Associations Need Better Orientation for Board Members, Study Says
A survey by Heidrick & Struggles and George Mason University of more than 500 nonprofit board members shows how a lack of formal onboarding processes hampers board effectiveness.
Mark Athitakis
How to Lead Staffers Who Aren't Exactly Staff
As associations take on contractors, remote staff, and workers in the gig economy, the staff a CEO leads is more complex. One leader manages that complexity by focusing on culture.
Long Live The Learning: A Year-Round Content Strategy
The valuable knowledge delivered at your conferences deserves a life that lasts longer than a few days. From livestreaming and hashtags to webinars and podcasts, associations are getting savvier at making conference wisdom part of a year-round content strategy that adds value for attendees and engages a wider audience. For association professionals taking time away […]
How One Group Prepares Hospitals (and You) to Respond to Mass Shootings
The American Trauma Society has helped hospital staff respond to incidents like the recent Las Vegas attack. It wants to get bystanders involved as well.
Veterans Group Shifts Services to Assist Members Affected by Hurricanes
An association serving Iraq and Afghanistan veterans is using Hurricanes Irma, Harvey, and Maria to remind members about its support programs.
The Challenge to Leadership in a Viral-Video World
Incidents where a CEO’s bad behavior was caught on tape (or tweet) have put more scrutiny on execs. How do you practice fearless leadership while everyone’s watching?
Study: Millennials Are Engaged Politically, But Don’t Call Them Activists
The latest Millennial Impact Report shows that the generation is increasingly engaged in policy issues, but associations reaching out to them still face challenges.
Four Tips for Leading on Advocacy Amid Uncertainty
Polarizing politics have made it harder for many associations to lobby, and many fear blowback from members on political stances. But there are still opportunities to hone your message and get it heard.
Behind One Association’s Vision for Its Rebranding
Last week, InfoComm International renamed itself AVIXA to better signal its connection to more elements of the AV industry.
Lead With Your Message, Not Memes
More nonprofits are feeling pressure to shake up their communications strategy. Change is good, but the path to connecting with stakeholders is still old-school.