The 12th Association Benchmarking Report of North American associations found that associations seemed to have successfully rebounded from the effects of COVID-19. However, a discrepancy in staff and outsourcing needs, communications customization, non-dues revenue sources, and better resource integration are some challenges that were apparent in this year’s survey results.
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TSAE Empowering Associations, Driving Our Own Strategic Plan
TSAE has worked to create and adopt a formal strategic plan to assist our volunteer leadership and staff going into the next 3 – 5 years. Now in its second year, the plan is designed to steer our association toward a brighter and more impactful future.
Read More »What Financial Information Should an Association Board Be Reviewing?
Management of a nonprofit association should be providing the Board or Finance Committee with certain key financial reports in order for the Board to exercise its oversight of the organization’s finances.
Read More »Good Governance Makes Data the Asset It Should Be
Data shouldn’t be a challenge. It’s an asset that should work for you.
Read More »4 Purposeful Provocations for Association Boards
Strengthen board performance to begin shaping a better future for stakeholders and successors.
Read More »How Your Board Can Make Lemonade Out of Pandemic Lemons
Many executives are making lasting improvements during the pandemic adversity, turning a difficult situation into something more positive.
Read More »Transitioning to a Competency-Based Board in 9 Steps
A competency-based board might make the most sense for your organization for a variety of reasons, but remember, you only get one chance to do it right.
Read More »The Gospel of Good Governance
The association executive said, “Please share the gospel of good governance with my board.” He was requesting the annual orientation of his board of directors. I had to think about the context. The definition of “gospel” is something regarded as true and implicitly believed or a doctrine regarded as of prime importance. I summarized the doctrine for good governance in ...
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