by Sandy Koehler, CAE | May 20, 2022 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership
What happens when one or two members continually disrupt board meetings? What steps should be taken to diffuse the issue? What if the steps taken do not stop the board members from being disruptive or spreading negativity across the board? Should the board members be...
by Sandy Koehler, CAE | Nov 20, 2020 | Acumen Blog, Leadership
Should your association have a code of ethics/conduct? If a code exists, where is it located: in your bylaws or is it a separate document? Which is best and what should it cover? How and when should it be utilized? At the recent virtual meeting of the American Society...
by Sandy Koehler, CAE | Oct 22, 2019 | Acumen Blog, Marketing & Communications
What is image? It’s the way you want your association to be portrayed to the world. However, no matter how hard you try, sometimes the public’s perception may not match exactly what you had in mind. Here’s how to strengthen your image and ensure your strategic plans...
by Sandy Koehler, CAE | May 15, 2019 | Acumen Blog, Leadership
Developing and maintaining a productive relationship between your board and Executive Director is beneficial to the overall health of the organization and, most importantly, it helps keep the focus on your organization’s core mission. Working With Your Executive...
by Sandy Koehler, CAE | Apr 10, 2019 | Acumen Blog, Leadership
The boards of all nonprofit organizations, including associations, must fulfill three essential legal duties: the duty of care (utilizing prudence when making decisions) the duty of loyalty (providing allegiance to the organization) the duty of obedience (ensuring...
