Association Leader: Jade West, National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors
Working inside Washington coalitions, Jade West has groomed a career as a political operative, first in staff leadership positions in the U.S. Senate, and now among K Streets trade associations.
Read MoreAssociations cut spending, look for additional revenue
Some groups maintain that layoffs are the last resort in economic downturn; wait-and-see mode prevails as some postpone events and curtail travel At a time when members are questioning the necessity of all expenses, some trade associations, citing the need to maintain the value they provide, are forgoing the quick and dirty solution of layoffs and choosing instead to retain staff and find creative ways to weather the economic decline.
Read MoreExit Interview: John A. Gans, American Pharmacists Association
John Gans has dedicated his 40-year career to improving patients use of prescription drugs. A trained pharmacist, Gans has addressed prescription use in the pharmaceutical industry, in academia as a dean at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and for two decades as head of the American Pharmacists Association.
Read MoreFinal 990 released, ending months of drafting, debate
New Schedule J requires organizations to disclose details on compensation and information about how the CEO compensation was determined The IRS unveiled its Form 990 in late December, ending the forms first major retooling in 30 years. The public caught its first glimpse of a draft version 18 months ago and has since sent hundreds of comments to IRS officials.
Read MoreHiring continues to satisfy critical association functions
While nearly every sector of the economy is feeling the brunt of the recession, many associations are continuing to recruit and hire staff to run member programs and manage departments that generate revenue.
Read MoreHousing sector rallies to advocate for stimulus funds
Eager for funds from President-elect Obamas proposed stimulus plan, 600 housing- related organizations late last year formed Fix Housing First, a coalition aimed at securing government assistance for the housing industry. The initiative follows the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, designed to address the sub-prime mortgage fiasco, and the Bush administrations $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP).
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