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Lessons From the Ethics Crisis at the Romance Writers of America
RWA's ethics inquiry into a member had so many missteps that the entire board has resigned. A report…
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IRS Urged to Complete Donor Disclosure Rollback
Following a hearing on February 7, the IRS appears closer to removing the requirement that trade associations and…
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Report: Enterprise Email Security Often Leaves the Door Open to Attacks
A new report from the tech firm BitDam finds that the two most prominent enterprise email providers struggle…
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How to Write an Effective Whistleblower Policy
People usually think about whistleblowers in connection with the government or business sectors. Since nonprofit organizations often operate…
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Data: Why Employers Should Care About Mental Health
According to Mind Share Partners’ 2019 Mental Health at Work Report, mental health affects the workplace significantly, reducing productivity and…
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Brand Safety: Coalition Works to Label, Isolate Dangerous Online Content
A number of major advertising groups, working with large advertisers, agencies, and dominant social media platforms, are collaborating…
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Three Ethics Resources Every Association Should Provide Its Members
In theory, ethical decision-making should be straightforward—a manner of behavior that does not need to be formally taught…
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Realtors Roll Out Program to Fight Housing Discrimination
On the heels of a news story saying real estate agents treated clients differently based on race, the…
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Don’t Downplay Your Members’ Data Privacy Concerns
More than four-fifths of Americans surveyed by Pew said the risks of corporate data use weren’t worth the…
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Crowdsource: A Gem of a Summit
How the jewelry industry came together to address its biggest challenges.
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2020 Cybersecurity Trends: Expect Things to Get Weird
Security experts say that cyberattackers are more likely to get experimental when distributing malware or attacking businesses in…
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Why We Love Associations: 10 Top Stories From the Associations Now Archives
From news to opinion to quirky features about creative association pros, these are some of the stories that…
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When Members Behave Badly
In the past few years, many associations have developed new policies addressing the personal conduct of their members and…
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Daily Buzz: Four Signs of a Toxic Workplace Culture
If your association’s work environment is dealing with these four things, it’s time for a culture wake-up call.…
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Essential Elements of an Association Conflict-of-Interest Policy
An association was recently considering the purchase of real estate. Before the final meeting on the issue, it…
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AI-Powered Hiring Practices Face Regulator Scrutiny
A company that sells AI-based facial detection technology to employers to screen job candidates is the subject of…
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New Association for Digital Asset Markets Releases First Conduct Code
The Association for Digital Asset Markets says that by signing a new code of conduct, its member firms…
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How to Prevent Fraud at Your Association
The American Horse Council thought it had a trusted employee, but it really had a thief. A look…
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Good Counsel: When Members Behave Badly
Before expelling members over their personal conduct, check your bylaws first.
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Why Your Association Needs a Whistleblower Policy
Maintaining a strong whistleblower policy is a good business decision. It also helps associations address issues before they…
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Do You Have These Bad Password Habits?
According to a new report done in partnership with Google, two-thirds of U.S. adults use the same password…
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Protect Your Association With Employee Dishonesty Insurance
Nonprofit organizations, including associations, often don’t have an abundance of resources to devote to fraud prevention measures, which…
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Amid Epstein Scandal, Fundraising Group Puts Focus on Ethics in Philanthropy
With major universities facing criticism for taking donations from Jeffrey Epstein, the Association of Fundraising Professionals is urging…
