IRS could examine political advocacy by some associations
Agency asks the public whether proposed rules for social welfare groups should apply equally to nonprofit business organizations The Internal Revenue Service has promised to take a hard look at rules regarding political activities by social welfare groups, and as a result, associations may fall under the agency's scrutiny as well.
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Ask the Recruiter: How to research prospective employers
From simple Google searches to poring over financial reports to finding people who know the association, due diligence is a must. Question: What things should I know about an organization before an interview?
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Association Departures and Arrivals (December 20, 2013)
Departures Search consultant association head to retire Felix
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Experts counsel CEOs on negotiating contracts, engaging staff, succession planning Related content Amid stalemate, groups keep up political pressure
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Dec. 20, 2013
Credit union groups react to credit card data breach Target recently announced that as many as 40 million credit and debit card accounts used by customers during the holiday shopping season may have been compromised—news that left two groups representing credit unions scrambling to warn customers to take steps to protect their accounts.
Read MoreGroup could derail D.C. Metro expansion plans
A planned extension of the Washington, D.C., Metrorail service is facing a roadblock in the shape of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists headquarters. Metro officials have proposed a new rail station in Bethesda, Md., to service the upcoming Purple Line, which will run from the suburb just north of the district, to New Carrollton, Md., some 16 miles away. The problem? The proposed site is currently home to ASHP's four-story building, owned for more than 20 years.
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