Beat the Membership Dues Blues
People seem to want everything for free these days – from cover charges at parties to online newspaper articles. Everyone expects value but isn’t necessarily willing to pay for it. That frugality has spread to the association sector. Reliance on dues has declined dramatically in recent decades. ASAE and the Center for Association Leadership report that in […]
Advocacy 101: How to Create an Effective Government Relations Outreach Program
Part one of a three-part series One of the most important benefits you provide members is often the hardest to deliver: advocacy. As the umbrella group that represents the interests of your industry, members count on you to stay on top of issues and build relationships with both state and federal governments to make sure […]
What no one tells you about choosing an Association Management Company
What no one tells you about choosing an Association Management Company We know most association management companies (AMCs) list similar benefits when asked why you should work with them. Phrases like years of experience, mastery of association management systems, and focus on your mission come to mind. Don’t get me wrong. Those skill sets and capabilities are […]
Make Your Voice Heard in Board Meetings
Board meetings function best when everyone contributes. However, that doesn’t always happen. Take a moment to think about why you don’t raise your hand. Do you fear you might ruffle a few feathers? Are there outspoken people dominating the conversation? Are you simply on the shy side? Regardless of your reason for holding back, it’s […]
Membership Data
Membership data is a valuable indicator of the health of an association. How many members do you have? How long do they stay members? Do you manage conferences and other events? How is attendance? Which events do well, and which tend to struggle? Associations know that good membership data is like a rich vein of […]
Build Up a Board That’s Ready for Anything
In a perfect world, everyone on your board is a highly dedicated professional. They bring everything the association needs to the table, whenever it is asked of them. It is a diverse group of people who work well together and never back out of organizational commitments. Unfortunately, this probably isn’t always the case, and that’s […]
Make the Best of Your Board Meetings
How often have you thought to yourself, “Wow, what a great board meeting”? I’m going to go out on a limb and guess your answer is one of two things: “Not very often,” or, “Never.” That shouldn’t be the case. Your board is a collection of busy, important people. It’s your responsibility to make the […]
FrontlineCo is Growing with New Business Merger
For 20 years, we have prided ourselves in being BIG thinkers and providing business solutions for small to medium-sized organizations across the country. Looking back on 2020, it was challenging for many businesses, but we found ways to pivot, innovate and grow. On January 1 2020, we took a big leap and decided to merge with Williams […]
Demystifying Financials: What to Look For, What to Ask
Do you know where your association is headed? The answers lie in your financial reports. But what if you’re a volunteer board member who isn’t a whiz with numbers? You can still overcome your fear of figures and help your organization chart its path forward. Your financial reports serve as more than a historical record. […]
Avoid Association Horror Stories
In an association, it can be daunting to keep track of the many day-to-day details. But it’s vital to get a firm grasp on what each department or employee is doing. Mistakes can happen when one hand doesn’t know what the other is doing. If you’re not paying attention, oversights and even unscrupulous lapses in […]