Forum http://www.associationforum-digital.com/associationforum en-us Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT 720 Forum 28 http://www.associationforum-digital.com/associationforum http://a-cdn.dashdigital.com/associationforum/include/icons/navbar_logo.gif?lm=1252687426000 January/February 2010 http://www.associationforum-digital.com/associationforum/20100102 http://www.associationforum-digital.com/associationforum/20100102 January/February 2010        Contents
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        Peace of Mind
        Conduct Effective Virtual Board Meetings
        Shrink Your Governance Structure
        Turn Downturn Strains into an Organizational Upswing
        7 Ways to Hone Your Presentation Skills
        Making Sense of the New PhRMA, AdvaMed Codes
        Lessons From TED Are Ideas Worth Spreading
    DEPARTMENTS
        Brain Storms
        Above & Beyond
        Next Month
        January/February Calendar
    COLUMNS
        Letter From Association Forum President & CEO
        Law Review
        What's the Big Idea?
    FORUM CURRENTS
        Results of the 2009-2010 Association Forum Compensation and Benefits Survey

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        Posters That Protect
        Meeting Planning for the Recovery
        How to Manage Recession-Stressed Staff
        10 Fundraising Tips in Tough Times
        Making Sense of Credentials
        Proceed with Caution When Drafting a Social Media Policy
        Open the Door to Social Media
        How to Increase Student Memberships
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        Brain Storms
        Above & Beyond
        Next Month
        November/December Calendar
    COLUMNS
        Supplier Partner Spotlight
        Law Review
        What's the Big Idea?
    RESOURCES
        Association Forum Call for Board Nominations
        Holiday Showcase 2009 Preview

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        Building Community
        Train Your Organization for Cultural Chang
        Plan Association Education in a Culture of Uncertainty
        Manage Different Volunteer Leadership Styles
        The Revised Illinois Not-For-Profit Act: What You Need to Know
        Involve MARCOM Early in Business Decisions
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        Expert Eye
        Law Review
        What's the Big Idea?
    RESOURCES
        Holiday Showcase 2009 Exhibitor List
        Association Forum 2008-09 Annual Report
        Meet the Spring 2009 CAEs

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        An Eye on Design
        Use SEO to Attract Both Search Engines and Prospects
        Measure Online Success With Google Analytics
        Association Success in the Era of Social Business
        Demystifying Lawyers and Law Firms
        Seven Strategic Planning Myths to Shatter
        Building vs. Using Social Media Platforms
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        Expert Eye
        Law Review
        What's the Big Idea?
    RESOURCES
        2009 Diversity Survey

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        A Healing Resource
        Simplified Planning for Complex Times
        Meetings Market Malaise?
        Eight Keys to Successful Pre-Show Marketing
        Professional Development Equals Association Advancement
        Engage Your Annual Meeting Participants with Twitter
        Be On Guard Against Association Fraud
    Departments
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        Above & Beyond
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    Columns
        Expert Eye
        Law Review
        What's the Big Idea?
    Resources
        2009 Association Week Recap
        2009 Superstar Award Winner

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Best of Strategy 2009 http://www.associationforum-digital.com/associationforum/2009bestof http://www.associationforum-digital.com/associationforum/2009bestof Best of Strategy 2009        Contents
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        Putting the 'Strategic' into Strategic Planning
        Get Started with Strategic Plan Implementation
        Is Your Strategic Plan Dead or Alive?
        You've Identified Leadership as a Strategic Priority — Now What?
        Strategic Planning: The Ultimate Teambuilding Experience
        Go Slow to Go Fast: When Team Building Is a Priority
        A New Paradigm for Strategic Planning

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT June/July 2009 http://www.associationforum-digital.com/associationforum/20090607 http://www.associationforum-digital.com/associationforum/20090607 June/July 2009        Contents
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        A Perfect Fit
        Strategic Research Makes the Most of Your Message
        Five Lessons You Need to Learn About Social Media
        Build Connections to Your Brand
        Measure Training, Don't Cut It
        Chart Your Own Path: Unlock the Potential of a Career Map
        Decide How to Decide: Are You Driven by Circumstance or Yearning?
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        Business Link
    COLUMNS
        Expert Eye
        Law Review
        What's the Big Idea?
    RESOURCES
        Diversity Summit 2009 Recap
        The 2009 Diversity Scholars
        The 2009 Shapiro Award Winner

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        An Engaging Journey
        Keep Numbers Up in a Down Economy
        Recruit and Retain Members in a Recession
        Beyond Paying Dues: Volunteer Management Principles for Getting Your Members Involved
        Find Your Way Through the Communications Maze
        Reduce Association Occupancy Costs in Uncertain Times
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        Above & Beyond
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        Business Link
        Expert Eye
        Law Review
        What's the Big Idea?
        Associations Advance Illinois Day Recap
        Association Week 2009 Preview

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        Workforce Remedy
        Economic Strategy for Associations: A Benchmarking Report
        Breathe Second Life into Your Education
        More than Words — Web Content Matters!
        Who Owns Association Technology?
        Missed Messages: Answering the Inbox
        Case Study: Making a Good Board Great
        Developing Cultural Competence
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        Expert Eye
        Law Review
        What's the Big Idea?
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        Brain Storms
        Above & Beyond
        Next Month
        April/May/June Calendar
        Business Link
    RESOURCES
        Message from the Chair
        The 2008-09 Diversity Scholars
        Association Week 2009 Preview
        The 2009-10 Forum Board of Directors
        Winter 2008 CAEs

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        Courage to Merge
        Unleashing the Ultimate Cool Factor: Social Media Ideas from SXSW
        Second Life Brings a New World to Members
        Pros and Cons to Onsite Materials: How Much Ends Up in the Recycle Bin?
        Avoid Legal Pitfalls on the Web
        Shift of Power, Surge of Opportunity
        Growing Global Markets In Difficult Times
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        Law Review
        Expert Eye
        What's the Big Idea?
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        Brain Storms
        Above & Beyond
        Next Month
        March/April Calendar
        Business Link
    RESOURCES
        Thank You 2008-09 Forum Leaders

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        Hanging On, With Help
        Add a Strong Dose of Ethics to the Marketing Mix
        Appreciative Advocacy: Energizing Member Participation
        You've Identified Leadership as a Strategic Priority - Now What?
        Pay Your Advocacy Dues!
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        Expert Eye
        Law Review
        What's the Big Idea?
    DEPARTMENTS
        Brain Storms
        Above & Beyond
        Next Month
        February/March Calendar
        Business Link
    RESOURCES
        Message from the President & CEO
        Results of the 2008-2009 Association Compensation and Benefits Survey
        Nominees for the 2009-10 Forum Board of Directors
        Call for Shapiro Award and Forum Honors Nominations

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        Reading, Writing and RX
        How To Select the Best Leaders
        Impress Potential Board Members with Sound Liability Practices
        Keys for Developing a Great Board
        To Certify or Not to Certify …
        The Right Tools for Online Design
    Columns
        Expert Eye
        Law Review
        What's the Big Idea?
    Departments
        Brain Storms
        Above & Beyond
        Next Month
        January/February Calendar
        Business Link

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