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 […]
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. […]
How associations can benefit from the new gig economy
Employment norms of the past are no more. The pursuit of stable, long-term positions is no longer the only path to career development. Instead, the rise of the gig economy – contracted, temporary jobs – has opened up new possibilities for how people build valuable skills and contribute to the economy. Previously released results of […]