Helping Board Focus in 2024

Helping Board Focus in 2024

Where Boards Should Put Their Focus in 2024 by Mark Athitakis of Association Now is a must-read for association pros and association volunteers.  As I read it, I thought immediately of a number of actions many associations could take. Here are the key points from the...
Saying Goodbye to 2023 and Hello to 2024

Saying Goodbye to 2023 and Hello to 2024

Hard to believe 2023 is coming to a close!  As we prepare for 2024, we’d like to take some time to look over what we’ve accomplished in 2023. And of course, as always, a big thank you to our clients, colleagues, and fellow collaborators who supported us...
Finding inspiration … and a little fun

Finding inspiration … and a little fun

By Carol Blattau I recently thumbed (or scrolled) through some old posts and the first thing that struck me was how much fun I seemed to be having back then. After all, at the time, I was finding a lot of inspiration from writers and grammarians (I know, it’s a...
The Power of “A”

The Power of “A”

By Peter Houstle This probably sounds a bit weird, but please bear with me. You see, I read an interesting article about behavior modeling and change management that suggests a more active role for association members and staff in today’s less than civil society, and...
Unlocking a Wave of Potential, My 2023 Reflection

Unlocking a Wave of Potential, My 2023 Reflection

By Peggy Hoffman, FASAE, CAE This year, I took a plunge into a world far from my usual office routine: I am now a certified personal trainer and hold a certificate in aquatic therapeutic exercise. What does this mean? In January, I will launch Aquafit water-based...
Shaking up your volunteer strategy

Shaking up your volunteer strategy

The 2024 Edition of Associations Evolve: 2024 & Beyond Journal is out and once again, Peggy Hoffman is one of 50 association thought leaders to share their ideas and wisdom on all things associations. Check out Peggy’s article below and be sure to download...