Resource Library
We are pleased to offer a library of resources of best practices, templates, articles, and more related to association and nonprofit management.
Search the library by keyword or browse the categories below to locate resources.
Featured Resources
Name of Resource | Topic | Author | Publication Date | Publication Type |
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Annual Board Assessment Form A form for Board members to use to evaluate the Board's effectiveness and responsibilities. |
Board | TSAE | 08-06-2014 | PDF, Sample |
Board Meeting Evaluation Form A sample meeting evaluation for to provide Board members following meetings |
Board | TSAE | 08-06-2014 | PDF, Sample |
Challenge and Solutions Tip Sheets Solutions for biggest challenges related to board, committees, policies and strategic planning. |
Board, CEO & Leadership | Bob Harris, CAE | 01-21-2014 | Tip Sheet |
Telecommuting Policy and Application Sample telecommuting policy and application for mid-sized associations. |
Human Resources | TSAE | 04-01-2013 | PDF, Sample |
Board Responsibilities This guide informs volunteers of the unique aspects of serving on a nonprofit board. |
Board | Bob Harris, CAE | 10-25-2012 | PDF, Tip Sheet |
CEO Performance Evaluation Guide for the Board's annual evaluation of the CEO/Executive Director. |
CEO & Leadership, Human Resources | Bob Harris, CAE | 09-05-2005 |
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Board
Name of Resource | Author | Publication Date | Publication Type |
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Annual Board Assessment Form A form for Board members to use to evaluate the Board's effectiveness and responsibilities. |
TSAE | 08-06-2014 | PDF, Sample |
Board Meeting Evaluation Form A sample meeting evaluation for to provide Board members following meetings |
TSAE | 08-06-2014 | PDF, Sample |
Challenge and Solutions Tip Sheets Solutions for biggest challenges related to board, committees, policies and strategic planning. |
Bob Harris, CAE | 01-21-2014 | Tip Sheet |
CEO-to-CEO Videos A "Wish I Would Have Known" video series with three CEOs of different experience levels |
TSAE | 04-04-2013 | Video |
Benefits of Board Orientation An orientation is an investment to promote improved understanding and governance. |
Bob Harris, CAE | 03-08-2013 | |
Board Responsibilities This guide informs volunteers of the unique aspects of serving on a nonprofit board. |
Bob Harris, CAE | 10-25-2012 | PDF, Tip Sheet |
CEO & Leadership
Name of Resource | Author | Publication Date | Publication Type |
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Challenge and Solutions Tip Sheets Solutions for biggest challenges related to board, committees, policies and strategic planning. |
Bob Harris, CAE | 01-21-2014 | Tip Sheet |
CEO-to-CEO Videos A "Wish I Would Have Known" video series with three CEOs of different experience levels |
TSAE | 04-04-2013 | Video |
Looking Forward 2013 Read an Environmental Scanning Whitepaper for the Association Industry |
Association Laboratories, Inc. | 03-18-2013 | Whitepaper |
Starting an Association If you are thinking about starting an association, this guide will show you the steps. |
ASAE | 02-01-2006 | Web Article |
CEO Performance Evaluation Guide for the Board's annual evaluation of the CEO/Executive Director. |
Bob Harris, CAE | 09-05-2005 |
Education
Name of Resource | Author | Publication Date | Publication Type |
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Credentialing Outline Outline of the benefits of a credentialing program and what goes into creating one. |
02-21-2013 |
Government Relations
Name of Resource | Author | Publication Date | Publication Type |
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Basics for Making a Hill Visit An overview of what you and your members need to know if visiting Representatives in D.C. |
ASAE | 03-20-2013 | Tip Sheet |
2013 Bill Tracking Updates Get updates on bills related to the nonprofit sector being filed during the 2013 Session |
TSAE | 01-16-2013 | |
How to Hire a Lobbyist An overview of the process of hiring an outside lobbyist for your organization. |
Lobbying 101 | 11-20-2012 | Web Article |
Human Resources
Name of Resource | Author | Publication Date | Publication Type |
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Disability in the Workplace Presentation from Erin Lawler, Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (May 2013) |
Erin Lawler | 06-18-2013 | PDF, PowerPoint |
Assoc Director for Programs and Training Job Description Job description for Asooc Dir for Programs from TX Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems |
TEXPERS | 04-01-2013 | Sample |
Administrative Assistant Job Description Job description for Admin Assistant from Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems |
TEXPERS | 04-01-2013 | Sample |
Telecommuting Policy and Application Sample telecommuting policy and application for mid-sized associations. |
TSAE | 04-01-2013 | PDF, Sample |
CEO Performance Evaluation Guide for the Board's annual evaluation of the CEO/Executive Director. |
Bob Harris, CAE | 09-05-2005 | |
Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook Sample of Association Policies and Procedures Handbook for Employees |
12-01-2004 |
Marketing & Communications
Name of Resource | Author | Publication Date | Publication Type |
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2013 Association Communications Benchmarking Report Association Adviser's Communications Survey of nearly 400 Associations |
Naylor, LLC | 04-12-2013 | PDF, Whitepaper |
Media and Public Relations Policy Sample policy for who may interact with the media and what they may do. |
IPC | 03-01-2012 |
Meetings
Name of Resource | Author | Publication Date | Publication Type |
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Casino Nights and Raffle Legalities Legal considerations if your association is looking to hold a raffle or casino night. |
Joe Bobbins, CAE | 02-21-2013 |
Membership
Name of Resource | Author | Publication Date | Publication Type |
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“The End of Membership as We Know It” Review Read a recap of Sarah Sladek's "The End of Membership as We Know It" by Beth Brooks, CAE |
Beth Brooks, CAE | 03-08-2013 |