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And the survey says…we’re scared

Aaron Wolowiec

Increasing costs and security concerns mean fewer people will attend events. Instead of sending the whole staff, many companies will simply choose to send leadership, especially if an event is overseas. The ripple effect: cost. As for corporate travel plans? The visa process will change, as will destinations of choice, MPI says.

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From the Corner Office: John Graham, ASAE The Center for Association Leadership

Association Adviser

John Graham, president of ASAE The Center for Association Leadership is our Corner Office profile subject this month. John, what is the biggest change you’ve seen on the association landscape since we talked in Dallas this time a year ago? Non-dues revenue (NDR) is essential to keeping the cost of dues down.

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GMA Executive Conference: Perhaps the End of a Very Good Thing? A Review

Association Navigator

McChrystal’s wonderful presentation was a mix of military history (Lord Nelson at Trafalgar and Napoleon’s march to Moscow), the war on terror in Afghanistan and Iraq, and leadership lessons we should learn from these chapters. Lord Nelson – One of General McChrystal’s Leadership Examples.

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Privacy Without Pain: A Primer for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

The average cost of a data breach is more than $2-million; when trusting the cloud with your crown jewels, make sure they’re up to the task. David Schulz, CIPP/US, is a privacy professional who has been a nonprofit manager and director for thirty years, initially in marketing and media relations, then fundraising and leadership.

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How Well Are You Protecting Your Supporters’ and Participants’ Privacy?

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Few institutions can easily survive the crisis of confidence and the costs associated with an information breach, averaging between $2- and $4-million per incident. And since few organizations can afford the type of IT security and equipment defined in best practices, we are the very definition of a soft-target.

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Association Staffing and the End of Toll Booth Workers: 3 Lessons for Association Executives

SCD Group

When driving with my son in the Dallas area a couple of weeks ago, I discovered that Texas is tearing out toll booths. Just cutting the costs? Using the cost savings to pay for upgraded technology? Goodbye Toll Booth Worker (left); Hello Automatic Billing (right).

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New NBA Players Union Executive Blazes New Trail

Associations Now

The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) has a new executive director, and she’s looking to score some points for an organization in need of strong leadership. Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, NBPA’s chairman and a former NBA player, took on an additional leadership role during that crisis. A Lengthy Process.