Raising dues is always a sensitive topic, but what if there were a way to avoid it altogether and still have significant increases in member recruitment and retention? A CEO shares strategies that worked well for her association. A question on many people’s minds, as evidenced by a popular thread on ASAE’s Collaborate network [ASAE…
As board chair of Meet Minneapolis, Dara Rudick was invited to join Meet Minneapolis as they hosted the 19th Annual ASAE LGBTQ+ event at the ASAE (American Society of Association Executives) Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. While Meet Minneapolis has hosted the event since it first started, for the first time this year, it was…
It’s no surprise that we live in a world running at breakneck speed. We feel it, we talk about it, and we struggle to keep up. At this speed, how do we decide what are our most important priorities? I wish I could share an easy answer. Heck, I wish I HAD an easy answer!…
As racial justice issues took center stage in 2020, many organizations reaffirmed commitments to board diversity. To make sure future boards are as diverse as the membership, associations can employ several forward-looking strategies. As social justice issues emerged in the wake of George Floyd’s death, a stronger spotlight was shone on the issue of diversity…
While the need to diversify revenue sources has been top as mind as associations weather the pandemic and overcome financial losses, they must also focus on the personal connections that keep members engaged. A look at three ways to get started. If we have learned anything over the past two years, it’s that the need…
The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA), one of Management HQ’s (MHQ) clients, hosted its Annual Convention in Cleveland, OH, earlier this month – which marked the first time being back in-person after two years of virtual Conventions. NFPA’s Annual Convention and Policy Meeting provides attendees an opportunity to attend educational sessions, network with…
Creating a strong team that responds to members effectively doesn’t just happen. It requires a few key factors including trust, empathy, and listening to members. A new chief experience officer reflects on guiding principles that helped her organization succeed. As the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s (NACAC) inaugural chief experience officer, it is my…
Diversity, equity, and inclusion can be challenging to implement in practice for both managers and employees. Making differences in background, culture, and gender opportunities—instead of barriers, with the help of mentoring—is key to the successful integration of DEI. One of the more underacknowledged facets of diversity and inclusion is the need for mentorship and inclusion…
Associations must employ a year-round approach across digital channels to sustainably serve sponsors, members, and themselves. If the pandemic has taught us one thing, it’s that “don’t put all your eggs into one basket” is not just a saying—but solid advice. Many association leaders, overly reliant on bringing in sponsorship revenue through once-a-year meetings, were…
On Thursday, July 28, Management HQ CEO Dara Rudick, CAE hosted a spirited discussion to answer the question, “Why Minneapolis?” Dara was joined by esteemed panelists Minneapolis City Council President Andrea Jenkins; Guylaine Saint Juste, President & CEO of NABA, Inc.; and Melvin Tennant, CAE, President & CEO of Meet Minneapolis. This panel of experts…