Using past lessons to prepare for future economic recessions
Associations have been hit hard by previous market downturns, but groups can stave off the worst effects with good planning.
CEO Update
Shutdown has groups fighting to keep federal services on track for members
Several associations have persuaded officials to reopen government services crucial to members, and many others are trying, while critics fault the Trump administration for playing favorites. “We’re just relaying the stories we are hearing from the rural parts of the country so that they understand (the impact),” said Ryan Findlay, CEO of the American Soybean Association.
Lights, camera, annual report! Associations turn to video
Three-to-four-minute videos can be a dynamic way of engaging your members on their mobile devices, as alternative to print.
To survive, travel agent group had to evolve with industry
CEO Zane Kerby sought out partnerships to bring in new members and oversaw a revamp of the association’s events.
Harman to step down as CEO of forest and paper group later this year
Twelve-year chief executive of AF&PA is longest-tenured in group’s history; praised as "consensus-builder."