3 Ways One Association Thrives In A Shrinking Industry. Industry consolidation, a byproduct of global competition, can sometimes hamper an Association as it tries to secure the resources it needs to advocate effectively for it’s members. However, for organizations like the American Coatings Association, http://paint.org/, a consistent mission focus helps to satisfy and engage members…
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Can 2 Pain Point Strategies Drive One Society’s Revenue Growth?
Can 2 Pain Point Strategies Drive One Society’s Revenue Growth? Pain point strategies continue to help Associations and Societies deploy services that help companies survive and thrive. Just ask Lawrence D. Sloan, President & CEO, Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA)( http://www.socma.com/). From his arrival at the 200+ member specialty chemical manufacturing organization through today, Sloan…
3 Goals Transform an Association Business Model
3 Goals Transform an Association Business Model. It’s never easy to embrace the hardships of a historic recession or its aftermath. However Tom Dobbins, President at Arlington, Virginia based American Composite Manufactures Association (http://www.acmanet.org/) (ACMA) seized a key moment in time. Dobbins and his team succeeded in closely aligning their organization with its small and large…
1 New Strategy Revolutionizes Association Member Engagement
1 New Strategy Revolutionizes Association Member Engagement. Implementing a board mandate, Security Industry Association (http://www.securityindustry.org), CEO Don Erickson encourages industry collaboration throughout the Association’s landscape. The strategy is reflected in programs and services and visibly connects the Association’s business model to member business objectives. Financial performance metrics reinforce this approach: retention, new members and event participation…
Association CEO Nails Critical Member Engagement Question
Association CEO Nails Critical Member Engagement Question. As the economy grows at what some economists call a “snail’s pace,” an Association CEO who knows the right question to ask is worth their weight in gold. Just ask Julia Hamm, the energetic and passionate President & CEO of a dynamic enterprise, the Solar Electric Power Association www.solarelectricpower.org. In…
3 Critical Member Engagement Questions
3 Critical Member Engagement Questions. While CEOs and senior managers define member engagement differently, they all agree it’s an important component of their future strategy. With ongoing Washington, DC gridlock and a low growth economy, Associations and Societies see member engagement as an opportunity to best connect members to their organizations. Have You asked the…
Organizational Culture and Mission Drives 66% Growth
Organizational Culture and Mission Drives 66% Growth. Associations and Societies are busy revisiting their strategic plans and business models. After all, new paths to member engagement and revenue growth are essential nowadays. While CEOs employ different approaches, one in particular applies culture as a growth accelerant. A.S.P.E.N., the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition…
Member Engagement Drives Revenue
Member Engagement Drives Revenue. Associations continue to leverage Member Engagement as part of a long term strategy that secures and grows their revenue base. In order to add heft to their efforts, some CEOs utilize data driven strategies to guide investment of budget resources and staff time. At NIRI, the National Investor Relations Institute for…
Want Association Revenue Growth in 2014?
Want Association Revenue Growth in 2014? Association CEO’s and the senior management teams are looking ahead. Budget discussions are underway and board leadership wants to see an Association revenue growth budget. Corporate profitability is rebounding and the expectation is that Associations too will achieve the same level of robust growth. What can Associations do to…
Can Silos Stunt Association Revenue Growth?
Can Silos Stunt Association Revenue Growth? “We’ve met the enemy head on and it is us.” Is this true? Absolutely, yes. Silos at Associations can do more harm than good. Why? Although a well defined organizational structure is effective in defining roles and responsibilities, they at times erect unnecessary walls and can create a fiefdom.…