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Five reasons why membership is killing association business models: Part I

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Even when dues payments are not a major revenue stream, the membership mindset still shapes the internal logic of the typical association business model. ’s new Serious Questions electronic newsletter! Part II with reasons #3 and #4 will be published next week. In the meantime, sign up today for P.I.’s

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Associations Unorthodox Shift #1: De-emphasize membership

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Without question, it is the operative mental model behind the preponderance of association business models, even when member dues are not a major revenue stream. s Serious Questions electronic newsletter! Indeed, the phrase, “membership organization” may well be the most orthodox description of an association’s organizational identity.

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Five reasons why membership is killing association business models: Part III

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The vast majority of organizations will not be able to exit the membership business easily, and certainly not before they identify sustainable new revenue streams to replace membership dues. s new Serious Questions electronic newsletter! Please sign up today for P.I.’s