Don’t try harder, try different

by Peggy Hoffman

We do a lot work in the area of strengthening components aka chapters. So many times, we are asked to “help them do their job better”. We’ve tried – and in several cases succeeded – in helping associations shift that request to “help them create the job they can do”....

Using visualization to create the chapter of the future

by Peggy Hoffman

How can you move members and legacy chapter systems into the future? Two associations – one state, one global – used visualization in two different ways to help evolve their models to meet their changing memberships. Bringing a graphic notetaker to capture the dialog...

New Chapter Models: Lessons at #AssnCEX2017

by Peggy Hoffman

Associations are tweaking, evolving and revamping their chapter programs. According the ASAE Foundation Mutually Beneficial Volunteering Relationships, 44% or associations in the study indicated they reviewed their structure and 41% added or deleted components or made...

Learn How to Leverage Your Chapters

by Peggy Hoffman

Looking for a learning event that’s all about association chapters and other member communities? One where we don’t start the conversation with “why chapters?” but with “Yes, chapters …” It’s coming! Friday, October 13, 2017 | #AssnCEX2017 CEX: Association...

Streaming services, HDTV and Chapters

by Peggy Hoffman

What do trends in streaming services and TV purchases have to do with chapters? Well maybe we should say member components rather than chapters. And the answer is provide an important lesson. AssociationsNow.com tech writer Ernie Smith shared recently that people are...

How Meetup is Disrupting your Chapters & Events

by Peggy Hoffman

According to Inc., “Websites like Meetup have created an entire sub-industry for events. While most are small local gatherings that don’t generate revenue for any particular brand, some are growing in size and significance. One notable example is an event series...