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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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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
The Member Voice in Merger Talks
In the lead-up to a potential merger, two associations in the horticulture industry kept their members involved every…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Language Trade Group Teams With EU on Translation Tech
A global language industry trade association has partnered with the EU to promote several new language acquisition programs.…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Four States Put Up So Parks Don’t Stay Shut Up
Governors in at least four states have reached deals to reopen their national parks and monuments. But there’s…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
What I Mean When I Write About Disruption
Too often, industries play catch-up to new technology. How can associations do more to keep their industries ahead…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Boating Industries Team Up to Tackle Trans-Atlantic Trade
Buoyed by expanded trade talks, U.S. and European boating associations have partnered to reduce the regulatory costs and…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Need Skills to Pay the Bills? Associations Can Help
A new book by two association professionals explores the role professional societies and trade associations can play in…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Indictment Says Cyberhackers Targeted Associations, Government Agencies
Thirteen members of an international actiivist cyberhacking ring have been indicted in federal court in connection with an…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Shutdown Shuts Down Armed Forces Electronics Conference
A popular fall symposium that the hosting association rated “low-risk” on September 30 had to be axed 24…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Business Associations Lobby Congress to End Shutdown
Associations with strong Republican Party ties have had it with the toll the federal government shutdown is taking…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Government Shutdown Could Derail Meals on Wheels
The ongoing federal shutdown exacerbates an already-dire situation for Meals on Wheels, say leaders of the program’s national…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Tax Reform Could Factor Into Budget Deal, GOP Leaders Say
With some House Republicans reportedly seeking a “grand bargain” to fund the government and raise the debt limit,…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
The Case for the Flexible CEO
Research suggests that the best leaders balance conflicting instincts. One association exec's experience shows when to be tough…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Natural Products Association Members to Association: Stay Small
Are associations better served by focusing narrowly on current members’ interests or by working to grow their bases?…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
A 50-Year Retrospective on International Association Meetings
A recent study released by the International Congress and Convention Association takes a look at the growth of…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Does Your Association Need a Chief Privacy Officer?
According to a new study by Gartner, many organizations are struggling to take a focused approach to privacy…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: What Jeff Bezos Would Bring to an Association
With Jeff Bezos getting comfortable at The Washingon Post, one association pro imagines what Bezos would do on…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Government Shutdown: Head Start Protest Draws Hundreds to Capitol Hill
The National Head Start Association held a 10 a.m. rally on Wednesday to draw attention to the impact…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
What to Consider When Considering a Merger
Even if two organizations are in the same industry, a merger that looks good on paper may not…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Mobility Matters: IEEE Provides App-Building Resource for Nonprofits
The association announced a new website to help nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations create mobile apps to support humanitarian…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Travel Log: History of the Federal Conference Travel Crackdown
How the crackdown on federal conference travel has played out over the past year and a half.
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Edison Electric Institute: Let There Be Lights
The Edison Electric Institute had a super-response to a superstorm that made sure the lights weren't out for…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Ask the CEO: Patricia Montague, CAE
Patricia Montague, CAE, the CEO of the School Nutrition Association, answers questions from SNA member Jean Ronnei.
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Executive Summary: Pamela S. Dallstream, CMP, CMM
Pamela S. Dallstream, CMP, CMM, the director of meetings and conventions for the Society of Critical Care Medicine in Mt.…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Comings and Goings in the Association Industry: September/October 2013
A roundup of new hires and other personnel moves in the association industry.
