Association Management articles from April 1999

Association Management archives from April 1999

Modeling a member service center.(American Society of Association Executives' customer service center)
April 1, 1999... When ASAE launched its customer service center three years ago, our goal was to provide members with one-stop shopping by telephone for registering for seminars, conventions, and roundtables; purchasing publications; making address changes; and...

Four associations jointly purchase headquarters building.(Council for Advancement and Support of Education buys building in Washington, D.C.)
April 1, 1999... The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), Washington, D.C., will spend significantly less on office space costs this year at the same time it is gaining equity. This happy fate is shared by three other associations - the...

Precautions for promotional broadcast faxes.(Federal Communications Commission's regulations on the faxing of unsolicited advertisements)
April 1, 1999... Federal laws and regulations place some limits on the sending of faxes that contain unsolicited advertisements to individuals who did not give their consent to receive such information. A number of state laws also restrict fax use, although...

Market forces push pay up.(includes related articles on survey methodology, ordering information and chief executive officers' pay)(compensation and benefits survey)(Cover Story)
April 1, 1999... ASAE'S LATEST EXECUTIVE COMPETITION AND BENEFITS STUDY SHOWS COMPETITION FOR SKILLED STAFF AND INCREASED MEMBER EXPECTATIONS AS KEY DRIVERS OF CURRENT COMPENSATION TRENDS. Association are increasingly willing to reward their most valuable...

Taxing times for association free speech.(includes related article on state efforts to restrict lobbying)(American Society of Association Executives challenges the lobby tax law)
April 1, 1999... ASAE, through its challenge of the lobby tax law, continues its major campaign to protect associations' First Amendment rights. The federal tax on lobbyists impinges upon the freedom of speech of associations that is guaranteed by the First...

Giving values a voice, and how technology raises unchartered issues.(Talking About Ethics, part 2)(includes related articles on new technologies, Internet resources and book suggestions)(business ethics)(Panel Discussion)
April 1, 1999... In this continuation of a dialogue about ethics in the workplace, a group of academic and business ethicists, convened by the ASAE Ethics Committee and led by David J. Noonan, who chairs the committee, consider some of the dilemmas we face in a...

23 tips for technology tranquility.(includes related articles on technology trends and web sites for technology law)
April 1, 1999... Technology law affects everything from Web site development to computer systems acquisition. Read on to discover some common pitfalls and tips for avoiding them. An article addressing technology law developments would need to include close...

Scenario planning: visualizing a broader world of possibilities can help associations anticipate and prepare for change.
April 1, 1999... "Are we heading into an environment of permanent white water? If so, can we build organizational forms to help us navigate through continual change?" - Peter Vaill in The Art of the Long View, by Peter Schwartz Standing still used to...

Setting and meeting your association's reserve goals.(includes related articles on taxation of investment income, budgeting unrealized investment gains, board decision-making and reserve fund management)(liquid reserve funds)
April 1, 1999... Here's how to maintain appropriate reserve levels to ensure your association's financial health. One of the most critical factors in providing for the financial health of an association is maintaining the appropriate level of reserves...

The influence of organizational culture on strategic alliances.
April 1, 1999... How associations contemplating joint ventures can benefit from understanding differences in organizational cultures. Associations are increasingly seeking strategic alliances and mergers with other associations to leverage resources and...

Seize the opportunity for a serendipitous alliance.(strategic partnership between the National Perinatal Association and the Providence Journal Company)
April 1, 1999... When a Rhode Island-based board member of the National Perinatal Association, Tampa, Florida, offered to look into partnership opportunities for NPA's annual clinical conference, slated in November 1998 for his home city, then executive...

Using strategic planning to set priorities.(time management)
April 1, 1999... With precious little time and few resources, many association executives confess they feel pressured to produce - to be doing something that can be easily measured and appreciated. Not surprisingly, management activities consume most of their...

Drafting proper governance documents.
April 1, 1999... Association governance documents function as contracts. They must, therefore, be thoughtfully drafted and implemented. Every association, regardless of its size, budget, mission, or location, must establish guidelines for its existence and...