Recognizing the Value of Board Members as Volunteers

By |2024-12-19T13:20:45-06:00June 22nd, 2023|

"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart." – Elizabeth Andrew.  Recently I saw a post on an association's member forum with a negative comment about the Board of Directors and the perks they receive. It shocked me that association members may not see or understand [...]

The Importance of Fostering Relationships Between an Association’s Board & Staff

By |2024-12-19T11:32:32-06:00April 13th, 2023|

“The unique and multifaceted relationship between the board and its executive is perhaps the most important relationship leading to organizational success or failure. Like the two partners in a skating competition, each side can either bring out the best in the other or prevent the other from skating well.” [...]

Preparing for the Unexpected – Contingency Plans for Association Events

By |2024-12-19T13:22:22-06:00July 21st, 2022|

Even though it looks like we have weathered the pandemic, for now, the question about what the future holds continues to loom. How can associations continue to plan for the seemingly unplannable? One way to set yourself up for success is to have a plan B – or contingency [...]

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