Serving on an association's Board is a rewarding way to give back to your profession or community. Whether you're helping shape strategy, overseeing events, or supporting members, one of your most important responsibilities is ensuring the organization's financial health. For many volunteer members, however, budgeting can feel intimidating. Most [...]
There’s no shortage of opinions when it comes to how Board meetings should be held. Some board members swear by the energy and connection of meeting in person, while others appreciate the efficiency and convenience of virtual meetings. With competing priorities, busy calendars, and Board Members scattered across the [...]
In associations, virtual education doesn't happen; it is intentional. While strong content, reliable technology, and great audience engagement are important, the most successful webinars, panel discussions, and online learning sessions are often the result of collaboration between volunteer moderators and speakers. In this blog, we'll analyze the role of [...]
Sustainability and social impact are no longer topics reserved for large corporations or government agencies. Increasingly, association members are looking to their professional and industry organizations for leadership, guidance, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference. For association volunteer leaders, this presents both an opportunity and a responsibility. Today's [...]
Association volunteer leaders often focus on the event itself, those intense days of registration desks, session monitoring, and wayfinding. But the real magic of member engagement happens across a much longer timeline. After managing multiple association events, I've learned that volunteers who understand the full engagement cycle can transform [...]
Let's be honest. If your association isn't showing up online in 2026, you might as well be handing out flyers in an empty parking lot. That's not an exaggeration; that's just where things are right now. The way people find associations and make the decision to join has completely [...]
Effective follow-up in associations is more than sending another email or checking in after a meeting. It’s about understanding people. Reading the room (or email, or situation) is the most important thing when it comes to following up, especially within associations. Association Boards and committees are made up of [...]
Zoom webinars always look simple until you’re the one running them. Suddenly it’s slides, speakers, timing, chat messages, and the quiet hope that nothing glitches. Most issues don’t happen during the webinar; they happen in the prep. Here’s a guide on how to make things smoother and far less [...]
Many organizations, particularly those with long histories, operate under By-laws that were drafted using templates and best practices from probably, years ago. While these governing documents may have served organizations well for decades, changes in technology, member engagement, and operational realities mean that periodic review and modernization are both [...]
In association management, particularly in the accounting department, busy seasons, tight deadlines, and constant attention to detail make time management one of the most valuable skills for accounting professionals. Whether you’re juggling reconciliations, preparing reports, or responding to last-minute requests, how you structure your day can directly affect both [...]
