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For Executive Leadership
For association CEOs and C-suite leaders, whether new, established or retired, at trade and professional associations of every size, in the U.S. and internationally.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
China Approves Foreign NGO Law
The country’s lawmakers passed a law last week that will require foreign-based nonprofit organizations to register with the…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Association Research: Boost Your Decision-Making Process
An association research expert says we're spending too much time conducting surveys on member needs and not enough…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Avoid Election-Year Pitfalls
With the 2016 election approaching, nonprofit organizations wishing to become involved in the political process must conduct their…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
A Big Boost for Associations in Africa
Chidorum Nwakanma, president of the Nigerian chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), has been interested…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
5 Tech-Driven Shifts for Association Leaders
Associations have a reputation for being slow-moving ships, but JP Guilbault say he thinks they have an opportunity…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Redesign Your Association for Greater Staff Accountability
Some people argue that industrial-age organizational models, designed for a top down, military-style management approach, will not carry…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Back Plan Boosting Native American Tourism
With the recent passage of a bill in the Senate, native populations in the continental U.S., Alaska, and…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Make Election-Year Advocacy Work for You
Don't let your association's voice be lost in the confusion of the presidential race; follow these advocacy tips…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Tennessee Gov. Signs Controversial Counseling Services Bill
The governor put his signature to a controversial measure that opponents say will permit counseling professionals to discriminate…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
How For-Profit Membership Models Are Evolving
What's up with Costco and Amazon Prime these days? The for-profit membership models, which have proved hugely profitable…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Survey: Big Decisions Challenge Association Executives
A new study from Heidrick & Struggles and George Mason University has found that many association executives lean…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Physicians Take Strong Stance on Climate Change
The American College of Physicians calls for action to mitigate climate change and urges doctors to make their…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How One Association Cracks Tough Markets
North American associations are often stymied by places like Japan and Great Britain. But one association says there…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
What Value in a Trade Association Really Means
We all want to identify value for our association members, but how do you do that when your…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Prepare Your Investment Committee for a Low-Return Environment
Investment portfolios of nonprofit organizations including trade associations, professional societies, foundations, and endowments are facing strong headwinds following…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
A Look at Who Benefits From the Online Community Model
Association executives have observed that technology may not only be replacing certain aspects of their organizations but also…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Manufacturing: “Made in the U.S.A.” Comes Back Strong
A new Council on Competitiveness study finds that the United States' embrace of advanced manufacturing technologies is helping…
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Why Associations should submit for the Power of A Awards?
Mark Dorsey, FASAE, CAE talks about his experience in winning the Power of A award. Learn more on…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Why AARP Wants to Keep Landlines Dialing in Rural Areas
The major association for retired Americans has been working to fight legislation designed to end subsidized landline service…
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Meat Institute to Researchers: Don’t Delay Sharing Results
In the wake of the long-delayed release of research on the healthfulness of vegetable oil, the head of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
With Supreme Court Passing, Google Books Legal Battle Ends
The Authors Guild's long-running copyright battle against the search giant over its Google Books program is over after…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
HB2 Costs North Carolina Business, Convention Bureaus Say
Two major convention groups say that event planners have taken steps to move their events from North Carolina…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Spiritual Care Association Eyes Holistic Healthcare Approach
Launched last week, the Spiritual Care Association will work to better integrate spiritual care—regardless of religion—into a “whole…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Drone Racing Association Takes Off with ESPN Deal
Fresh off a new agreement with the cable network, the International Drone Racing Association is ready to bring…
