Virtual

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

It’s 3 a.m. and you’re awakened by the sound of your cell phone ringing on your nightstand. Your first thought is always, “Something happened to the kids!” or “A family member is in trouble!” However, as you come back to your senses a bit and realize that it is probably work-related, nothing really prepares you for the person on the other end of the line telling you, “We have a business emergency!

Committee 100

Committee Analysis Cost Revenue 100

Eric Lanke

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

A couple of weeks ago I was talking about Action Plans , the third of three nested elements that make up our association's Operational Plan. I said that one of the questions I typically get asked about our Action Plans was: Who's in charge of these action plans? What happens when they are behind schedule or not progressing at all? Who do you hold accountable?

Resources 100

Resources Team Communications Process 100

Associations Now

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Mental health groups and the American Humane Association shared tips for dealing with the possible psychological side effects of terrorism. After the terrorist attacks in Paris more than a week ago, groups are reaching out to ensure people are coping with any potential psychological side effects. Last week, leaders from the Pennsylvania Medical Society and Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society (PaPS) said fighting terrorism is not only an issue of emergency preparedness, but it should also address th

Pennsylvania 59

Pennsylvania America Tips Report 59

Associations Now

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Conflict of Interest? Another challenge facing the Baseball Writers’ Association of America is that much of the baseball journalism being created today is done by Major League Baseball itself. Poynter reports that the association is currently debating whether writers for MLB.com should be allowed to join —something that was banned in 2006 but is currently being reconsidered as sportswriting budgets at traditional media outlets decline.

San Francisco 56

San Francisco New York America Class 56

Advertisement

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

Member Engagement

Associations Now

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

New leaders can come to an association eager to make bold changes. That’s a good thing, but you can’t do it alone. You’re brand-new to the corner office, and much of what the organization does is still unfamiliar to you, despite all the preparation you’ve done. How do you play your first days in charge? Do you jump right in with bold ideas and a fresh agenda, risking the ire of longtime stakeholders?

America 52

America Washington Survey Tips 52

Associations Now

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

In the latest move taken by an academic group in protest of Israel, the American Anthropological Association voted last week to put a potential boycott of Israeli academic institutions in front of its full membership. Pro-Israel academic groups broadly denounced the action. A major academic organization is ready to put a hot-button issue in front of its members—an issue that’s already caused trouble for some smaller academic groups.

Education 43

Education Products Organization 43

Associations Now

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

A new study reveals which professionals are making the most of their vacation days and which are doing without the R & R they’re entitled to. Plus: the secrets to successful blogging. Already feeling like there’s no time left to use your paid time off before 2016 rolls around the corner? You’re not alone: Plenty of workers in the United States and abroad end up leaving their well-earned vacation days on the table.

United States 43

United States New York Report Process 43

Associations Now

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

As officials in Washington, DC, argue that “backdoors” are necessary in encrypted communication apps as a way to prevent terror attacks, a leading technology group says that this strategy could create widespread vulnerabilities for end users who rely on security. The future of encryption is being debated yet again due to the possibility that those responsible for the deadly Paris terrorist attacks on November 13 may have used encrypted communications.

DC 40

DC Communications America Washington 40