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Indiana Intern Day: A Day in the Life
Indiana Intern Day Indiana Intern Day is a statewide celebration recognizing the contributions of interns across various industries in Indiana. This event highlights the importance of internships in fostering the next generation of professionals, offering students and recent graduates invaluable
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Ways to Leverage Your Hotel Relationships for Improved Attendee Experience
As Association Professionals with limited budgets it is easy to automatically review an RFP for future venues and go straight to the overnight room rate or the whether or not
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Defining the Board’s Role
The role of an association board is to provide governance, leadership and oversight to the organization to ensure it effectively fulfills its mission and operates responsibly and sustainably. What that
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How to Develop Volunteers for Associations
Volunteers are the lifeblood of associations and non-profit organizations. Dedicated volunteers contribute their time, skills and passion to advance the organization’s mission – yet we know that we have the
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Raybourn Group International Welcomes Monument Builders of North America as a Full-Service Association Management Client
Indianapolis – Raybourn Group International (RGI), an Indianapolis-based association management, consulting and event planning firm, is pleased to have been selected as the new management company for the Monument Builders
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Six Staff Members Share the Importance of the CAE Certification
The Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential is the most recognizable credential in associations. According to the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), the CAE credential “is the marker of a
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Five Free Online Tools Your Association Can Utilize Now
Running an association effectively requires careful management of resources, finances, and time. Fortunately, in today’s digital age, there are numerous free programs and tools available that can help your association
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Measuring Impact: Tools and Techniques for Evaluating Nonprofit Programs
Measuring the impact of your association programs is a crucial aspect of ensuring their effectiveness and alignment with your organization’s goals. In this blog, we will explore the significance of
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4 Ways to Enhance Member Relationships
I’m sure we’ve all heard the phrase before: “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” This saying holds true in the world of associations, where association
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Be a Strategic Cheerleader: 3 Steps to Prepare Your Association for Change
When an organization prepares for change, the board has received feedback, gathered the surveys and held the meetings with committees and task forces. The board now has momentum to move
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Keeping Volunteers Engaged Year-Round
Of course, we want our volunteers to participate with our associations year round… or do we? The answer is yes, we do, but we also don’t want to sacrifice a