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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Cut Deadweight: Don’t Be Afraid to Trim Your Board
Instead of trying to lose weight on your person, perhaps you should lose it on your board. Also:…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Volunteer Leadership: View From the Stern
A sports metaphor, seen up close, inspires a clear view on volunteer leadership.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
From Where I Sit: Engaging Volunteer Leadership
Collaboration is a formula for success when it comes to volunteer leadership.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Volunteer Leadership: Big Association Boards Are Not Bad
The argument in favor of bigger volunteer leader association boards.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Association Leadership: How Big is Your Board?
One simple facet of your association’s governance structure has a major influence on its operations: board size. Is…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Association Boards: Decisions, Decisions
Gabriel Eckert, CAE of the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia recommends not letting the data over-influence…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Volunteer Leadership: Small Association Boards Are Better
The argument in favor of smaller volunteer leader association boards.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Association Board Meetings: Share Everything (Except When You Don’t)
Smartphones are everywhere—including association board meetings, where real-time tweets and Facebook posts will inevitably follow. Where do associations…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Glenn Tecker: Mental Models for Boards
Governance expert Glenn Tecker on how an exercise in expectations leads to better board dynamics.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
ASAE Busy Board: Create a Stronger Board
New ASAE "Busy Board" series offers fast-read insights for governing well.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
National Governors Association Report: States Making Comeback
The National Association of State Budget Officers and National Governors Association report that both revenues and spending are…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Oppose Internet Vote at United Nations Conference
During an international telecommunications conference on Thursday, United Nations members held a provisional vote to consider allowing for…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
When Should Associations Cut Their Board Members?
Why the Association of YMCA Professionals cut the size of its board members in half.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
LinkedIn’s Board Connect: Do You Have a Network Mindset?
At its best, LinkedIn's Board Connect tool can rewire how associations think about leadership.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Information Technology Industry Council, TechNet Merger Fails
The Information Technology Industry Council suspended its plans to merge with TechNet. However, the groups plan to still…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Associations ‘Concerned’ about Fate of Group Tax Returns
As the IRS considers changes in longstanding group exemption procedures, an ASAE survey shows widespread worry about the…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
New Jersey Voting by Email or Fax: Too Unsafe?
A hurricane before an election has led New Jersey to allow for voting by email or fax —…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Association Agneda: All Eyes on Tax Reform
Will scrutiny of charities extend to associations? How the election will shape tax reform.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
The Association Governance Juggling Act
Successful associations need talented leaders. But how do you find it when your biggest problem is disengagement?
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Vote 2012: Who’s Your Favorite Association Innovator?
Last summer, we asked you to tell us about association “innovation stars,” and you did. Now, it’s decision…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
IRS, ASAE Gathering Data on Group Tax Exemptions
A survey seeks input on how changes to group tax exemptions would affect associations and other nonprofits.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Open Records Office Dispute: When Is an Association a Local Agency?
The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors is challenging an Open Records Office ruling that it is a…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Virtual voting: Online elections cut costs, up participation
Thanks to improved security, associations can simplify the board election process by moving things online.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Republican, Democratic Governors Associations Jockey for Position
With five seats up for grabs this November, the Republican Governors Association is on the offensive — though…






















