Navigating New Waters
Our mission is to foster excellence in association volunteerism, leadership and member communities.
Engage Volunteers
The volunteer of yesterday is different than the one of today who will be different in the future. To be successful in engaging members as volunteers, we have to match our volunteer programs to our volunteers’ aspirations and interests.
Develop Leaders
Leaders are neither born nor made. More precisely the recipe includes a little of the right DNA, a choice made, and effective nurturing. Associations can have an impact on the latter two with great results.
Build Chapters
Chapters appear to have a powerful impact on association membership levels. Developing chapters as partners requires a chapter strategy that focuses on key metrics and provides meaningful support.
Grow Communities
Associations need not cede their place as home for professional community if we place member collaboration and engagement as a priority, seek new models and invest in developing volunteers to lead us.
Making Connections
We are an association management company supporting volunteer leaders. We are also a consulting resource for associations who want to explore deeper how to engage members, empower volunteers, and build member community.
Strategic Guidance
Training, Speaking & Workshops
Association Component Exchange (CEX)
Association Pro Meet Up (ANEX)
Sharing Knowledge
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Spark Joy in Your Volunteers!
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Building flexibility into your membership recruitment strategy
Struggling with a chapter that's doing well in some areas (i.e., events, advocacy, networking) but...
“We are, we hope, a mentor, a friend and connection for association professionals and volunteers.”
CoNTact Us
Mariner Management & Marketing is your partner in helping association volunteers and staff create the greatest possible value for your members and in ensuring the long term health and growth of your association.