If I hear one more chapter say, “We sent out a survey to find the best time for our monthly meeting, and then nobody came,” I may actually scream. The good news is that just as I am nearing that boiling point, a much-needed voice of reason entered the conversation. In...
Once again, here are quick links to articles, posts, and papers that we shared this year in our monthly Waypoint issues. Think of this as our annual beach-reading edition: a mix of association insights, leadership ideas, community-building resources, and a few...
When it comes to volunteer leaders*, the “why” is the more effective motivator. So, why do so many associations try to drive behavior by focusing on the “how.” The purpose-driven mindset is what allowed one AGC chapters to pivot during the pandemic. They weren’t...
Professional development sends a message—sometimes louder than compensation ever could. A recent Associations Now article revealed what many leaders already sense: nonprofit staff value professional development clearly tied to career goals and future pathways more...
The 2025 Chapter Performance & Benchmarking Report tells us that the nature of association membership has evolved moving the purpose of chapters into a new era—one that is built around community. This shift is a call for action to make changes in a variety of...
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...
