After receiving a record-setting number of public comments on a single rule, the Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department announced they will rewrite a proposed rule that would govern political activities conducted by 501(c)(4) social welfare groups. MORE
Last week, ASAE urged the DC Council to reconsider provisions of a proposed law that, if passed, would be the most generous family-leave law in the country. The post ASAE Testifies on DC’s Proposed Paid Leave Act appeared first on Associations Now MORE
” The public at large is split on the proposal, as reflected by a pair of competing Newark Star-Ledger editorials. The post Proposal to Change New Jersey’s Self-Serve Gas Law Fuels Debate appeared first on Associations Now MORE
A proposed new Qualified Residential Mortgage rule, introduced last week by federal regulators, received praise from both consumer advocates and the mortgage industry, groups that don’t typically agree on much. MORE
The post Proposed Charity Act Would Promote Giving, Sponsors Say appeared first on Associations Now Introduced last week in the Senate, the Charity Act would promote charitable giving, expand tax provisions for charitable donations, and simplify tax calculations for foundations. MORE
The post Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Proposals Prompt Debate appeared first on Associations Now Would requiring small employers to provide paid sick leave to workers be good or bad for business? As more cities consider the requirement, advocates for workers and businesses make their cases. MORE
Want great proposals? I’ve been on both sides of the “RFP” process: seeking contractors via RFPs and building proposals responding to RFPs. Bottom line: issuing great requests results getting great proposals. Submit awesome requests. MORE
The post Meat, Agriculture Groups Challenge Sustainability Goals in Nutrition Proposal appeared first on Associations Now The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, for the first time, considered the impact of the American diet on the environment. MORE
Department of Education proposal that would tie federal financial aid eligibility of for-profit colleges to the results the schools deliver drew a wide array of reactions ahead of its comments deadline this week. The association asked DOE to withdraw the proposal entirely. A U.S. MORE
Under the proposal, all foreign-based nonprofits would be required to register with, and be vetted by, the Chinese government before they could conduct activities in the country. The Chinese government opened the proposal up to public comment, and myriad U.S.-based MORE
As the IRS begins sifting through a record number of comments on a single proposed rule, the agency said it will seriously consider that feedback before finalizing regulations that would restrict political activity by tax-exempt social welfare groups. MORE
During a House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee hearing last week, IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said the agency will consider all public feedback on proposed rules that would crack down on 501(c)(4) political activities. MORE
The post Medical Societies Speak Out on Proposed Aid-in-Dying Bills appeared first on Associations Now Though the California Medical Association has taken a neutral stance, other groups in the U.S. and Canada resist supporting physician-assisted suicide. MORE
New legislation introduced in the House of Representatives earlier this month proposes to cut federal agencies’ travel expenses by increasing the use of videoconferencing. The post Proposed Bill Aims to Cut Federal Travel Expenses Via Videoconferencing appeared first on Associations Now MORE
The City Council must vote on the proposed ordinance again next week for it to be officially adopted. ” The post Los Angeles Proposes Plastic Grocery Bag Ban appeared first on Associations Now MORE
Testing the Waters The FDA’s e-cigarette proposal almost got an early showing thanks to the Tobacco Vapor Electronic Cigarette Association. But this week, the Food and Drug Administration released a proposal that aims to change that. MORE
But even if adopted, the proposed standards wouldn’t allow every device to be used. The proposal. The Consumer Electronics Association—whose vice president of technology policy, Doug Johnson, sat on the panel—supports the proposed rules. MORE
Shelly Alcorn interviewed me last Friday for her Association Executives: Provocative Proposals for Future Change project. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Saturday, April 16, 2011. Surprising Barriers to Membership. MORE
A Wireless Opening While attention remained focused on the Wheeler proposal, another FCC decision drew praise from a key lobbying group. The Federal Communications Commission’s much-talked-about open-internet proposal moved a step forward this week. MORE
Provocative Proposals for Change. I just finished reading an advance copy of Shelly Alcorn s " Provocative Proposals for Change ," a report she authored based on Appreciative Inquiry interviews she conducted with more than 200 association executives (including me). Eric Lanke. MORE
There’s a lot riding on your proposal to the board—staff’s productivity and effectiveness, data security and usefulness, maybe even your reputation, and definitely your stress level. MORE
Industry associations are gearing up for a fight over reforms proposed in Congress that would effectively cut the advertising tax deduction in half. The post Advertising Groups Cry Foul Over Proposed Tax Changes appeared first on Associations Now MORE
They then opened a two-month consultation with members which outlined the proposed changes and rationale and asked for feedback. They presented the final proposed changes at the AGM and they were approved by members in June. Have you had to communicate governance proposals to members? MORE
Paul LePage submitted a proposed budget including a property tax for certain nonprofits. Last year, before releasing his biennial budget proposal, Maine Gov. At a town hall meeting on Wednesday , LePage said the proposal is part of a necessary plan to make Maine more prosperous. MORE
The association quickly tabled the controversial proposal after news of the effort blew up online. But even while critics of the proposal conceded these points, they emphasized that the association was fighting a losing battle by trying to manage online activity. MORE
As the Department of Labor considers a new overtime revision proposal, ASAE says a high minimum salary level would negatively affect nonprofits. The post ASAE Submits Comments on DOL Overtime Rule Revision Proposal appeared first on Associations Now MORE
Most associations generate content and select speakers through a call for proposals. The call-for-proposals process is an easy way to engage your current members, sponsors, and vendors in the content-planning process and give them a platform to share their knowledge. MORE
The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to decrease the required amount of ethanol in the nation’s fuel supply has producers on the defensive. But the oil industry suggests the proposal doesn’t go far enough. This proposal cannot stand.” MORE
So with that, I’d like to propose a good way to balance social shareability with creator rights: Creative Commons. The post A Matter of Ownership: A Modest Proposal for Copyright on Social Media appeared first on Associations Now MORE
For a second time in a year, Washington’s tattoo shops and artists say, the Health Department has proposed rules that show a basic lack of understanding of their work. The post DC Tattoo Artists Petition to Stop Proposed Regulations appeared first on Associations Now MORE
Trade groups and drug giants alike have raised significant concerns about proposed social media compliance guidelines from the Food and Drug Administration. The post Pharmaceutical Firms Tackle Proposed FDA Social Media Guidelines appeared first on Associations Now MORE
While retail and financial groups welcomed the proposals, a key privacy group questioned whether they focus on the right things. Associations had varying reactions to the proposals. The post Obama’s Data Breach Proposals Get Associations Talking appeared first on Associations No MORE
The Department of Homeland Security isn’t winning a lot of fans from the tech world for the department’s latest proposal, nor is it winning supporters among civil liberties groups. MORE
The post FCC’s Proposed Net Neutrality Changes Draw Opposition, Clarification appeared first on Associations Now MORE
The telephone call or Request for Proposals are always so similar. The proposed work involves having a consultant do individual interviews and offer recommendations, lead some training on interpersonal communication, and maybe provide some ongoing process consultation. MORE
A European Union proposal that would regulate robots, out of concern that they might take jobs away from people, has a leading engineering group worried that innovation in the robotics space could be stunted. MORE
The result represents a compromise among a variety of industry stakeholders, some of whom didn’t get everything they wanted out of the final proposal. The post FAA’s Drone Proposal Forged With Stakeholder Help appeared first on Associations Now MORE
Association Executives: Provocative Proposals Research Project. I would like to announce the Association Executives: Provocative Proposals for Change project (that link will take you to my website for a complete description). Association Executives: Provocative Proposals Rese. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thursday, January 20, 2011. Second stage is cut. Were now in orbit. Stabilizers up, runnning perfect. Starting to collect. requested data. What will it affect. MORE
On March 1, the United States Golf Association and the Royal & Ancient—which together govern the game of golf worldwide—proposed a major modernization of the rules. On March 1, the associations released the proposed changes on their websites and across social media. MORE
Simply draft a proposal describing you’re recommended course of action and be sure to include your proposed fees. Although I cannot be certain, I believe this particular organization has – instead of hiring me or another consultant – simply decided to implement themselves the ideas I presented in my unnecessarily comprehensive proposal. I’ve also heard of cases where the proposal outline is handed to another consultant for execution. Proposals. MORE
The Office of Management and Budget is reviewing an ASAE proposal that could provide an answer. The post OMB Reviewing Proposal for Meetings Protocol appeared first on Associations Now To learn more ASAE will share the final OMB meetings protocol with the association community as soon as it’s available. For more information, email publicpolicy@asaenet.org. MORE
Deval Patrick (D) proposed legislation in April that would ban the practice of keeping employees from working for a competitor under most circumstances. The post Associations at Odds Over Proposed Massachusetts Ban on Noncompete Clauses appeared first on Associations Now MORE
Proposal Related Topics Eric Lanke
MARCH 12, 2012
Provocative Proposals for Change. I just finished reading an advance copy of Shelly Alcorn s " Provocative Proposals for Change ," a report she authored based on Appreciative Inquiry interviews she conducted with more than 200 association executives (including me). Eric Lanke.
Aaron Wolowiec
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Simply draft a proposal describing you’re recommended course of action and be sure to include your proposed fees. Although I cannot be certain, I believe this particular organization has – instead of hiring me or another consultant – simply decided to implement themselves the ideas I presented in my unnecessarily comprehensive proposal. I’ve also heard of cases where the proposal outline is handed to another consultant for execution. Proposals.
Associations Now
APRIL 12, 2016
The post Proposed Charity Act Would Promote Giving, Sponsors Say appeared first on Associations Now Introduced last week in the Senate, the Charity Act would promote charitable giving, expand tax provisions for charitable donations, and simplify tax calculations for foundations.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
Most associations generate content and select speakers through a call for proposals. The call-for-proposals process is an easy way to engage your current members, sponsors, and vendors in the content-planning process and give them a platform to share their knowledge.
Associations Now
APRIL 23, 2014
Trade groups and drug giants alike have raised significant concerns about proposed social media compliance guidelines from the Food and Drug Administration. The post Pharmaceutical Firms Tackle Proposed FDA Social Media Guidelines appeared first on Associations Now
Association Subculture
JANUARY 20, 2011
Association Executives: Provocative Proposals Research Project. I would like to announce the Association Executives: Provocative Proposals for Change project (that link will take you to my website for a complete description). Association Executives: Provocative Proposals Rese. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thursday, January 20, 2011. Second stage is cut. Were now in orbit. Stabilizers up, runnning perfect. Starting to collect. requested data. What will it affect.
Associations Now
JUNE 10, 2014
Deval Patrick (D) proposed legislation in April that would ban the practice of keeping employees from working for a competitor under most circumstances. The post Associations at Odds Over Proposed Massachusetts Ban on Noncompete Clauses appeared first on Associations Now
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 27, 2013
Industry associations are gearing up for a fight over reforms proposed in Congress that would effectively cut the advertising tax deduction in half. The post Advertising Groups Cry Foul Over Proposed Tax Changes appeared first on Associations Now
Associations Now
JUNE 8, 2015
Under the proposal, all foreign-based nonprofits would be required to register with, and be vetted by, the Chinese government before they could conduct activities in the country. The Chinese government opened the proposal up to public comment, and myriad U.S.-based
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to decrease the required amount of ethanol in the nation’s fuel supply has producers on the defensive. But the oil industry suggests the proposal doesn’t go far enough. This proposal cannot stand.”
Optimist Consulting
JULY 9, 2014
They then opened a two-month consultation with members which outlined the proposed changes and rationale and asked for feedback. They presented the final proposed changes at the AGM and they were approved by members in June. Have you had to communicate governance proposals to members?
Associations Now
JULY 22, 2013
New legislation introduced in the House of Representatives earlier this month proposes to cut federal agencies’ travel expenses by increasing the use of videoconferencing. The post Proposed Bill Aims to Cut Federal Travel Expenses Via Videoconferencing appeared first on Associations Now
Associations Now
MARCH 1, 2016
The post Medical Societies Speak Out on Proposed Aid-in-Dying Bills appeared first on Associations Now Though the California Medical Association has taken a neutral stance, other groups in the U.S. and Canada resist supporting physician-assisted suicide.
Associations Now
MAY 21, 2015
” The public at large is split on the proposal, as reflected by a pair of competing Newark Star-Ledger editorials. The post Proposal to Change New Jersey’s Self-Serve Gas Law Fuels Debate appeared first on Associations Now
Associations Now
MAY 6, 2014
As the IRS begins sifting through a record number of comments on a single proposed rule, the agency said it will seriously consider that feedback before finalizing regulations that would restrict political activity by tax-exempt social welfare groups.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 26, 2013
So with that, I’d like to propose a good way to balance social shareability with creator rights: Creative Commons. The post A Matter of Ownership: A Modest Proposal for Copyright on Social Media appeared first on Associations Now
Associations Now
JUNE 27, 2016
A European Union proposal that would regulate robots, out of concern that they might take jobs away from people, has a leading engineering group worried that innovation in the robotics space could be stunted.
Associations Now
AUGUST 24, 2016
The Department of Homeland Security isn’t winning a lot of fans from the tech world for the department’s latest proposal, nor is it winning supporters among civil liberties groups.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 13, 2015
Paul LePage submitted a proposed budget including a property tax for certain nonprofits. Last year, before releasing his biennial budget proposal, Maine Gov. At a town hall meeting on Wednesday , LePage said the proposal is part of a necessary plan to make Maine more prosperous.
Associations Now
APRIL 22, 2013
The Office of Management and Budget is reviewing an ASAE proposal that could provide an answer. The post OMB Reviewing Proposal for Meetings Protocol appeared first on Associations Now To learn more ASAE will share the final OMB meetings protocol with the association community as soon as it’s available. For more information, email publicpolicy@asaenet.org.
Associations Now
MARCH 14, 2017
On March 1, the United States Golf Association and the Royal & Ancient—which together govern the game of golf worldwide—proposed a major modernization of the rules. On March 1, the associations released the proposed changes on their websites and across social media.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
A proposed new Qualified Residential Mortgage rule, introduced last week by federal regulators, received praise from both consumer advocates and the mortgage industry, groups that don’t typically agree on much.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
During a House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee hearing last week, IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said the agency will consider all public feedback on proposed rules that would crack down on 501(c)(4) political activities.
Optimist Consulting
MARCH 14, 2012
Those against feel that the proposed Register won’t be able to provide the complete transparency it was seeking to deliver. The Government is considering creating a Statutory Register of Lobbyists.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
The post Meat, Agriculture Groups Challenge Sustainability Goals in Nutrition Proposal appeared first on Associations Now The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, for the first time, considered the impact of the American diet on the environment.
Associations Now
JUNE 21, 2013
The City Council must vote on the proposed ordinance again next week for it to be officially adopted. ” The post Los Angeles Proposes Plastic Grocery Bag Ban appeared first on Associations Now
Associations Now
AUGUST 15, 2014
For a second time in a year, Washington’s tattoo shops and artists say, the Health Department has proposed rules that show a basic lack of understanding of their work. The post DC Tattoo Artists Petition to Stop Proposed Regulations appeared first on Associations Now
Associations Now
MAY 16, 2014
A Wireless Opening While attention remained focused on the Wheeler proposal, another FCC decision drew praise from a key lobbying group. The Federal Communications Commission’s much-talked-about open-internet proposal moved a step forward this week.
Associations Now
MAY 30, 2014
Department of Education proposal that would tie federal financial aid eligibility of for-profit colleges to the results the schools deliver drew a wide array of reactions ahead of its comments deadline this week. The association asked DOE to withdraw the proposal entirely. A U.S.
Associations Now
APRIL 25, 2014
Testing the Waters The FDA’s e-cigarette proposal almost got an early showing thanks to the Tobacco Vapor Electronic Cigarette Association. But this week, the Food and Drug Administration released a proposal that aims to change that.
SCD Group
DECEMBER 4, 2014
Want great proposals? I’ve been on both sides of the “RFP” process: seeking contractors via RFPs and building proposals responding to RFPs. Bottom line: issuing great requests results getting great proposals. Submit awesome requests.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 1, 2013
But even if adopted, the proposed standards wouldn’t allow every device to be used. The proposal. The Consumer Electronics Association—whose vice president of technology policy, Doug Johnson, sat on the panel—supports the proposed rules.
Associations Now
APRIL 24, 2014
The post FCC’s Proposed Net Neutrality Changes Draw Opposition, Clarification appeared first on Associations Now
Associations Now
MARCH 12, 2015
The association quickly tabled the controversial proposal after news of the effort blew up online. But even while critics of the proposal conceded these points, they emphasized that the association was fighting a losing battle by trying to manage online activity.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
The result represents a compromise among a variety of industry stakeholders, some of whom didn’t get everything they wanted out of the final proposal. The post FAA’s Drone Proposal Forged With Stakeholder Help appeared first on Associations Now
The Hourglass Blog
APRIL 16, 2011
Shelly Alcorn interviewed me last Friday for her Association Executives: Provocative Proposals for Future Change project. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Saturday, April 16, 2011. Surprising Barriers to Membership.
Associations Now
APRIL 16, 2013
The post Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Proposals Prompt Debate appeared first on Associations Now Would requiring small employers to provide paid sick leave to workers be good or bad for business? As more cities consider the requirement, advocates for workers and businesses make their cases.
Idea Architects
JUNE 4, 2012
The telephone call or Request for Proposals are always so similar. The proposed work involves having a consultant do individual interviews and offer recommendations, lead some training on interpersonal communication, and maybe provide some ongoing process consultation.
Associations Now
AUGUST 7, 2017
As the Department of Labor considers a new overtime revision proposal, ASAE says a high minimum salary level would negatively affect nonprofits. The post ASAE Submits Comments on DOL Overtime Rule Revision Proposal appeared first on Associations Now
Aptify
MAY 10, 2017
There’s a lot riding on your proposal to the board—staff’s productivity and effectiveness, data security and usefulness, maybe even your reputation, and definitely your stress level.
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