Navigating New Waters
Our mission is to foster excellence in association volunteerism, leadership and member communities.
Engage Volunteers
Yesterday’s volunteer is different than today’s who will be different in the future. To be successful in engaging members as volunteers and help them become leaders for the association, we must match our volunteer programs to our volunteers’ aspirations and interests while providing the training and nurturing needed.
Build Chapters
Grow Communities
Boost Learning
We invest in our members and our volunteers yet do we invest in ourselves and our staff? As professional association execs, we are essential partners for our members and volunteers. Check out Mariner’s array of resources, free webinar series on components, Component Exchange (CEX) event, and our new volunteer liaison training.
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)
Volunteer Liaison Training
Sharing Knowledge
Professional Development as a Leadership Signal
Professional development sends a message—sometimes louder than compensation ever could. A recent...
Why “Micro” Is the Future of Member Belonging
If your chapters are feeling stuck in the “monthly meeting machine,” you’re not alone. The 2025...
Mastering the Volunteer Liaison Role: Building Stronger Staff–Volunteer Partnerships
True: Volunteers are the lifeblood of associations! Also true: Even the most passionate volunteers...
Peggy Hoffman
President
Peter Houstle
CEO/COO
Carol Blattau
Team Manager
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.