Mark Golden started his career in associations the way most people doby accident. But his rise up the ranks of industry groups was more directed. After he was asked to create a government relations program for the Telephone Answering Service Association, he ran with that assignment, pioneering new roles for the organization at the Federal Communications Commission and on Capitol Hill.
Read MoreThe $1 million-dollar association CEO is no longer a rarity in Washington, but the creative compensation packages of some executives are a more recent trend. Tucked inside seven-figure salaries and deferred compensation arrangements are thousands of dollars in bonuses and pay perks for meeting fundraising goals, positive advocacy efforts and other benchmarks set by the board. Generous retirement plans that accrue over time have also been added to the mix.
Read MoreExecutive and senior staffthe bench strength of any organizationalso command million-dollar salaries in many nonprofit groups. While jaw-dropping CEO salaries grab headlines, the take-home wages of their support staff hardly garner any attention. But the salaries that top-tier staff can rack up are just as impressive. Compensation experts say the pay of top-tier staff can be a ready indicator of the value the board of directors sees in their senior employees.
Read MoreGovernment Relations/Public Policy Karin Moore joins the $8.5 million budget Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America as assistant general counsel. Moore comes to WSWA from the Washington Office of OMelveny & Meyers, LLP, where she served as counsel. Previously, she held positions with the Federal Trade Commission, including special advisor on antitrust issues to the director of Bureau
Read MoreChief executives of associations and other nonprofits are not great fans of compensation lists. Besides showcasing their salaries for staff, friends, and family to see, the figures dont really reflect their annual pay, the leaders protest. Its a hard complaint to swallow at first, particularly since the salary figures come directly from the Internal Revenue Services Form 990, the tax document on which nonprofits report their annual budget, compensation payments, and financial underpinnings.
Read MoreBy Katherine Schaefer For three years, Alan McMillan has been waiting for the right time to step down from the National Safety Council, perhaps in an effort to safeguard the future of the organization he has served for 15 years. And it is no surprise that safety is his top priority. In addition to
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