by Betsy Smith, CPA, MST | Mar 10, 2026 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership
How to Ensure Your Board is Making Ethical Decisions What should boards do when facing an ethical dilemma? How can boards effectively establish ethical standards? It’s important that board members understand the organization’s values and know how to act in the best...
by Betsy Smith, CPA, MST | Feb 2, 2026 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership
Board Roles and ResponsibilitiesAs we begin a new year, it’s essential that board members understand their roles and responsibilities once they become leaders. Not just for the individual’s sake, but also for the board as a whole and the entire association.Association...
by Betsy Smith, CPA, MST | Apr 21, 2023 | Acumen Blog, Meetings & Conferences
Many associations rely on the support of foundations and companies through grants, sponsorships and exhibits – in some cases, this could be one of your largest revenue streams on an annual basis. With such a crucial piece of your fiscal health reliant on this strong...
by Betsy Smith, CPA, MST | Feb 27, 2023 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Budget & Finance
Assessing & Managing Financial Risk Some organizations struggled during the pandemic if they were unable to pivot to virtual conferences and educational programming, while others worked hard to successfully provide members and stakeholders with meaningful...
by Betsy Smith, CPA, MST | Jul 27, 2021 | Acumen Blog, Leadership
Ethical decision making is crucial for all businesses, but those in the not-for-profit sector often find ourselves held to a higher standard than other companies by both the public and our leadership. This is not a negative, but something you should be aware of, if in...
