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April 22, 2010 - #1746
News
Association executives confident, optimistic in 2010
The Association TRENDS spring 2010 Association Pulse Survey identified several challenges executives are facing, including motivating employees. But executives have managed to stay positive in this economy. See more results of the Association Pulse Survey here.

Convention center board makes grab for marketing money
Will cost-cutting recommendation hurt Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau? Read more.

American Geophysical Union taps veteran association executive
New staff chief brings strong Washington creds. Read more.

Getting beyond the ‘offensive’
For ASAE’s leaders and consultants, constructive discussion rises from blog post’s ashes. Read more.

Special Focus Issue: 2010 Annual Legal Review

Top 9 association legal issues of 2010
A message from Venable LLP
A checklist for social media legal notices and policies
Supreme Court decision opens new doors for associations
Building blocks for a successful nonprofit merger
Preventing embezzlement in your nonprofit organization

Also in this issue:
TRENDS Attends: ‘OX’ on SOX: Using the law to encourage accountability
Associations can manage the risk of social media


Executive Changes
Brown, Rozett and more.

News in Brief
National Restaurant Association honors chefs (pictured); Professional Convention Management Association and much more.

National Trends
The value of a volunteer hour in 2009 was $20.85, up from $20.25 in 2008. More than a third of nonprofit organizations surveyed reported increasing their use of volunteers between September 2008 and March 2009 and almost half expect to use more volunteers in the coming year. Plus more from VolunteerMatch, American Institute of CPAs, International Association, National Retail Federation.

Commentary
3 very important manuals for nonprofit organizations
Heather Carpenter is a researcher at the Caster Family Center for Nonprofit Research, San Diego. This was originally posted at her blog "Nonprofit Leadership 601." Read more.

 

 

Straightforward
Pulse survey shows CEO optimism in coming months
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