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By-laws
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Ethics in Action: How Clear Reporting Channels Protect People and Principles
In most associations, a code of ethics offers more than aspirational guidance—it defines behavioral boundaries and flags potential…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
Is It Time for a Post-Pandemic Bylaws Review?
Antiquated bylaws can lock associations into a structure that makes little sense today. One expert explains why now…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
How to Deal With Bad Board Behavior
Difficult board members do crop up. The reasons why may be obvious or creep up over time. They…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Revamping Governance Structures During a Crisis
We are seeing that the first reaction of many nonprofits to a crisis is to stand still. When…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Legal Governance Challenges for Associations During a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only thrown a monkey wrench into associations’ planned in-person meetings and conferences, but…
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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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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
5 Issues for Board and Organization Alignment
After a recent speech, I was chatting with a student member working toward her doctorate. She told me…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Give Your Governing Documents a Checkup
Your association’s articles of incorporation and bylaws are the most important documents prescribing how the organization is to…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
A Renewed Focus on Leadership Following a Merger
Association mergers do not come without growing pains, and they can last awhile. The 2001 merger of the…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Good Counsel: Give Your Governing Documents A Checkup
Make sure your articles of incorporation and bylaws are in line with law and practice.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Realigning the Board for Successful Strategic Planning
When two associations—the National Stone Association and the National Aggregates Association—merged to form the National Stone, Sand and…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lightsail: Amazon Simplifies Its Cloud
Amazon Web Services, the popular cloud platform, can be tough to jump into due to its high level…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Get Buy-In for Bylaws Changes
Reviewing association bylaws usually isn't an exciting prospect for board members. So imagine how it feels for members…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Contented Election: Boost Your Bylaws Strategy
Get the votes you need for bylaws changes.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Who Should Choose Your Volunteer Leaders?
Last year, the Association for Linen Management was facing many of the same leadership challenges that have become…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
5 Tips for Implementing a Governance Change
In 2015 the National Association of College and University Food Services completed a governance reorganization. NACUFS transformed its…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Tips for Removing an Elected Leader
Unfortunately, associations are occasionally confronted with an ineffective or disruptive officer or director whom others believe should be…
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New Jersey Mug Shot Bill Raises Open-Access Concerns
A proposed law targeting ethically questionable sites that post arrest mug shots easily passed in the New Jersey…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Cellphone Radiation Law: San Francisco Backs Down After Lawsuit
After a legal challenge by CTIA-The Wireless Association, the city of San Francisco has decided to halt its…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Healthcare Knowledge Center Helps Members Prepare for New Law
A Healthcare Knowledge Center and several educational sessions at its annual meeting will give members of the National…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Cloud Computing: Why Amazon’s CIA Contract Is Worth Watching
Amazon’s big contract with the Central Intelligence Agency could help tamp down one of the key arguments against…
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Associations Raise Concerns On Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, a 1970s-era law which the federal government has used more heavily in recent…
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Study: Honest Leadership and Open Government Act Comes Up Short
Five years after its passage, the post-Abramoff lobbying ethics law has improved transparency but is a hurdle to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Industry Groups Sue Over “Conflict Minerals” Rule
The “conflict minerals” rule, designed to limit trade of minerals from conflict areas, is too burdensome to administer,…
