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How a Tweet Reopened an Association Book Fair

Associations Now

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. It’s a lesson in the power of community and social media to make things happen. — AWP (@awpwriter) February 17, 2014.

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Law Enforcement Group Addresses Current Events at Training Conference

Associations Now

In light of recent events between police and the community, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives modified the focus of its 40th Anniversary Training Conference, taking place this week in Washington, DC. High-profile shootings in Dallas; Baton Rouge, La.; and Falcon Heights, Minn. and Falcon Heights, Minn.

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Monday Buzz: The $70K Minimum Wage, Six Months Later

Associations Now

Gravity Payments founder Dan Price decided in April to raise his company’s minimum salary far beyond Seattle’s $15 hourly wage: to $70,000 a year. The Washington Post dives into the facts to see just how effective nonprofits really are. Plus: Do nine out of 10 nonprofits really fail? Other Good Reads.

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3 Ways to Bring Your Work to Your Donors (Instead of Asking Them to Come to You)

Achieve

After my colleagues and I figured that out (it took us a few years), we adopted a number of practices designed to bring our work online: posting photos and videos on social media, sending out a series of emails, and so on. Because people are busy. For example, One.org. Alzheimer’s Research UK.

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Stay in Touch

AssociCom

I was working on my laptop between sessions at the recent WA-ACTE conference near Seattle when I overheard a nearby conversation: - Did you hear the keynote speech? - James Pullman is WA-ACTE’s Social Media Consultant. Yes, it was excellent. I wish I could get a copy of that presentation. He had the keynote PowerPoint.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.18.18

Reid All About it

Some quick hits before we get to the list of free webinars: Good advice: how to make your social media feed more interesting. ( How to Use Social Media and Event Technology to Grow your Event Community. Explore the best social media channels that resonate with your community. Location: Washington DC.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

ChatterBachs

As many of you know, the priority of engaging and connecting is a big one for me- a soapbox- if you will, and I don’t understand those who simply look at social media as a way to promote their agenda, products, and/or services. cagedether - Daryl Pereira; San Francisco; Web and Social Media Manager at IBM.