by Sandy Koehler, CAE | Oct 11, 2024 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership
While there are many, associations most often cite these as common challenges. Finding and Keeping Good Leadership Many times, volunteers are hard to find. They are reluctant to participate, unaware of the time commitment, and unsure of the role. Perhaps they are...
by Association Acumen | Aug 19, 2024 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership, Marketing & Communications
By Julie Frinzi and Sandra Koehler, CAE What’s the big deal about PR? What does it really mean and why is it so important to associations? Why do it? Organizations engage in public relations activities for a number of reasons, but a few major ones include: Attracting...
by Sandy Koehler, CAE | Aug 8, 2024 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership
When you’re serving on a board, sometimes it’s difficult to please everyone. No matter how hard you may try, it seems there’s always someone that seems to be working against the common goals of the board and the association. Whether well-meaning or not, it’s important...
by Suzanne Fedie, CAE | Jul 1, 2024 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership
Like many industries, the association management industry is inundated with continuing education and discussion topics around Artificial Intelligence (AI). These education programs mostly follow the same pattern. A fun, excitable presenter showcases a fast-paced...
by Elizabeth Schlicht, CAE | Jul 1, 2024 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership
Ethics are important in every field of work – and for good reason. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who would disagree with that statement. Dig a little deeper, and how you outline your personal and professional ethics becomes less black and white in their...
by Lori Conaway, CAE | Jun 3, 2024 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership, Meetings & Conferences
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...
