If you've ever been at a board meeting that went off the rails, you know how disastrous it can be. Here are five tips for facilitating your board of directors so that your organization can get the most from every meeting. Designate a Facilitator Don’t wait until...
If you’ve put off attending a trade show as a vendor, you may be doing your association a serious disservice. Trade shows put multiple parties you need to connect with in one location, and no matter where your organization is in its growth, they can...
It is rare to find an association or society board of directors that hasn’t experienced conflict at some time or another. But how boards handle conflict says a great deal about the organization in general, and sound conflict management processes can help any group stay...
Conflict on boards of directors is natural. However, when conflict escalates and starts to become disruptive disputes, becoming more of a concern than the items on your agenda, it is often due to some these reasons: A difference of opinion on policies or votes and/or refusal...
If you’ve ever had an association event go horribly awry, it may have been due to failure to successfully manage volunteers. Volunteer participation doesn’t happen serendipitously; a strong organization must have a plan in place for working with volunteers. Memorable events can build the reputation...
Jaffe Management, a 10-year-old association management firm headquartered in New York City, added to its ever-expanding portfolio of clients by partnering with Women in Development – New York (WiD, NY). WiD, NY aims to empower, connect and engage women in a community that fosters professional growth and...
Jaffe Management, a 10-year-old association management firm that is headquartered in New York City, recently announced its expansion to New Jersey. Its new satellite office will be based in Rutherford and will house some of Jaffe's long-time employees, as well as a few new hires...
Many association managers may feel they can kick back and relax once they have built a board of directors. However, your board is bound to experience some loss, either through scheduled attrition, like when terms are up (see Three Must-Read Tips for Building a Successful...
If you manage an association or participate in recruiting board members for your organization, you know that finding the right people is crucial to the success of your mission. However, handling board turnover or building a new board from scratch can be vexing for many...
Advances in technology can often seem bewildering and even a little scary, especially since it can be hard to predict what the next big tech innovations will be and how they might impact our lives and organizations. How do you know, for example, whether or...