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Associations Now: Daily News
May 17, 2018
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Membership Lessons From the Modern Fan Club

Are you into The National, or more a Taylor Swiftie? Both have taken steps toward launching fan club concepts that focus on the die-hards—each with models that associations might appreciate. But both might pale in ambition compared to what rock legend Neil Young, pictured, is doing. Read More

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Plastics Group Turns to Members to Carry Its Message

A new website from the Plastics Industry Association is designed to encourage workers in the industry to serve as “ambassadors.” Read More

 

Let’s Talk About Summer

With Memorial Day around the corner, summer is on our minds. Click here to answer our poll question: How you would describe the summer you hope to have—at work or at play? You may see your answer in an upcoming Associations Now story.

Finance Experiments

A new approach to funding philanthropic organizations adds a layer of accountability. Also: Should you sell your education offering to corporate members? Read More

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Construction Groups See Recruitment Potential in Games

In recent years, construction groups have added a new tool to their arsenal—mobile games that aim to both entertain and teach potential new recruits to the construction industry. Read More

 

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Money & Business Thursday

 

Tips for Securing Grants from Foundations

If your association relies on grants to keep its programs and initiatives going, here are a few tips for obtaining that funding from a grant-writing expert. Read More

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Concerns Addressed

Language that would have barred the use of professional certifications in the state of Louisiana was removed from the state’s proposed Occupational Licensing Review Act after associations and their credentialed members objected to the provision. Read More

Volcano Insurance

The Hawaii Property Insurance Association, a public-private partnership, serves as an insurer of last resort during natural disasters, particularly for owners of properties damaged by flowing lava. Read More

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“Coming out of the recession, we started having a lot more of our members coming to us and telling us that they needed help—they needed more people, they needed skilled labor, they needed people with technical skills that they just couldn’t find.”

Matt Gruhn, president of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, discussing the workforce development guide his association collaborated on with two other groups. See Quote

 

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Jobs

 

View these jobs and more at Association CareerHQ

Public Affairs Specialist

National Air Traffic Controllers Association

REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; Strong writing skills, with an excellent command of English grammar rules and careful attention to detail; Ability … Read More

Executive Director, Volunteer and Member Engagement (U.S. and Canada)

Council for Advancement and Support of Education

Position requirements: Education and Experience Experience in one or more areas within institutional advancement (alumni relations, communications, marketing, fundraising or advancement services). Sig… Read More

Relations Development Manager

CHEMTREC

Required qualifications include Bachelor's degree in business or related field and at least three years’ experience in business relationship management, as well as experience in international sa… Read More

 

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About ASAE

 

ASAE is a membership organization of more than 40,000 association executives and industry partners representing 7,200 organizations. Its members manage leading trade associations, individual membership societies, and voluntary organizations across the United States and in nearly 50 countries around the world.

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