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Membership Q&A: Don’t Leave Us!

Spark Consulting

As Dr. Theodore Woodward of the University of Maryland School of Medicine taught his med students in the 1940: “When you hear hoofbeats, think of horses not zebras” For our purposes, that means start with the obvious: Did that member switch careers or retire? What’s the #1 reason a long-standing member would not renew?

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A Maryland nonprofit’s quest to bridge the gap between job seekers and employers

Candid

Maryland New Directions has helped motivate men and women in the greater Baltimore area find new career opportunities for nearly 50 years. Maryland New Directions is seizing the opportunities presented by the pandemic to re-imagine hiring practices and conditions to contribute to a stronger economy. About Maryland New Directions.

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What Should Associations Do to Bridge the Education to Employment Gap?

Spark Consulting

Consider certification. Remember that we also provide case studies of associations doing good work in these areas: HR Certification Institute. Maryland Association of CPAs. Professionalize content delivery (no, it’s not OK to rely on volunteers for everything all the time – you may have to pay some people).

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WBT Systems’ TopClass maintains position as #1 LMS for Associations

WBT Systems

This award honors the learning solution vendor which best caters for the unique and varied requirements of associations that provide education and certification programs for their members. WBT Systems will be exhibiting at the ASAE Technology Conference 2016 National Harbor, Maryland, December 13-14.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 3.5.21

Reid All About it

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Sheri Sesay-Tuffour, CAE, CEO, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Sheri Sesay-Tuffour, PhD, CAE, CEO, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Check out Cecilia’s Nonprofit Executive Spotlight series too. Tue 3/9 at 12 p.m.

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The Perfect Storm

Spark Consulting

We also share case studies of organizations doing excellent work preparing their audiences for the future of employment: HR Certification Institute. Maryland Association of CPAs. National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses. Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 9.30.16

Reid All About it

Learn the pros and cons of offering micro-credentials, where micro-credentials fit in the ecosystem of professional development, ethical and practical considerations, and the impact a micro-credential could have on your existing certification program. Maryland Dept. The Maryland Internship Network. 1 CAE credit. Host: ACGI.

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