The 2025 Chapter Benchmarking report is out and the most common question we’re heard is … WHAT NOW? That’s became the purpose of the latest component webinar held on February 24, where we broke down what we learned into practical, achievable actions associations...
How can these insights inform decisions in the months ahead? Associations already have the data — the question is what to do with it. In this session, we’ll break down the latest benchmark findings and show how they can inform smarter decisions in the months ahead....
The IRS has officially reopened the group exemption application process, ending a pause that began in June 2020. Announced in IRS Revenue Procedure 2026‑8 on January 20, 2026, the updated rules modernize how central organizations obtain and manage tax‑exempt status...
As we wrote in our last post, 2025 gave us incredible momentum—but the work isn’t done. In 2026, we’re challenging associations to think bigger and act bolder than ever before. Throughout the year, we’ll introduce you to new research, tools, and conversations to help...
Back in July, we shared a roundup of our favorite reads—articles, posts, papers—all featured in our monthly e-letter, Waypoint*. Later, we followed up with a collection of quotes also from Waypoint that inspired us (and some that made us smile). Now, as we wrap up the...
Across a decade of benchmarking, one constant is clear: chapters remain far from universally high performing, and ROI is still opaque thanks to fuzzy metrics and a dearth of shared data on individual engagement. This year’s study raises the alarm that we may be at a...
