For brand new volunteer association leaders, trying to figure out meeting minutes might be intimidating. What are action items? What’s a motion? Do you need to write everything everyone says? This quick guide will help familiarize yourself with association meeting minutes and write minutes that are efficient, easy to [...]
Marketing Communication (marcom) pain points within an association can be common. But they can also be frustrating for the association’s Board, staff and members leading to mixed messages, negative member experiences, and halted decision-making, which can potentially stunt the association’s overall growth plans. Examples of pain points include [...]
It’s been said many times that connections are the things that hold people together. In the world of association leadership, the same concept applies. Having a comfortable culture of networking in your association is vital to allow your association to broaden its knowledge and gain a sense of community [...]
In the ever-evolving landscape of association management, maintaining financial stability is not just a goal but a necessity. Reserve funds or accumulated surpluses represent more than mere financial safety nets; they embody potential avenues for significant member-centric growth and development. For association leaders, the judicious deployment of these funds [...]
Is there only one way to lead an association? One of the challenges and benefits of working for an Association Management Company (AMC) is that you get exposed to many different styles and forms of leadership. No “one” style or form is correct and effective for all associations but [...]
Many associations, especially those in the start-up phase, may lack expertise in accounting or bookkeeping. Consequently, they often encounter avoidable accounting errors. Here are some fundamental accounting principles that associations need to understand before initiating their operations. Maintain a strict separation between business and personal funds One fundamental [...]
In the world of association management, setting goals is one of the most effective ways to motivate and engage members while also creating fulfillment and alignment. In Association management, setting and achieving goals is exclusively a team effort therefore, goal setting becomes a collaborative act. This guide aims to [...]
Task Forces are valuable for associations for a number of reasons. They play an integral role in addressing specific challenges or new initiatives and driving the organization’s missions and goals. Task forces perform within a specific timeframe and strive to make each meeting actionable to ensure maximum efficiencies and [...]
Effective financial management combines organization, objectives, tasks, and renewed processes by Board and management, as well as the financial stability and profits of the association. Most association financial management plans can be broken down into four elements. These four elements include planning, controlling, organizing and directing, and decision-making. With [...]
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy As an association volunteer leader, you face challenges and decisions every day. Along the path to progress, gratitude is an important [...]
