by Caley Mutrie, CAE, IOM | Jun 3, 2024 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership
“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” ~ John Crosby A new board member may initially feel like an outsider. Learning the ropes and developing a sense of belonging is a process. Everyone knows each other and...
by Caley Mutrie, CAE, IOM | Mar 20, 2024 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership, Meetings & Conferences
Going into 2023, we thought hybrid events could continue to play a significant role in the association meeting landscape. But going into 2024, this is unlikely to continue to be the case. Surveys of association executives, meeting professionals, and other industry...
by Isaiah Perez | Mar 18, 2024 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership, Membership
While most associations rely heavily on member dues as their main source of revenue, we will continue to see a shift toward adding non-dues and passive revenue streams in the coming years. Diversifying your revenue stream will assist with financial stability,...
by Jennifer Stalsberg | Mar 15, 2024 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership, Membership
Return on investment and experience will be king. Conference ROI is usually a consideration for attendees when choosing which conferences to go to each year. As we move forward into 2024, ROI is more important than ever. Companies still have tight budgets for...
by Lori Conaway, CAE | Mar 14, 2024 | Acumen Blog, Acumen Education, Association Management, Leadership
Data, technology, and automation have dominated business headlines for the past several decades. At the same time, increased reliance on automation and AI have highlighted the need to counter technical aptitudes with soft skills in the professional setting....
by Association Acumen | Feb 2, 2024 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership, Meetings & Conferences
By Suzanne Fedie, CAE, and Edith Chavez Like most organizations in 2020, our association client successfully navigated the challenges from COVID in several meaningful ways, including rolling over its 2020 conference hotel contract to October 2023. Little did...
