Association Leader: John Seffrin, American Cancer Society
As charitable giving retrenches in a difficult economy, John Seffrin is planning for a leaner organizational structure and a more focused strategic plan at the American Cancer Society.
Read MoreAmerican Heart Association promotes Brown to CEO
Longtime chief operating officer named as successor to M. Cass Wheeler, the retiring head of the $667 million, Dallas-based national organization. (Updated) The American Heart Association selected Chief Operating Officer Nancy A. Brown, to succeed M. Cass Wheeler, who is retiring as chief executive officer after 11 years. The groups national board of directors selected Brown at a meeting Oct. 29 at AHAs Dallas National Center.
Read MoreCEO Selections: October 2008
Executive director leaves after short stint at Tennessee tech association October 24, 2008Pete Greenwalt has left his post at the top of the Energy, Technology and Environmental Business Association. His last day was Oct. 9. Greenwalt has led the Oak Ridge, Tenn.-based group since April. He succeeded Alice Murphy in the role. Were functioning without an incumbent in the position or interim,
Read MoreCoalition Watch: Dining industry and social media advertising
Dining industry calls for consistent informationThe Coalition for Responsible Nutrition Information launched Oct. 22 to support legislation proposing a uniform national standard for restaurants to provide diners with caloric and food content information.
Read MoreCorner Shelf: Groups can collaborate for success
As a tight economy challenges corporate members and associations to look for new ways to add member value, effective partnerships with other groups, the private sector and the government will become critical to the success of many organizations.
Read MoreDirect Marketing Association announces 21 layoffs
November 7, 2008 The New York-based Direct Marketing Association has laid off 21 employees Oct. 20, according to the marketing industry web site Direct.
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