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Soft Skills Support Hard Leadership Challenges

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Sue’s deep experience with boards and leadership makes her the perfect resource for a conversation about coaching new and more seasoned directors. She served as executive director for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) for 13 years and has almost 30 years of experience in the association industry.

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Executive Director Management: The Board’s Top 5 Responsibilities

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These organizations are structured to grant the power of governance to the board of directors and power of Executive Director management. We will outline the top five responsibilities that governing bodies assume for the Executive Director (ED). The Board’s Top 5 Responsibilities For Executive Director Management: 1.

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Move DEI Beyond Words

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Many groups have adopted DEI as a strategic priority. If one or more of your directors is involved in diversity planning in their professional life, ask them to present to the group; Or invite a CEO and/or staff members from another association to tell their story. Adopt a pay equity policy. Lack of resources.

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Recap: Nonprofits & AI – A Conversation with Devi Thomas

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We also discussed use cases, benefits, limitations, adoptions, and lots of practical tips. ” (For more advice on getting started responsibly, see 8 Steps Nonprofits Can Take for Responsible AI Adoption and advice on drafting an acceptable use policy.) Where is your nonprofit in adoption AI? How are you addressing concerns?

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Stay the Course Through Changing Weather—Strategic Advice From Association CEOs 

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We began this project because, as early adopters of digital solutions, we could see that technology was creating waves and that a rogue tsunami was not out of the question. Success belongs to organizations that adapt to a shifting environment. Yes, stop and take a breath, but you must not stand still. Business is Darwinian.

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It’s All About the Animals at the Humane Society of SW Michigan

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We were reminded of this recently when we spoke with Robin Lydic, the director of animal care at the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan , home of the Yeager Family Pet Shelter. . For example, those interested in adopting an animal now schedule a time to meet up to three potential pets.

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Resilience Rides the Waves of Disruption

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Be a Skeptic Resilience asks you to identify possibilities, but it also requires adopting flexible approaches to strategy and viewing your future projections with a dose of skepticism. It gives you some control when the external environment is rapidly changing, and people are looking to you for leadership.

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