Groups hope investment in online communities will pay off
Several associations have launched networking platforms for members in the past year as way to increase overall engagement ASIS International and the American Occupational Therapy Association both unveiled online platforms in recent months offering members a place to network and share documents.
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Leader interview: Dorsey building pipelines for education, growth at CSI
CEO focuses on members and customers at Construction Specifications Institute DorseyPhoto: James Cullum
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Association health plans so far a nonstarter for most groups
Despite early enthusiasm for Labor Department rule, most national groups find state regulation a barrier in launching plans Trautwein
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Leadership changes at ACCA
Group replaces 17-year CEO with senior stafferJames (left) and Stalknecht The Air Conditioning Contractors of America announced a change in leadership Sept. 5, with longtime CEO Paul Stalknecht leaving immediately to pursue other opportunities. Bart James, senior vice president of government relations since May 2016, was named interim president and CEO.
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Up and Comer: Lobbyist mixes style with substance
ICBA's Josh Habursky is also founder of Grassroots Professional NetworkHaburskyPhoto: James Cullum
Read MoreBryce Harlow Foundation announces scholarship winners
Six association staffers win advocacy fellowships The Bryce Harlow Foundation has granted graduate fellowships for the 2018-19 school year to six association advocacy staffers. In all, 25 graduate students in fields such as law, business and public policy were awarded the $8,000 fellowship, out of more than 65 applicants, the foundation said in a statement. The fellows from the association community are:
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