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Associations Now: Daily News
February 14, 2018

 

Today's Top Stories

 

The Group Behind Colombia's Floral Exports

Colombia has seen dramatic growth in recent years as a source of flower exports, with Valentine's Day one of its most prominent. The trade group Asocolflores has been a big factor in that growth. Read More

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Should a Volatile Stock Market Affect Your Retirement Strategy?

When the stock market takes a historic plunge like it did last week, you may be worried that your retirement savings is also taking a dive. But one expert says the best thing to do is stay calm and heed the advice of experts. Read More

 

Daters Beware

Before you go online to find a Valentine's Day date, check out an infographic from the ABA Foundation and the FTC for signs you've been targeted by an online dating fraudster. Read More

An Agreement on Mobility

A wide array of nonprofits and sharing-economy companies have signed on to the Shared Mobility Principles for Livable Cities agreement, which aims for a sustainable, collaborative approach to urban transit. Read More

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Anticipatory Intelligence: Predicting What Your Members Need

Technology, armed with massive amounts of data, is getting better at predicting the future. How can associations benefit from this shift? Read More

 

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Membership Wednesday

 

Make Room for New Members With an Offshoot

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently helped launch a new association, the American Alliance for Healthy Sleep, to bring together members of the professional and patient communities. The collaboration could be a powerful way to boost advocacy and education about sleep disorders. Read More

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Nike's Member Ambitions

The athletic apparel giant has been making a big brand play on mobile in recent months and is banking on a mixture of content and rewards to drive engagement. Last week, it added some outside partners to the mix. Read More

What's the Cost?

An association veteran discusses the best way to calculate the price of providing services to members. Also: Are you burning out your meeting attendees? Read More

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“These people have vibrant networks from their previous careers, strong cash flow, and want to continue to contribute to society. They can bring wise experience to your organization, as well as a curiosity to collaborate and co-create with younger perennials.”

Jeff Hurt, Velvet Chainsaw's EVP of education and engagement, discussing the benefits of "perennial" members. See Quote

 

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Jobs

 

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Membership Engagement Manager

National Association for Catering and Events

Basic qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution or equivalent experience. 3-5 years of relevant professional experience. Preferred qualifications: Strong work ethic with c… Read More

Manager, Membership & Corporate Programs

American Public Power Association

The ideal candidate must: Have a degree from a 4-year college or university required; major or significant coursework in Marketing, Advertising, or Communications preferred. Have three to five … Read More

Manager, Development

Community Health Charities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required to Perform Work: Goal-oriented work ethic. Self-starting, self-sufficient, independently focused, and follow complex processes. Excellent communication, reas… Read More

 

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About ASAE

 

ASAE is a membership organization of 39,000 association executives and industry partners representing more than 7,400 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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