Meetings
Association meetings are some of the most visible elements of the member experience. For many members, this is the only annual face-to-face experience with the association staff and their peers. Particularly post pandemic, with time and budgets becoming more compressed, these events take on an even more heighted importance. As association management professionals, my team…
It’s no secret – I LOVE in-person events and conferences. It is what I’ve spent my life’s work building, after all, and if I didn’t believe in the power and get so much of them myself I wouldn’t be such an advocate for our industry! I had the pleasure of representing the AMR team at…
Conferences are one of the most popular types of association events, and for good reason. They allow you to gather your member base together, discuss industry trends, swap helpful tips and advice, and, most importantly, build lasting relationships that will strengthen your community and help members take their careers to new heights. However, with so…
An increasing number of associations are recognizing the value of engaging with existing and prospective members by hosting events. Thanks to event and membership management tools, associations of all sizes and resources can put together an event calendar that excites their members. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of hosting association events, what type…
In 2023, 49% of associations reported an increase in membership. This is a significant increase from 2021, in which only 26% of associations saw an increase. While some of this growth was due to market changes, associations say that members are excited to attend events in person, meet with fellow professionals, and get involved in…