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Yaseen Rocca Sharing an idea: It would be very useful if the website checks whether there are existing networks with similar names whenever someone tries to create a network. If similar networks are found (using all keywords possible from names & descriptions), then the website shows the networks and gives the user 2 options: 1. Confirm that the network they intend to create has a different purpose or theme, or 2. Join the existing network(s) instead of creating a new one.

109 weeks ago from Brazen Community Feedback

Roxy Allen: I second this. The only way to do this now is to give it a google (aka search) before starting your network, would be helpful.
109 weeks ago

Ryan Healy: Great idea, Adam. Thanks for bringing it to our attention, I'll have to add it to the ever-expanding list :)
109 weeks ago

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110 weeks ago from Brazen Careerists on Twitter

Roxy Allen I'm a triple grande skinny vanilla latte at Bucks (my slang for Starbucks). At work we have an eco-unfriendly K-Cup machine that I guiltily drink from - My fav is the PBS Blend from Green Mountain with 2 creams :) I think I would DIE without coffee.

111 weeks ago from Coffee

Holly Hoffman First-timer? Here's a tip: Bring a power strip with you. You'll be a hero and you'll actually get to plug in somewhere.

111 weeks ago from SXSW

Roxy Allen: Cool tip - does this scale - would I become more popular the more power strips I plug together?
111 weeks ago

Holly Hoffman: Ha! I'm not sure about that, but you could definitely make some extra spending cash selling them at a mark-up. ;)
111 weeks ago

Ryan Healy I've still never been to SXSW, but I'm determined to make it this year! I have to be at an ERE conference on March 15, but I'm planning to go for the first few days. Love the idea of planning a Brazen SXSW party! Any ideas?

111 weeks ago from SXSW

Roxy Allen: This will be my first time too, Ryan. I'm imagining taking over a bar one night - we could announce after Elysa's session.
111 weeks ago

Devin Reams: Ask Penelope and Paugh, the Pure Volume ranch is where it's at. It's the last place open in downtown, and they offer 'co-sponsored' parties where ...MoreAsk Penelope and Paugh, the Pure Volume ranch is where it's at. It's the last place open in downtown, and they offer 'co-sponsored' parties where a bunch of companies can chip in to host for the night. Let me know if you want an introduction.
109 weeks ago

Roxy Allen I see our very own Elysa Rice has a panel that I'm totally attending. http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/5055

111 weeks ago from SXSW

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Roxy Allen: Then a BC party is definitely in order!
111 weeks ago

Cali Harris: Aww yeah! I am *so* excited to be going. Can't wait for a Brazen takeover. ;)
110 weeks ago

Roxy Allen My org is having meetings this week on our upcoming annual conference. Does anyone have great ideas for enhancing attendee experience or how to collect more evaluations?

112 weeks ago from Association Professionals

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Roxy Allen: Awesome ideas, Kristen & Maggie, thank you! I'll let you know if we implement any of them :)
112 weeks ago

Angela Palmier: Hi Roxy,
Try to encourage attendees to subscribe to the groups Twitter feed and tweet about events as they are happening even impromptu things ...MoreHi Roxy,
Try to encourage attendees to subscribe to the groups Twitter feed and tweet about events as they are happening even impromptu things that will encourage people to act...like "come to the 3rd floor lobby to talk about _____" and while you're there, make sure you can capture info re: volunteers...if they took the initiative to show up-they'll work for you!
103 weeks ago

Roxy Allen As an administrative assistant, how can I make my small (10 staff) nonprofit's restructuring process work for my own career development?

128 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Todd Owens: Quandry #2 - very clear and measurable expectations, open communication, frequent check ins, and ask for a lot of constructive feedback.
128 weeks ago

Penelope Trunk: The goal with any job is get your boss to love working with you so you can ask for help meeting your own goals. This is your goal now, too.
127 weeks ago

Roxy Allen Welcome, everyone! Question for all: what are the biggest challenges your associations are facing right now, and how are you handling them

128 weeks ago from Association Professionals

Jesse Trucks: We're dealing with membership. We are working on multiple ways to combat attrition and increase new membership (member drives/more benefits)
128 weeks ago

Carrie Clark: As usual, our biggest challenge is getting our members engaged in the Public Policy department.
127 weeks ago

Maggie McGary I am the social media & community specialist at an association in Maryland. Psyched to see this group!

128 weeks ago from Association Professionals

Roxy Allen: Nice to meet you, Maggie! What is the name of your association?
128 weeks ago

Maggie McGary: Hi Roxy--American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. I didn't go to ASAE but followed some on Twitter. Wish I could have gone!
128 weeks ago

Cassie Holman when submitting a resume, is it expected that you convert it to a pdf?

128 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Caitlin Fitzsimmons: Cool. I'll check out the tools. Presuming they work for a Mac too.
127 weeks ago

Cassie Holman: by the way everyone, thanks for so many responses to my resume question!
126 weeks ago

Roxy Allen Also did anyone go to the AWAE conference in Toronto?

128 weeks ago from Association Professionals

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Roxy Allen: No but our ED and a senior advisor went. I don't think they LOVED it - they said they ran out of lunch one or two times!
128 weeks ago

Roxy Allen: oops ASAE :)
128 weeks ago

Roxy Allen Yay, 1 member! Have you started Trust Agents yet? I got my copy yesterday and am on chapter 2. It's AWESOME already.

128 weeks ago from Tribal Leaders and Trust Agents

Sarah Fowler: I got mine last Monday and finished it Wednesday. :-) Great stuff.
128 weeks ago

Roxy Allen Hey does anyone subscribe to http://www.associationinc.com/ I find the writing pretty good

128 weeks ago from Association Professionals

Carrie Clark Hello! I'm new to Brazen Careerist and work at an association in DC. Anyone else in the area?

128 weeks ago from Association Professionals

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Carrie Clark: You're just up the street from me. I'm at 13th and L, right near McPherson Square.
128 weeks ago

Roxy Allen: Sweetness! I smell coffee date
128 weeks ago

Elizabeth Kohlenberg I'm a financial analyst for an automotive manufacturer and would like to transition to nonprofit. Any advice?

128 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers

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Eileen Terrien: I'd suggest looking for npo boards to sit on. They need financial advice and know how and are a good way to get your name out there.
128 weeks ago

Sarah Hartley: How about offering your services and gaining experience as a volunteer?
127 weeks ago

Roxy Allen Oh heeyyy, it's my people! I work at an association called InsideNGO in DC - it's nice to meet all of you! Anyone else in the DC area?

128 weeks ago from International Humanitarian Assistance

Scott Webb: Roxy - great to have you here. My org (IRD)is a member of InsideNGO - you all provide some very useful services and workshops.
128 weeks ago

Beth Oppenheim-Chan: I am also in the DC area! Would love to discuss more international efforts...
122 weeks ago

Penelope Trunk A question for you guys: Whenever I've had a boss I worked really well with, I ended up having a crush on him. Do you think this is typical?

132 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Vanessa Alvarado: I don't think it's typical. This could be my age (22) Bosses tend to be much older. And I've personally never felt an attraction to one.
128 weeks ago

: Maybe it is related to the assumption that we are attracted to those who embody characteristics we want in ourselves...
128 weeks ago

Cara Pavelko Do you guys think that non profit executives are worth less than for profit executives?

133 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers

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Lindsay Flowers: Side note: Dan Pallotta on closing this gap: MoreSide note: Dan Pallotta on closing this gap: http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org/pallotta/2009/05/for-a-charity-or-the-m...
128 weeks ago

Kevin S. Simpson: The disparity comes less from np execs than the funders who place inane limitations that business does not have to abide by.
127 weeks ago