by Lori Conaway, CAE | Jun 3, 2024 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership
There are no federal rules that govern nonprofit board term limits, and rules vary from state to state. According to BoardSource, 87.5% of non-profits have board terms, and 54% of those with board terms also have term limits. The most common structure for nonprofit...
by Lori Conaway, CAE | Mar 14, 2024 | Acumen Blog, Acumen Education, Association Management, Leadership
Data, technology, and automation have dominated business headlines for the past several decades. At the same time, increased reliance on automation and AI have highlighted the need to counter technical aptitudes with soft skills in the professional setting....
by Lori Conaway, CAE | Mar 24, 2023 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership
You’ve completed the needs assessment, the environmental scanning, the targeted surveys, the interviews. The board of directors has assembled, debated, discussed, dived deep into data, and has finally emerged with a set of clear strategic priorities to guide the...
by Lori Conaway, CAE | Jun 24, 2021 | Acumen Blog
Earlier this spring, Act 23 was signed into law in the Wisconsin legislature. This was a momentous day for PAs in the state of Wisconsin. It was the culmination of years of work put in by countless leaders from the Wisconsin Academy of PAs (WAPA), along with a diverse...
by Lori Conaway, CAE | Oct 22, 2020 | Acumen Blog, Leadership
Board participation in partnership with association staff is the key to success in keeping and retaining sponsors. Board members can help identify prospects, nurture relationships and work in tandem with staff to keep sponsor satisfaction high for years to come. The...
