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Weave a Safety Net—Find the Right Strategic Partners

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Isolation taught us the value of the relationships and the technology that sustained our communities. The goals were to talk about the great things that restaurants do in their communities. And, that value was shared throughout their respective communities. With this kind of structure, there are limited sources of revenue.

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Beyond Bronze, Silver, and Gold—Grow Success With Purpose

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Beyond technology, there are cultural shifts that are making a major impact on the association community. It’s a more challenging operating environment for associations. Community building and engagement are new priorities. The tiered structure is a trap I’d stay clear of. Trust has declined in every sector. “I

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Connecting the dots: Fighting for equity through a data partnership 

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In an environment fraught with fear mongering and skeptical potential allies, Candid persisted in enhancing Demographics via Candid. They sought diverse perspectives in focus groups and made structural changes to address outdated language, power dynamics, and privacy concerns.

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Move DEI Beyond Words

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The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Trye Nichols prompted vocal support for social justice throughout the business community. The following numbers reveal that progress in the association community is not as rapid as we would hope. We commit to using these practices for our business and our communities.

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Lessons Learned Living the Virtual Experiment

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Despite the novelty, we were interviewing some of the most forward-thinking leaders in our community. Groups that developed a structure and schedule for online meetings managed their time and effort more efficiently. Intentional communicators bring a sense of responsibility and thoughtfulness to the conversation.

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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

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values or a growth mindset, continuous feedback, and open communication, you will foster an environment that encourages employees to support one another. To change that, we came up with a structure that allows for on-demand project work in blended, cross-functional teams. By embracing what.orgSource calls Association 4.0

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

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But, our community doesn’t get the credit it deserves for invention. Success belongs to organizations that adapt to a shifting environment. Does your governance structure help or hinder your progress towards goals? Look for disruptors and innovators who may not fit into the traditional association environment.

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