| May 13, 2010 - #1749 |
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Nonprofits getting in your face through social networks
The number of nonprofits that operate house networks has dipped from 2009, despite their overwhelming popularity over communities built on Facebook, according to a recently released report. Use of Facebook by nonprofits continues to grow, but social media as a fundraising tool still has not realized its potential. Read more.
Most silent on the Kagan front
A few associations and other nonprofits already are sharing their views on Elena Kagan, President Obama's nominee for the US Supreme Court. But unlike for past nominations, many more associations are silent or are taking a wait-and-see approach, as they say not enough is known about her. Read more.
A supreme part in high court process for association
American Bar Association has the historic role of evaluating Supreme Court nominees. Read more.
Lawyers group goes to the military again for staff chief
New executive recently retired from post at Pentagon. Read more.
New CEO for credit union group
Was industry executive before leading CA/NV association. Read more.
Association designs new information outlets for members
Group's new contractor will replace magazine, add newsletters and even handle convention operations. Read more.
Executive Changes
LaFrance, Gangwish, Forbes and more.
News in Brief
National Association of Music Merchants, Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers, National Restaurant Association, New York Society of Association Executives and more, including an obituary. Read more.
National Trends
Most trade association executives expect membership, meeting attendance, and ad revenues to hold steady during the next six months, despite all showing lowered numbers, according to the Association TRENDS Association PULSE Report. 31.1% of trade association executives expect increases in membership. And more trends from National Association of Colleges and Employers, Center for State and Local Government Excellence, National Institute on Retirement Security, National Automobile Dealers Association, American Gaming Association and Datran Media. Read more.
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| Commentary |
What would reverse innovation look like in your association?
This post by Carol-Anne Moutinho originally appeared in the blog for Association Resource Centre, where she is a sr. consultant. Read more.
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