Audience
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
What If Labor Day Traffic Were the Norm?
Congested highways like the ones you may have encountered in your travels last weekend could become an everyday…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Overwhelmed With Tracking Member Engagement? You’re Not Alone
A new report on associations' membership-metrics practices shows strong desire but low success in measuring member engagement, and…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Walmart’s Same-Sex Benefits Move: Why it Matters
While the company is a late mover on the issue, Walmart's sheer size and status as the largest…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Take Sides in CBS-Time Warner Battle Over Cable Fees
Millions of NFL fans could miss seeing their teams play if the standoff between CBS and Time Warner…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Digital Marketing Strategy: The Disconnect Between CMOs and CIOs
A new survey of these C-suite executives illustrates the differences in perspectives on digital marketing strategy and how…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
After Mandated Cuts, Federal Travel Spending Plummets
A new report shows that among users of a federal government charge-card program designated for travel expenses, travel…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
AAA: Drivers Less Worried About Dangers on the Road
Traffic fatalities have gone up for the first time in seven years, but the American public is less…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Engagement and Spending Data, All in One Place
A look at the inner workings of one association's data-tracking and scoring system for member engagement and spending.…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Journalism Diversity Coalition Facing Governance Challenges
With an evolving mission, UNITY isn’t the same as it was two decades ago. But with another association…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Gaming Association Spins New Movie to Its Advantage
An association representing casinos says the new movie Runner, Runner illustrates the need for government regulation of online…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
The Polar Opposites: Comparing Marissa Mayer and Steve Ballmer
One has built a reputation on transforming a stagnant culture. The other has a focus on the bottom…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Bitcoin Foundation Tries Building Dialogue With Federal Regulators
With interest in (and scrutiny of) virtual currency at an all-time high, the Bitcoin Foundation is hoping to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Law Firm: Lawsuits an Option for Tax-Exempt Status Applicants
Organizations that have applied for tax-exempt status and have not heard back from the IRS within 270 days…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Sound Structure: Transparency, Mission Help Code Council Succeed
The standard-setting International Code Council relies on a thorough and transparent review process to avoid overreacting to tragedy—such…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Three Mindsets Every Leader Needs
Two leadership experts say good executives should understand business, politics, and nonprofits simultaneously. Do association CEOs already fit…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
ASPCA Expands Reach in NYC With NYPD’s Help
For the past 147 years, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals responded to animal…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
One Less Headache for International Travelers?
With the expansion of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Global Entry program, international travelers entering the U.S.…
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Nonprofit Donor Transparency Law Raises Concerns in New York
Nonprofit groups focused on hot-button issues like abortion and gay marriage are pushing for exemptions from New York…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Eliminating Charitable Deduction Would Help Economic Growth
A new case study by the Tax Foundation presents several positive economic outcomes associated with eliminating the charitable…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Mark Zuckerberg’s Latest Nonprofit Pitch: Get Everyone Online
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s latest nonprofit endeavor is working with a coalition of companies on Internet.org, which aims…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Study Finds Board Diversity Stagnant: Are Nonprofits Similar?
According to a national survey, Fortune 500 companies have made minimal gains in boardroom diversity in recent years.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Parsing Through the Big Data Hype
In recent days, a number of high-profile voices have raised questions about whether big data is worthy of…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Despite Unrest, Window Remains Open for Associations in Middle East
As conflict rages on in the Middle East and North Africa and as governments continue to try to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Small Business Study: The Economy’s on the Upswing
A midyear report by the National Small Business Association suggests the outlook for many businesses is getting better,…
