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In Australia, associations make up most of the not-for-profit sector. There are thousands of associations, and most have a legal structure
either incorporated under state legislation, registered as a charity or a company limited by guarantee.
Most Associations are managed by a board or committee of unpaid volunteers recruited from the membership.
You may be a member of your professional, industry or sporting association or have the role of a board member or an employee of an
association. We take these organisations for granted, but associations can deliver exceptional value to members and the community they serve
in times of crisis.
Most associations rely on membership subscriptions ( or dues, as they say in America) to survive.
If you are a member of an association, here is why you should support your association by renewing your membership or stepping up to be on
the committee or board.
😁 Associations offer members stability and support through difficult circumstances. Belonging to a broader group outside of your own
company or organisation can give members a sense of belonging and camaraderie that is important during challenging times.
😁 Associations can provide an invaluable service to members by collecting and curating relevant information and distributing it
efficiently. During times of turmoil, the need for accurate and up-to-date information is more critical than ever.
😁Associations can be the unified voice for an entire sector or profession, advocating for member concerns and communicating member needs to
those in power.
😁Regarding government support and funding, associations can offer vital assistance in gathering information about what's available,
directing members towards the relevant programs, and assisting in putting together complex applications.
😁As our economic situation changes, staying ahead of the pack is more important than ever. Associations may offer their members education,
training and professional development opportunities to ensure they are always ready to take the next step in their careers.
A renewal invoice is not a request for last year's money. It is a request to pay for next year's benefits. The moment a member — individual or corporate — opens that invoice, they make a decision: renew, or walk.
If your association is thinking about a rebrand because the colours look dated or a Board member doesn't like the typeface, stop. That's not the question worth asking. The real question is harder: does your organisation still represent the sector it claims to lead?
A website project is a governance decision with a technology component, not the other way round. The associations that get it right are the ones that invest in discovery, requirements, and contract scrutiny before a single pixel is designed. The ones that get it wrong skip straight to the demo, fall for the referral, and find out about ownership, integration, and total cost when it is too late to do anything but pay.
How we help membership based, not-for-profit associations now and into the future.
