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#190 Tate Cummings - Michael Cummings Jul 07, 2016

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Michael Cummings of Tate Cummings is our next guest we meet during our time at the ASAE headquarters in Washington, DC. Tate Cummings is an association consulting company serving nonprofits of all types, but specializing in associations and branding. Today's episode is packed with information that any association executive or human resources manager won't want to miss. Are the human resources of those in Human Resources being wasted on hiring and firing? Some associations are catching up with the corporate world in recognizing the changing nature of work with the transition of generations as Millennials become more dominant in workplaces -- but many are stuck in their old work model and aren't quite sure how to react to increased demands not just for work-life balance, but also work that will be satisfying and have a positive impact. Is your organization still creaking along, demanding hourly commitments rather than results? Michael Cummings has some brilliant insights to offer when he sits down with Ernesto and Blake -- join us too.

Having been steeped in a brew of Association & Nonprofit Management and Consumer & B2B Branding, Marketing, Public Relations and Sales for more than 25 years, Cummings will take your situation, let it percolate, then provide you with a set of recommendations that may not always be what you want to hear but will always be what you need to know. And if he can't execute on the recommendations himself, he will find you someone who can. tate / cummings was established with the core belief that the symbiotic relationship between the board, staff and suppliers is essential to the individual success of all three components: where the group succeeds so does the individual.

#189 National Association of Federal Veterinarians - Mariana Barros Jul 04, 2016

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We bring you another episode of Through the Noise from the headquarters of the American Society of Association Executives and chat with Mariana Barros of the National Association of Federal Veterinarians. The NAFV represents about 1,000 of veterinarians that work for the federal government and help protect our food supply. Stationed at every plant involved in food production, federal veterinarians ensure the safety of the food Americans. The National Association of Federal Veterinarians is part of the American Veterinary Medical Association although it's members are more specialized and focus on public health rather than care of animals as pets. Much of their membership is close to retirement and so Ms. Barros and others in NAFV work to let new veterinary students know that there are other options besides private practice.

Mariana C. Barros, began working in the arts non-profit sector in 2012, then transitioned to the NAFV, a medical association, in 2014. "NAFV is the recognized representative organization for veterinarians employed by the federal government. "Federal Veterinarians Protect and Improve Public and Animal Health and Welfare" NAFV Continuing Education Portal – in partnership with the World veterinary Association, NAFV brings a resource for continuing education & development with courses available from world class universities and education institutions."

#188 International Association for the Study of Pain - Matthew D'Uva Jun 30, 2016

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Through the Noise is still reporting from ASAE headquarters and invited an association head to join us on the show -- Matthew R. D'Uva, Executive Director of the International Assocation for the Study of Pain. IASP was founded in 1974 and now has chapters in 90 countries, which rotate hosting the "World Congress of Pain," their biennial convention. IASP's membership is comprised of scientists, clinicians, health-care providers, and policymakers and the organization brings these parties together to share advances and improve the adminstration of pain relief for people throughout the world. Mr. D'Uva tells of the IASP's unusual founder -- John J. Bonica who wrestled professionally while putting himself through medical school, and you won't want to miss his responses to the WAG segment!

#187 ASAE - John Graham Jun 27, 2016

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Friend of the show John Graham is our guest today as we report from the offices of the American Society of Association Executives. He last joined us to talk about his role as President and CEO and the work of ASAE on Episode 74 (http://throughthenoise.us/mediacast/74-asae-john-graham/) and today's episode is just as illuminating as the first. Other associations work to advance the goals of their mission while ASAE's work serves the executives of those organizations helping make them more effective. We learn about their "NPD" or New Product Development structure of creating business plans for nonprofit offerings as well as their exciting new conference, the Experience Design Project which connects leadership across the spectrum of meeting and conference planning. You won't want to miss this or our thrilling new segment WAG -- the Word Association Game.

John H. Graham has been the President and CEO of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) since 2003, and he has been involved in associations for more than 40 years. Previously, he served as CEO of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for 13 years and worked for a total of 24 years at ADA.

ASAE is a membership organization of more than 21,000 association executives and industry partners representing 9,300 organizations. Its members manage leading trade associations, individual membership societies and voluntary organizations across the United States and in nearly 50 countries around the world.

#186 Infamia - Mickey Panayiotakis Jun 23, 2016

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Mickey Panayiotakis, the managing partner of Infamia joins us in the studio to discuss some of the most common tech problems facing nonprofits today. Infamia is the web services company he runs with your friendly Through the Noise host Ernesto Gluecksmann for a behind the scenes look at the work that motivated Blake and Ernesto to team up and create this podcast focusing on nonprofits "sprinkled with technology." Mickey discusses some common causes of hacking and how to avoid them; setting realistic expectations for website creation and development based on the size, scope, and budget of an organization -- and why we can't all have a website like Uber.

Mickey Panayiotakis is the managing partner and technical director for Infamia with 17 years of experience in the Internet backbone industry. He has worked for a variety of nonprofit and private sector organizations since 1995, with a commitment to process-driven management. He is an experienced leader of development and design teams with a unique capacity to translate client requirements into technical documentation and provide integral insights to clients throughout a project lifecycle.

Infamia manages website and databases for nonprofits.

#185 Stein Mitchell - Rory Kelly Jun 20, 2016

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Today we take a little respite from the world of strictly nonprofits and speak with Rory Kelly whose role is quite different than most of our guests on Through the Noise. Kelly is the Chief Investigator for Washington, DC-based law firm Stein Mitchell Cipollone Beato & Missner and is responsible for the research and analysis for cases -- often cases brought against corporations as whistleblowers. There's a bit more intrigue than usual as we dive into some of the realms Mr. Kelly investigates. Listen up for a change of pace as Blake and Ernesto pepper Mr. Kelly with questions and fit in a few questions about nonprofits.

Mr. Kelly's investigations largely focus on pharmaceutical and financial fraud. He has vast experience guiding clients through the process of filing whistleblower claims and conducting large-scale, global investigations in conjunction with various federal and state agencies.

Stein Mitchell is a leading litigation law firm based in Washington, D.C. and has provided seasoned and effective counsel in complex, high-stakes litigation and investigations for clients for more than 50 years.

#184 Gandhi Brigade - Evan Glass Jun 16, 2016

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Evan Glass, Executive Director of Gandhi Brigade Youth Media joins us to talk about the after school programs in media development his organization offers for middle and high school students in Silver Spring, Maryland. Founded in 2005 as a way for youth voices to be heard during the early days of the Iraq War when they were mostly unheard, the Gandhi Brigade teaches students skills in graphic design, documentary film making, and other media arts. They recently produced a documentary about the juvenile justice system in Maryland that won best high school film at the DC Independent Film Festival and was nominated for a number of other awards. Don't miss this episode -- Through the Noise learns about a different type of organization than we normally have on the show and we explore Snapchat and other new media that (nearly) puts Blake over the edge!

Evan Glass first arrived in Washington, DC to attend American University and study journalism and political science. He then began a 12-year career as a CNN producer covering Congress, national politics and the 2008 presidential campaign. Evan is also a civic activist in his Silver Spring community, advocating on behalf of affordable housing and public transportation. He became executive director of Gandhi Brigade Youth Media in the fall of 2014

Gandhi Brigade Youth Media is a nonprofit that runs after school programs teaching youth empowerment through media creation and community leadership.

#183 Allergy & Asthma Network - Tonya Winders Jun 13, 2016

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Tonya Winders is President and CEO of the Allergy & Asthma Network, a national nonprofit working to raise awareness about and provide support for those suffering from allergies and asthma. The organization has only been around for 30 years but has a membership of 2 million -- mostly comprised of families dealing with the problems of allergies and asthma -- with a 10% representation from the people who treat them. Membership is free so they are able to reach as many people as possible and get them involved without financial barriers and they raise money through ads in publications and other sources. Allergies affect over 50 million Americans and the numbers are continuously rising and the length of allergy problems is growing with climate change so the Allergy & Asthma Network provides education and outreach through their network of 800 volunteers.

Tonya Winders is the CEO of Allergy & Asthma Network, the nation's largest nonprofit dedicated to ending needless death and suffering due to asthma, allergies and related conditions through outreach, education, advocacy and research. Tonya has over 16 years experience in healthcare and is the mother of five children, four of whom have allergies and/or asthma.

#182 American Intellectual Property Law Association - Meghan Donohoe Jun 09, 2016

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Meghan Donohoe joins us from the American Intellectual Property Law Association where she is the Chief Operations Officer. The AIPLA is the professional membership organization for lawyers practicing in the field of Intellectual Property Rights. The AIPLA is responsible for creating the continuing education programs and credits which help the practicing lawyers become better at their jobs and stay current with developments or changes in the law. In existence since 1897, the AIPLA is well versed in the needs of property lawyers and the clients they serve helps grow the industry and ensure it is represented on Capitol Hill.

Meghan Donohoe is the Chief Operating Officer at AIPLA, and has served in this capacity for the past 15 years. Association management is the career path that Ms. Donohoe chose. Prior to joining AIPLA, Ms. Donohoe was employed for several years at the Roscoe Pound Institute, a civil justice institute and "think tank". The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) is a national bar association constituted primarily of lawyers in private and corporate practive, in government service, and in the academic community, wth nearly 14,000 members. AIPLA represents a wide and diverse spectrum of individuals from law firms, companies and institutions involved directly or indirectly in the practive of patent, trademark, copyright, and infair competition law, as well as other fields of law affecting intellectual property. Our members represent both owners and users of intellectual property.

#181 Infogroup - Stephanie Ceroule Jun 06, 2016

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Today's guest, Stephanie Cerulo is Vice President of Major Markets Account Development for Infogroup, a company that gets your message in the hands of the people most likely to support your organization -- and support it at a higher level. (Infogroup is also a sponsor of your friendly podcast about nonprofits, Through the Noise) They run a cooperative donor database as part of their direct mail program and are able to remove those who already donate to eliminate the embarrassment of doing a first time "ask" of someone familiar with and supportive of your work. If you'd like to find out how your organization can cut "through the noise" to reach people the people who really need to hear your message, don't miss this episode.

Stephanie Ceruolo is Vice President and General Manager of the Nonprofit Solutions business unit within data company, Infogroup. She has over 20 years' experience helping non-profit organizations with fundraising and marketing, most of it focused on direct marketing strategies and the data that drives them.

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