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Debbie Willis6/13/22 12:00 AM

Association Strategies for Reversing the Decline in Conference Attendance

A few recent ASAE Collaborate discussions highlighted an alarming trend: a decline in ...
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Debbie Willis5/3/21 12:00 AM

What the Research Says About the Pandemic’s Impact on Associations

A bumper crop of survey reports has arrived this spring that provides insight into the ...
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Debbie Willis3/15/21 12:00 AM

After a Year of Pandemic Winter, Welcome Spring & Renew Your Association Spirit

Winter comes to a close this Saturday, March 20, the spring equinox—a time for new ...
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Debbie Willis1/11/21 12:00 AM

Let Go of “Getting Back to Normal” and Cultivate a New Mindset Instead

“Getting back to normal” has been the refrain for the past ten months. In the early ...
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Debbie Willis11/16/20 12:00 AM

Launching a Certification in the Midst of a Crisis: A Brilliant or Berserk Idea?

Imagine your association was just about to launch a new certification when the whole ...
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Debbie Willis10/5/20 12:00 AM

How to Get Back Your Association Mojo

Nearly seven months in, you’d think we’d have a handle on dealing with this never-ending ...
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Debbie Willis9/14/20 12:00 AM

How to Market Credentialing Programs in an Uncertain Economy

Back in June, a tweet caught my eye:
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Debbie Willis8/24/20 12:00 AM

Embrace the Opportunities in Disruption & Reimagine Your Association’s Future

Disruption is uncomfortable, but don’t let it get the best of you—look for the ...
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Debbie Willis7/27/20 12:00 AM

Is There a Need for Professionals to Become “Virtual Certified” in Your Industry?

Everyone in the association community has watched one particular profession get ...
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Debbie Willis6/15/20 12:00 AM

4 Silver Linings for Associations Right Now That Bode Well for Future Success

One challenge after another has been thrown at associations lately, but you’re taking ...
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Debbie Willis6/1/20 12:00 AM

Your Association’s Role in Students’ Lives During the COVID-19 Summer and Gap Year

We’re all looking into the future with uncertainty but it’s even worse for recent high ...
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Debbie Willis5/11/20 12:00 AM

Market Virtual Education Programs Carefully and Caringly Right Now

Nothing is going as planned. You can’t market virtual education programs like you ...
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