Professional membership associations, like all organizations, encounter times of transition. We have created this 3-part series to help association boards navigate smoothly through these challenges. In this first installation of our series, we help you plan for a successful search. In the first installation, we shared tips to help prepare and plan for a successful search.…
Professional membership associations, like all organizations, encounter times of transition. We have created this 3-part series to help association boards navigate smoothly through these challenges. In this first installation of our series, we help you plan for a successful search. [bra_toggle collapsable=’yes’ caption=’Step 1. Define What You Need to Know’] Retiring long-time executive directors, changes…
Management HQ has been awarded accreditation by AMC Institute, the global trade association representing the Association Management industry. Among 500-plus Association Management Companies (AMC) worldwide, only 74 have achieved AMC Institute Accreditation, demonstrating the commitment and the ability to deliver the highest level of professional management services to association and not-for-profit clients. These AMCs are…
Boards, Budgets, and Balance: Your Association’s Fearless Year-End Checklist The pumpkins have been picked, and it’s time to start preparing for the New Year. While many associations are in the process of budgeting for 2014, review of and planning for other key business areas are often overlooked. Based on our collective years of experience, the Management…
Management HQ was founded on the principle that every association deserves a highly customized team of experts dedicated to serving the unique needs of their group. Because no two associations are alike, we saw an opportunity to meet those needs in a highly customized and cost effective way: through virtual teams. What is a virtual…
You know you should, you just don’t know where to start with social media. Here are six simple ways to help your organization increase its impact: [one_half] [bra_list style=’colored-counter-list’] Draft a plan. Commit one hour, and use a simple matrix. Use your organization’s strategic priorities in the “Strategy” column. Include Items #2 – 6 as possible…
A Blueprint for Growth Through an innovative four-way partnership between the Printing Industry Midwest (PIM), a private foundation, a local non-profit, and the public school system, PIM connects its members to the future. In 2004, PIM joined forces with the Pohlad Foundation, a Minnesota-based family foundation, whose mission is to improve the quality of life…
In their 2011 book “Race for Relevance: 5 Radical Changes for Associations,” Harrison Coerver and Mary Byers suggest a 5-member board. “Large boards are not effective,” the authors claim. “When the board is small, directors know that their presence and attention are important.” How does your board stack up?
In late 2010, it hit the BBB team: the BBB’s 100th anniversary was fast approaching. As the first BBB, they were compelled to light the way. In March 2013, the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) – competing with large advertising and PR agencies – won a top honor from the Public…