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Is Boys & Girls Club another United Way?

What keeps you up at night — assn’s problems or mbrs’?

Too tough? I don’t think so

Where have all the members gone? The way of the times

Best for the members or best for the assn?

Preaching to the choir: Getting the message out to the public

Assn executives must take lead on leadership

Working together

Products and services won’t do it - value will!

Assn response to Katrina

Back to school 2005; how ’bout YOU?

Who's minding your spam?

Does the result excuse the lack of attention to form?

Provide value and they will pay

Meetings, Meetings and More Meetings

Members everywhere!

Just because they’re in the book...

There is always a lot on my desk!

Huzzah for Assn Forum!

There is more to the new 'brand' than meets the eye

Associating with others in the assn community

Looks like ASAE needs to rethink that title

Awwwwww, c’mon

#1500! Growing up in the shadow of a big tree

It is almost summer, but we still have Springtime

Power to the people!

What a great opportunity to celebrate the best in assns

Spring: Time for annual rites of AHPs and Springtime

A collaboration in sight for AMCs?

What impact will vendors’ decision have on assns?

Transparency can go a long way

Assn professionals should focus on targeted skills

Bylaws change ill-conceived; vote NO!

Check under the covers before you OK changes

If the flu hits, what will you do?

Sharing information and ideas is basic to assns

The return of New Orleans – planners are pleased with city’s progress

BRAVO! A big win by the Alliance for Nonprofit Mailers

Should an assn exec say one member is 'better' than others?

WSJ front-page PR? Certainly not an assn!

A Salute to Assn Excellence

Alphabet soup - how do you know the name?

Ah, but do they read it?

Members deserve the best - not just the “best available”

Does your assn sell service? Products? The intangible?

Every new year brings change

What on earth happened to 2005?

Best wishes for a happy, peaceful, financially successful end to 2005

Caution needed: Not all change is easy

Assn publics are the winners

I’m thankful every day, thank you

Assn environment changed?

Salary increases and decreases all over the place last year

With so few weeks remaining, assns are deeply involved in campaign issues

The care and feeding of your predecessor

Not earning its keep? Cut the program!

How we ‘speak’ has an effect on what we communicate

The ups and downs of our community

Who tracks the host cities' ROI on assn meetings?

And the greatest of these is communication

Another new assn community coalition of nonprofits developing, without ASAE?

There's gold in them thar meetings!

Many new faces at the ASAE annual meeting in Minneapolis

Do you check? How do you know what they say is true?

It’s time to speak up about the great work assns do

Getting out the vote -- a privilege and a responsibility

The care and treatment of consultants

Assns don't take off for the summer

In merger, process is great learning experience

New executives are a big investment!

Are you prepared for emergencies?

While the rest of the country works, DC is closed

What’s your outsourcing attitude? Good or Bad?

The final decision is up to the members

Competition, Cooperation and Community

Are you prepared for an economic recovery?

Assns in the news, as talk show and govt resources

Let's get back to the assn's value proposition

Show that you are a leader, even on your way out the door

30-year show a major success for all

Who is eating your lunch now?

Clear communication is of top importance at all times

Nonprofits should police themselves, or government will

No longer relevant?

Relationships with people create real value

Relationships with people create real value

On ethics, take a stand

The other leg of the nonprofit stool

The assn profession continues to grow, be proud of what you do

Help our military reach out and touch their families

Are you maintaining your good name?

What’s that you say, there is no $ for marketing?

Get everything you should when you survey

Assns have long had their place in change

Find partners who share your goals and views

Joyeaux Noel; Feliz Navidad; Merry Christmas all!

Break out your 2005 calendars - Feb. 10 is important!

Great ideas, great service are marks of great organizations

A time for giving thanks, coveted assn awards

A turkey, a mouse and a CAE. Oh, my!

It isn’t over yet. Lots of changes to come

We don’t often see the nonprofit community in the news

Education and training are ongoing needs

It isn’t just a location; meetings provide substance to assn membership

Only one more week – 2/10/05

September: time to get your media entries ready

Winners show the best in assn community

839 members cared enough to vote; 133 said ‘NO’ to changes

To print or not to print. Who decides and how?

Members still have the right to voice their opinion

Have you read the proposed ASAE by-laws yet? You should

VOTE NO! Does your board think members don't care?

Buddy, can you spare a dime? We Americans have so much

Be nice to yourself, your members, your community

Assns are trusted resources

Mergers and governance keeping you awake?

Who owns your assn?

Name changes and mergers bring out the “best” in members

Knowing leading members helps program planning

Whose money, time, service is it, anyway?

August, then Labor Day

Comments due 9/14; 990 shows negative opinion of NFPs

Shame and praise at the ASAE annual meeting

No need to feel out there alone

Don't preach to the choir

Giving back

Annual Salute to Assn Excellence begins with media contest

Assns are HOT at work year round

Don't lie and don't hide from the media

Members, members, members

Assns Advance America in many, many areas

Always give your members your best work; don't settle for less

Frank, we hardly knew ye

Transparency: Ethics code must be enforceable

Signs of the times

Members need to speak to assn's staff when they have concerns

Unfortunately, technology doesn't always work

That's what assns do

A clear and present opportunity to create something better

Does your staff know what to say?

Are you prepared for the spotlight? Making needed plans

Money isn't always the right reason

Motivators will keep the assn's message top-of-mind

Don't say 'yes' when you mean 'no'

It is the members' money; the assn's reward

Give mbrs sticky ideas and products they want

During green month, assns provide something for everyone

TOOT-TOOT-TOOT Get out your horn

Fight back; web's eating your breakfast, lunch AND dinner

Our message must be that assns provide value for everyone!

Time for the good, the bad and the ugly

So much to read and do, so little time

Recognizing the best in your industry or profession

Economic changes have major impact on assns

What does the public think of the assn community?

Carrots and...chocolate?

He talked too much - and said very little

Must be spring: Springtime, blossoms, baseball!

Does every generation do better than the last? Depends on who's talking

Decorating for Christmas - what happened to Thanksgiving?

Time for assns to adjust to new leaders on the Hill

Don’t twist the truth when on Capitol Hill

Big money in the campaign

Assns can't hide behind their "good" names

Wealthy don't trust nonprofits

A new crop of execs is moving to the top

Find a new form to adjust to the times

Honor the best in assns on Feb. 2

Politics will take a front seat in the next few months

Exec committee mbrs seen as leaders, decision-makers

Is it time for top-down scrutiny of your assn's programs?

It is an honor to salute assn excellence

Not the job for those with fear of flying

'You know entirely too many people, Mom!'

There are times when change isn't good

What's in the name? Some think it is a great deal

Just because the temps are hot, it is best to keep your cool

Get help from 'outside' when necessary for key support issues

Kids: Not your fathers' assns

Business CEOs don't understand NFPs

Knowing right from wrong, then taking appropriate action

Assns continue to serve members, year-round

Going, going, GONE for a summer break...

Assns have learned - and done - a great deal since 9/11

Being proactive and prepared is the best response

Consultant as assn professional

Announcements, announcements...and many new jobs!

Applause is in order

Outsourcing can lift weight from your assn's staff

Select award recipients carefully

Finance issues are at the top of the list

When the news is overwhelmingly difficult

Why an issue entirely about AMCs?

ASAE may follow current assn advice to downsize board

Assn Forum leads assns 'on the edge'

Confirming what we already know

Postal rates going up again; be prepared

Technology has an impact on everything

DC assn community deserves a better watchdog

Assns may be asking for too many concessions

‘Rebuilding’ does not mean just replacing the buildings

Assn management and programs continue to change

You pays you money and you takes you chances

Several executives retire, others move

People are most important in the workplace

New year, new Congress and new challenges

Helping those who are less fortunate

Ho, Ho, Ho! What a wonderful time of the year

Take risks to keep pace, and show some pride

How many days does it take...?

Are print directories dinosaurs?