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01 Nov Trade Shows: The Perfect Opportunity to Take Your Association to the Next Level

Posted at 07:59h in Jaffe News by Jaffe Management

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...

09 Oct Addressing Conflict & Disputes on Your Association Board

Posted at 13:46h in Board Governance, Jaffe News by Jaffe Management

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...

15 Sep Conflicts & Disputes on Your Association Board: Causes and Prevention

Posted at 16:49h in Board Governance, Jaffe News by Jaffe Management

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...

15 Aug How to Make Your Association Events Super Successful With Board Volunteers

Posted at 16:48h in Board Governance by Jaffe Management

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...

15 Jul >> NEWS UPDATE: Women in Development – New York (Wid, NY) Hires Jaffe Management

Posted at 15:29h in Jaffe News by Jaffe Management

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...

30 Jun Jaffe Management Expands to New Jersey

Posted at 15:05h in Jaffe News by Jaffe Management

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...

02 May Vacancies on Your Association’s Board? Consider These Tips When Looking to Fill Them

Posted at 13:41h in Association Management, Board Governance by Jaffe Management

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...

02 Apr Three Must-Read Tips for Building a Successful Board of Directors for Your Association

Posted at 13:25h in Association Management, Board Governance by Jaffe Management

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...

22 Mar Technology Trends in 2017

Posted at 14:27h in Association Management by Jaffe Management

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...

15 Feb Developing Volunteers

Posted at 17:11h in Association Management by Jaffe Management

The value of volunteers cannot be overstated. According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, roughly 63 million Americans volunteered close to 8 billion hours in 2014, with those hours being valued at over $180 billion. Now is the time, at the start of...