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ASAE Meets With IRS Exempt Organizations’ Chief
ASAE President and CEO John H. Graham IV, CAE, along with ASAE Public Policy staff, met with Martha Sullivan, director of the IRS’ Exempt Organizations (EO) Division, met to discuss a number of ongoing issues affecting the tax-exempt community.
Sullivan told ASAE the IRS is "about halfway through" its Tax Exempt Compensation Enforcement Project, a process that involves contact with some 2,000 charities and foundations in an effort to identify and halt excessive compensation practices in the tax-exempt sector. As reported this summer by Inroads, contact by the IRS does not necessarily imply improper activity by an organization; rather, the project’s objective is to simply gather information about current practices. The contact process involves scrutiny of compensation of specific officers and various kinds of insider transactions, such as loans and any sales, exchanges or leasing of property to officers and others.
Sullivan also said the EO Division continues to consider modifications to the Form 990 filed by tax-exempt groups. A discussion draft prepared by Senate Finance Committee staff last summer recommends reforms to improve the scope and quality of the Form 990 and ensure more accurate and complete reporting from exempt organizations. Also discussed at this week’s meeting was the issue of unrelated business income (UBIT) and Internet-related activities by exempt organizations.
For more information on public policy issues, visit the public policy section of the ASAE Web site.
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Join us April 5th to honor General Colin L. Powell—2005 Visionary Award Recipient!
Join us for the 2005 Center for Association Leadership Partnership Dinner and Silent Auction (Formerly the ASAE Foundation Partnership Dinner and Silent Auction) honoring 2005 Visionary Award Recipients General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) and Mrs. Alma J. Powell and donors to The ASAE Foundation and The Center for Association Leadership's Capital Campaigns, Tuesday April 5, 2005 at the Hilton Washington & Towers, Washington, DC.
Connect with your peers for an evening of partnership and networking as we celebrate the industry giants. Their lifelong commitment to quality and professionalism has helped to enhance the association profession. View the full list of campaign donors…
The Center is honored to award General and Mrs. Powell for their significant contributions to the global community, their inspiration and dedication to the goals of America's Promise-The Alliance for Youth. This incredible organization is creating a nation of neighborhoods, uniting citizens of all nationalities, religious faiths and political parties in a common goal which is to meet the needs of our nation's children and youth by providing them with as much community support as possible to help them become leaders of tomorrow.
Reserve your table today!
Call 703-739-4480 or email partnershipdinner@teamprecision.com
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A Closer Look at Four Upcoming Programs
Distance Learning and Demo Days
March 30-31, 2005
Marriott Learning Complex, Washington, DC
ASAE members $195, Nonmembers $295
The 2005 Distance Learning and Demo Days is back and better than ever! This two-day event combines a full day of learning sessions and includes association case studies, sharing of best practices by industry experts, and a second day of eLearning system demos. Educational session topics include online testing, instructional design, marketing eLearning and the very popular Idea Cafe. Vendor demos highlight eLearning management systems, authoring tools, virtual seminar technologies and many others!
2005 Chicago Association Law Symposium
April 13, 2005
The Fairmont Chicago, Chicago IL
ASAE members $225, Nonmember $325
The Chicago Association Law Symposium is the don't-miss symposium for association in-house and outside legal counsel. It's the best way to gain the practical knowledge you need to stay at the top of your profession. When you attend, you'll hear about the latest court decisions, learn about the latest trends in association law and network with your peers.
2005 Financial Management Symposium
May 23-24, 2005
Marriott Bethesda North Hotel and Conference Center
ASAE members $495, Nonmember $595
This is the premier event for association financial management professionals. Content is specifically geared towards CEOs, CFOs, CPAs, comptrollers, senior-level managers, financial accounting managers, and attorneys who represent associations. Explore the latest trends in finance, legal, and management and how they will impact you.
Invitational Forum on Leadership and Management
June 9-10, 2005
Marriott Montreal Chateau Champlain, Canada
ASAE members $795, Nonmembers $945
Targeted to CEOs and senior executives in the association community, The Invitational Forum on Leadership and Management is a content-rich learning experience. You will learn how to put the most compelling, unique and proven leadership and management theories into practice.
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May 16th—Next Deadline for 2005 Associations Advance America Award Entries
Show how your association leads the way by entering the 2005 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards! One of the premier association awards programs, the AAA Awards, allows you to showcase to the media, Congress, the association community and external audiences the valuable and extraordinary programs that associations provide their communities.
Here's your chance to be recognized and achieve media exposure and peer recognition for your association. The next deadline is May 16, 2005. To submit an entry online, or for more information, contact Courtney Gardner at (202)626-2734 or cgardner@asaenet.org. Submit multiple entries, but please only one per category. There is a $25 fee for each entry. Don't let this opportunity pass you by!
The award covers excellence in the following categories:
- Skills training and professional development,
- Ethical, technical, or professional standards,
- Economic development,
- Business and social innovation,
- Information and knowledge creation,
- Public education and information,
- Civic and community volunteer activities,
- Citizenship and enhancing democracy.
View full category descriptions at www.asaenet.org.
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Register for Springtime!
Thursday, May 26, 2005, Washington Convention Center
(ASAE members—enjoy this NEW membership benefit!)
Register today!
Along with Networking, General Sessions, and Trade Shows—Springtime has two banks of concurrent Education sessions, so you have twice the opportunity to learn about membership retention, outsourcing, marketing, technology, legal issues, sponsorships and much more. Here's a sample of Education Sessions we have planned for you...
- CEM Session: Attendance Promotion. This program is one of the mandatory courses toward earning the Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) designation. Everyone wants to market and promote their exhibitions well to increase interest and attendance. In this program, learn how exhibitions fit into your overall marketing mix. There is an emphasis on identifying the elements that determine how an exhibition is positioned in the marketplace and how to develop, expand and maintain a targeted market.
- CEM Session: Developing an Exhibitor Prospectus. This program is one of the elective courses toward earning the Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) designation. A key component to any exhibition is generating revenue from exhibitors, but how do you get them to participate? Exhibit space sales can be challenging, but this program will teach you the marketing strategies that will sell your event to exhibitors.
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Question of the Week–Nonprofit Listings
To get a better view of the nonprofit organizations, use Guidestar, the National Database of Nonprofit Organizations. You can use this free service to research nonprofits based on any number of criteria.
Here is a sample search:
You can also add other search elements in the keyword, or use that to create a whole new search.
Have a question? Contact Knowledge Center/Information Central at 202-326-9559 or infocentral@asaenet.org.
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Recruit-A-Member Results: Two Members Advance to Winner's Circle!
J. Stephen Larkin, CAE, president of The Aluminum Association, Washington, DC, recruited his 25th new ASAE member in January. Thomas R. Kuhn, CAE, president of Edison Electric Institute, Washington, DC, recruited his 20th new member in February. Both are now included in the winner's circle of ASAE's recruit-a-member campaign!
To learn how you can recruit a new member and be eligible to win fabulous prizes, please visit www.asaenet.org/recruit.
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Find The Latest Association Jobs at Career Headquarters
Realize your professional potential in association management through www.careerhq.org—the best source of association jobs and resumes. Advertise your resume free of charge to hundreds of association employers and search CareerHQ.org’s targeted job database for the position that’s right for you. CareerHQ.org offers career development services, including job coaching, resume writing, and a career knowledge database. Numerous services are free, including resume review, interviewing guidelines, and a behavioral style analysis. You’ll also find helpful tips and resources to assist in your job hunt.
Click on the newest positions available for a sample of what you’ll find at www.careerHQ.org:
Advertising Account Manager
National Community Pharmacists Association–Alexandria, VA
Member and Chapter Services Manager
American Society of Landscape Architects–Washington, D.C.
Education Manager
AFSM International, Inc.–Ft. Myers, FL
Office Manager/iMIS Administrator
American Society of Bariatric Physicians–Denver, CO
Senior Editor
American Payroll Association–San Antonio, TX
Career Headquarters is powered by Boxwood Technology.
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Register for ASAE's Second Annual Advocacy Week, April 4–8
Engage, Mobilize and Advocate: Participate in ASAE's Advocacy Week! This FREE program presents a unique opportunity for ASAE members to support issues affecting the association community by drafting letters, composing e-mails, sending faxes, and making phone calls to their US Representatives and Senators.
ASAE will start the countdown to Advocacy Week on March 8th, with a weekly message containing tips for moving advocacy into the 21st century. Then on April 8th, the program will be launched in full swing! Participate to ensure that the voice of the association community is heard on Capitol Hill. To learn more about Advocacy Week, please visit www.capwiz.com/asaeadvocacyweek.
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The Center for Association Leadership Offers Programs to Fit YOUR Needs!
American Association Day
April 6, 2005
Washington, DC
CEO Symposium: The Fairmont Chicago
April 11–12, 2005
The Fairmont Chicago–Chicago, IL
Hotel Operations—Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
April 14, 2005
Orlando, FL
Essential Financial Skills for the Non-Finance Professional
May 3, 2005
Indianapolis, IN
Prometheus: A Leadership Think Tank for Senior Association Executives
May 12–14, 2005
Stein Eriksen Lodge–Park City, UT
Future Leaders Conference
June 2-5, 2005
The Homestead–Hot Springs, VA
Invitational Forum on Leadership and Management
June 9-10, 2005
Marriott Montreal Chateau Champlain, Canada
ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership 2005 Annual Meeting and Exposition
August 13–16, 2005
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center–Nashville, TN
For a full listing of upcoming programs click here.
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