Community is one of the most powerful member benefits that associations offer. And that is exactly what Ronn Nozoe, CEO of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), is working to build. In the latest episode of the Association Adviser Podcast, Nozoe joins Christine Shaw, CEO and President of Naylor Association Solutions, for a […]
I recently hosted a webinar on how association career centers are evolving and why the traditional job board model no longer reflects the way professionals build and navigate their careers. The conversation focused on the shift from transactional job searches to continuous career development and the role associations can play in guiding members through every […]
Culture can make or break an association. For Tamesha Logan, MBA, CAE, Executive Director of American Mensa and Mensa Foundation, culture is not a soft skill; it is strategy. And it is the foundation for innovation, trust, and long-term member engagement. In the latest episode of the Association Adviser Podcast, Logan joins Christine Shaw, CEO […]
Associations invest a tremendous amount of energy into delivering value. They advocate for their industries, connect professionals, build communities of practice, and equip members to succeed. Yet many still hear a familiar and frustrating comment from members: “I know the association is helpful, but I’m not sure how to explain it to someone else.” That […]
How can associations make artificial intelligence and data work for them ethically, practically, and effectively? That’s the question many leaders are asking, and Tori Miller Liu, MBA, FASAE, CAE, CIP, President and CEO of the Association for Intelligent Information Management (AIIM), has answers. In this episode of the Association Adviser Podcast, Tori joins Christine Shaw, CEO and President of Naylor Association Solutions, […]
The hiring landscape is changing faster than ever, and associations have a front-row seat. From helping member organizations attract talent to ensuring their own teams keep pace, understanding what is happening in recruitment today is vital. The good news is that many of these shifts present new opportunities for associations to strengthen their value proposition […]
“I don’t believe I’ll ever be able to retire.” This blunt confession from a brilliant Millennial woman during a keynote I delivered last year stopped me cold. She wasn’t being sarcastic or provocative. She was simply stating what she believed her future held in store. “Best I can tell, I’ll need to work until I […]
Running a lean association doesn’t mean your impact has to be limited. In fact, small staff associations often have unique advantages when it comes to agility, innovation, and member connection. That’s the focus of the latest episode of the Association Adviser Podcast, where Tip Tucker Kendall, CAE, Executive Director of the National Grants Management Association […]
How do you prepare your association for a future full of unknowns? That is the question at the heart of the first episode of Association Adviser Podcast season 3, featuring Jeff De Cagna, AIMP DAIG FRSA FASAE, Executive Advisor of Foresight First LLC. With more than 30 years in the association world, Jeff is well […]
Artificial intelligence has already begun to transform the way associations operate. From automating routine tasks to personalizing communications, AI can help organizations become more efficient and member focused. Yet there is one factor that will ultimately decide whether AI strengthens or weakens associations: trust. Associations are trusted because they set standards, protect member interests, and […]