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Lessons Learned Living the Virtual Experiment

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Most groups navigated the unusual challenges and got work done. Groups that developed a structure and schedule for online meetings managed their time and effort more efficiently. We learned that having a history of shared values and expectations for behavior makes for healthier virtual environments. How are you doing?

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

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As the home of organizations that draw on decades of history, it’s not surprising that we love the security of time-honored strategies. But I am struck by how often our contributors’ insights are the recommendations we needed to survive that challenge. Does your governance structure help or hinder your progress towards goals?

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To Survive a Crisis, Lean Into Trust—CEOs Share Pandemic Stories

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Their experiences involved unprecedented social and industry challenges that nothing could have prepared them to meet. Our members were privileged to hear their reflections on a unique time in their organizations’ history and how the pandemic’s impact reshaped their future. The abrupt switch to remote work was a global challenge.

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Grantmaking: What’s Participation Got to Do with It?

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In recent years, that model is being challenged. People at the heart of issues know the histories, the networks, the actors, the previous failures, and more. As she and others have written about, decision-making within these various structures can also be built in a variety of ways, from consensus to voting. But what is it?

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Are Associations Losing Their Members’ Trust?—The Leadership ColLAB Explores This Critical Question

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Trust isn’t a challenge that is currently top of mind for association leaders. We structured this conference based on feedback from.orgCommunity’s fall Solutions Day participants. The panel discussed how those groups supported their members through unprecedented challenges, gained public trust, and came back wiser and stronger.

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Using Art and Motion to Expand a Powerful Brand

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Forum One’s recent design work with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) Simmons Talks series was a dream come true: an opportunity to put passion behind a design that I believe in and honor the work of others who inspire me. Endowed by Dr. Ruth J.

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Top 12 Features Membership Organizations & Associations Should Look for in a CRM

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Running an organization can be a big challenge. History Of All Information Exchanged. Features include client management, online payment processing, email tracking and marketing, ticketing, accounting, SMS, point-of-sale, and much more – with a flexible, affordable pricing structure. Learn more at findjoo.com.