Reduce Barriers to Entry
Spark Consulting
JANUARY 8, 2018
Pay special attention to the stories of the Capital Area Food Bank and the CFA Society of Minnesota on pages 28-31. Image found here.
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Minnesota Police Chiefs’ Digital Campaign Aims to Boost Recruitment
Associations Now
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Whether in big cities or small towns, recruiting is becoming a major challenge for Minnesota police forces—and it’s a problem the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association’s Wear the Badge campaign aims to reverse. The post Minnesota Police Chiefs’ Digital Campaign Aims to Boost Recruitment appeared first on Associations Now.
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Reid All About it
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
– Nonprofit Tech Talk: Unraveling AI, Security and Data (Washington DC) Forward-thinking leaders can transform technological ignorance into competitive advantages that drive sustainable growth and innovation by seamlessly integrating data strategy and governance, AI, and security frameworks.
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2 Ways for Associations to Appeal to Young Professionals
GrowthZone
MAY 28, 2019
Written by the GrowthZone team, a recent article in Minnesota Meetings and Events magazine discusses a variety of ways to promote unrecognized membership benefits to young members and prospects. The next era of the association world is dependent on recruitment, engagement, and renewals of young professionals. Access to Exclusive Information.
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A Simple Tactic to Appeal to Prospective Young Members
GrowthZone
MAY 21, 2019
In an article recently featured in Minnesota Meetings and Events magazine, GrowthZone explored benefits that attract young professional members.
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Hobbies of Nonprofit Communicators: Music
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
MARCH 1, 2021
From Katie Godfrey Demmer: My pandemic hobby (and also winter hobby since I live in Minnesota) is learning the ukulele! My long ago music skills are returning, and donning my headphones and playing the piano is a relaxing antidote to all the noise going on in the world. Sally Hartman. I’ve had a lot of fun with it so far. .
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Associations Live: Fall in Minnesota. The Perfect Time of Year
Associations Live
OCTOBER 17, 2010
Fall in Minnesota. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Associations Live. Connecting MSAE members and a world of ideas! Sunday, October 17, 2010. The Perfect Time of Year. Social media at the board retreat. The stats are amazing. Its not a fad. Its a revolution. Posted by Kathy Johnson. at 8:37 AM. Labels: 2010 fallconference.
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Steal This Idea!
Spark Consulting
JANUARY 2, 2018
CFA Society Minnesota (attracting Millennials). The whitepaper also features contributions from Beth Kanter , John Haydon , and Shonali Burke and case studies from: Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (donor relationship-building). CompTIA (campaigns). New Endeavors by Women (campaigns). Capital Area Food Bank (attracting Millennials).
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YourMembership
JUNE 19, 2014
Paul, Minnesota, where I spoke at the Midwest Society of Association Executives 58 th Annual Meeting and Expo. I am writing this post from beautiful St. I was invited to be one of eight presenters at MSAE’s IGNITE session appropriately titled “Grant Me Insight, and Make it Fast”.
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Associations Live: Fall in Minnesota. The Perfect Time of Year
Associations Live
OCTOBER 15, 2010
Fall in Minnesota. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Associations Live. Connecting MSAE members and a world of ideas! Friday, October 15, 2010. The Perfect Time of Year. Drove up a day early to Chase on the Lake in Walker, MN. I wanted to check out the bike ride trail. Optional activity on Sunday) I did.
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How Can You Manage Negative Facebook Comments?
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
In a recent analysis published in its scholarly journal Information Systems Research , researchers from the University of Minnesota found that, in an analysis of 12,000 posts from 41 Fortune 500 companies, negative posts outranked positive posts at a ratio of nearly 2 to 1. Leverage your public face.
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World’s largest LGBTQI choruses festival, GALA, to work with Integra Planner for 10th year
Event Industry News
MARCH 5, 2020
GALA Festival 2020 Minneapolis takes place 4th – 8th July at the Minnesota Convention Centre in Minneapolis, United States and is live streamed throughout the world. Launched by former event organisers, Martin Brophy MBE and Chris Denning, the comprehensive solution takes the stress out of planning, organising and delivering events.
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Is co-leadership right for your organization?
Association Success
MAY 14, 2020
Associations North serves association professionals in North and South Dakota and Minnesota with education, leadership growth and professional development opportunities. . Collectively, they have headed Associations North for the last three years, an association that identifies itself as “the association for associations.” .
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Organizing across generations for civil rights
Candid
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
When she learned another state senator in the Network had introduced renter protections in her state of Minnesota, Campos closely monitored the progress of that bill to assess the possibility of replicating it for her constituents. She says “the peer learning opportunity was invaluable.” It was also practical.
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Building standards: Improving structural integrity requirements for condominiums
Ungrated
JULY 27, 2021
In addition, condominium associations are required to have reserve funding for maintenance, repair, and replacement of major components in 11 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, and Oregon.
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A Destination on the Rise
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Getting to Sioux Falls South Dakota’s largest city sits in the southeast corner of the state, near the borders of Iowa and Minnesota, and conveniently located at the junction of two major interstates, I-90 and I-29. Now, people around the country are starting to take notice of this booming city on the prairie.
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Associations Now
JULY 17, 2017
In Minnesota, the Super Bowl Host Committee’s legacy fund, backed by money from the NFL and other donors, is helping to pay for community projects throughout the state. That’s because of a legacy fund set up by the NFL and a host of Minnesota businesses, community groups, and foundations.
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When is Equal Pay Day for social sector leaders in your state?
Candid
MAY 24, 2022
. $95,451.00. 102,084.00. Washington. 107,052.00. 110,470.00. New Mexico. 112,900.00. 105,000.00.
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After Mass Collision, Bird Conservation Group Discusses Bird-Friendly Building
Associations Now
MAY 16, 2017
“It’s the big incidents like this that get people’s attention, but birds are hitting buildings and other structures in ones and twos and fives and tens pretty much every day,” Audubon Minnesota Conservation Program Manager Joanna Eckles said. “So For example, the U.S.
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No More Fundraising Thermometers – Free E-Book
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
DECEMBER 5, 2011
This summer, I posted a question from Luke Reynebeau, a student board member and program coordinator for the University of Minnesota YMCA, about alternatives for fundraising thermometers. How you visually convey your goals should be a compelling part of your campaign!
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Using smart tech to reimagine nonprofit work
Candid
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
T he Minnesota Council of Nonprofits found that 50% of about 300 nonprofits surveyed said they've struggled to hire new employees, while 40% are dealing with significant staff turnover. As a result, nonprofit employees have quit their jobs at record levels since the start of the pandemic.
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Beth Kanter
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
1. Hi Dana, congrats on another successful Giving Day in Minnesota. Minnesota media organizations are incredibly generous and give us great visibility online and in print in exchange for being promoted on our website and in social media. The goal was to establish some brand awareness across Minnesota.
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.21.21
Reid All About it
MAY 21, 2021
Hear how the Minnesota Society of CPAs launched a new AMS in March 2020, right as the pandemic began to unfold. Sze Pak Ng, Community Engagement Specialist, Matchbox Virtual Media. Reggie Henry (interviewer), Chief Information and Engagement Officer, ASAE. Tue 5/25 at 1 p.m. Disruptive Technology: Launching an AMS During a Pandemic.
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ISP Privacy Battle Moves to the States
Associations Now
JULY 6, 2017
Nevada and Minnesota have ISP privacy regulations set into law. The bills began to emerge earlier this year after Congress repealed privacy rules implemented by the Federal Communications Commission in the waning months of the Obama administration. Both the initial rulemaking and the repeal proved controversial.
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Dairy Association’s “Princess” Program Churns Out Leaders, Ambassadors
Associations Now
AUGUST 30, 2017
Last week, the Midwest Dairy Association crowned its 64th Princess Kay of the Milky Way at the Minnesota State Fair. Peter, Minnesota , was crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way the evening before the Minnesota State Fair kicked off last week. Paul, Minnesota, was once known as the “Butter Capital of the World.”
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Test-Drive Your Next Member Recruitment Campaign
Associations Now
JULY 2, 2019
The “ United in Possibilities ” campaign, which won a 2019 ASAE Gold Circle Award in the membership recruitment campaign category, launched first in AOA’s Georgia and Minnesota chapters. “We felt really good about the results, and we heard anecdotally that we were telling a story that resonated deeply.”.
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Engage volunteers, take a page from the magazine
Aaron Wolowiec
JUNE 3, 2014
Similar publications are offered in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Texas, as well as two regional publications (i.e., But don’t take my word for it. If you’re not yet receiving Michigan Meetings + Events magazine, order your free subscription today. Mountain and Northwest).
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Closing racial wealth gaps with community land trusts
Candid
MAY 9, 2024
Paul, Minnesota, and Memphis, Tennessee, are exploring community and trusts supports an expanded approach to making homeownership accessible. Two are looking specifically at one viable strategy for doing so: community land trusts. Community land trusts for equitable housing and neighborhood preservation St.
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Trade Group: Malls Consider High-Tech Solutions to Security
Associations Now
OCTOBER 7, 2016
In the wake of a shooting at a Macy’s store in Seattle and a stabbing incident at a mall in Minnesota, executives are considering measures that rely heavily on technology. That has trade groups in the shopping industry keeping an eye out for new strategies.
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Should Associations Offer Conference Subscription Packages?
Associations Now
MARCH 21, 2019
For example, the Minnesota Twins are introducing a redesigned Twins Pass program this season to boost declining attendance numbers. While this is a new option for Mets fans, other MLB teams have been experimenting with a ballpark pass for a few seasons now and continue to tweak or expand those offerings year after year.
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Community Associations Network
AUGUST 31, 2023
However, legislation that was recently passed in Minnesota will change the way that some associations look at solar panels and solar energy. Until very recently, the answer to this question was a resounding “YES”.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 1, 2012
Open Arms of Minnesota. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jeff Ferzoco, Creative & Technology Director. Regional Plan Association. New York, NY. Kelly McManus, Creative Director. Susan Pagani, Communications Director. Patrick Moroney, Senior Designer. Julia Reich Design. Aurora, NY. Kathy Nelson. Nelson Research. Ithaca, NY.
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A Replacement for the Dreaded Fundraising Thermometer?
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 14, 2011
So when Luke Reynebeau, a student board member and program coordinator for the University of Minnesota YMCA , sent me this email, I thought, “Yes! And when you think about it, what does a thermometer and temperature rising have to do with 99% of the causes that use that graphic: nothing! Here is Luke’s question.
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Innovating for Inclusion: How We Engaged a More Diverse Community
Association Success
DECEMBER 3, 2018
AIGA Minnesota has been pioneering an innovation initiative for a few years now, sprung into being by an AIGA Innovate grant, with the express goals of relevancy and cultivating transformative community impact through the engagement of design. The word ‘innovation’ is often treated as an end in itself. But what are we innovating for?
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Capitol Christmas Tree, Brought to You by an Association
Associations Now
OCTOBER 31, 2014
The Minnesota Trucking Association is helping transport the 2014 U.S. Capitol Christmas tree was felled from Chippewa National Forest in Minnesota and began its cross-country trek to Washington, DC, with help from the Minnesota Trucking Association. Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington, DC.
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Associations Now
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Per the report, nearly all of the other states in the top 15, with the exception of Minnesota, are coastal, with a particular lean on the Northeast and West Coast. 2019 Cost of Business Travel Report [registration], the rest of the list paints a more telling picture.
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.14.21
Reid All About it
MAY 14, 2021
Hear how the Minnesota Society of CPAs launched a new AMS in March 2020, right as the pandemic began to unfold. Sze Pak Ng, Community Engagement Specialist, Matchbox Virtual Media. Reggie Henry (interviewer), Chief Information and Engagement Officer, ASAE. Tue 5/25 at 1 p.m. Disruptive Technology: Launching an AMS During a Pandemic.
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Podcast: AV malpractice with Will Curran & Brandt Krueger
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
He is the founder of Event Technology Consulting and is based in Minnesota, USA. Brandt is a technical producer, educator, speaker and consultant for the meeting and events industry who describes himself as a “geek dad and husband”. Will Curran is the founder of Endless Events, an AV production company that has been running for 12 years.
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58 Infographics & Data Visualization: Not Your Grandmother’s Pie Chart – Part 2
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
MAY 30, 2012
The creative team at Open Arms of Minnesota , which includes creative director Kelly McManus and communications director Susan Pagani, created several infographics for their 2010 Annual Report. Open Arms cooks and delivers free, nutritious meals to people living with chronic and life threatening disease in the Twin Cities metro area.
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Tiny House Group Ramps Up Knowledge-Sharing, Advocacy to Boost Tiny Living
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
The foundation I built for my home here in Texas is a different foundation than would be required for a home in Florida or California or Minnesota,” he said. Those volunteers are critical, Galusha said, because every state has different building requirements, codes, weather, and seismic activity.
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Association Brain Food: 10.6.23
Reid All About it
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Host: UST Education Speakers: Troy Ewert, IT Solutions Manager, Minnesota Automotive Dealers Association Tom Jelen, MBA, Senior Strategic Consultant, Technology Consulting, DelCor Technology Solutions Wed 10/18 at 12 p.m. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
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Elation Proteus™ market’s leading weatherproof lights for outdoor events
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
The IP-rated Proteus fixtures handled everything January in Minnesota could throw at them.” – Chris LeBlanc of event production company Showcore. Available with 6 or 12 independently controlled 60W RGBW LEDs, Proteus Rayzor Blade provides well-defined mid-air beams up to 12,500 lumens or exceptionally wide and even wash coverage.
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72 Midwest Association Group’s Rebrand: Call Us “Associations North”
Associations Now
MAY 26, 2016
Associations North , the new name for the long-running Midwest Society of Association Executives, reflects an effort by the 1,200-member group (which focuses on executives in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota) to simplify its branding. Minnesota is the North Star State, in case you were wondering.).
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Who will create the Fosbury Flop for Associations?
SCD Group
JULY 8, 2014
See the video of Mary Byers , CAE, interview with Dr. Robert Meiches, CEO of the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA), about the organization’s decision to suspend its House of Delegates until 2016 so that the organization can pilot a new governance structure focused on developing additional ways to engage members.
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