Now in the survey's 11th year, the correlating report has been improved by introducing new, relevant and timely questions that represent the holistic scope of the association space. Upon completion of this survey, you will receive your Association Best Practices Score Card and an integrated set of strategy suggestions to help your association reach its goals in 2022 and beyond.

All participants who complete the survey will be entered for a chance to win one of 30 $100 Amazon gift cards when the survey closes on Saturday, April 30. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Sarah Sain, CAE.

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Caley Mutrie, CAE, IOM, Executive Director of Association Acumen's client, the Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies (FOCIS), and Amanda Schellinger, Membership and Marketing Manager, contributed to the article, The Women of FOCIS: promoting equality and inclusiveness in a professional federation of clinical immunology societies. The article was published in the April 4 edition of Frontiers in Immunology, section Alloimmunity and Transplantation.

Authored by Elaine F Reed, Anita S Chong, Megan K Levings, Caley Mutrie, Terri M Laufer, Maria Grazia Roncarolo and Megan Sykes, the article presents a retrospective analysis of gender equality practices of FOCIS to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations accordingly.

“Amanda and I are pleased to have been able to participate in this very important publication,” Caley said. “I want to especially highlight Amanda’s outstanding and tireless work on data collection. The data was key to the success of the project!”

AMPED Association Management (AMPED) is pleased to announce that Alex Joers has been appointed as the Associate Director and Program Manager for both the Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA) and APTA Geriatrics. In this role, Alex will oversee day-to-day operations, while assisting with governance and education development for both associations. "I feel a great connection to AMPED and the organizations that I will be working with,” said Joers. “It is inspiring to assist in the development of exceptional educational opportunities and programs that these clients have built over the years. I look forward to collaborating with a team of dedicated professionals as we look to the future."

AMPED is also pleased to announce that Dana J. Murn, CAE has been appointed Associate Director and Program Manager for the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association (NDTA) where she will provide program oversight and strategic direction of educational programming to drive growth in membership, certification and revenue. Murn has more than 10 years of experience working for associations in both financial and health fields. She possesses expertise in board communication, membership, online education strategy and strategic planning. In 2020, Dana earned her Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).

AMPED excited to welcome Brenda “Bree” Villarreal, CAE, as Associate Director and Program Manager for both Leadership California and the Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA). Villareal has more than 15 years of non-profit management experience, specializing in leadership, governance, professional development, operations, and event planning. She was a 2018 recipient of the Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) awarded by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). DELP is a prestigious two-year scholarship program awarded to under-represented identity groups to assist them in advancing into the ranks of leadership in the association and non-profit management profession. In 2020, Bree earned her Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from ASAE.

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Applications are now being accepted for ASAE’s 2022 Power of Associations Awards. Associations are encouraged to apply and be recognized for their good works that benefit society. The Power of Associations Awards are offered in five categories: Community Support and Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Industry/Professional Advancement and Global Development. The deadline for this year’s awards is April 30, 2022.