Technology in Associations - AES 2026 Sector Report

This report aims to help associations better understand the technology landscape and make informed decisions about their digital future.

The photo with the Minister is not an advocacy strategy

“Government doesn’t remember associations that show up. It remembers the ones that show up with something to say.”

Is your association actually talking to its members — or just invoicing them?

"What an undecided member needs isn't another email — it's a conversation."

Thinking About Increasing Your Membership Fees

There is one financial decision that shapes your organisation's future more than almost any other. And most association CEOs handle it badly — not because they lack the numbers, but because they lack the nerve.

Overview of Pay Day Super - The Basics for Associations

Watch our Pay Day Super webinar.

From Sponsorship to Partnership – Steps to increase your Association’s Revenue

One of the main revenue streams for many associations is their annual or biannual conference. Anyone who has planned one knows that securing sponsorship is often the most time-consuming and frustrating task.

Engaging an Association Consultant to Drive Change: What Boards Need to Get Right First!

Hiring a consultant for a specific task is fundamentally different from engaging one to drive organisational transformation.

Boards often recognise the need for change when membership stagnates, governance weakens, strategy stalls, or momentum declines. Engaging a consultant at this point is a sound decision.

Want to Start a New Association? Here Are Some Key Steps

We’re seeing a growing trend. More and more groups are reaching out to start new associations.

In most cases, the reason is the same: "Our current association isn’t delivering."

That may well be true. Starting a new association is a serious commitment, not just a reaction. Let me be clear:

When New Members Join - Are you protecting your Association

One of the most common — and often unexpected — challenges faced by association boards and leaders arises when a member develops a grievance against the organisation. In the association sector, this is not unusual. Most grievances begin with a concern or disagreement, but if not handled appropriately, they can escalate into a prolonged and disruptive issue.

Artificial Intelligence Is Already Transforming Australian Associations

The Challenge of Prorated Membership and Renewal Cycles

The Challenge of Prorated Membership and Renewal Cycles

Anyone responsible for membership in an association understands this tension:

Do we renew members on the anniversary of their joining date, or operate on a single annual renewal date?
And if we operate on a single renewal date, how and when should prorated membership apply?

Here is a deeper exploration of each model — with practical examples drawn from real-world association operations.

AI, Websites and the Reality of Day-to-Day Association Operations

When associations discuss upgrading their websites, the conversation often starts with design, branding, and visual appeal.