Association Performance

There are over 40,000 incorporated associations or not-for-profits in Australia.

The sector employs 8% of the national workforce and contributes $15 billion to the economy, yet there is very little documentation of best practice within these associations. For this reason, AES has developed several programs to help evaluate and assess the performance of your organisation.

The AES Consulting Team have helped 100's of Association to become relevant organisations for their members and the community they serve. 

Where to start take our Free Mini Self-Assessment

Take our free, Mini Self-Assessment comprising of 10 questions, for a quick health check of your association.

Organisational Review

Do you need help with your association or not-for-profit organisation? It might be time for a change. Adopting a fresh approach and identifying improvement areas can enhance your organisation's impact and success. Let's explore potential strategies and opportunities for a promising new direction.
Our review covers these 6 steps:

1. Review Membership Growth:  Sustainable growth starts with a strong foundation.
2. Strategic Review First: We assess the draft strategic plan's practical application.
3. Financial Analysis: Review P&L to spot trends, mitigate risks & boost sustainability.
4. Member and Stakeholder Engagement: Assess member engagement, stakeholders & sponsors.
5. Culture and Leadership Assessment:  Highlight improvement areas in governance & leadership.
6. Explore Alternative Revenue Streams: Evaluate support options: grants, sponsors, partners.

Why engage with AES?

Our experienced consultants collaborate closely with your Board and leadership team to evaluate your performance against over 700 associations in Australia using our proprietary tools such as the Association Self-Assessment Benchmarking tool. We don't stop at identifying areas for improvement—we help build a strategic framework tailored to your needs.

By working with AES, you're not just making changes—you're setting your association or not-for-profit on a path to greater impact and long-term success. Our strategy can catalyse your era of growth and influence your organisation.

Self-Assessment with a report

After benchmarking your organisation against other Australian organisations, AES can develop a report which leaders can use as an objective measure of the quality of their service. The report will cover details such as areas in which your association is meeting best practice standards, opportunities to identify and begin working on areas that require improvement, objectives taken directly from the tool which can be methodically worked through, and data collection which can inform future strategic planning and sustainability efforts.