WASHINGTON: The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) & The Center for Association Leadership launched a campaign April 26 to discourage negative views about associations and lobbyists.
 
The “Power of A” campaign, which targets policymakers in Washington, plans to highlight the role that associations play in providing education, professional development, standards setting, and collaboration and partnerships, said John Graham, CEO of the membership organization.

“People expect that associations are activists and lobbyists, which they are,” he said. ...