference and picks the “membership + member registration rate” package.

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SBI

OCTOBER 9, 2020

SEATTLE, WA, October 9, 2020 — SBI Association Management (SBI), a Seattle-based association management company (AMC), is pleased to announce Felicia Kenan as its newest Association Executive.

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Socious

JULY 11, 2016

There’s the company in Seattle that raised its minimum wage to $70,000, there’s WL Gore & Associates that eliminated a managerial hierarchy , and Whole Foods that publishes all of its employees’ salaries , which are based on work and abilities (the more able the employee, the higher the pay).

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Associations Now

MARCH 21, 2019

The University Professional and Continuing Education Association’s 104th Annual Conference begins next week in Seattle. Venue: Sheraton Seattle Downtown. City: Seattle. Attendance is expected to top 700. Organization: University Professional and Continuing Education Association. Conference: 104th UPCEA Annual Conference.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 27, 2021

The following blog post was written by SBI Association Management , a Seattle-based and AMCI-accredited association management company. 2020 has been one of the most difficult — if not the most difficult — year many associations have ever faced.

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AssociationChat

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

When the concept was outlined to key players in the events and hospitality industry, three locations stepped up with financial support immediately – Visit Salt Lake, Austin and Seattle.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 20, 2021

The following blog post was written by SBI Association Management , a Seattle-based and AMCI-accredited association management company. How shopping for an association is a lot like buying a toaster on Amazon. Online purchases for all consumer goods are at an all-time high.

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Beth Kanter

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

I’m in Seattle for a couple days doing a round of “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” events to talk about measurement, data, and impact, generously sponsored by Microsoft. Fist bumps to @ msftcitizenship for hosting #KanterSEA ! And look, I’m rocking my #Surface to live tweet. twitter.com/sldoolittle/st….

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The group is focusing its rollout on two of the country’s largest tech hotbeds—Seattle and Silicon Valley. “We are looking to donate over 100 laptops and 100 computers to charities and schools in the Seattle area to mark ERA’s grand opening in the U.S. market,” Paduh recently told Seattle Weekly.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

The Association of State Dam Safety Officials’ 2018 Annual Conference begins this weekend in Seattle. Nearly 1,000 dam and levee safety professionals are headed to Seattle in the upcoming days to network, share knowledge, and learn from industry leaders. City: Seattle. Close to 1,000 are expected to attend. Get on your soapbox.

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Associations Now

MARCH 4, 2020

Louis, and Seattle. Under the partnership, a free round-trip ride, up to a $25 fare, will be offered in 10 cities: Charleston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Memphis, Miami, New York City, St. Residents can take advantage of the offer by accessing a local code on the AOA website.

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SBI

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

SEATTLE, WA, February 16, 2021. The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has announced that Felicia D. Kenan, MPA, CMP, Association Executive of SBI Association Management , has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry.

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SBI

JULY 1, 2019

Seattle, WA – July 1, 2019. SBI, a Seattle-based association management company, is proud to announce the Western Association of College and University Business Officers (WACUBO) as its newest full-service association management client.

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SBI

JANUARY 15, 2019

Seattle, WA – January 2, 2019. SBI, a Seattle-based association management company, is proud to announce the International Ombudsman Association (IOA) as its newest full-service association management client.

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Ungrated

APRIL 16, 2020

The board of directors at the Fifteen Twenty-One Second Avenue condominium in Seattle adopted regulations to only allow outside family members access to the community. Private contractors such as house cleaners and personal trainers are not allowed on the property, says Jerry Ringenberg, AMS, manager of the 143-unit high-rise.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Among them: Washington’s Dulles International Airport, Chicago’s O’Hare, Dallas’ Love Field, and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport—the latter near Nintendo of America’s home base of Redmond, Washington. The Dallas pop-up is open as of today; the rest open February 17 and offer a game room through March 29.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

After the Association of Writers and Writing Programs tweeted that tax issues forced them to close a Seattle book fair to the public, the group was able to strike a deal. AWP is grateful to the City of Seattle Tax Office for its responsiveness to our community.”. — AWP (@awpwriter) February 17, 2014.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 19, 2017

Thousands of scientists, educators, students, and other professionals from across the weather, water, and climate community are headed to Seattle to share, learn, and collaborate. City: Seattle. Organization: American Meteorological Society. Conference: 97th Annual Meeting. Venue: Washington State Convention Center.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Earlier this year, Amazon faced a major political challenge in its hometown of Seattle, when the city attempted to adopt a new tax on large companies , based on the number of people they employ, to help pay for homeless shelters and low-income housing. Corporate interests may conflict with individual philanthropy, leading to mixed messages.

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Associations Now

APRIL 4, 2019

The tour plans stops along the West Coast, including Portland, Oregon, and Seattle. We’re returning to where it all began to pay homage to the past and boost the moods of those who receive flowers—and hopefully everyone who sees us driving by.”.

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Associations Now

JULY 21, 2016

The National Head Start Association’s first-ever Early Childhood Innovation Summit kicks off in Seattle next week. Location: Seattle. Rundown Cohosts: 4. Sponsors: 3. Keynotes: 2. Association: National Head Start Association. Conference: Early Childhood Innovation Summit. Venue: Cedarbrook Lodge. Have a Meeting on the Horizon?

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Associations Now

MAY 12, 2016

The American Association of Immunologists’ Annual Meeting kicks off in Seattle later this week. Location: Seattle. Rundown Attendees: 3,000. Exhibitors: 150 plus. Distinguished Lectures: 3. Association: American Association of Immunologists. Conference: IMMUNOLOGY 2016. Venue: Washington State Convention Center.

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Association Advocacy Chick

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

For those who are not sports fans, this was the final play of one of the first Monday Night Football games of the season where one referee called it a touchdown for Seattle while the other called it a touchback for Green Bay. Ultimately, the game is called for Seattle.

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In 2018, he relocated his family to Seattle and joined the leadership team at Eventcore. David has over 20 years of experience leading service delivery teams, including for some of our industry’s most innovative events. From 2001 to 2018, he led the Registration and Housing teams for Experient/Maritz.

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Associations Now

MARCH 13, 2019

The Downtown Seattle Association, for example , is holding multiple pie-eating contests on Thursday, with prizes for the winners. Meanwhile, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics has a whole resource page handy with Pi-related lesson plans. Local groups are getting their event on, too.

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Associations Now

APRIL 20, 2015

The debate continues after a Seattle company raises its minimum salary sky-high. Last week, Seattle-based credit-card-processing company Gravity Payments suddenly announced that it would raise its minimum salary to $70,000. Plus: John Oliver takes on so-called patent trolls.

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SBI

JANUARY 2, 2019

In 2018, we participated in several giving projects for our local Seattle area. conference put on by MemberClicks in Indianapolis, Indiana; and Washington State Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Annual Chapter Awards here in Seattle, Washington. Cheers to that! Giving Back. Technology Enhancements.

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Associations Now

MAY 4, 2015

“Combining resources provides a stronger organization for our members and a stronger voice,” Stan Bowman, president and CEO of the Washington Lodging Association, told The Seattle Times.

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Associations Now

MAY 4, 2016

In the past five years, such groups have sprung up in San Francisco , Portland , Cincinnati , Seattle , and elsewhere, taking advantage of Americans’ growing interest in locally sourced products. The very existence of UMA, a group of city-based manufacturing organizations, points to the growth of the trend.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

At the 2014 Independent Sector Conference earlier this week in Seattle, media pros offered up a few ideas about how nonprofits can support new media initiatives to help get their message out. Media is constantly changing—and that is definitely reflected in today’s new media space. It can be challenging for nonprofits to maneuver in it.

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Associations Now

JULY 30, 2014

The International Franchise Association’s main argument against Seattle’s minimum wage law just took a significant hit from the National Labor Relations Board. About the decision: In a ruling unrelated to the IFA’s challenge to the Seattle minimum wage law, NLRB General Counsel Richard F. Griffin Jr.

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Associations Now

JULY 29, 2019

In one example cited by the AP, the Seattle Council Parent Teacher Student Association has encouraged its district to increase education efforts focused on “soft skills.”. “We want to lead the industry in this fight.”. Moves by social networks build upon existing efforts that have grown from the grassroots and from educational bodies.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 7, 2016

In the wake of a shooting at a Macy’s store in Seattle and a stabbing incident at a mall in Minnesota, executives are considering measures that rely heavily on technology. That has trade groups in the shopping industry keeping an eye out for new strategies.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Here’s a performance they did for Seattle radio station KEXP – check that station out too. One of my favorite songs this year, yes, year, is from another duo, Wye Oak. Their song Civilian sticks in my brain like few other songs, but I don’t mind. I love watching Andy Stack play all his instruments, wild. Happy Friday!

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Association Advocacy Chick

APRIL 2, 2012

The first Ignite took place in Seattle back in 2006 and has since spread across the world. For those not familiar, Ignite is an event where speakers have five minutes and 20 slides (auto-advanced every 15 seconds) to make a point. I recently participated in my second ever Ignite at IgniteDC #9.

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Associations Now

MAY 15, 2014

Experts gather in Seattle to discuss the brave new world of 21st-century communication. Set to be held in Seattle May 22-26, this year’s event focuses on “Communication and the ‘Good Life’”—including what pluses and minuses come along with the so-called “good life.”

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Yes, you’re probably aware that San Francisco or Seattle are tech hotbeds, but what about Huntsville, Alabama, or Lansing, Michigan? The Tech Town Index, a new report from the association, finds a surprising geographic diversity among tech hot spots, helped along by both booming college towns and maturing local tech economies.

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