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Bryce Barker

3 days ago

The Threat to Organizations Tax-Exempt Status

The tax-exempt status of non-profit organizations has been a foundation of their operations, allowing organizations to focus on their...

Drew Burns

Dec 12

Future-ready associations: Tips for membership and volunteer development

The recent Michigan Society of Association Professionals (MSAE) Annual Conference revolved around a forward-thinking theme: “Future...

Drew Burns

Dec 11

Say no to navel gazing – Why a third party is important for strategic planning

Effective strategic planning requires more than looking inward in today's fast-paced world. Yet, many organizations fall into the trap of...

Drew Burns

Dec 11

Don’t try to satisfy before you identify! The common mistakes of the strategic planning process

In the rush to make an impact, many organizations dive headfirst into tactics: a shiny new website, a social media blitz, or a revamped...

Drew Burns

Dec 11

SWOT vs. Five Forces: Navigating environmental scans in strategic planning

Strategic planning is all about understanding the landscape in which your organization operates and identifying the best ways to move...

Vikki Sicaras

Dec 9

TikTok ban update (and the rise of short videos on LinkedIn)

On Friday, Dec. 6, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied TikTok’s petition to overturn the law requiring...

Drew Burns

Nov 26

Strategic planning 101

Strategic planning helps your organization determine collective direction, structure your goals, allocate resources effectively, and...

Bryce Barker

Nov 22

Five tips to boost member engagement in your organization

Member engagement is on the mind of associations today as we embrace having five generations in the workforce. Not only is enhancing...