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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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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Travel Group Gets Rename, Brand Refresh
After nearly 75 years, the American Society of Travel Agents is adopting a new name for new times,…
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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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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Ask the CEO: International Game Developers Association
What are some of the major challenges in running an international association? You find your empathy, creativity, and…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
IRS Guidance Affects Treatment of Employee Parking Expenses
New guidance says that UBIT arising from parking and transportation benefits is not subject to the “silo” rule.…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Should You Take Your Association’s Certification Global?
Offering a certification that governs professionals the world over may sound attractive—a great way to preserve (or establish)…
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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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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
CEO Salaries Static Since 2016
Sluggish wage growth has been a hot topic in recent months. While top-level salaries have been largely protected…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Lincoln Foundation Turns to Crowdfunding, Auctions to Cover Debt
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation has turned to GoFundMe to raise money to help it pay for…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Science Group Gives Open-Access Boost to Publishers
With a new program, the American Association for the Advancement of Science is partnering up with academic institutions…
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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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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Association Foundation Announces Tiny Act of Kindness Project
DirectEmployers Association, an HR trade group, recently launched its new charitable foundation called DirectEmployers Serves. Its main project…
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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
Bicycle Dealers Group Makes Room for Mobile Repair Shops
The National Bicycle Dealers Association is launching a new membership arm that aims to leverage the growing interest…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Eating Disorders Group Partners with Aerie on Body-Positivity Training
The National Eating Disorders Association is working with intimate apparel brand Aerie to teach store associates about how…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
GBTA Says Travel on an Upswing—if Trade Wars Don’t Get in Way
New data from the Global Business Travel Association suggests that business travel finally may be crawling out of…
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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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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
What Happens When Everyone Offers a Membership Model
Associations have never had a monopoly on the concept of membership, but as it becomes more common online…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Combining Innovation & Cooperation for Meeting Success
Convening in Vancouver provides resources to align meeting content, including a network of partners and a thriving life…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Assist With Investigation After Seattle Hijacking
After an airline employee who wasn’t a pilot took control of an empty passenger plane, crashing it into…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Why The Greeting Card Association Is Getting Into The Tradeshow Business
Looking to make the most of a stabilized market where greeting cards are gaining in popularity again, the…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
How Association Leaders Can Use Assertiveness Gracefully
For association executives, assertiveness can play a two-faced role. As an organizational attitude, it can be alienating to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Three Takeaways From the Oscars’ Big Rethink
The awards ceremony is getting shorter and giving some new love to mainstream movies. The shift is controversial,…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Bar Association Revamps Member Model, Plots Digital Update
The American Bar Association House of Delegates has approved a series of reduced membership rates intended to attract…
