by Mary Byers | Mar 12, 2014 | Blog, Strategies for Success
As long-standing associations struggle to create relevance for new and younger members, many are finding success with young professionals groups. One such story is the Children’s Hospital of Illinois (CHOI) whose young professionals group is raising money and...
by Mary Byers | Mar 7, 2014 | Blog, Videos
It doesn’t matter what field you’re in, associations are being challenged like never before. Doug Devitre interviewed me about what’s challenging associations most today—and more importantly, how they can respond. Here’s the interview:
by Mary Byers | Mar 5, 2014 | Blog, Conversation Starters
Radical change starts with questions. Questions lead to conversations. And conversations unearth possibilities for your organization. Here are a few conversation starters to consider with your staff and volunteer leadership: Why is there such a big difference in the...
by Mary Byers | Feb 27, 2014 | Blog, Strategies for Success, Videos
Mary Byers, CAE, co-author of “Race for Relevance: 5 Radical Changes for Associations,” shares her views on how questions can be a catalyst for moving an organization forward. For a free list of questions to help you get a conversation started for your...
by Mary Byers | Feb 25, 2014 | Blog, Strategies for Success
When funds grow tight for associations and their members, a little creative thinking can make a big difference. Take, for example, a new income-generating project in the works at the Indiana Dental Association that not only increases income for the association, but...
by Mary Byers | Feb 19, 2014 | Blog, Radical Change
Long held governance structure and traditions can be the biggest impediment to effecting change in an association. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) was formed in 1955 when several existing social work organizations came together to form one...
