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From the Corner Office: Wendy Kavanagh, CAE, Georgia Society of Association Executives

Association Adviser

May 2011 -- Leadership This month, the Corner Office spotlight shines on Wendy Kavanagh, CAE, president of the Georgia Society of Association Executives (GSAE) , the Atlanta-based organization devoted to enhancing the careers of association leaders who live and work in the Peach State.

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How Do You Use Non-Dues Revenue?

Association Adviser

November 2011 -- Features Raising non-dues revenue can be hard work. Two Georgia associations explain how they choose to creatively allocate their non-dues revenue to enhance the experiences of their members and future members, and serve the communities in which they live, work and play. Spending it is not. By Kelly Donovan

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Political Black Swans: Ignore Them at Your Association’s Peril

Association Success

The turkey problem was what caught most Middle East observers off-guard during the 2011 Arab Spring. But on 14th February 2011, the Bahrain uprising began, leading to the Bahraini government’s declaration of a state of emergency that lasted from March until June, and having repercussions for years to come.

Georgia 101
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Out of Bloom: Lessons from a Nonprofit’s Demise

Associations Now

But the organization, founded as the Shared Learning Collaborative in 2011 , ended up announcing its shutdown this week, after parents and educators raised privacy concerns. The saga provides a cautionary tale for nonprofits in new spaces.

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Advocacy and Governance 2.0

Association Adviser

Our board has a big representation due to all the different segments we serve,” noted Michael Dunham , CEO of the Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc. Selection of Top 10 Association Communication Challenges 2011-2015. Source: Association Adviser Communication Benchmarking Survey 2011-216. 1 info source.

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How Smart Associations Grow Membership

Association Adviser

Since 2011, information about “careers and professional development” has ranked third highest among all types of information sought by members, trailing only “industry news” and “lobbying/advocacy efforts.” People join their professional society for career advancement, mentoring and education.”

Georgia 60
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Association Blasts Medicare for Paying Unlicensed Prosthetics Providers

Associations Now

The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics reports that 15 states currently have certification laws: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.