Author
Mark Athitakis
Mark Athitakis, a contributing editor for Associations Now, has written on nonprofits, the arts, and leadership for a variety of publications. He is a coauthor of The Dumbest Moments in Business History and hopes you never qualify for the sequel.
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OperationsArticleOver 2 years old
Essential Guardrails for Associations and AI
Navigating the legal and ethical issues that AI presents means recognizing trouble spots and building guidelines around them.
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OperationsArticleOver 2 years old
Meetings Reimagined
Misused, generative AI risks helping planners rehash ideas. But smart queries can help planners better connect with attendees.
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OperationsArticleOver 2 years old
What’s Next for CIOs and AI
AI misuse and training is high on the minds of association tech leaders. But so is efficiency and…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
Advance Reading for #ASAE24
The 2024 ASAE Annual Meeting and Expo is fast approaching. Here are some key articles to read before…
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LearningArticleOver 2 years old
Automation Group Launches LLM Tool
The ISA has created an AI designed to support current members, attract new ones, and strengthen its connections.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
What Top Employees Need From Leaders
As more people contemplate leaving jobs—and those who do resent how they were treated—leaders have a stronger obligation…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
Report: Membership Growing Thanks to Better Communication
Marketing General Incorporated’s annual report found the lowest percentage of associations reporting a membership decline in 16 years.
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
Why Benchmarking Is Essential for Associations
The need for workers is substantial, and associations can fill the gap—if they do the necessary research on…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
Report: Leaders Are Cautiously Optimistic About Global Growth
Factum Global’s survey finds enthusiasm for global expansion, slightly tempered by economic and geopolitical headwinds.
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
How Trade Associations Stay Optimistic
Despite plenty of uncertainty, a new survey says trade-group execs remain positive, thanks to efforts to move beyond…
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LearningArticleOver 2 years old
Association Creates AI-Powered “Virtual Member”
An association has created an AI-powered “cognitive neural entity” to serve as a virtual member providing support for…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Why CEO Succession Planning Matters More Now
Leaders don’t like thinking about their exits. But planning for an eventual departure keeps an association stable—and supports…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
Report: Association Membership Models Need More Attention
A report argues that associations are neglecting their membership models and need a more intentional and strategic value…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
Keys to Successful Board Orientation
Training new board members on fiduciary duties and bylaws is important. But a new research report encourages boards…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
Cancer Groups Partner to Address Misinformation
Two leading cancer-research associations have partnered to improve the accessibility of information about the disease online.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
How to Make Your Strategy’s Message Stick
A website and announcement aren’t enough. Communicating strategic goals to staff means making its principles concrete and soliciting…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
Authors Group Declares Bankruptcy
A leading writers’ organization has filed for bankruptcy following plummeting membership and struggles to bounce back from a…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
How to Lead on AI
The technology’s growth has exacerbated fears among staff that we’ve engineered them out of their jobs. Clear goals…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Report: Leaders Want More, Better In-Person Staff Meetings
A new report finds organization leaders want more in-person staff meetings, even with a more distributed workforce.
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
A Path to Improve Board Diversity
A new report shows that nonprofits still struggle to broaden the range of people who participate in governance.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
How One Association Earned an Advocacy Win
The National Association of Broadcasters’ campaign to preserve AM radio had a big push on the air—but savvy…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 2 years old
A Better Approach to Team-Building
Remote and hybrid work have unsettled an already messy environment. Strengthening teams starts with improving how you communicate…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 2 years old
Association Climate-Change Response Group Launches
A pair of consultants have developed an initiative to help associations share insights and strategize around climate change.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Why CEOs Need to Plan Their Exits
Even the best execs can wear out their welcome. Smart CEOs create pipelines that build future leaders and…
