The Latest News for Association Professionals

12/02/2025

Consumer Confidence Continues to Wane

It has fallen to its lowest level since April

12/02/2025

Central Ohio Nonprofits Work to Meet Holiday Food Need amid Funding Challenges

The Mid-Ohio Food Collective is dealing with a $5.5 million reduction in government support

12/01/2025

Why Gen Z Is Obsessed with the Humble Quarter Zip

It has long been a signal of soft professionalism

12/01/2025

Treat Anger as Your Personal "Check Engine Light"

Too often, we let our anger stop us - rather than redirect us

12/01/2025

Lead from the Inside Out

Here are three habits that keep leaders centered

12/01/2025

OSAP Board Elections Opened Last Week

Cast your vote today

12/01/2025

The Principles of Learning Any Complex Skill

Music is a promising tool for improving cognition, promoting well-being

12/01/2025

OHSAA Releases High School Football State Championship Game Pairings

All games will be played at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium from Dec. 4-6

11/26/2025

The OSAP Office is Closed for Thanksgiving

We will re-open on Monday, Dec. 1

11/26/2025

OSAP Board Elections for 2026 Are Now Open

Cast your vote today

11/25/2025

United States, Ukraine Move Forward on Peace Deal

However, Russia's rejection is likely

11/25/2025

Science Says Sleeping in a Really Dark Room Will Make You Smarter

The darker the room tonight, the smarter and more alert you will be tomorrow

11/25/2025

Why Collaboration Beats Competition in Gen AI Initiatives for Associations

The gen AI revolution demands collaboration

11/25/2025

Thirteen Simple Steps to Get Your Home Guest-ready for the Holidays

Get these things in order to save yourself future nightmares

11/25/2025

The Hidden Cost of Poor Employee Recognition

Use this checklist to get employee recognition right

11/24/2025

Consumers Want More Control Over Their Data

Here’s what that means for organizations

11/24/2025

Coach Your Team - Don't Carry Them

This shift is one of the most important moves a leader can make

11/24/2025

Why CEO Turnover Is Rising in 2025

The trend continues to rise

11/24/2025

New Compensation Benchmarking Coming in 2026

The survey, which will be distributed to OSAP's association members, will launch in January

11/24/2025

Judge in Google Ad Tech Case Seeks Quick Fix for Web Giant's Monopolies

The judge says "time is of the essence"

11/24/2025

Following Holocaust Denial Claims, France to Investigate the Grok Chatbot

Grok incorrectly noted what the gas chambers' use was

11/22/2025

Young People Are Tripping on Benadryl

The trip is always a bad time

11/21/2025

Federal Judge Orders Man Held on Federal Terrorism Charge in Chicago Train Attack

The man allegedly set a woman on fire inside a commuter train this week

11/21/2025

Three Quiet Weeks

Quiet often indicates competence

11/21/2025

Your Brain Has a Productivity Style

Your productivity style is as unique as your fingerprint

11/21/2025

CDC Website Undergoes Changes that Don't Reflect Scientific EvidenceCDC website changed to contradi

The changes are made to autism claims

11/21/2025

Side Jobs and 'Polyworking' Gain Currency as Protection against Layoffs

Workers are fearing where the labor market may be headed

11/21/2025

Job Retention Is So Yesterday

Regeneration is today’s leadership imperative

11/21/2025

The Columbus Crew's Stadium, Lower.com Field, To Be Renamed

Lower.com became the stadium’s inaugural naming rights partner in 2021

11/20/2025

The U.S. Department of Education Is Being Shuttered

Here’s what that means for Americans

11/20/2025

Remote and Hybrid Workers Allegedly Work Less on Fridays

Some say it's hurting collaboration

11/20/2025

Ohio Absentee Ballot Deadline Bill Takes Big Step Forward

It would eliminate the four-day grace period for mail-in absentee ballots to be received.

11/20/2025

This Ancient Philosophy Can Transform Modern Leadership

It's time to adopt the philosophy of the Stoics

11/20/2025

Affordable Care Act 'Subsidy Cliff'

Millions of Americans wait in health insurance limbo

11/20/2025

From Digital to Dynamic

Associations are adapting to the changing events landscape

11/20/2025

SPECIAL MESSAGE: OSAP MEMBERS FROM CHAIR EVAN K. NEWMAN, MBA

We are excited to move forward in a new direction with you

11/20/2025

Central Ohio's Community Shelter Board Prepares to Open Four Warming Centers This Winter

The centers will offer 160 more beds for those in need

11/20/2025

DeWine: Hemp Ban in Shutdown Deal Could Help Ohio Lawmakers set Delta-8 Rules

The action pleased the governor, according to remarks he shared with reporters

11/19/2025

Why It's Difficult to Give Negative Feedback

Understand the psychology and neurophysiology underneath critical feedback

11/19/2025

Why Humble Leaders Tend to Be the Most Effective Leaders

The theory is back by considerable scientific evidence

11/19/2025

Why You Should Embrace New Technology as You Age

Engagement with tech may offer older adults cognitive benefits

11/19/2025

Deploying "AI Agents" in Your Association

Here are five places to consider using them

11/19/2025

Massive Study Reveals a Key Ingredient for Happiness Many Leaders Ignore

It just may be the most important perk

11/19/2025

Leaders Have an Ethical Duty to Champion Equity, Inclusion

Strong, moral leaders have always known this

11/19/2025

Pittsburgh’s Airport Just Got a Nature-focused Makeover

A new design "rightsizes" the airport while creating a rare amount of open space

11/19/2025

Inside the Multimillion-dollar Plan to Make Mobile Voting Happen

A political consultant is launching a protocol to try to mainstream this technology

11/19/2025

Quiet Connectors Often Drive Real Organizational Change

Don't mistake the loudest voices for the most influential

11/18/2025

Four Key Messages for Communicating the Value of Membership

11/18/2025

Fed Reserve Divided as Economic Data Returns after Shutdown

The agency still faces a deep policy divide

11/18/2025

Research Finds More Consumers Are Falling behind on Their Utility Bills

People typically prioritize their utility bills along with their mortgages, auto debt

11/18/2025

Steps You Can Take to Build a Resilient Organization

Build organizational resilience through strong, collective leadership

11/18/2025

If You're Bored with Your Speech, Your Audience Is, Too

Work to infuse your voice with enthusiasm and a feeling of purpose

11/18/2025

How People with High EQ Use a Little Stress to Optimize Their Performance

But you must reframe it to be the right kind of stress

11/18/2025

X, formerly Twitter, Down in Internet Outage

What to know about Cloudfare

11/18/2025

Landmark Conservation Effort Protects Nearly 3,000 Acres in Ohio’s Appalachian Foothills

The effort is a partnership between Athens Conservancy and The Nature Conservancy

11/18/2025

Discover Recent Developments at the IRS

Here are some things that could impact Ohio's nonprofit community

11/18/2025

Six Easy Ways to Make Small Talk

Pay attention to the other person’s responses and reflect engagement

11/17/2025

Why Assertive Leaders Get Promoted and Passive Leaders Do Not

Decisive, confident leaders are more likely to get promoted

11/17/2025

Tax Conformity around the United States

Here's a brief update from Nonprofit Champions

11/17/2025

OAAPN Recognizes Dana Severin as Preceptor of the Year

She's an instructor at Case Western Reserve

11/17/2025

Russian Missile Strike Kills Three, Wounds 10 in Ukraine's Kharkiv Region

The overnight attack damaged multi-story residence blocks

11/17/2025

Company Holiday Party Considerations

Examine pay, safety and inclusivity

11/17/2025

Building Stakeholder Trust in Uncertain Times

Cost cutting and cash hoarding can alienate stakeholder attitudes

11/17/2025

The Myth of the Five-year Plan

Here is what associations need instead

11/17/2025

After Extreme Backlash, Germany Cancels Auction of Holocaust Artifacts

The artifacts included letters written by prisoners and other documents

11/17/2025

Congress Tightens THC Restrictions on Hemp

The restrictions close a farm bill loophole

11/14/2025

Boost Member Engagement through the Power of Learning

Use learning to drive engagement

11/14/2025

Report Finds Association Boards Need to be Crisis-ready

The recommendations focus on board preparedness, staff relationships and more

11/14/2025

Supporting Your Over-stressed Staff

Leaders need to do more to support staff and members amidst a burnout crisis

11/13/2025

Next Funding Fight Already Taking Shape after U.S. Government Reopens

Looking ahead, four contentious bills will further test lawmakers' dealmaking abilities

11/13/2025

ASAE Pulse Poll Tracks Top Challenges Facing Associations

Membership engagement and retention remain among the leading concerns

11/13/2025

Utilize Goal-stacking to End of a Motivation Rut

Pursuing low-stakes goals can inspire you to take action on higher-value ones

11/13/2025

Winning over Skeptics

Here's how to introduce innovation to the tech-phobic

11/13/2025

Job Interviews: Five Stupid Questions

Remember: Always ask the second question

11/13/2025

Three Strategies for Managing Association Conference Abstracts

Consider implementing these protocols

11/13/2025

Five Things to Know before Using an AI Browser

AI browsers represent a “gold rush into user data in the browser"

11/13/2025

U.S. Government Reopens

However, challenges remain

11/13/2025

One in Four U.S. Households Are Living Paycheck to Paycheck

For many, their budgets leave no margin for error

11/13/2025

Why Networking Is Still the Most Powerful Tool in Business

Here's how to do it better

11/13/2025

How a ‘One and done’ Gene-editing Treatment Could Lower Cholesterol

The results of an early trial show a promising development

11/12/2025

Strong Solar Storms Could Trigger Northern Lights and More, According to the NOAA

While producing colorful auroras, the storms may also disrupt communications

11/12/2025

In Online Event Connections, There Is Room for Growth

When attendees and exhibitors connect online, they don't always bond as well

11/12/2025

Feds Expected to Cut Rates Again in December, Most Economists Believe

The action is tied to a weakening job market

11/12/2025

U.S. House to Vote on Deal to End Longest Government Shutdown in History

It is expected to pass the House

11/12/2025

Ohio Food Pantries See Record Demand in Food Crisis

ODJFS says full benefits likely won't be distributed this month

11/12/2025

U.S. Warns It Could Force 20 Percent Flight Cuts if Shutdown Continues

Cuts would include some 700 flights from the four largest carriers

11/12/2025

The Science of Our Thermostat Settings

There's an ambient temperature that's particularly good for our mental state

11/11/2025

Veterans Day

OSAP Office Closed

11/10/2025

What to Know about the Deal to End the Shutdown

If it progresses, it will end the longest-ever government shutdown

11/10/2025

Courage Can Help You Take Bold Action in Your Life and at Work

Infuse your teams and organizations with courage

11/10/2025

SCOTUS Rejects Appeal to Overturn Its Same-sex Marriage Ruling

The court voted to support same-sex marriage in 2015

11/10/2025

Science Says One Word Will Supercharge Your To-do List

Don’t just list what you want to accomplish

11/10/2025

Self-awareness Builds a Foundation for Leadership

Your most potent leadership tool makes all the rest effective

11/10/2025

The Virtue of Doing Less

Leaders are often charged to add new projects without having any projects removed

11/10/2025

The Up-and-coming Ohio City That’s Perfectly Sized

Experience the charm of Maineville, Ohio

11/10/2025

Work 52 Minutes, Break for 17: A Winning Productivity Hack

One researcher says it's an effective ratio—especially when you avoid tech distractions

11/09/2025

Foreign Hackers May Have Accessed CBO Systems in Recent 'Security Incident'

CBO data is a valuable target for nation-state hackers

11/09/2025

Things to Know about UN Climate Talks Known as COP30

The aim is simple, but lofty

11/08/2025

SCOTUS: Trump Administration Doesn't Have to Promptly Pay Full Food Benefits for Now

Via this decision, the court briefly paused a lower court's ruling

11/08/2025

Award Nominations Open for 2026 Ohio Certified Crop Adviser of the Year

The winner will be recognized at the 2026 Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference

11/07/2025

Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of Locations

The list of fast-food casualties in 2025 grows longer

11/07/2025

The Great "Busyness" Delusion: Confusing Motion with Movement

Chaos isn't proof of relevance

11/07/2025

This Ohio State Park Is the Perfect Fall Escape

Discover all that Shawnee State Park has to offer its visitors

11/07/2025

Discernment or Gullibility

Manipulators run your life when you lack discernment

11/07/2025

Open Enrollment Is NOW OPEN – Secure Your 2026 Coverage

OSAP Members: Your enrollment window is open

11/07/2025

Destination Dayton to Recognize Community Ambassador Award Winners

Retiring Destination Dayton President & CEO Jacquelyn Powell will also be recognized

11/07/2025

Workforce Shortages Threaten $42.5 Billion Federal Broadband Rollout

There are several issues that may lead to significant delays

11/07/2025

Starbucks to Sell off Control of its Chinese Operations

It's selling control to Boyu Capital

11/06/2025

Arctic Blast to Bring the First Taste of Winter to Much of the U.S.

Here’s how low temperatures will plunge

11/06/2025

New Report Says Layoffs Increased through October

Employers have announced 1.1 million job cuts so far this year

11/06/2025

How to Deploy the ‘One-hour Rule’ as Your Secret Weapon for Growth

The surprising power of taking time to learn, reflect and think

11/06/2025

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi Will Not Seek Reelection

She has served an historic 20 terms representing California

11/06/2025

MIT Neuroscience Says This Is What Happens to Your Brain without Enough Sleep

Skipping sleep makes your brain desperate for maintenance

11/06/2025

Leadership Skills at Work

Slay the monsters with your maverick power

11/06/2025

SCOTUS Case to Decide the Fate of Trump’s Tariffs

Some say its outcome could rewrite the nation's understanding of executive power

11/06/2025

Why Every Company Wants to ‘Stay Nimble’

These words have become the preferred euphemism when terminating employees

11/06/2025

You’re Asking the Wrong AI Questions

Instead, start here

11/06/2025

Radio Listeners Share Their Best Money-saving Grocery Tips

Ask about discounts, check those receipts and more

11/05/2025

From Groceries to Gas, Americans Say They’re Spending More in 2025

Poll shows things remain very difficult for low- and middle-income households

11/05/2025

Banks Feel the Impact As SBA Loan Processing Is Paused

Small business lending made the shutdown real for banks

11/05/2025

ODEW Release Industry-recognized Credential Survey for 2025 Q3 and Q4

Please complete the survey that represents your industry

11/05/2025

Surviving the "Hateosphere"

For many news outlets, their goal isn't to inform you; it's to incite you

11/05/2025

From Panic to Profit

Implement cost-management practices that count

11/05/2025

Social Capital Is the New Currency

Here's what it means for associations

11/05/2025

Talks to End the Government Shutdown Intensify

The federal closure nears the longest one ever

11/05/2025

Exxon Explores More Refinery Upgrades

Meanwhile, the company is honing higher-value products

11/05/2025

Stark County Dentist Named President-elect of the American Dental Association

Dr. Thomas Paumier also has served as president of the Ohio Dental Association

11/04/2025

SCOTUS Faces Decision on Major Donald Trump Policy this Week

The use of the 1977 IEEPA to impose tariffs has raised some legal alarms

11/04/2025

Dick Cheney Dies at 84

He was a powerful former U.S. vice president

11/04/2025

How Companies Are Turning No-hire, More-fire into a Growth Strategy

More companies are cutting staff, often with AI help, to build their businesses

11/04/2025

"Intellectual Humility" Can Help Leaders Take a Stand

Leaders need conviction

11/04/2025

How Inspirational Leaders Stand Out

Evaluate your leadership by your ability to inspire others

11/04/2025

These Are the Privacy and Security Settings to Change on Your iPhone

Apple gives you a lot of control over your privacy and security

11/04/2025

U.S. Firms Grapple with Economic Divide as Lower Income Struggles Mount

Companies catering to low-income consumers face sales, profit challenges

11/03/2025

Residence Hall Association Delivers Safe, Lively Trick-or-treating in Ohio University's Residence Halls

Athens locals were brought together for a family friendly event

11/03/2025

New Study Links Melatonin and Heart Failure

However, experts say don’t panic yet

11/03/2025

What to Do with a Router the Government Is Considering Banning

Stay safe no matter which WiFi equipment you are using

11/03/2025

Fears over Flight Delays, Airport Disruptions Grow as Government Shutdown Continues

Air traffic controllers and TSA officers continue to work without pay

11/03/2025

Earthquake in Afghanistan Kills 20, Injures Hundreds

The 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Mazar-e-Sharif

11/03/2025

Leading through Turbulence

Clear communication is key in today's turbulent times

11/03/2025

OHSAA Announces Second Round Pairings for High School Football Playoffs

The majority of second round games will be played Nov. 7, at 7 p.m.

11/03/2025

As Shutdown Drags on, Uncertainty Persists for SNAP Recipients, Federal Workers

Congressional Republicans and Democrats remain at odds over a solution

11/03/2025

OPEC+ Pauses Oil Output Hikes beyond December amid Glut Fears

The alliance has paused oil output increases for January through March 2026

11/03/2025

Peaches Recalled Nationwide over Listeria Concerns

The peaches were sold both individually with PLU stickers and in multi-packs