The RFP Trap: Everybody Loses!
While periodic RFPs are often seen as responsible board due diligence, issuing them for association management services can lead to unintended, lose-lose outcomes. Because AMCs operate on complex relationships rather than commodities, understated scopes of work frequently cause friction, unexpected…
A New Take on Committees
Discover effective strategies for structuring association committees to boost member engagement and retention. Learn key practices for committee success and top mistakes to avoid.
The AMC Mindset
Working with an Association Management Company (AMC) is a strategic partnership built on shared goals and professional scope. Discover best practices for client success, common relationship pitfalls to avoid, and how to maximize your AMC partnership effectively.
The Telephone: What has changed?
While everyone has a smartphone, many new board leaders overlook how they plan to use it. Discover how shifting phone habits, texting, and modern communication rules impact board management and executive relationships.
The Feel of Success
Success is predictable, and so is failure. Discover how proactive planning during the summer months—or the start of a president’s term—sets a calm, controlled, and successful course for your association.
The One-Person Band
When a “Shirley” type—who prefers doing everything themselves rather than delegating—is elected president, the organization suffers. Learn why the “one-person band” leadership model leads to disengaged boards, inactive committees, and ultimate organizational burnout.
Top 10 tips for the new Board treasurer
Stepping into the role of Board treasurer can be daunting. Here are 10 essential tips for new treasurers to confidently navigate financial statements, understand budgets, and ensure organizational compliance.
How Membership Relates to Finance
Revenue from dues is the lifeblood of most associations, but modern expectations demand instant gratification. Discover why syncing your membership data with financial processing is critical to avoiding member frustration and streamlining operations.
Bylaws: The Framework for Your Association
Many board members find bylaws intimidating, leading them to file them away and ignore them—or interpret them so rigidly that they stall progress. Discover how to find the right balance, keep your framework flexible, and avoid 10 common bylaws pitfalls.