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November 27, 2023
Navigating the financial complexities of organizational management requires more than just an acute business sense. It demands a deep understanding of financial ratios— tools that offer far more than just numerical insights. For association leaders, these ratios are essential in painting a clear picture of their organization's financial health and guiding them through the sustainability of their operations.
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October 29, 2023
In 2023, Association Headquarters’ (AH) Association Impact 2.0 campaign focuses on the tremendous contributions our client partners have had on their communities. Guided in part by the Healthy People 2030 initiative, AH celebrates three AH client partners for all they’re doing to help people in the communities they touch feel safer, healthier, and happier.
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April 25, 2022
As an occupational therapist with a focus on hand therapy, Rachel Pigott, MPH, OTR/L, CHT, Immediate Past President of the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT), Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist, Johns Hopkins Hospital, works every day with patients who have suffered traumatic injuries. But one patient in particular stands out in her recollection.
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January 6, 2022
It’s easy for those in the association space to speak about their association’s mission. However, what those members may not realize is that they are part of a system of organizations making a significant collective impact on society.
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April 13, 2021
At the start of the year, AH released a series of predictions of what lies ahead for associations and non-profits in 2021. We're revisiting those predictions each month to see what's changed as associations and non-profits continue to adapt.
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October 14, 2019

Digital marketing is evolving at a lightning pace, making it difficult for associations and nonprofits to keep up. Adding to this difficulty is the lack of educational opportunities specific to the industry. Often, what’s available focuses too much on theory and not enough on practice. They cram together as many buzzwords and trends as possible, emphasizing theory over practical application.

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May 23, 2017

At AH, we wanted to delve deeper into aspects of association leadership, with the goal to learn what leadership practices nurture great boards as well as the skills association leaders need to be most effective

We conducted a survey, both qualitative and quantitative along with Smooth the Path, to learn from current association executives, what makes up a good leader (both staff and board leaders).