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Groups think small to entice members to become volunteers

Micro-volunteering opportunities help organizations attract individuals who do not have time, experience for larger commitments

ROI, diplomacy needed when members are public officials

With dues, fees scrutinized, emphasis must be on showing value; deft touch needed when members can't make independent decisions

Initiatives help members sustain progress on sustainability

Associations are taking a new look at value of membership

Traditional model of occasionally raising dues to cover costs ignores the worth of benefits associations provide; most ‘grossly' underpriced

Anti-counterfeiting group suspends member after outcry

Coalition CEO also under fire for alleged ties to Chinese retailer, as well as using family members to help run organization

Managing the impact of mergers between association members