Associations, industry groups serve their communities
Organizations give back to neighborhoods and beyond; some staffers participate in service projects during holidays, as well as throughout the year. Nonprofit associations are all about community. Look at their central mission they exist to serve a group of members, an industry, a cause.
Read MoreCharitable nonprofits face tight times
National charities are cutting costs, partnering and increasing donation requests in order to survive In this season of giving, when local and national charities often take center stage, the nonprofits themselves are seeing trouble waiting in the wings. And as economic upheaval is forcing corporate America to trim spending now, some charitable nonprofits are preparing for stormier weather, weighing layoffs and program cuts even as they ramp up donation pitches in the chilly climate.
Read MoreConversations with top leaders
Authors interview 150 CEOs worldwide in search of management tricks of the trade By Lina Khouri The Secrets of CEOs: 150 Global chief executives lift the lid on business, life and leadership (Nicholas Brealey Publishing,288 pages, $35)
Read MoreFrigid economy says no holiday for job hunters
6 HINTS FOR THE HOLIDAY JOB HUNTER
Read MoreHotel group CEO extends contract
Joseph A. McInerney has extended his employment contract as CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association for two years, ending October 2011.
Read MoreMore women join U.S. Chamber C100
The U.S. Chamber of Commerces Association Committee of 100 has named four more women to its prestigious group of industry experts and trade association chief staff executives.
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