Cover Story:Association Governance on a Global Scale By:Joe RominieckiAs an association expands, its governance system stretches to the breaking point. At the Entrepreneurs' Organization, where more than half of members live beyond U.S. borders, Brian Costanzo, CAE, led the creation of a new global governance system that flexes to meet the needs of members all over the planet. [Titled "Governance Goes Global" in the print edition.]
A Social Media Advocacy Strategy By:Mark AthitakisAssociations aren't the authoritative source they used to be, but they're still masters of mobilizing people and opinions and action. The Colorado Oil and Gas Association's "My Energy Truth" campaign is a model of advocacy in the social media age. [Titled "Let's Talk" in the print edition.]
Embracing Free Membership By:Melanie D.G. KaplanSome might call it free membership—and they'd be right. But Erin Fuller calls her stroke of brilliance "radical inclusiveness," and it's helping The Alliance for Women in Media thrive. [Titled "The Big Embrace" in the print edition.]
Three More Innovation Stars Easy-access data in real time, a for-profit R&D subsidiary, and nationwide member "town hall" meetings. Get to know three more of the nominees for our Innovation Stars issue.
Departments
The A List
Ask the CEO: Educational Theatre Association Julie Woffington, executive director, Educational Theatre Association, answers questions from EdTA member Kendra Dando about arts and education.
A Board Built From Scratch By:Mark AthitakisTeaching the essentials of governance has been the first order of business for an association executive in Azerbaijan. [Titled "Governance Made Simple" in the print edition.]
Comings and Goings A roundup of new hires and other personnel moves in the association industry.
Leadership
Steer a Board Without Taking the Wheel By:Therese BrownHow one association executive encourages her board to take its own initiative. [Titled "Smooth Operator" in the print edition.]
The Association as Angel Investor By:Andrew S. Lang, FASAEHow the Association of Corporate Travel Executives sparks innovation through partnerships. [Titled "Taking Flight" in the print edition.]
Show Your Staff the Way to Save How can associations help get their employees on the right track to financial well-being? [Titled "Financial Fitness in the print edition.]
Advice With Consent By:Bryan K. ProsekBe clear with employees seeking legal help: In-house counsel represents the association.
Rewards Program Drives Member Engagement By:Joe RominieckiThe National Association of Realtors is encouraging its members to participate in small engagement opportunities in exchange for useful resources and prizes.
Best Benefit Ever: Dispute Resolution The Drycleaning & Laundry Institute provides members with a garment analysis service that helps cleaners defend against claims of damage.
Data Nugget: Due for an Increase Most associations have waited six years to increase dues, but 2013 will the year they stop waiting.
Destination: Albuquerque By:Samantha WhitehorneNew Mexico's largest city is filled with culture, top hotels and resorts, and about-to-be remodeled spaces.
Why Communication Matters to Your Career Career advice from Carol Vernon, certified executive coach, principal of Communication Matters. [Titled "Communication Counts" in the print edition.]
ASAE@Work
Forceful Fly-Ins By:Chris VestA recent survey details best practices when working with Capitol Hill.
Supplements
A Collaborative Diversity & Inclusion Strategy By:Samantha WhitehorneThe National Engineers Week Foundation's Diversity Council illustrates how the power of many is greater than the power of one. [Titled "Sketching Out a D&I Strategy" in the print edition.]
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