Association Management back issues from January 2003:
Issues update.(new legislation removes duplicative disclosure requirements of state/local political action committees; effects on associations)
Jan 01, 2003 ... The strength of an association's advocacy program lies in its extensive grassroots network and the diligence of its members, as illustrated by the opposition to the proposed association investment tax in the 2000 and 2001 budgets. Associations again demonstrated their collective strength ...
Your investment in the future. (Chairman's Message).(discussion of being a boardmember)
Jan 01, 2003; ... Like you, I've spent more than a little time around the board table, investing effort and intellect to further the missions of causes and organizations that I care about. I have also found the returns from such involvement typically outweigh my investment of time and energy. I've drawn ...
Trumpeting the industry's contributions. (President's Message).(American Society of Association Executives)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Thirteen years ago, ASAE saw fit to create a public awareness campaign and recognition program extolling the value of associations, particularly the work they do--related or unrelated to mission--to better their communities and, together, America. The program, which ASAE launched in 1990 ...
New approaches to managing antitrust risk. (Legal).
Jan 01, 2003; ... It has been a long time since any major new developments in the antitrust area have affected trade associations, professional societies, or other nonprofit membership societies. Is antitrust still a risk? If so, are there new ways to manage the risk? This column argues, "Yes." There still ...
Technology and you: .NET and the future of AMS systems.(Association Management Systems )
Jan 01, 2003; ... Why .NET technology? In my career as a dedicated IT professional, I have watched the evolution of Association Management Systems (AMS) from host-based mini computer systems, to systems based on the Disk Operating System (DOS), to Windows client-server systems and now, systems based on the ...
New ways to measure success. (Board Operations).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Board failures did not lead to the demise of giant corporations last year, contends Jeffrey A. Sonnenfeld, associate dean for executive programs at the Yale School of Management, New Haven, Connecticut. Yet in his article, "What Makes Great Boards Great," in the September 2002 Harvard ...
Spotting discord early on. (Conflict Management).
Jan 01, 2003 ... As board or committee chair, you want to make the most of your time in office. Nipping any potential conflicts in the bud will go a long way toward keeping things running smoothly. Resolving Conflict in Nonprofit Organizations, a new book published by the Amherst H. Wilder ...
Making a thorough assessment. (Decision Making).(board of directors checklist)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Decisions, decisions, decisions: such is the lot of board members. The following may help put your mind at ease that you've covered all the necessary bases. "In the course of a meeting, board members and the chief executive may have to grapple with several complex issues that ...
FSA enhances members' corporate governance know-how. (Board Development).(Fabless Semiconductor Association)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Talk about timely: The Fabless Semiconductor Association (ESA), San Jose, California, had already launched a study on corporate governance when the wave of business scandals hit. The final 14-page report, "Establishing An Effective Board of Directors," discusses the findings gleaned from ...
Adversity can empower you. (Leadership Skills).(four essential skills of leaders)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Life throws everyone a curve sooner or later--be it a business setback, personal disappointment, prejudicial treatment, perhaps even a traumatic event. But those who can take adversity and transform it into a meaningful, life-changing experience often become extraordinary leaders. Authors ...
Data dispatch. (Leader to Leader).(survey on confidence in nonprofit organizations' boards; time spent by corporate directors on board business; and Walt Disney Co. to downsize)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... A PAT ON THE BACK. Nonprofit organizations value their boards, according to a survey by Blackbaud, Inc., Charleston, South Carolina, and TechFoundation, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sixty-nine percent of the 364 nonprofit organizations that participated in the online survey expressed ...
Federated groups take unconventional path to governance. (Governance).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Some of the most visible nonprofit organizations, such as the YMCA, are the most likely to have uncommon governance structures. So finds a study of national federated organizations by the Nonprofit Sector Research Fund (www.nonprofitresearch.org), Washington, D.C. Shared governance is a ...
Cool resources on hot topics. (Leader Links).(issued and resources for association boards)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... No doubt, association boards face myriad issues as they work to serve members and better their organizations. Here's a look at three perennial topics and some resources that will bring you up to speed and point you in the right direction as you weigh the implications for your association. ...
Study affirms importance of nurturing new leaders. (Future Leaders).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Leadership development: Chief executive officers say it's absolutely critical for competitive advantage. What's more, they acknowledge that it's their job to cultivate the next generation of leaders. So concludes a study by the Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, North Carolina, ...
Off the beaten path. (Retreats).(two team building adventures)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Tired of the same old board retreat format? Could it be time for something different--perhaps a trek in the Himalayas or riding the range in the Old West? Such team-building adventures may be out of bounds for most leaders and the organizations they serve. But the very idea of such unusual ...
What's on the Web. (Leadership Sites).(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Jan 01, 2003 ... * www.leadingtoday.org: This site offers an overflowing cornucopia of leadership insights, much of it thought-provoking and inspirational. A nonprofit organization, WeLEAD, Litchfield, Ohio, publishes a monthly online magazine that features book reviews, leadership tips, and feature ...
Putting teeth into ethical practices: good behavior starts at the top.
Jan 01, 2003; ... CONVERSATION AND CONSTERNATION ABOUT TRUST AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR reached critical mass last year as people lost faith in nearly every institution. From the Catholic Church to corporate America and beyond, news of fraud and dishonesty prevailed. The buzz on ethics was so widespread that it ...
Confronting unethical conduct.(addressed problems within associations)
Jan 01, 2003; ... The litany of scandals afflicting corporate America has raised many difficult questions for associations and other types of nonprofit organizations. Should executives tainted by scandal be asked to leave an association's board? Should the association or its leaders publicly condemn the ...
From Scan to plan: how to apply environmental scanning to your association's strategic planning process.
Jan 01, 2003; ... A LOT IS HAPPENING OUT THERE--IN OUR INDUSTRIES, IN THE way we lead and manage associations, and in the world around us. With the barrage of information coming in, a rapidly changing operating environment, and the need to keep the operation running in spite of it all, organization leaders ...
Characteristics that count: nine leadership traits that translate to on-target actions.(boards of directors)
Jan 01, 2003; ... As I AWAIT MY TURN TO PRESENT A report at a client's board of directors meeting, I notice the human dynamics that are occurring before me. A respectful discussion is taking place, with the board chair clearly in charge and the board members comfortable in engaging in constructive debate ....
The right size for strategy: cutting board seats by half revitalizes an association.(American Water Resources Association's growth and governance)(Company Profile)
Jan 01, 2003; ... "The journey is the reward."--Tao Like many associations, the American Water Resources Association (AWRA), Middleburg, Virginia, started small, with a dedicated corps of volunteers taking on the burgeoning workload that inevitably comes with steady growth. By the early 1990s, ...
A matter of being: for Frances Hesselbein, leadership starts with mission, values, and vision.(Interview)
Jan 01, 2003; ... FRANCES HESSELBEIN ES ONE OF THOSE RARE INDIVIDUALS UNAFRAID TO stare society's greatest problems in the eye--and yet still able to exude an energized optimism. That is because for all the challenges she sees confronting society today, she also has seen countless examples of leaders ...
Mastering the mix: six ways to balance board work and business.
Jan 01, 2003; ... LET'S FACE IT: VOLUNTEERING AS A MEMBER OF YOUR ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF directors, or as part of one of its committees or task forces, is a big commitment. The experience is bound to demand plenty of time, energy, and brainpower. It's rewarding, too-both in terms of the ...
A formula for high-quality leadership: make your term as chief elected officer meaningful by developing an inspiring leadership style. (Board Primer).
Jan 01, 2003; ... Think about the volunteer leaders you've worked with throughout your career--effective and not so effective. Why is it that some have enabled you to have such positive experiences while others have not? What made the difference? The reality is that many people master the basics ...
Does your board measure up? A guide to conducting a self-assessment. (Board Primer).
Jan 01, 2003; ... Although the typical board of directors evaluates the chief staff executive annually, too few boards understand the value of assessing their own performance. But without a defined, periodic evaluation process, a board materially increases the chances that it may drift aimlessly or, worse, ...
Making meetings more productive: good preparation and skillful facilitating keep your board on time and on target. (Board Primer).
Jan 01, 2003; ... Today's volunteers don't want to sit through inefficient meetings. Instead, board members want to participate in meaningful sessions that get results. Your board of directors is more likely to get those results by following the basics of productive meetings. 1. Lay the ...
The basics of parliamentary procedure: know your rights and responsibilities for participating in meetings. (Board Primer).
Jan 01, 2003; ... As a board member, one of your most fundamental rights and responsibilities is to take an active part in meetings. The following will help you know some of your rights, including when and how to use parliamentary procedure to promote fair and orderly discussion and decisions. ...
A look at the legalities: your legal and fiduciary responsibilities as a board member. (Board Primer).
Jan 01, 2003; ... In the wake of recent corporate accounting scandals, you may, understandably, be anxious about your responsibilities as a new board member. Although you should steadfastly resist the temptation to micromanage your organization's daily operations, which is the staff's job, you and your ...
Insurance essentials: insurance insiders explain why it's foolish to confuse "not-for-profit" with "not-at-risk". (Board Primer).(volunteer leaders)
Jan 01, 2003; ... The benefits of being a volunteer leader are many, most notably the satisfaction of contributing to the progress of your trade or professional organization. But sometimes volunteer directors or officers learn the hard way the meaning of that old bromide, "No good deed goes unpunished." ...
Evaluating e-philanthropy: how to decide if online fundraising is an option for your association. (Board Primer).(three tenets of e-philanthropy)
Jan 01, 2003; ... Let me assure you, some organization will devise a strategy to cultivate and solicit your donors online. The only question is ... will that organization be yours? To answer that question, your hoard needs to think in broad terms about whether and how your association should be ...
Membership development needs you: why recruiting and retaining members should be a top priority for your board. (Board Primer).
Jan 01, 2003; ... As a member of your association's board of directors, you're in a position to focus on goals, influence the course of events, set strategy, and oversee new initiatives. And your role most definitely includes the important obligation of membership development. After all, members ...
For those who think young: ten things you must know to turn today's new members into tomorrow's volunteer leaders. (Board Primer).
Jan 01, 2003; ... Think back to what motivated you to get involved with your association. Perhaps you had a professor who taught you the value of associations and stressed your responsibility to volunteer as a loyal representative of your industry. Maybe someone persuaded, or coerced, you into serving ...
Bringing the best to the boardroom: how to find the forward-thinking volunteers who'll offer fresh perspectives at the highest levels. (Board Primer).
Jan 01, 2003; ... Who sits at your board table? The movers and shakers of your profession or industry? Successful, widely recognized long-time members? These are the people you need, right? Perhaps, but not as much as you might be inclined to believe. Increasingly, today's boards need a diversity ...
CEO to CEO.(advice to new board members)(Panel Discussion)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Q: What advice would you offer new board members about bow to become engaged and not be intimidated? What steps do you take to put new board members at ease? The best advice I'd offer new board members is to read the background information sent by staff in advance of any ...
Excellence has its rewards.(American Society of Association Executives awards)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Congratulations to the 2002 ASAE All-Star Award winners. Bill Edwards VP & General Manager Washington Hilton & Towers CATEGORY: Hospitality Vinay Kumar Franklin's Printing & Mailing Owner CATEGORY: ...
Advanced Solutions International, Inc. (ASI). (Association Management Software).(company information)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... 901 N. Pitt St., Ste. 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 800-727-8982; fax: 703-739-3218 E-mail: info@advsol.com Web site: www.advsol.com ASI is an international provider of end-to-end, business, and e-business software solutions for ...
The Arlington Group. (Association Management Software).(company information)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
Jan 01, 2003 ... 6707 Old Dominion Dr., Ste. 350 McLean, VA 22101 703-893-9353, ext. 117; fax: 703-893-9363 E-mail: info@arlgroup.com Web site: www.arlingtongroup.com AG tailors our software products and services, including our ...
Avectra. (Association Management Software).(company information)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
Jan 01, 2003 ... 7600 Leesburg Pk., Ste. 450 Falls Church, VA 22043 Kevin G. Ordonez, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing 800-858-8272; fax: 703-394-0985 E-mail: info@avectra.com Web site: www.avectra.com Avectra, the leading ...
ISG Solutions. (Association Management Software).(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Jan 01, 2003 ... 2400 Research Blvd., Ste. 350 Rockville, MD 20850 Erin Murphy, Director of Sales Support 301-519-3776; fax: 301-519-9699 E-mail: emurphy@isgsolutions.com Web site: www.isgsolutions.com ISG Solutions offers a unique and ...
Sierra Bay Technology Group, Inc. (Association Management Software).(company information)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... 1741 Business Center Dr., Ste. 122 Reston, VA 20190 Greg Smythe 703-438-3210 E-mail: sales@sierrabay.net Web site: www.sierrabay.net AssociationOffice ...
Certilearn. (Distance Education).(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Jan 01, 2003 ... 7600 Leesburg Pk., Ste. 450 Falls Church, VA 22043 Gary LaBranche, President 703-288-0050; fax: 703-394-0985 E-mail: info@certilearn.com Web site: www.certilearn.com CertiLearn helps membership organizations connect their ...
Answers4. (Healthcare Management Software).(company information )(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
Jan 01, 2003 ... 563 W. 500 South, Ste. 170 Bountiful, UT 84010 801-951-1111; fax: 801-951-1117 E-mail: info@answers4.com Web site: www.answers4.com Answers4 increases the quality of care for children, individuals, and families by providing ...
Membership Cards Only LLC. (Membership Cards).(company information)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... 8000 Towers Cresent Dr., Ste. 1350 Vienna, VA 22182-5417 Richard Faust, President 800-77CARDS; fax: 828-349-9242 E-mail: rfaust@membershipcards.com Web site: www.membershipcards.com We produce virtually any kind of ...
Advanced Solutions International, Inc. (ASI). (Web/Internet Solutions).(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Jan 01, 2003 ... 901 N. Pitt St., Ste. 200 800-727-8582; fax: 703-739-3218 Alexandria, VA 22314 E-mail: info@advsol.com Web site: www.advsol.com ASI is an international provider of end-to-end, business, and e-business software solutions for ...
Bluestep. (Web/Internet Solutions).(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Jan 01, 2003 ... 563 W. 500 South, Ste. 170 801-951-1111; fax: 801-951-1117 Bountiful, UT 84010 E-mail: info@BlueStep.net Web site: www.bluestep.net BlueStep provides Web-based solutions that increase productivity and reduce costs. BlueStep's ...
ISG Solutions. (Web/Internet Solutions).(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Jan 01, 2003 ... 2400 Research Blvd., Ste. 350 Erin Murphy, Director of Sales Support Rockville, MD 20850 301-519-3775; fax: 301-519-9699 E-mail: emurphy@isgsolutions.com Web site: www.isgsolutions.com Online community platforms encourage ...
Potomac Digitek, Inc. (Web Site Design & Development).(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Jan 01, 2003 ... 814 West Diamond Ave., Ste. 325 Paul B. Finkel, President Gaithersburg, MD 20878 800-969-9641; fax: 301-590-2776 E-mail: digitek@padi.com Web site: www.podi.com Potomac Digitek specializes in providing Web site services ...
Neton-Line Services[TM]. (Web Site Design & Development).(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Jan 01, 2003 ... 930 E. Woodfield Rd. Sherry W. Budziak, Chief Business Development Officer Schaumburg, IL 60173 800-845-1865, ext. 1374; fax: 847-240-1867 E-mail: sales@neton-line.com Web site: www.neton-line.com NetOn-Line Services [TM] ...
Keeping your edge.(Stacy Tetschner, CEO/Executive Vice President of National Speakers Association, creates holiday open house to benefit children)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Good Works WHO? Stacy Tetschner, CAE WHAT? Executive Vice President and CEO WHERE? National Speakers Association, Tempe, Arizona WHEN? 1998 Q: What led you to create a holiday open house to benefit children? A: For several ...
Brilliant by day. Heavenly by night.(Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel )(Illustration)
Jan 01, 2003 ... The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel. Superior New Space in a Stellar Location! The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel now offers even greater options while meeting the needs of virtually any group - large or small - with more than 329,000 square feet of ...
Beautiful Beaches and so much more! (Advertisement: Myrtle Beach).(Advertisement)
Jan 01, 2003 ... THE PERFECT PLACE You set high standards for yourself and your organization, and you don't waver. So when it comes time to plan a meeting or convention, you want only the best--beginning with the perfect location. The Myrtle Beach area of South Carolina is the ideal ...