by Mary Byers | Oct 27, 2021 | Blog
A recent Gallup poll found that fewer than half of American adults belonged to a house of worship, compared with 70% in 1999. If you run a house of worship, this is obviously concerning. The “Nones” (those who describe their religious identification as “nothing” or...
by Mary Byers | Sep 29, 2021 | Blog
Your members operate in markets and these environments are dynamic. Your association should be actively monitoring what’s going on and be able to articulate what’s happening—and identify the implications for your organization. For example, according to HealthSprocket,...
by Mary Byers | Aug 25, 2021 | Podcasts
Rick Bawcum is the CEO / Founder of Cimatri, a professional services firm specializing in digital transformation for associations and non-profits. The digital first conversation is a necessary one considering both the benefits and the challenges.
by Mary Byers | Nov 26, 2019 | Blog, Conversation Starters, Strategies for Success
By Amanda Kaiser Are the associations with the golden handcuff structure luckier than at-will associations? Some professionals have to become members to maintain their certification or license. Some professionals have to join to get the conference discount. Some...
by Mary Byers | Oct 3, 2018 | Blog, Strategies for Success
Traditional funerals (memorial service, casket, burial) used to be the norm. As the cremation rate has inched up, however, the landscape has changed, both for funeral service providers and their respective associations. The cremation rate passed 50% in 2016, according...