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Author: Mark Graham

Association lobbying spending levels shrink in 2010 Nearly half of all groups report spending less; some temporarily ramp up expenditures in effort to… Continue reading
Leadership changes at lobbyist advocacy organization Howard Marlowe replaces Dave Wenhold as the association’s president; search to begin soon for new… Continue reading
Recruiting nearing normal levels Health care and financial reform drives hiring as groups seek to influence regulations Hiring in… Continue reading
NAM staffers step up for a philanthropic ‘virtual walk’ Group’s team-building program engaged 45 employees, including all senior staffers, in a simulated… Continue reading
Large association PACs are poised to shrink in latest cycle Groups devote millions more to ad campaigns supporting or opposing candidates; some create Super… Continue reading
Job candidates asking more questions RELATED STORIES Confidence boosts executive recruiting Though the hiring market has… Continue reading
Membership dues revenue tumbles during long recession, analysis shows Membership dues revenue tumbles during long recession, analysis shows Some sectors better able to weather rocky economy; hardest hit industries take brunt. Declines in… Continue reading
NAW chief wields influence that goes beyond group’s size In his 42 years with the wholesalers’ association, CEO Dirk Van Dongen has taken fundraising,… Continue reading
New study forthcoming on social media’s effectiveness Direct Marketing Association co-sponsors research on customer engagement and loyalty; findings… Continue reading
Highest staff salaries target group's mission Biggest disparity between staff and CEO compensation shown at trade associations. Related:… Continue reading