Associations Now recently published an article focused on updates to the ASAE Certified Association Executive credential requirements. According to ASAE, The Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential is the marker of a committed association professional who has demonstrated a wide range of knowledge essential to manage an association in today’s challenging environment. CAE exam content is analyzed and updated every five years by the CAE Commission. In response to an increase of ethics scandals in for-profit and non-profit organizations, an ethics […]

Sloppy Joe Day and Colorectal Cancer Month are just a couple March observances. Holidays are a great way to keep your association’s social media feeds active. Use these themes to fill your social media feed. Monthly Observances Women’s History Month Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Irish American Heritage Month National Nutrition Month National Kidney Month Music in Our Schools Month   Weekly Observances School Breakfast Week      1st week of March National Bubble Week       2nd week of March […]

Yikes! It’s important. And you meant to do something, but somehow Employee Appreciation Day (March 1, 2019) snuck up on you. No worries. We have 19 excellent ideas for meaningful employee appreciation that can be put together quickly. Serve breakfast Video game day Gift cards Ice cream sundaes Healthy lunch at the office Thoughtful, handwritten thank you note VR playground Extended lunch break Dessert buffet Get 44 low-cost (or free) techniques for retaining top talent in the Staffing Solutions Playbook […]

When it is time for employee termination, protect your association against data theft with these tips. No one likes to be part of an involuntary separation, but sometimes, when there’s a bad egg, it’s the best thing for your organization. It’s crucial to be prepared when it happens because security will likely not be top of mind during this emotionally-charged time. Tip #1: Vetted Procedures Putting in place – and enforcing – employee offboarding policies and procedures is a must. […]

Make sure your association board is on track to run as smoothly as possible. Even the best organizations need check-ups to examine how well they are running. To ensure your board is “healthy”, start with a board self-assessment. Taking a self-assessment may not be on the top of anyone’s to-do list, but it is pivotal to the ongoing success of the organization. Use these tips to get started on your association board self-assessment as soon as possible. Start by asking […]