The 2025 edition of the Association Evolve Journal came out earlier this year! Once again, Mariner SME’s Peter Houstle and Peggy Hoffman were invited to share their insights, drawing from their extensive experience in volunteer management. Download the journal to read...
January 22, 2025 (webinar) We have volunteer problems … can’t find them, don’t get the right ones, have ones without a clue. Our volunteers are a lifeline for us: they connect members to services, products and our community. But they are struggling to meet the job...
Wow! It’s already the 2nd week of the new year and we haven’t had a chance to tout our accomplishments for 2024! So here’s a quick snapshot of how we helped to train, support and otherwise inform association professionals including staff members, volunteers, and...
We love it when we find an article that just reinforces our own beliefs. In this article posted by ASAE, Jennifer L. Blanck hits the nail on the head when she notes how vital a strong association staff/volunteer leadership relationship can be to meeting both the needs...
Two articles … two views on membership. One is it’s up. The other is it’s down. Which one is correct? Both. Yes, member engagement has struggled in the past few years, but 2024 is looking better and better, especially for those who embrace the new age of...
Have you noticed a decline in volunteer enthusiasm at your association? You wouldn’t be alone. A recent study from the ASAE Research Foundation found that more than 50% of association staff report accepting volunteers who are not as committed or qualified as they...
