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Stay the Course Through Changing Weather—Strategic Advice From Association CEOs 

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The association industry has a reputation for clinging to traditions as stubbornly as Linus hugs his trademark blanket. If you need proof that this profession boasts its share of innovators, read a few chapters of our Association 4.0 Set clear expectations and roles from the beginning. Are you ahead of or behind the curve?

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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

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Summers, CAE, a guest on the Association 4.0 Zonta International, where Allison served as Executive Director* and Chief Staff Executive, was honored with the 2021 ASAE Summit Award for the UNFPA-UNICEFF Global Program to End Child Marriage. Zonta isn’t a trade or professional association,” Allison advised. “As

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Weave a Safety Net—Find the Right Strategic Partners

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I’ve told these stories before, but I’m referring to them again because they highlight advice that can help associations find stability when chaos threatens. Nancy MacRae, CEO at the Emergency Nurses Association and Kristine Hillmer, President and CEO of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association , steered their members through the challenge.

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Be the Voice of Relevance—Make Mission, Vision, and Values Fit the Moment

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An ear-to-ear grin lights your face and you answer, “What is an association?”—That Mission, vision, and values are a fundamental trio in the association playbook. We are hosting a guided exploration of what trust means for our future relationships with staff, boards, constituents, and the association industry.

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Why Higher Ed Professionals Should Attend bbcon 2023

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Her standout role in this summer’s Barbie movie—including a very memorable monologue—is only the most recent accomplishment in her career as an actress, producer, and author. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain insights and foster a constructive dialogue on the role of AI in your school. Register here today!

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How To Get The Heavy-Lifting Nonprofit Board You Deserve

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Steve, a Harvard-trained attorney, and founding CEO of a 30-year-old national nonprofit, learned this the hard way. I was mid-sentence when Steve begged my pardon and said, “That’s not my board of directors, Laurence. What role can an Honorary Council play in these transitions? CEOs get the board they deserve! Harsh, but true.

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Why K–12 Professionals Should Attend bbcon 2023

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Take advantage of this opportunity to gain insights and foster a constructive dialogue on the role of AI in your school. Join us for a conversation where we will delve into the highs and lows, the role technology plays, and how/why to transition to this dynamic and evolving approach. Our thought leaders are: Susan Baldridge, Ph.D.