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Associations Now: Daily News
March 14, 2018

 

Today's Top Stories

 

The Association Roots of “March Madness”

The NCAA didn’t originate the term March Madness—the world of high school athletics did. But while the term is commonly credited to an Illinois association executive, evidence exists that fans in nearby Indiana used it first. Read More

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Food Industry Groups Partner to Build Shopper Trust

With a newly released white paper and forthcoming transparency index, the Food Marketing Institute and the Center for Food Integrity are making the case for transparency as a chief means of building consumer trust and promoting a deeper connection to food. Read More

 

A Rest Stop Debate

Trade groups representing convenience stores and truck stops, as well as the National League of Cities, have spoken out against attempts to commercialize rest stops at state and federal levels. Despite this, the idea is drawing interest from President Trump and some state governors. Read More

Wrap-Up Strategy

What you do after an event is over can help you create a bigger and better meeting in the future. Also: Why the public should be better informed about how nonprofits operate. Read More

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Automating Work: Changing How the Job Gets Done

From trucking to translators, the rise of automation is having a sharp effect on the way that many industries work. Associations should keep a close eye on this shift. Read More

 

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Membership Wednesday

 

How to Avoid the “Dark Side” of Membership

Membership isn’t always pretty. Sometimes a sense of belonging can lead to entitlement and power struggles. One expert recommends asking yourself three critical questions to avoid membership’s “dark side.” Read More

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A Meeting, Then a Trial

One recruitment tactic that’s proving to be effective for the American Booksellers Association—a free trial membership for each Spring Forum attendee. Read More

Collecting Donor Data

Gathering information from your donors doesn’t have to be aggravating. Here are a few unobtrusive tactics to try out. Read More

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“We’re trying to understand who our nurses are by looking at segments to understand where our products and services might intersect along a lifelong journey.”

Isabelle Bart, the marketing and communications director of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, discussing the way that the association uses member mapping. See Quote

 

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Jobs

 

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Requirements: 1-2 years relevant experience in communications, committee management, and/or nonprofit associations preferred Bachelor’s Degree preferred Competency with Microsoft Office, Wordpr… Read More

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Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

Positive, engaged, and professional personal interaction with members is required. Demonstrated verbal and communication skills. High School degree required, Bachelor’s Degree a plus. IMIS, Net… Read More

 

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