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Association Departures and Arrivals (July 13, 2018)
Bloodworth CEO Departures Johns parts ways with SFIG Richard Johns has resigned as executive director of the $7M-revenue Structured Finance Industry Group, reportedly over differences with members about his compensation and dissatisfaction with the group's advocacy efforts.
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More groups target state voters, lawmakers to preempt local laws
Industry groups combat local activists with aggressive state-level campaigns California State CapitolPhoto: iStock.com/fusaromike
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Ask the Recruiter: Even with inside track, don't go around search consultant
If you know someone inside hiring organization, avoid perception of circumventing search process; tell recruiter of your connections Friel (left) and Martin Question: I have strong connections to an organization that I've heard is hiring. How do I effectively use my network and not seem like I am "going around" the recruiter?
Read MoreAssociations need creativity to tap power of crowdsourcing
Many groups have numbers needed to make ‘wisdom of the crowd' work, but must find opportunities to use that advantage When Jeff Morgan became CEO of the Club Managers Association of America in 2014, he knew changes were needed at the organization, so he turned to the wisdom of the crowd. "I said we need to marry the understanding of the association with the knowledge of the members, because I need to learn about clubs and I'm not the expert," Morgan said.
Read MoreFormer GMA members launch sustainable foods coalition
Four of nation's largest food companies pledge to promote healthy choices, environmental sustainability amid industry dispute Four major food companies that left Grocery Manufacturers Association over strategy disagreements have created a new group to advocate for policies they say promote sustainability. The Sustainable Food Policy Alliance will focus on "driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities and the planet," according to a July 12 statement announcing the formation of the group.
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