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		<title>Why Be On Social Media?  &gt;&gt; The Center For Association Resources</title>
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		<title>Center for Association Resources Testimonial l Jim Carney – published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I would highly recommend The Center for Association Resources. Center for Association Resources Testimonial l Jim Carney l National Truck Equipment Association – published by The Center for Association Resources]]></description>
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		<title>Center for Association Resources Testimonial l Katherine J. Svedman – published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:47:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can't go wrong with the Center for Association Resources! Center for Association Resources Testimonial l Katherine J. Svedman – published by The Center for Association Resources]]></description>
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		<title>Center for Association Resources Testimonial l Peggy J. Kayser, CAE CIPS RCE – published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:45:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Center for Association Resources Testimonial l Rose Butts &#8211; published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:29:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Center For Association Resources Testimonials l Charles Fenstermaker &#8211; published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:25:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>The Center for Association Resources l Ellen Heffernan &#8211; published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:21:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Center for Association Resources Testimonial l Wally Holdsworth &#8211; published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Center for Association Resources Testimonial l Jack L. Haden, DDS &#8211; published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:17:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>The Center for Association Resources Testimonial l Julia Bayless &#8211; published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:15:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Center for Association Resources Testimonial l Julia Bayless l President, IPAC]]></description>
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		<title>Center For Association Resources Testimonial l Patrick E. Barrett, DDS &#8211; published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:51:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Center For Association Resources Testimonial l Jean M. Prendergast &#8211; published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:48:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I depended upon the Center for Association Resource’s talented and responsive staff  l Center For Association Resources Testimonial l Jean M. Prendergast l Attorney at Law - published by The Center for Association Resources]]></description>
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		<title>Center For Association Resources Testimonial l Maryann Wetmore &#8211; published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:44:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We selected The Center for Association Resources because of their demonstrated skill in the design and management of highly specialized research projects. l Center For Association Resources Testimonial l Maryann Wetmore l Association of TeleServices International - published by The Center for Association Resources]]></description>
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		<title>Center For Association Resources Testimonial l Ian McDonald &#8211; published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:24:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Center For Association Resources Testimonial l Ian McDonald l National Association of Publishers’ Representatives, Inc.]]></description>
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		<title>Center For Association Resources Testimonial l Jeanne K. Bailey, DDS &#8211; published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:22:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The staff of The Center for Association Resources always provides proactive and creative service to me in my role as AACP’s Credentialing Chair. l Center For Association Resources Testimonial l Jeanne K. Bailey, DDS l American Academy of Craniofacial Pain - published by The Center for Association Resources]]></description>
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		<title>Center For Association Resources Testimonial l Mal Gilbert &#8211; published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:17:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[These are great people! l Center For Association Resources Testimonial l Mal Gilbert l The Society of Wetland Scientists - published by The Center for Association Resources]]></description>
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		<title>Homeless Person or Honored Guest?&#8211; published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
		<link>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/05/22/homeless-person-or-honored-guest-published-by-the-center-for-association-resources/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 02:19:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Using the Asbury First Dining and Caring Center in Rochester, NY, this article discusses some of the important factors in running a caring, committed, functional nonprofit At the Asbury First Dining and Caring Center in Rochester, New York, the individuals who arrive every day for breakfast or lunch may be considered, to many, to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Non &#8211; Profit Organisation&#8211; published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 02:19:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>center_for_association_resources</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Non-Profit Organization for the service of the society and its members Ownership of an organization is the main difference between profit making and non profit making organizations. Profit organizations are privately owned and re-distribute profit or wealth to its shareholders. There are controlling members or boards. In India there are certain organizations which are set [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Did you sit around all day? Feel better by changing the world! You&#8217;ll forget by tomorrow but the effect was still there yesterday.&#8211; published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
		<link>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/05/21/did-you-sit-around-all-day-feel-better-by-changing-the-world-youll-forget-by-tomorrow-but-the-effect-was-still-there-yesterday-published-by-the-center-for-association-resources-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2011 15:48:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The site dosomething.org wants to make activism painless and easy. Problem is that is probably not possible. I was watching 30 Rock on Hulu and eating dinner. The first ad to appear was for the site dosomething.org. I was pretty interested. It seems that there is a lot of talk about the internet as the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Profit Less Organizations &#8211; Assocations, Trusts, Societies and the like.&#8211; published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2011 15:48:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An organization formed with the intention of social service and not with the intention of making profit. A Non-profit organisation as the name suggests, is an organisation which runs without any intention of making any kind of profit or income. For example, a Trust runs without the intention of making profits. Another example would be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Challenges for a non government organization in present world&#8211; published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2011 15:48:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>center_for_association_resources</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How functioning of non government organizations could be improved A non government organization is similar in its management structure to any professional organization. The fundamental difference lies in its nature of working. A non government organization works for a cause rather than working for a profit, as traditional businesses are known for. This brings us [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Foundation creation &#8212; published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:28:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>center_for_association_resources</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My plan is to start a foundation that will assist adults with disabilities in fighting discrimination in the workplace and educating them about their rights that are protected under the laws enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) More specifically the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). My main focus will be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Resource mismanagement in the non-profit sector &#8212; published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:44:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>center_for_association_resources</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s hard to argue with the fact that non-profit organizations (NPOs) do a great deal of good around the world. &#160;From large international groups such as the International Committee of the Red Cross to small, local ones such as land trusts, churches, and schools, non-profit organizations are an indelible part of everyday life for a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Contemporary Requirements of Non-profit organizations&#8211;published by The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:42:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Human beings are social animals, the wise, expressive and sensitive living beings. Ever since the existence of mankind, people have been living together and facing difficulties and hardships together proving the myth right that human beings are different from animals because of their feelings. Human beings have always lived together in families, social circuits and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Discipline policies &#8211; The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:35:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Creating and maintaining a progressive discipline policy, for one&#8217;s nonprofit organization, is one of the most basic things a nonprofit can do to make sure its staff will understand and follow all of the organizations rules. &#160;These rules may include such things as maintaining appropriate behavior, respecting the organization&#8217;s property and maintaining required attendance. &#160;The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Center for Association Resources has published a non-profit directors checklis</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Center for Association Resources has published a non-profit directors checklist at http://association-resources.com/resources/72-a-not-for-profit-directors-checklist &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Member survey research &#8211; The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:34:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>center_for_association_resources</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Research is very important for a non-profit organization for a number of reasons. The first reason and one of the most important is to know whether or not you are effective in what you are doing. This is important because you want to know that all of your hard work is making a positive difference. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is benchmarking?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:35:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is benchmarking? Benchmarking is an activity where organizations of a similar nature compare themselves and their performance to other similar organizations. &#160;There are entire organizations and entities that gather benchmarking metrics and publish these metrics so that other organization can use these metrics to compare their operations. &#160;Typically, each industry has key operating or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Importance of Committees &#8211; The Center for Association Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:52:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>center_for_association_resources</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The committee structure has been an important building block to order and efficiency since the start of civilization. Without the proper delegation of urgent tasks nothing would get done. When running a non-profit organization having committees cuts down on the time it takes to properly execute the tasks at hand. As appropriate, The committees usually [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bridging The Long-Distance Learning Divide &#8211; The Center for Association Resources</title>
		<link>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/27/bridging-the-long-distance-learning-divide-the-center-for-association-resources/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:48:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Long distance learning was once the way of the future, But today it is the reality for much of the developed world and particularly the Unites States. With online learning becoming the norm for technical trade schools, Short masters programs, And even charter high schools, Distance learning is taking up a major part of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fundraising for non-profits</title>
		<link>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/24/fundraising-for-non-profits/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:17:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fundraising for non-profit companies is often very difficult, especially with the current economic recession. There are various types of fundraising, such as annual fundraising, which is when a company raises funds all year for a yearlong project, meaning there is a specific time allotted for the period of fundraising, and no limit to the amount [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dues analysis to determine future cash flow</title>
		<link>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/23/dues-analysis-to-determine-future-cash-flow/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/23/dues-analysis-to-determine-future-cash-flow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 03:34:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For any organization the number one goal is cash flow. &#160;Whether its a for profit business, sales must reach a point where the company is making money. &#160;For a non-profit organization, this money is typically in the form of fundraising through private donors, silent auctions, fundraising food sales and having speakers offer themselves for dinner [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting qualified people on the board</title>
		<link>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/23/getting-qualified-people-on-the-board/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When forming a non-profit organization, Part of your responsibility will be forming a board of directors. It is critical that in doing so, The board members receive the training that they need in order to be an effective part of the purpose of why your organization exists. Each member of your non-profit is an integral [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Website optimization for Non-profit organizations</title>
		<link>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/23/website-optimization-for-non-profit-organizations/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/23/website-optimization-for-non-profit-organizations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:22:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>center_for_association_resources</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By their very nature, Non-profits are frequently operating on tight margins and ensuring that the majority of their expenses are spent on the core of their missions. It’s how they maintain their non-profit status. It’s how they continue to receive public money. It’s why they started the business in the first place. However, Some investments [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Co-locating a meeting with a similar organization</title>
		<link>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/22/co-locating-a-meeting-with-a-similar-organization/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/22/co-locating-a-meeting-with-a-similar-organization/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:49:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>center_for_association_resources</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all want a way to make our non-profit organization grow. It is a simple common need among all non-profit organizations to grow. The truth is, the best way to grow a group is to merge with another group that has already been created. If you are not willing to merge to make a complete [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Leadership training and development for non-profits</title>
		<link>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/22/leadership-training-and-development-for-non-profits/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/22/leadership-training-and-development-for-non-profits/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:34:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leadership training and development for non-profits Leadership training and development is very important &#160;in non-profit organizations. Leadership is having influence and guiding change in these type of organizations. These type of leaders normally need to have vision, be able to empower the people, have effective leadership principles, and be at the forefront for the respective [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Non-profit Foundation creation</title>
		<link>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/22/non-profit-foundation-creation/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/22/non-profit-foundation-creation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:26:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>center_for_association_resources</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/22/non-profit-foundation-creation/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Non-profit organizations are not what most people think. There are many people who believe that no money is put into a non-profit organization, But that is simply not true. A non-profit organization can be seen as a company just like any other. There are utilities that must be paid, Employee salaries, And other business expenses. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to hire winners</title>
		<link>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/16/how-to-hire-winners/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/16/how-to-hire-winners/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:59:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>center_for_association_resources</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The key to success for any non-profit organization is the people supporting it. &#160;From the Board of Directors to the everyday volunteers, everyone needs to share the ideals of the group, as well as a passion for the cause at hand. &#160;Recruiting the right people is essential to the growth, positive presentation and, ultimately, the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Creating awareness through SEO</title>
		<link>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/13/creating-awareness-through-seo-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:32:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>center_for_association_resources</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SEO. Website owners always ask; Is this worth my time? Will my website be first on Google search? Will my website views rise by thousands of views? As we all know, website owners all want one thing; viewers. SEOs, or Search Engine Optimization, are agencies who are hired, or chosen to work for a bigger [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ethics and non-profit associations</title>
		<link>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/12/ethics-and-non-profit-associations/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:45:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many pieces to the puzzle that is a non-profit organization. There is such a thing as bad publicity, where the most crucial thing a non-profit organization must realize is that a positive reputation is what can make or break your cause. If you associate yourself with the wrong groups of people, or have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Optimizing your website</title>
		<link>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/11/optimizing-your-website-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By their very nature, Non-profits are frequently operating on tight margins and ensuring that the majority of their expenses are spent on the core of their missions. It’s how they maintain their non-profit status. It’s how they continue to receive public money. It’s why they started the business in the first place. However, Some investments [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for effective strategic planning</title>
		<link>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/08/tips-for-effective-strategic-planning/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 04:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many ways to effectively plan a strategic session. &#160;It can be simply a time to organize thoughts, But the best meetings follow these five simple rules. The most important part of a strategic planning session is to stay on task. &#160;Remember what the focus of the meeting is. &#160;Is it to develop a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Marketing for success</title>
		<link>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/04/marketing-for-success/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:58:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[All nonprofit organizations market their products or services in some way. No matter what marketing strategy a nonprofit chooses to use, it must stay within budget. Following are several marketing strategies nonprofits can choose from that may fit into their budget.Sending information to certain groups and persons in one&#8217;s mailing list is a perfect ideal. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Procuring A Pro Bono Lawyer</title>
		<link>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/01/procuring-a-pro-bono-lawyer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:27:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When a non profit organization needs to take an issue before the courts, but is unable to afford to hire a lawyer, an attorney should be sought out who has time, a sympathetic ear and hopefully looking for a cause that can put him or her in the pages of &#8220;Who&#8217;s Who In American Law&#8221; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Event Fundraising for Non-profits</title>
		<link>http://blog.association-resources.com/2011/03/01/event-fundraising-for-non-profits/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:23:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fundraising is a word that sends many a non-profit staff member running, but it can also be a very interesting and even fun activity if you use what is often referred to as the &#8216;warrior&#8217;s way&#8217;, which is to use whatever you have available and bring it up to your needs. For instance, we all [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Center for Association Resources Invites you to a Seminar on Ethics Code, Disciplinary Procedures and Avoiding Defamation</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:50:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Center for Association Resources Invites you to a Seminar on Ethics Code, Disciplinary Procedures and Avoiding Defamation Legal professionals will discuss the following as it relates to not-for-profit organizations: Ethics Code, Drafting and Considerations Disciplinary Complaints and Hearings Libel and Defamation Precautions for Officers, Directors and Committee Members Directors and Officers Liability Insurance March [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What’s Love Got to Do with It?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:10:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>manderson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the holidays, I got around to reading a few books that had accumulated in my to-be-read pile over in the corner of my office. A while ago, I had picked up a book by Tim Sanders entitled “Love is the Killer App: How to Win Business and Influence Friends” (2002; Crown Business, div. Random [...]]]></description>
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