Market turbulence impacts global recruiting industry
Nonprofit and trade group recruiting remained stable, despite decline in key sectors of the retained search industryMay 23, 2008 Faltering global markets dealt a blow to the executive search industry in the first quarter of 2008, with searches for financial services leaders down 7.2 percent year-over-year. Nonprofit searches offered better news, with business up 25 percent and that
Read MoreMarketers help trade groups build Internet presence
More associations are using sophisticated Internet tools as a way to get their public policy messages to target audiences and dominate online depictions of their industries. Video podcasts, microsites, search engine advertising and blogger outreach have become part of the strategy to direct traffic to positive industry messages.
Read MoreRed Cross may rent vacant offices to generate revenue
The American Red Cross has relocated some staffers from its downtown Washington, D.C. headquarters to a satellite office near Dulles, Va. The charity, which has faced budget shortfalls in recent months, is now considering renting out the vacant D.C. offices to generate additional revenue. The national office once housed 3,000 staff members. Weve moved about 60 employees to our Dulles office,
Read MoreRestaurant groups oppose calorie counts on menus
New York City chain restaurants that dont provide calorie counts on menus could face fines up to $2,000 due to a regulation that took effect April 30. Representing its 3,000 restaurant owners, the New York State Restaurant Association has vowed to appeal the latest court decision. A U.S. District Courts decision, made April 16, denied a stay of the regulations implementation. The citys Department
Read MoreSurgeons group building a new home on the Hill
The American College of Surgeons government relations team is planning to leave their cramped Georgetown offices and move closer to Capitol Hill. ACS broke ground at 20 F Street NW on May 9 and the new building is expected to be ready for tenants by the first quarter of 2010. ACS plans to occupy the top floor and use a rooftop deck, which has views of the Capitol, for its own events and for rental.
Read MoreVermont law creates charity hybrid that turns a profit
Charitable groups see promiseand profitsin a new Vermont law that enables tax-exempt groups to attract and generate private capital for their initiatives. The law, signed April 30 by Vermont Governor Jim Douglas, essentially creates a low-profit, limited liability corporation, or an L3C, with charitable goals that is also allowed to generate a small profit. Vermonts Secretary of State website describes the new business entity as a cross between a nonprofit organization and a for-profit corporation.
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