An ongoing compilation of articles, publications, books, and web sites with information and ideas to help you more effectively management your association. If you have contributions for this page, contact Joan Tezak.
Articles and Publications
WOW! This Membership Thing Really Works, blog posting by Tom Morrison, CEO, Metal Treating Institute
How Nonprofits Can Avoid the Legal Pitfalls of Telecommuting Employees by Jeff Tenenbaum, David Warner, Kristine Sova and Nick Reiter, Venable LLP
The Use of Professional and Industry Speakers in the Meetings Market. Published by Velvet Chainsaw Consulting (www.velvetchainsaw.com) and Tagoras (www.tagoras.com )
Inventory, Assess, Improve by Bob Harris, CAE (A Guide to Evaluating Your Association)
Risk Management for Discussion List 1-12 by Bob Harris, CAE (A checklist)
Golf and Associations: 3 Trends Impacting Both
Research and Reports
CSAE 2012 Association Executive Compensation and Benefits Survey
A detailed 114-page report of the findings is now available. Conducted in March 2012, the survey measured compensation levels, fringe benefits, personnel practices and benefits practices in 18 states, including Colorado. The survey covers executive and staff positions, budget size, association type, and regional location. The report is presented in two sections, one covering the entire 18 states participating and the other covering only the state of Colorado. Click for more information.
Communicating Associations' Role
Do you sometimes struggle to communicate the role your association plays as part of a vast and diverse community that has a significant, positive impact on society? ASAE has released a new report, Associations Matter: Associations by the Numbers,that explains the economic and social significance of associations, focusing primarily on employment, wages, revenues, and assets. Some highlights include:
- The number of trade and professional associations and charitable organizations has increased 3.4 percent since 2001.
- Membership organizations employed more than 1.2 million in 2009.
- Membership organizations generated a payroll of nearly $47 billion in 2010.
Download the full report here.
Helping Young Professionals Understand Associations
Sara Nakon, a member of the ASAE Young Association Executives Committee, reports that the first part of a four-part series that helps young professionals understand the association industry is now available. Download it here.
Training
One-Minute Productivity Videos, Laura Stack, The Productivity Pro®, Inc.
Web Sites
American Society of Association Executives
Association Management Institute
Meetings Industry Council of Colorado