Association Management articles from March 2001

Association Management archives from March 2001

ASAE Urges IRS to Avoid Sweeping Regulations on Association Internet Activity.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... ASAE submitted comments to the Internal Revenue Service recommending that the IRS issue only narrowly focused guidance addressing the tax treatment of exempt organization Internet activities, as opposed to more comprehensive regulatory action....

Fifth Circuit Sides With Association in Copyright Case.(Southern Building Code Congress International)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit agreed that an association does not lose its ability to copyright model building codes once those codes are adopted by reference by a municipality. The decision upholds a U.S. District Court...

BRIEFLY.(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Jan Rickard, former director of membership for ASAE, is now director of ASAE Services, Inc. Linda Wernick Cassell has joined the ASAE Foundation as the new director of development. Prior to joining ASAE, Cassell was president of Executive...

Bush Unveils Charitable Deduction Proposal.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... As one of the first major initiatives of his administration, President Bush unveiled a proposal to allow individuals who do not itemize deductions to take a charitable giving deduction. The initiative, aimed to increase funding for 501 (c)(3)...

IRS Seeks Comments on Exempt Organization Education, Compliance.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The Internal Revenue Service issued a call for comments on January 19 seeking ways that the Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division can better educate taxpayers and improve compliance for exempt organization-related tax issues. The...

Ten Allied Societies Enter Strategic Agreement With ASAE.(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Nine more allied societies have elected to enter into a strategic partnership agreement with ASAE that will provide for shared access to information and more uniformity in the branding of activities, products, services, and alliances. They are...

Washington Supreme Court Refuses to Review NSPI Decision.(National Spa and Pool Institute)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The Washington State Supreme Court turned down the Alexandria, Virginia-based National Spa and Pool Institute's request to hear its appeal of a lower court's decision upholding a $6.6 million jury verdict against the association. ASAE filed an...

Vermont Supreme Court Hears Lobby Tax Arguments.(Vermont Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The Vermont Supreme Court heard arguments in the dispute involving the Vermont Society of Association Executives, Montpelier, and seven other associations that sued the state in 1997 after the enactment of a sweeping campaign finance law that...

Olson and Lee Weigh Association's Role In Digital Age.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... A SAE President and CEO Michael S. Olson, CAE, and Hugh Lee, president of Fusion Productions, Webster, New York, presented the virtual seminar "Associations: Viable Participants in the Digital Age?" on January 30 to more than 250 participants...

ASAE.(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... ASAE has created a new student membership category that will allow college students of any major to begin building professional relationships and to explore possible career paths in the field of association management. Student members will have...

New on Fax-on-Demand.(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Recent additions to ASAE's fax-on-demand service are * "CAE Application," document 66013; * "AMC Sample Press Release for New Client," document 40030 * "AMC Sample Press Release for New Staff," document 40031; * "AMC Sample...

Value Added.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Each month when I review the lineup of feature articles we have planned, I'm duly impressed by the variety of actions that associations are taking in the name of creating, enhancing, and increasing value for members and other customers. This...

Voicing the Value of Associations.(American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Putting the spotlight on the effective community programs that our members conduct on virtually a daily basis is a key way to get the word out about the positive impact of association activities on society. Telling the association story to...

Protecting Online Privacy to Avoid Liability.
March 1, 2001... Nonprofit membership organizations operating in the online world must confront a number of policy and legal issues that are still in the early stages of formulation. While the Information Age brings a tremendous number of benefits to the...

Toolbox Aids Cancer Patients.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Put yourself in the shoes of a newly diagnosed cancer patient, and it's not difficult to understand the confusion, despair, and fear that often accompanies such a diagnosis. Thanks to the efforts of the National Coalition for Cancer...

HOW TO "THINK LIKE A PROBLEM".(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Solving problems is nothing new for, association executives. But how many have addressed the situation by "thinking like a problem"? This approach adds value, triggers creativity, and produces one-of-a-kind insights, according to Greg Bachman,...

Administering Federal Grants.(legal aspects)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Q: Our association just received a federal grant. Are there any federal requirements for administering the grant and do they impact our ability to lobby? A: The federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) publishes two circulars that...

What Employees Value (On a Scale of Most to Least).(Brief Article)(Illustration)
March 1, 2001... What Employees Value (On a Scale of Most to Least) MOST SURVEYOR 1 2 MASTERWORKS Respect from manager Integrity of manager NELSON ...

AFP Issues Guidelines.(Association of Fundraising Professionals)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... New Internet transaction guidelines developed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Alexandria, Virginia, give charitable organizations valuable insights on how to work with Web site providers while safeguarding their reputation and...

Foundation Center Offers Summary Data.(on associations)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Fundraisers have a new reason to bookmark the Web site of the Foundation Center, New York City. Visitors to www.fdncenter.org/fc_stats/index.html now have free access to summary data on U.S. private and community foundations and their funding...

CULTIVATING COMMITMENT.(employee retention)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... In the current climate of low unemployment and high turnover, retaining and attracting qualified staff has become a top priority. Some organizations offer special incentives, such as bonuses, to encourage employees not to abandon ship. But no...

E-Etiquette Tips.(new email feature)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Leave it to The Wall Street Journal to uncover the latest in e-mail coping strategies. MAKE SURE YOU KEEP YOUR COOL: Not sure if some of your e-mail messages could unknowingly ignite an argument or office impasse? A new feature known as...

Team Events Increase Involvement.(management training)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Want to generate enthusiasm, break down barriers, and create dynamic teams among your board members? Consider conducting interactive team-building events. Board members are likely to attend such events because they are viewed as a...

What Official Business Policies Do You Have to Encourage Employees to Volunteer?(Brief Article)(Illustration)
March 1, 2001... What Official Business Policies Do You Have to Encourage Employees to Volunteer? Women business owners Men business owners Allow unpaid leave 22% ...

Law and Order on the 'Net Order.(legal aspects of Internet use by associations)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Legal issues arising from association's next-generation Internet programs. SINCE ASSOCIATIONS BEGAN PROLIFERATING in colonial America--born of the singular barn-raising mentality of this country's heritage--nothing has promised greater...

Do-It-Yourself Dot.Coms.
March 1, 2001... Find out what prompted several associations to launch e-commerce companies and what they've learned from the experience. "IT WAS PERHAPS OUR LEADERSHIP'S FINEST HOUR," SAYS Terry McDermott, executive vice president of the National...

A MODEL THAT MEANS BUSINESS.
March 1, 2001... Association conference planners can thrive in today's marketplace by adopting the business principles of for-profit organizations. FORTY YEARS AGO, PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY prevailed upon NASA to land a man on the moon and bring him back...

Staffwide Service to a Worldwide Membership.(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2001... The American Oil Chemists Society's around-the-world membership gets across-the-whole-staff service. With 40 percent of its membership outside the United States, the American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS) needs more than the standard...

Show them the value.(Web sites for associations)
March 1, 2001... Answers to the question: What does a high-value association in the digital world look like? EDITORS NOTE: This is the last of a series of articles launched in the January issue of ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT covering the...

A Lifelong Commitment.(lifetime membership options in associations)
March 1, 2001... Looking for a better way to retain members? Consider the lifetime membership option. FOR MOST ORGANIZATIONS, RETENTION IS THE BIGGEST MEMBERSHIP CHALLENGE. Much of the literature about how to improve member retention focuses on the...

SMALL STAFF ADVISORY COMMITTEE OUTLINES OUTCOMES.(of American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The commitment of Small Staff Advisory Committee members to each take an assignment that arose from its formal meeting discussions at ASAE's Management and Technology Conference and Exposition in December 2000 set the tone for a substantive and...

Consider In-House Web Site Maintenance.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... In the past I've contracted out the maintenance of our society's Web site. While there were certain advantages to that, I found that my office staff often did much of the work. We generated content, reviewed postings, corrected postings with...

Join the MicroStaff E-list.(from American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Don't miss the opportunity to communicate with your peers. ASAE's professional interest section listservers are open to all members. To electronically communicate with leaders of small-staff associations, go to ASAE's Web site at...

Association Capacity Building: Volunteering Overseas.(Brief Article)(Interview)
March 1, 2001... One of the most important stories in this century will be the expansion of partnering and capacity-building efforts that help develop the association sector worldwide, particularly in transitioning economies. Ralph Marlatt, CAE, and Stan Jones,...

Brazilians' Efforts From the Heart Strengthen Their Democracy.(volunteerism)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2001... "Volunteerism is blossoming in Brazil," reports Stephen Buckley in the January 9 Washington Post, pointing to recent studies and a wealth of anecdotal evidence that suggest the strength of the trend. Highlighting the charitable work of Marcos...

CEO TO CEO.(organization management)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Q: If money were no object, what is the first thing you would do to improve your organization and why? I'd invest in the great people who keep the organization alive and thriving. I would pay and spend freely, developing staff as if we...

ASAE FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN.(Thomas C. Dolan, American Society of Association Executives)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Last year, the ASAE Foundation conducted its Partners for the Future capital campaign, securing nearly $7 million in gifts and pledges that will enable us to continue our futures-focussed research for the association community. Over the...

Don Riggin.(Arthritis Foundation)
March 1, 2001... BUILDING BRIDGES... Purpose, determination, vision...a few of Don Riggin's characteristics that have enabled him to become one of the most prominent leaders in the association community. For over 35 years, he has been a warrior in the...

Dave Evans.
March 1, 2001... BUILDING BRIDGES... Enthusiasm, vibrance and leadership...a few of Dave Evans' characteristics that have enabled him to become a prominent leader in the association community. For almost 40 years, innovation, service and creativity have...

UMDF.
March 1, 2001... The UMDF needs an executive with an innovative and strategic vision, strong leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people and organizations. Responsibilities include supporting the mission of the...

Inside sales representative.
March 1, 2001... Boxwood Technology seeks a full-time inside sales representative to source and call new prospects, handle incoming calls, qualify leads, and set appointments. Candidate will also represent Boxwood at events and exhibitions and perform online...

Manager of communications and information technology.
March 1, 2001... The Eye Bank Association of America needs a creative self-starter to be responsible for the overall administration of the association's internal and external communication, and the development and oversight of the association information...

Marketing specialist.
March 1, 2001... The Consumer Electronics Association seeks an individual to work closely with the director of marketing to coordinate and facilitate all CEA marketing efforts. Responsibilities include coordinating promotional mailings and CEA trade show booths...

Member services database manager.
March 1, 2001... The National Association of Corporate Directors seeks a qualified candidate to manage MS Access database of 10,000 members and customers; input and manipulate data for recruitment, retention, and cross-selling initiatives; and respond to member...

Member services-program manager.
March 1, 2001... The National Cooperative Business Association seeks an administrative manager with membership experience. Responsibilities will include a variety of administrative activities, database management, conference registration, and materials...

Membership manager.
March 1, 2001... The International Sign Association seeks a professional self-starter to manage and execute projects and activities for the membership department. Position will also create and coordinate production of marketing materials. Experience with...

Regional director.
March 1, 2001... The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development seeks an individual with professional standing in the K-12 education community that will garner support for ASCD's issues, strategic objectives, products, and services. This position...

Sales coordinator.
March 1, 2001... The Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau seeks a sales coordinator for its Arlington office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing general office management, coordinating booking of sales leads and proposals, assisting...

KEEPING YOUR EDGE.(Brief Article)(Interview)
March 1, 2001... Sharing the Rush of the Rink WHO? Cheryl Ronk, CAE WHAT? President WHERE? Michigan Society of Association Executives, East Lansing WHEN? Since 1988 Q: When and where did you begin ice skating? A: When I was born in...

Is Internet Banking for You?
March 1, 2001... Banking in cyberspace promises speed, convenience, and maybe lower costs. Here's what your association can get and how to evaluate it. Remember when payday meant paper checks? Not anymore. In most offices, direct deposit has made actual...

The FAQs on Virtual Retirement Plans.
March 1, 2001... It's worth weighing the risks of Internet-based retirement plans, because these plans can bring much-needed benefits to small associations. Think retirement plans are too complex and expensive for small associations? Consider this. Last...

Here Comes Trouble.
March 1, 2001... Fire, flood, and general misfortune can threaten your convention's viability--and your association's bottom line. Event cancellation insurance can help. Even with the most vigilant planning--and the luckiest rabbit's foot--your convention...