Building trust through effective chapter communications

Building trust through effective chapter communications

Communication. There’s that tricky concept again! We strive to have open lines of communication with our chapters yet getting and keeping our leaders’ attention is becoming more difficult by the day. Between shifting priorities, an overload of communications channels,...
Is it time to change your chapter structure?

Is it time to change your chapter structure?

According to our Chapter Performance & Benchmarking Report, 37% of associations have made substantial chapter structure changes, while 37% consider implementing changes. Of course, change can be daunting. That’s why we’re asking association pros (that...
Great events = better member engagement

Great events = better member engagement

And folks, it’s time to think about events! We all know that chapter events are a surefire way to get members engaged and excited about being a part of your organization. But the stress of event planning – and getting members there – isn’t for the faint of...
Bad Research Got You Down?

Bad Research Got You Down?

Good research does not guarantee good decisions, but it certainly helps.And bad research, barring getting lucky and guessing right, almost inevitably leads to bad decisions.  There’s a lot of bad research out there! Throw in the fact that most of us lack formal...