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How Moose Became King of the Forest: 5 Tips for Recruiting

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an award-winning communications firm based in Chicago, Illinois. But like many other membership-based organizations, the Moose often finds itself riding through the peaks and valleys of member recruitment. Without a doubt, THE most important step in any membership recruitment campaign is determining your existing reputation.

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How to Start a Nonprofit in Illinois: 17 Essential Steps

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Illinois, also known as the Land of the Presidents, is a state with a varied population and a growing number of thriving nonprofits. If you want to know how to start a nonprofit in Illinois, here are the important steps to getting your organization or association up and running smoothly and quickly. What is a nonprofit organization?

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 8.14.20

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Professional Development Coordinator, Illinois Association of School Business Officials. Hear tips and best practices for recruiting advocates, maintaining momentum, and boosting engagement for your cause, helping you avoid advocate fatigue and disengagement. Natalie Norris, CMP, CMM, Director, Meetings and More Inc. 1 CAE credit.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 12.4.20

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The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. The ROI of Words: How to Write Website Copy That Will Drive Member Renewal and Recruitment. Debbie Trueblood, MS, CAE, executive director, Illinois Park and Recreation Association. Host: ASAE. Mon 12/7 at 11 a.m. –

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Give Members the Gift of In-Person Conversation

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That might seem like a heavy lift, but Debbie Trueblood, MS, CAE, executive director of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association, says it can be done if you set a goal and work to meet with members throughout the year. She set a goal of 75 meetings, as well as some rules for herself.

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Association Brain Food: 10.28.22

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Volunteer Recruitment: No Volunteers? Maureen Geoghegan, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Annie Storey, Illinois Section American Water Works Association. Ask Me Anything: Recruiting, Engaging, and Managing International Volunteers from US-Based Associations. Speaker: Mark Roysner, Esq., Tue 11/1 at 3 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

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Speaking to Alabama Law Students about the Association World

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On most days I answer regulatory questions but I’m also involved in designing social media strategies, managing finances, recruiting new members, and planning future events. Association jobs are found in every state, but they are primarily clustered in California, New York, Illinois, Florida, and Pennsylvania and of course, Washington, D.C.

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