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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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
How a CEO Can (Respectfully) Manage a Board
Associations operate best when staff and board don’t get tangled. But that doesn’t mean executives should abdicate their…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
How Leaders Can Implement a D&I Strategy
There isn't a one-size-fits-all method for creating a diverse and inclusive culture. Association leaders will need to learn…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
How CFOs Can Be Strategic Leaders
From setting strategy to leading implementation, financial heads at associations are tasked to do more than crunch numbers.…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
The Power Play Behind Global Strategy
To succeed internationally, associations need partners. Which means having a difficult conversation about how much power you’re willing…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
AGU Launches Program to Support Early-Career Scientists
The program is designed to serve both mentees and the American Geophysical Union’s most successful members, who were…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Gaming Group Launches D&I Program for Speakers
The IGDA Foundation has created a database of diverse speakers, along with a grant program to help them…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Teachers Group Looks to Expand Membership After Supreme Court Ruling
A June ruling loosening union-dues requirements has opened the door for the Association of American Educators to seek…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
How a Diabetes Support Organization Built a Better Member Benefit
The American Association of Diabetes Educators built its new online tool in a hurry, thanks to a few…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Avoid the Pitfalls of Change Management
At #ASAE18, leaders spoke openly about the numerous challenges of leading through change. Communication, candor, and a party…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
#ASAE18: Get Your Boards Ready for Change
Four association executives discussed getting volunteer leadership up to speed on future planning, from short-term retreats to long-term…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
#ASAE18: Practice “Fearless Authenticity,” Says Triathlete Siri Lindley
The former world champion—today a high-performance coach, author, and motivational speaker—encouraged attendees to take ownership of their vulnerabilities…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
#ASAE18: Addressing Sexual Harassment Demands More Than a Training Seminar
At her Monday Game Changer session, former White House aide Tina Tchen encouraged attendees to consider sexual harassment…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
How to Lead on Improving Chapters
The relationship between associations and their components can be a fraught one. Creating a culture of trust and…
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#ASAE18: Value Means More Than Money, Says Kickstarter Founder
Former Kickstarter CEO Yancey Strickler’s startup made crowdfunding work and helped turn thousands of ideas into reality. Along…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Nevada Chambers Unite to Form Association Health Plan
Following the Labor Department issuing its final rule on association health plans in June, three chambers of commerce…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Stamp Association’s Plan for Growth: Partnerships and Families
The American Philatelic Society’s membership numbers are well down from its 1980s peak. Youth engagement is central to…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Can Associations Lead Workers Out of a Rut?
Employees are feeling as disengaged as ever. Those workers may be an opportunity for associations to help.
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Museum Directors Association Pilots Internship Program
The one-year program is designed to give underrepresented groups opportunities to experience museum work firsthand.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Pilots Group Gets More Flying Clubs Aloft
The Experimental Aircraft Association is providing seed funding to clubs as a way to boost membership and chapter…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Why CEOs Should Speak Out (More)
A study says more Americans want executives to be activists. It's a role association leaders are well equipped…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Adjust Strategy as User Satisfaction With Social Media Sinks
Privacy and ads are pushing users away from Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. One small association’s solution: Emphasize engagement,…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Association Launches Funding Initiative for Black-Owned Businesses
The Association for Enterprise Opportunity’s Tapestry Project is designed to address gaps in financing and other support services.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
#ASAE18 Game Changer: The Case for Intellectually Diverse Teams
Rich Karlgaard, a Game Changer at the ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo in August, says facing rapid technological…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
ASAE Cofounds Group Defending Certifications
The Professional Certification Coalition, created by ASAE and the Institute for Credentialing Excellence, is responding to statehouse challenges…
