Profile: Mark Merritt, PCMA
"Ive never been a traditional lobbyist, said Mark Merritt of his tenure in Washington and inside prominent trade associations. Merritt offers a slightly different take from the top of a trade group. Hes a little cynical, especially when he talks about how Washington really works, lobbying strategies that tank, and returning real value to his member companies.
Read MoreExit Interview: Linda Golodner, National Consumers League
By Katherine Schaefer On Oct. 1, Linda Golodner stepped down as CEO of the $2 million National Consumers League, but shes not retiring her passion for consumer advocacy.
Read MoreFormer SIFMA co-CEO joins Patton Boggs
Micah Green joined the Washington policy staff of Patton Boggs LLP in September, just six months after he resigned as president and co-CEO of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association. Green left the association in March after allegations that he and other executives received loans from the trade group without the proper board approval.
Read MoreHR adjusting perks to appeal to Gen X, Y and Boomers
Todays nonprofit groups have the challenge of addressing the professional development needs of several generations in the workforce. From baby boomers with years of experience to the web-savvy members of generation Y, human resource directors say generational differences in the workplace have never been so pronounced, driving them to revamp how they attract, train, develop and retain key staff.
Read MoreIndustry groups prepare for climate change debate
Read MoreWomen nonprofit leaders gain pay parity, report details
Women CEOs are gaining pay parity in nonprofit organizations and hold half of the CEO jobs in nonprofit groups with annual revenue of $1 million or less, according to a compensation report released in October from Guidestar, a clearinghouse for nonprofit and association tax and compensation data.
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