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5 considerations for building an effective awards program
Associations Now
Awards programs, if developed effectively, can have a halo effect on your organization, building authority and showing the public the power and strength of your industry in one fell swoop. After all, we care about Emmys and Oscars, right?
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How your association can plan for successful marketing and PR in 2023
Association Leadership
Marketing, across all industries, has become tricky in the digital age. Members, potential members, partners, event exhibitors, sponsors and industry professionals are inundated with marketing everywhere they flick their thumbs on their smartphones. No one is immune. Their attention is captured, and they get distracted from engaging with your association.
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Sponsored Volunteerism: What it is and how it can help your association
MemberClicks
There's an article in Forbes that explores the power of employer-sponsored volunteerism. It explains the many benefits of it, including improving employee mental health, promoting skill building and growing workplace engagement. And while we talk a lot about volunteerism for associations, it's often more about getting volunteers and having volunteers work for you.
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Shaking up your volunteer strategy
Event Garde
The ASAE Research Foundation's latest study on volunteer models offers a roadmap for associations intent on maximizing the volunteer experience – for the benefit of the member and the mission. And it can't come soon enough.
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.AFRICA NEWS
5 African countries whose 2023 economic growth were predicted by the World Bank
Business Insider Africa
The last quarter of 2022, saw some of the most despondent economic predictions all year round, as experts foreshadowed a global recession for 2023. While Africa is hardly exempted from this forecast, the aberrant nature of the continent’s economy makes it a little uncertain how much, if at all, global events would affect Africa's economic growth.
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CNN lists Uganda among top global tourist destinations
Monitor
In its article titled, "Where to travel in 2023: The best destinations to visit," CNN cited Uganda’s expansive shores of Lake Victoria, snowy Rwenzori mountains and healthy wildlife as some of the reasons to travel to the Pearl of Africa.
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Zimbabwe and Zambia join hands to end Sub-Saharan Africa's energy woes
Zawya
North Africa enjoys near-universal access to electricity, yet more than half of the sub-Saharan population — 600 million people — live in the dark. This can hinder the provision of basic services. Half of secondary schools in sub-Saharan Africa do not have power; many clinics and hospitals in the region also lack access to reliable electricity.
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.NORTH AMERICA NEWS
Topeka Zoo monitors health of second-oldest Sun Bear in North America
13-WIBW TV
The Topeka Zoo is monitoring the health of Hoho the Sun Bear who is believed to be the second-oldest in North America. The Topeka Zoo took to Facebook on Jan. 2 to notify residents that it is monitoring the health of Hoho, a geriatric Sun Bear who was born in 1989.
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.ASIA NEWS
.GENERAL ASSOCIATION NEWS
How to create an authentic workplace at your association
Association Leadership
In recent years, the idea of "authenticity" has come to the forefront of organizations of all industries and sizes. It's a fantastic modern element in the workplace, but it doesn't come without its learning opportunities. In the association world, staff sizes tend to be quite small in comparison to other organizations. This typically means that teams work very closely with one another. And, it's not uncommon for conflicts to arise between two "authentic" people on these smaller teams.
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How to perfect the art of perseverance
Associations Now
Building toward a long-term goal isn't easy. But with a lot of perseverance and a little bit of luck, the Hmong American Farmers Association was able to pull off a major aspiration, purchasing property to support its farmers.
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How are associations leveraging blockchain technology?
Sidecar
When it comes to technology, nothing stays the same for too long. Tools and processes alike become obsolete and replaced with new ones – then the cycle repeats. In recent years, one of the most groundbreaking technologies to emerge is blockchain. Although tech doesn't always pair well with other disciplines, in this case, we're seeing the opportunity for a synergistic relationship for associations.
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The connection between DEI and engagement
Association Leadership
Are you struggling with employee, member, or client engagement? Does it seem like everyone is? What does engagement have to do with DEI – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?
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