Exit Interview: William Archey, AeA
By Katherine Schaefer As president and CEO of AeA, William Archey has established a reputation as one of the top lobbyists in town and steered the organization to the forefront on many prominent national issues, including health care and education. Under Archeys leadership, AeA has worked to address a growing
Read MoreForm 990 changes open executive pay, governance to public
All nonprofit groups now have to spell out the pay and benefits of the five highest-ranking executives in their organizations, according to new rules set by the Internal Revenue Service. Tax-exempt groups will also have to disclose more information about their governance policies, including whether they address conflicts of
Read MoreNew wireless coalition launches to promote unused spectrum
A coalition of technology companies and trade associations formed the Wireless Innovation Alliance to promote new uses for the leftover digital space on the television spectrum. In many geographical markets, up to 75 percent of the airwaves used to carry network television signals are unused, according to WIA. In February 2009, as broadcasters switch to digital from analog transmissions, tech companies are working to develop devices that could operate on the white space, or the frequency between television channels.
Read MoreProfile: Andrew Sharkey, American Iron & Steel Institute
Andrew Sharkey said his first week as CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute may have been the hardest. Global competition from emerging markets had hammered the industry, with imports flooding the market. Steel and metal manufacturers were reeling from the wave of bankruptcies and consolidations sweeping the industry. And Sharkey, spokesman of the industry, couldnt make his payroll.
Read MoreRetirements, churn fueled search firm business in 2007
Washingtons crop of nonprofit recruiters saw a robust year in 2007, with growing demand and placements in top trade groups and mission-driven organizations. In top-tier recruitment firms, new business came from organizations looking for a new CEO. Increasingly, trade associations also hired firms to secure senior management for their organizations. CFO, chief marketing officer and chief communications officer more
Read MoreThe New IRS Form 990
The IRS is requiring charities, trade associations and nonprofit groups to open up their books and shed more light on executive compensation, governance and operating standards.
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