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Everything You Need to Know About Board Diversity

For organizations everywhere, DEI remains top of mind. It’s led to creating roles like Chief Diversity Officer and countless studies that help us understand the headway we’ve made, along with some of the most significant gaps. While we are seeing...

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What Is Crypto Philanthropy?

Crypto philanthropy is the charitable giving of financial support by donating cryptocurrency instead of cash, stock or other assets. It’s a rapidly...

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You Failed Your CAE. Now What?

To many in the association industry, earning your Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential is the end-all-be-all marker of a successful and...

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The Business Case for AI in Associations

From organizing our social media feeds to recommending the best shows and restaurants, artificial intelligence has become a routine part of our day...

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What Is a Standards Association?

From manufacturing and technology to the medical industry, there are standards that organizations and members are required to follow. But who...

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5 Burnout Recovery Tips for Association Professionals

Today, there is no shortage of burnout-related headlines – from 117,000 healthcare workers leaving the industry to tech companies springing up to use...

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Audience vs. Community: What The Difference Means for Associations

As associations, you already have an engaged audience – your members. And these highly engaged people can often be the basis for a thriving community...

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4 Common Mentor Mistakes to Avoid

Whether you’re a first-time mentor or have guided your fair share of mentees through career milestones, understanding the impact of the role is...

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digitalNow 2022 Virtual – Planning Your Schedule

At digitalNow 2022, we tackled the exciting and complex world of artificial intelligence and Web3. From sessions on integrating AI into your...

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