587 5 https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/media/website_posts/587/senior-business-man-with-his-team-at-office-SBI-300809322.jpg page https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/newsletter/how-to-stabilise-a-troubled-association-board-appoint-an-independent-chair/ 2025-08-24 02:11:31 586 5 https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/media/website_posts/586/zoom-out-portrait-of-happy-female-college-teacher-standing-in-corridor-with-group-of-m-SBI-349943180-(1).jpg page https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/newsletter/do-you-really-know-how-to-engage-young-members/ 2025-08-24 02:02:26 571 28 growing and retaining members. It’s not uncommon to hear stories of members who join for a year, drop off, and then rejoin two years later. While this cycle may seem harmless, it carries hidden costs—such as staff time, marketing expenses, onboarding resources, and software overhead—that can quietly drain your association’s budget.

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“How do we know we’re doing well?”

It’s a fair question—and an important one.]]> https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/media/website_posts/572/Is-Your-Association-or-NFP-Performing.jpg page https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/newsletter/is-your-association-or-nfp-performing-at-its-best-heres-how-to-find-out/ 2025-07-29 14:00:00 570 33 https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/media/website_posts/570/AES-Newsletter-Article-Image.png page https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/newsletter/understanding-director-penalty-notices/ 2025-07-27 14:00:00 555 34 https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/media/website_posts/555/Image-finace.jpg page https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/newsletter/growing-your-association-a-fresh-look-at-income-and-expenses/ 2025-06-23 04:54:00 540 28 https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/media/website_posts/540/business-woman-with-her-staff-SBI-300809255.jpg page https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/newsletter/a-guide-for-successfully-onboarding-new-members/ 2025-04-13 03:22:00 479 29 https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/media/website_posts/479/group-of-communication-SBI-300512211.jpg page https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/newsletter/belonging-to-an-association/ 2024-07-15 03:56:00 478 32 https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/media/website_posts/478/manager-in-a-superman-pose-wearing-a-red-cloak-studio-shot-on-a-beige-background-SBI-305162191.jpg page https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/newsletter/how-to-ensure-the-viability-and-relevance-of-your-association/ 2024-07-15 03:42:00 477 28 https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/media/website_posts/477/invoice-SBI-300189833.jpg page https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/newsletter/membership-renewals-joining-date-or-fixed-date/ 2024-07-15 03:26:00 476 28 https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/media/website_posts/476/mick-haupt-HahseXFw1M0-unsplash-(1).jpg page https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/newsletter/what-are-the-real-measures-of-a-successful-membership-growth-strategy/ 2024-07-15 03:04:00 471 33 https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/media/website_posts/471/diverse-group-of-young-professionals-collaborating-in-conference-room-SBI-302738018.jpg page https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/newsletter/how-to-manage-your-new-association-board/ 2024-06-27 04:06:00 470 27 https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/media/website_posts/470/member-stamp-showing-membership-registration-and-subscribing-SBI-300183170.jpg page https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/newsletter/application-fees-for-new-members/ 2024-06-27 03:45:00 469 33
The not-for-profit sector employs over 2 million people, and most organisations are governed by volunteer boards. Their success relies on the skills, knowledge, and experience of the appointed board or committee members.]]> https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/media/website_posts/469/board-meeting-in-a-modern-office-SBI-300985042.jpg page https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/newsletter/how-to-develop-a-robust-and-enthusiastic-association-board/ 2024-06-27 03:30:00 467 29 Association Executive Services tells us that the Treasurer's role on an NFP board is the hardest to recruit.
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Members are the lifeblood of associations, but when a member calls you to complain, how do you handle these incidents?]]> https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/media/website_posts/463/angry-businessman-shouting-on-smartphone-SBI-300858365.jpg page https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/newsletter/how-to-deal-with-angry-members-of-your-association/ 2024-06-25 05:19:00 462 34
Of course, it all depends on several factors, such as the size and financial health of the organisation. Having been a CEO of several similar organisations, here are some suggested guidelines.]]> https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/media/website_posts/462/spending-plan-SBI-300195365.jpg page https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/newsletter/what-are-the-spending-limits-for-an-association-ceo/ 2024-06-25 05:15:00 461 33 https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/media/website_posts/461/business-woman-opening-the-floor-for-questions-SBI-328457388.jpg page https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/newsletter/roles-and-responsibilities-of-the-board/ 2024-06-25 05:04:00 460 33 https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/media/website_posts/460/strategy-concept-SBI-300199026.jpg page https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/newsletter/what-is-next-for-your-association/ 2024-06-25 04:45:00 459 29
As an association leader, I have had the opportunity to be appointed to this role several times, and I am happy to share a few lessons learned during this early time to help you succeed in your new role.]]> https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/media/website_posts/459/partnership-concept-with-two-business-man-handshake-SBI-300809371.jpg page https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/newsletter/did-you-get-the-association-ceo-job/ 2024-06-25 04:29:00 458 33 Association Executive Services webinar with from the Australian Taxation Office, most associations or not-for-profit organisations in Australia must soon review their governing documents as part of their self-assessment process for claiming not-for-profit status.]]> https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/media/website_posts/458/classified-document-SBI-300187738.jpg page https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/newsletter/updating-your-constitution/ 2024-06-25 03:51:00 457 28
However, within this challenge lies a hidden asset many associations overlook: their retired members' accumulated knowledge and experience. While many associations accommodate retiree members, only some fully tap into the wealth of expertise these individuals offer. Here are some ideas for engaging retired members]]> https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/media/website_posts/457/portrait-of-kind-and-friendly-woman-typing-and-looking-at-camera-SBI-305784198.jpg page https://www.associationexecutiveservices.com.au/newsletter/unlocking-the-hidden-asset-retirees-can-transform-your-association/ 2024-06-25 03:44:00