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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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 2 years old
Why Going Global Might Require Some DEI Tweaks
U.S.-based associations looking to expand want to preserve their DEI goals, but some don’t always translate. Take the…
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FundraisingArticleOver 2 years old
Top-Level .Giving Domain Now Available to Nonprofits
The new domain, made available to the public in late January, is designed to help individuals and organizations…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
How to Move a Board Into Action
Talking strategy is one thing. Making decisive moves is another. One association CEO shares how a more diverse…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
An Agile Board for Ever-Changing Times
Fast action in a crisis isn’t necessarily the same thing as agility. Boards with a built-in culture of…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Expanding the Volunteer Leadership Pipeline
To generate more diverse boards, associations need to provide better access to leadership opportunities. Progress might require tweaks…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
How to Fix the Disconnect Over Volunteer Effectiveness
New research from the ASAE Research Foundation identifies a disconnect between what association volunteers do and what staff…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
CEO Strategies for Building Board Trust
Trust among board members doesn’t happen automatically. CEOs need to cultivate it by nurturing relationships, identifying board champions,…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
Study: Members Need More Customization, Hybrid Options
MCI’s Association Engagement Index found that members and customers enjoy an array of post-pandemic meeting options and also…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
Are Boards Ready for the Next Crisis?
Two new reports highlight the stressors CEOs are facing these days. But they give short shrift to the…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
Realtors Association Hits the Road to Meet Members
The National Association of Realtors’ 50-state “Riding With the Brand” tour is designed to reconnect with members and…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
How to Lead Through Mistakes
Missteps are bound to happen, but it can help to focus on the process (not the people) that…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Expert Tips for C-Suite New Year’s Resolutions
As we settle into 2023, coaches and workplace pros recommend taking the long view and focusing on wellness—your…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Why Staff-Culture Leadership Means More Now
Turnover remains high, which is a drain on productivity both for your staff and your members. To keep…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
A Last Look at Leadership in 2022
For association leaders, the new normal means hybrid offices, more engaged boards, and stronger management throughout the organization---all…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
Study: Membership Tech Is Leaving Engagement Gaps
The survey of more than 1,700 association members found that retention may be weaker among newer members due…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
How One Association Cracked International Markets
The National Kitchen and Bath Association sidestepped familiar membership and events models to attract global attention, promoting its…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
How One Association Handled a Difficult Conference-Location Decision
The National Organization of Minority Architects faced pushback for hosting its annual conference in Nashville this year. Candid…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
Will Hybrid Office Challenges Ease in 2023?
Organizations are still struggling to find the remote-work sweet spot. One (potentially risky) suggestion: Let individual teams make…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 2 years old
Higher-Ed Groups Create Task Force to Clarify College Costs
The Paying for College Transparency Initiative, which includes several higher-education associations, hopes to have uniform standards around financial…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
The Case for Supporting Non-Star Talent
Although top-shelf workers often get most of the attention, your bubbling-under talent will leave if they feel unappreciated.…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
A Path to Addressing Bias in the C-Suite
Progress is slow when it comes to women in CEO roles, according to a new report. But there…
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MembershipArticleOver 2 years old
Study: Online and Concierge Services Improve New Member Retention
According to the New Member Engagement Study, since the pandemic associations have been using more interactive onboarding tools…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Can Twitter (and Your Association) Use a Co-CEO?
In extremely disruptive times, two top leaders can potentially share the burden and offer a model for collaboration.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 2 years old
Study: Employees Looking for More From Benefits Plans
The Employee Benefit Research Institute’s survey found higher demand for financial benefits and dissatisfaction with current overall offerings.
