by Suzanne Fedie, CAE | Jan 30, 2024 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership
While there are many benefits to working with an Association Management Company (AMC), one of the most visible is efficiency. As Association Acumen asserts, “All associations are different, but many of them have similar needs – great AMCs leverage this and create...
by Suzanne Fedie, CAE | Jun 21, 2023 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership
My association client recently held its annual board orientation. I look forward to this yearly ritual because it is one of the first projects that the president-elect and I work on together as we prepare the incoming board for its new role. This orientation not only...
by Suzanne Fedie, CAE | Jan 20, 2023 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Meetings & Conferences
Micro-events are increasing in popularity as associations are looking to expand educational offerings beyond annual meetings. Associations that segment member data by career phase, purchasing habits and/or other demographics are learning more about their member...
by Suzanne Fedie, CAE | Dec 6, 2022 | Acumen Blog, Acumen Education, Association Management, Case Studies, Marketing & Communications
Presented and Written by Matt Close, Membership and Marketing Manager, Suzanne Fedie, Executive Director, and Melinda Waite, Executive Director What should associations do in response to highly charged political issues? Recent events in the United States and across...
by Suzanne Fedie, CAE | Jul 27, 2022 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership
Professional membership associations are fueled by the vision, dedication and passion of its volunteer board members. As new leaders are elected to an association’s board, each brings to their role unique personalities and new leadership styles. With routine...