Let Leadership be your guide.We often hear of the power of one. However, the power of partnership can be an even more effective formula. A strong relationship between the chief elected officer and the chief staff officer is one that can pay big dividends, permeating per·me·ate v. per·me·at·ed, per·me·at·ing, per·me·ates v.tr. 1. To spread or flow throughout; pervade: "Our thinking is permeated by our historical myths" all levels of an organization and setting a positive tone for the work at hand. The rewards of leading a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. in this way are played out every day across America--in raising the awareness of social issues, educating professionals for better performance, funding research for future medical advances, and much more. It's an honor to be part of moving this work forward. But how, as leaders, do we carry out that responsibility? Incorporate change into the challenge "You can't just sit idly by and watch the social, economic, and cultural trends that are reshaping volunteerism vol·un·teer·ism n. Use of or reliance on volunteers, especially to perform social or educational work in communities. volunteerism ," cautions Susan Ellis, president of Energize en·er·gize v. en·er·gized, en·er·giz·ing, en·er·giz·es v.tr. 1. To give energy to; activate or invigorate: "His childhood , Inc. In her article, "Tracking Volunteer Trends," page 72, Ellis notes that as an association leader you must "have a solution or two up your sleeve" for adjusting to the world changes that are affecting the dynamics of volunteerism and the organization you support. Fortunately, Ellis provides some useful advice on how to turn the trends to your organization's advantage. Prepare your leadership team Recognizing these changing realities, the editors of ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT set out to tailor Leadership, our once-a-year issue focused on the volunteer leader, for the task of training volunteers who are short on time and tools. In this issue, you'll find * Deliberate focus on the key concerns and issues for volunteer leaders: building better boards, identifying roles and relationships, forging effective board-staff relationships, and recognizing volunteers in ways that keep them coming back. * Clusters of related articles in distinct sections. If you're most interested in how to build a better board, for example, turn to the "Board Builder" section beginning on page 21. * Best of the Board Primer. Editors evaluated the primer items from the last several issues of Leadership, selected the most popular topics, and went back to authors to craft updated coverage of the topics that best prepare a board to serve. The primer items are presented as a series of questions for which the articles provide the answers. Many of you have made good use of Leadership by providing it to your board members and using it as a centerpiece for board orientation and training. For information on obtaining multiple copies, see page 105. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Support professional development One of the most effective ways to foster quality leadership is to encourage professional development at all levels. As Michael Nizankiewicz, CAE (1) (Computer-Aided Engineering) Software that analyzes designs which have been created in the computer or that have been created elsewhere and entered into the computer. , recommends in his article "Building the Best Board" on page 22, ASAE's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Symposium "offers a superb opportunity for [the leadership team] to learn one another's working styles and preferences in addition to effective methods of board governance." If you're the board chair, an important role that you can play is to be a catalyst for continuing professional development CPD is the means by which members of professional associations maintain, improve and broaden their knowledge and skills and develop the personal qualities required in their professional lives. of your organization's CEO. On the national level, membership in ASAE ASAE American Society of Association Executives ASAE American Society of Agricultural Engineers (Society for Engineering in Agricultural, Food, and Biological Systems) ASAE Alkali-Sulfite-Anthraquinone-Ethanol will allow your CEO access not only to structured professional development and an important credential (the Certified Association Executive Certified Association Executive (CAE) is a professional certification sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Candidates for the certification must meet certain educational and experience requirements as well as pass an examination before the designation) but also to networking opportunities with peers who provide a rich resource for solving common problems and brainstorming on future issues that might otherwise blindside the more isolated leader. On the local scene, encourage your staff leader to participate in local leadership programs that bring together emerging leaders involved in all levels of community development. It all cycles back to the power of partnership--leaders encouraging leaders to be the best they can be. By setting your sights on excellence, you set the example for your entire organization and its constituents. As Energize's Ellis concludes: "It's your move It's Your Move was a short-lived television sitcom starring Jason Bateman, Tricia Cast, Caren Kaye, Ernie Sabella and David Garrison. The show originally aired on NBC from 1984 to 1985. . Your commitment now will allow future generations to fully participate in volunteer leadership in your organization." Thomas R. Kuhn ASAE Chairman, 2004-2005 President, Edison Electric Institute The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is the association of United States shareholder-owned electric power companies. Its members serve 95 percent of the ultimate customers in the shareholder-owned segment of the industry, and represent approximately 70 percent of the U.S. , Washington, D.C. tkuhn@eei.org J. H. Graham IV ASAE President and CEO jgraham@asaenet.org THOMAS R. KUHN, CAE, AND JOHN H. GRAHAM John Hugh Graham (April 1, 1835 - July 11, 1895) was a U.S. Representative from New York. Born in Belfast, Ireland, GrahamImmigrated in 1836 to the United States with his parents, who settled in Brooklyn, New York. He attended the public schools of Brooklyn. IV, CAE |
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