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Hotels and Planners: Partners in Pain

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:54 GMT

Associations aren't the only ones who fear low meeting attendance and attrition penalties; your hotel partners want to avoid them, too. Western hoteliers and planners share tales of how they've worked together to find solutions in a tough meeting climate.

Smart Moves

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:54 GMT

A listing of recent positions filled at associations, nonprofits, industry partners, and in the hospitality industry.

Knowledge Center FAQs: Developing a Partnership With an Association

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:54 GMT

How association management companies can partner with associations.

Associations in Action

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

A look at what associations are doing to support their communities.

CPR for Your Career

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

ASAE Career Headquarters' monthly column that highlights tips and techniques to help you move forward in your career.

Partner Corner: Defamation Policies

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

What you should include in your defamation policies.

Sign Up for The Study Mission

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

A three-time study mission attendee talks about why it's a must-attend educational event.

Inside: A Late-Game Substitution, Breaking New Ground

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

Associations Now editors share behind-the-scenes perspectives on the work that went into bringing you this month's issue.

CEO to CEO: Ethical Standards, Time for Reflection

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

Your fellow association CEOs share their perspectives on maintaining codes of ethics and how they make time to collect their thoughts.

Successful Chapter-National Relationships

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

How to have influence at the national level when you are a small-staff chapter.

Gifts That Say All the Right Things

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

When you give a gift to a valued volunteer, you want to express your thanks?but some gifts unintentionally convey less positive messages. Here are six tips to consider the next time you pick out a thank-you gift.

Embezzlement Prevention Tips

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

Associations and nonprofits may be at higher risk for embezzlement than for-profits. A legal expert shares his advice on steps you can take protect your organization.

Green Goals Save Money, Inspire Staff

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons set "green goals" for itself and offered staff compensation incentives if the goals were met. Here's how they did it and saved money in the process.

FIN 48 Tax Standard to Affect Associations

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

The lowdown on the new Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation Number 48 (FIN 48) and how it will affect your association's next audit.

What Your Body Language Tells Meeting Attendees

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

Body language expert Linda Talley offers advice for association executives attending meetings and conferences: how to greet first-time attendees, how not to hold your arms when listening to an attendee complaint, and more.

Board Compensation Practices

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

New data from an ASAE & The Center Benchmarking in an Instant study illustrates the compensation and expense reimbursement that associations offer their chief elected officers and other board members.

Volunteer Management Lessons From a Lifelong Volunteer

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

You can learn a lot about the right way to manage volunteers by walking a mile (or 10) in their shoes.

New Markets, New Revenue

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

The latest article in Andrew Lang's "New Money" series shares the story of a nonprofit that's balancing the books by expanding its sales to new markets.

Create a Venue for Volunteering

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

Recruiting members is great, but gaining volunteers is what makes your organization successful. Find out how one association held a "tradeshow" for volunteer opportunities.

That Thing You Do (And All Associations Do)

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

Why is it that associations that serve different industries and professions all do the same stuff? It's time for associations to stop listening to other associations and start listening to their own members.

The CEO and the Toxic Board Culture

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

How do you cope with a bad boss when the "boss" is your board? In this Associations Now case study, a fictional CEO copes with a board culture where backstabbing, rumormongering, and unreliability are the norm (and two real CEOs offer their advice on how to cope with such a scenario).

True Tales of Association Social Media Managers

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

Only a few years ago, there was no such thing as an "association social media manager." But now the first full-time social media and community specialists are starting to take their places at associations across the country. Three of the first share their experiences from their first six months on the job.

The Formula for Publication Growth

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

NAFSA: The Association of International Educators doubled its publication's page count, increased its ad revenue, and upped its frequency?all in a bad economy. Learn how your association can do it too.

Service vs. Leadership: Finding the Right Balance

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

Overemphasize service and you'll fail to think ahead. Stress leadership and you'll risk leaving your members behind. Here's how a handful of associations stay aware of both.

Eliminating Business Inefficiencies

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

It's costing you time and money, and it's invisible unless you know how to look for it. "It" is your association's business processes and practices. Expert Wes Trochlil offers clear, step-by-step advice to help you find and fix the problems you may not even realize you have.

Managing For Good Times and Bad

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

Learn how American Wind Energy Association CEO Denise Bode is making the most of today's increasing membership and attendance numbers to better prepare for what may be ahead.

Associations in a New World

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The changing face of the global community offers opportunities for U.S. associations and their members, according to Newsweek International's Fareed Zakaria. Is your association ready to lead the way? (Titled "Time to Find a Fresh Market?" in print version.)

Organizing a Summit, Step by Step

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Summits can be powerful events, but bringing all the right people together, in the right place and in the right way, sure isn't easy. These successful summit organizers would like to share their secrets with you. (Titled, "Summit Solution" in print version.)

Certification Done Right

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The benefits of a certification program can be obvious, but plenty of legal and organizational problems can damage your best intentions. Here's how to get smart about your credentialing.

Was This Endorsement a Mistake?

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

How much due diligence is enough when your association is putting its good name on the line? (Titled "Endorsement Breakdown" in print version.)