Association TRENDS and our entire Columbia Books family is heartbroken to hear about the passing of our wonderful friend and colleague, Ed Dalere. His big personality, infectious laugh, love for seersucker and passion for the association community were known far and wide. Ed was always game for anything whether it was taking a 10 hour,
As the COVID-19 situation grows, associations across the U.S. and globally are bracing for and dealing with the impacts—including the cancellation or postponement of in-person gatherings such as annual conferences. Unfortunately, these are bread-and-butter events for many. Associations rely on them for the revenue they bring in for the exclusive education, networking, and growth opportunities
For associations, data clean-up has the dubious honor of being both a vital strategic initiative and the project most likely to be postponed, reprioritized, or tabled. We get it; associations are often overburdened and understaffed for the challenge of data hygiene. When faced with the decision between working on a new non-dues revenue initiative and
A new report to help you successfully navigate uncharted waters in the years ahead. Organizations today are entering into unchartered territory. With the global pandemic of Coronavirus (COVID-19) affecting families, businesses and communities, associations and member-based organizations are thinking about the ways that they have traditionally engaged their members and constituents along with what adjustments
Discover the cutting edge secrets that leading non-profits, associations, and professional networks use to increase engagement by 10x. Chapter 1: Enlightenment is a journey: It’s time to rethink the entire member journey. Industries are being transformed––moving away from an old focus on features and benefits to experiences that bring people together. How will your membership
