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MemCom Awards – could you be a winner?

Optimist Consulting

Ask your team for their thoughts and always get top level commitment from management/the board if appropriate. Finally, back up your entry with compelling customer endorsement or case studies which prove how solutions have really solved pain points, driven improvements or savings, and/or increased sales or revenue.

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Arrested Development? A Strategic Approach to Technology Reboots Association Growth

.orgCommunity

Identifying new markets and sources of revenue – relying too heavily on dues revenue can be catastrophic for associations. Diversifying the revenue base is essential to prepare for upcoming generations who don’t feel a traditional affiliation with their professional association. In this excerpt from our book, Association 4.0—Positioning

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Game Plan 2014: Seeing Around the Corners

Association Adviser

Most associations agree non-dues revenue is essential, but our research shows very few ask advertisers and sponsors for their input. Kelly Donovan , Naylor’s team leader for online marketing, agreed. Plotke lamented that associations tell her non-dues revenue is more important than ever. What surprised us most in 2013?