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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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
Innovation Challenge Brings Members and Startups Together to Address Climate Change
The Global Cement and Concrete Association’s initiative is designed to speed new technologies to reduce its industry’s carbon…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
The Power of a Merger
When the National Fenestration Rating Council acquired a floundering nonprofit, it found a way to better lead its…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 2 years old
CPA Group Partners to Support Neurodiverse Professionals
The Ohio Society of CPAs’ initiative is designed to encourage accounting firms to hire qualified candidates who might…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
How to Set a Vision, Fast
The National Asphalt Pavement Association wanted to set long-term industry goals in a short amount of time. Research…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
Experts: To Reduce Employee Turnover, Start a Wellness Conversation
A recent ASAE/Avenue M Group text poll found that organizations with lower turnover rates are looking beyond compensation…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
How to Reset Your Board Diversity Efforts
Recent reports suggest that efforts to diversify boards are wobbling. Addressing the issue requires intentionality—and a conversation about…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 2 years old
Associations Partner to Address Workplace Health
A group led by the American Heart Association and SHRM Foundation hopes to show improvement for 10 million…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
Why Association Leaders Need a Vision
Associations face an increasingly competitive market for members, attendees, and education. Experts recommend finding a “superpower”—and building a…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
Report: Revenue Strategy Lacking at Many Associations
A recent survey from Professionals for Association Revenue finds that many groups are falling short of budget goals.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Why Good Decisions Require Honest Debate
Leaders aren’t in charge because decision-making is easy. But they can create a culture where everybody feels comfortable…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
In-Person Meetings Are Back, But Challenges Remain
According to an Omnipress survey, many meeting planners are sticking with hybrid and virtual formats, while they also…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Why Productivity Isn’t Everything for Leaders
Intense focus on meeting your goals has its virtues—and its drawbacks. Better leadership, experts say, means diversifying leadership…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
Health Groups Convene to Tackle Misinformation
The Coalition for Trust in Health and Science will spend two years sharing insights and best practices for…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
The Power of a Board Chair
New research says a board chair might be better equipped to make decisions in a crisis than a…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
Manufacturers Group Expands Effort to Fill Industry Jobs
The National Association of Manufacturers launched its Creators Connect website to connect users to employers, and shift how…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
Why the Hybrid Office Still Isn’t Settled Yet
Four-day workweeks? Fully remote? Plenty of options are still on the table for leaders. And now is a…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
Virtual Customer Service Initiatives Aim to Boost Membership and Engagement
The Snow and Ice Management Association's online office hours and "valet service" are designed to remove barriers for…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 2 years old
Fragrance Group Launches Robust Data-Gathering Effort
The Fragrance Creators Association’s Policy Insights Program centralizes industry data to better anticipate advocacy and member needs.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
Why Your Strategy Needs a Story
Communicating your association’s reason for being is essential for leaders. A simple rubric can help distill your complex…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 2 years old
Association Launches CPR Training Program for Black and Hispanic Communities
The American Heart Association’s Be the Beat initiative is designed to bring training to churches, colleges, and other…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 2 years old
Making Global DEI Work for Everybody
Pursuing diversity, equity, and inclusion goals can become more complex when you’re moving beyond your familiar communities. Two…
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FundraisingArticleOver 2 years old
Turkish-American Association Coordinates Response to Earthquake
Like many organizations, the American Turkish Association of Washington, DC, is raising funds for recent quake victims. Thanks…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
Why Volunteering Needs a Transformation
New research reveals a disconnect between what association volunteers do and the value they deliver. Leaders can close…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 2 years old
Associations Partner to Address Housing Supply Crisis
Last month, the American Planning Association and National League of Cities launched an “accelerator” to identify roadblocks to…
