In our industry, volunteers play a critical role in driving initiatives, programs, and events. However, not all volunteers are created equal nor are they all motivated for the same reasons. Under...
Recruit. Train. Replace. This revolving door is all too familiar to anyone working with volunteers. Does it have to be this way? Here are seven tips for avoiding frustration that can be ass...
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In today’s shopping landscape, almost every purchase comes with the opportunity to accumulate loyalty or reward points. These programs are designed to encourage repeat business and provide insi...
Historically, HR has primarily focused on facilitating an organization’s benefits, curating the employee handbook, and fielding complaints. Data would suggest that this is no longer an effectiv...
A prospect called me late last year to discuss building out an entire compensation plan for their business. I met with the HR team, laid out a game plan, and we agreed to go to the proposal stage...
If you’ve survived to adulthood, chances are you’ve been through some stuff and you’re not necessarily the bubbly extrovert most people associate with successful networkers. The good news i...
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I’ll be honest. Although I have been a longstanding ally of diversity, way back before there was an E, I or J, I had to reflect when I was asked to be a contributing author for this piece. Word...
I was blessed to grow up in a mixed home where we were treated equally as HUMANS. It was my safe space, because the world wasn’t always. As a brown girl growing up in predominantly white Minnes...
In every article and every presentation, the speaker or writer typically says “Artificial Intelligence (AI) is coming and you need to be prepared”. What I would like to say is that AI is here...
Whether you are an association, chamber of commerce, or other non-profit you are now inundated with information about Artificial Intelligence (AI). There is no doubt AI is going to transform how ...
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Introduction In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving world, innovation has become crucial for the sustained success of Associations and Chambers of Commerce. We must adapt to changing environme...
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Managing the membership of a Chamber of Commerce or an Association is a task that has taken on new life with the digital revolution. Take a look at these helpful tips to further advance your memb...
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“Why isn’t my membership growing?” “Why isn’t my membership more active?” “Why are my events not getting the attendance I think they should?” In order to answer these questions, I...
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Networking I’m not going to reinvent the wheel here. If you’re reading this, you probably already know how to network so I’ll just say this: Givers Get. Don’t enter any networking sit...
We created the GRIP research in 2013 to determine trends in grassroots influence tactics, and most important, what’s working (and not) regarding those tactics. This research is important beca...
https://institute.uschamber.com/are-your-grassroots-influence-tactics-working-or-wilting/
Our current digital age and the ascendancy of social media has made engaging in government affairs more high stakes than ever. Associations as a whole and association members individually opera...
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From the perspective of a faculty member, I feel incredibly privileged to be part of the dynamic team at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where knowledge is not only shared but also celebrated. I am...
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If current events have taught us one thing it is this: emergencies DO happen. As a result, insurance premiums for many facilities are skyrocketing, the cost of defending against lawsuits is ris...
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In the US workforce, we continue to face an unpredictable environment with business owners that are unenthusiastic about the future business conditions, especially the workforce. According to an ...
With the latest trends in the workforce, such as remote work, the gig economy, diversity and inclusion, and the impact of technology on job roles, the term “Workforce” has taken on a whole ne...
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