Website 101: First Impressions Matter By: Abby Burns, Program Coordinator In today’s ever-changing world, your organization’s website can be worth its weight in gold. First impressions are everything, and your website can make or break an inquiring visitor. A well-crafted and thought out website is a must – especially if you are relying on recruitment… Read more »
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Hiring for Your Strengths and Weaknesses
Hiring for Your Strengths and Weaknesses By Beth Oleson, Account Executive Most of us have this image in our minds of who we are – the way we look, the way we’re perceived and received, the way we work, etc. And let me tell you, in my head I’m a version of Heidi Klum that’s… Read more »
From Mom to Career Woman: Reflections on One Year at ASG
From Mom to Career Woman: Reflections on One Year at ASG by Debbie Alexander, Program Services Coordinator As I celebrate one year here at ASG, one thought comes to mind – This is the job I never knew I always wanted. I am first and foremost a MOM. That is how I have always described… Read more »
Add a little “Soul” to Sponsorship Income
Add a Little “Soul” to Sponsorship Income By Caitlin Hyatt, Account Executive Sponsorships – in terms of importance, after membership dues, they’re the lifeblood of any non-profit association event. Just one meeting without a full-fledged sponsorship roster can send an association’s bottom line south of the border. In an age where most companies are already… Read more »
Decoding Millennials
Decoding Millennials By Caitlin Hyatt, Account Executive Millennial is a term referring to the generation born from 1980 onward, brought up using digital technology and mass media. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely been bombarded with messaging on how important this demographic is. TBH, it’s tough to do this when you can’t… Read more »
Association Management: Training for Life
Association Management: Training for Life By Steena Hymes, Program Services Coordinator I was recently asked about my career and the skills required to succeed. As I thought about what association management is, I realized that the skills I’ve learned have not only helped me to succeed in this role, but they often spill over into… Read more »
Many Hands Make Light Work
Many Hands Make Light Work By Dolores Thomason, Assistant Director of Accounting I have worked in the field of accounting for more than 30 years. It is a complex and goal driven field. There is always a deadline to meet. I have worked in both private and public accounting, but never have I worked in a place… Read more »
Convention & Visitors Bureau: Your Keys to Conference Greatness
Convention & Visitors Bureau: Your Keys to Conference Greatness By Brittney Roberts, Program Services Coordinator II, HAPS From the very beginning, local Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (CVB) that get involved with your planning can be a wonderful aid for venue search and selection, vendor management, and attendee experience. Venue Search & Selection At the beginning… Read more »
Why Telling Our Story is all the More Important Today and Every Day
Why Telling Our Story is all the More Important Today and Every Day By Emily Pualwan, Account Executive, HPO As nonprofits, we are always in the position of demonstrating our worth and value to society. Many of us have spent our careers working in nonprofits, where we have heard over and over – we are… Read more »
What does Water have to do with Teamwork
What does Water have to do with Teamwork By Gene Ballard, Human Resources Director As we all know, water is beneficial for many things: Helps sustain physical performance Hydrates our body Maintains body temperature Improves body metabolism Simply, water is the lifeblood of our bodies. We need water to survive and grow. Without water our… Read more »