Industry Publications and Resources
Research and Reports for Associations
Mission Essentials for Associations
2.1.2025
From Missionfuel
As association professionals, we seek out the newest best practices including for guides, templates and samples. Whether it's for governance or agreements, finding examples can provide substantial time efficiencies. Missionfuel has created a portal for these items including 280+ documents useful to associations of any size. There is no cost for members of the missionfuel and CSAE community. Read more to access.
Strategic Planning and Alignment for Associations
1.25.25
From .orgSource
Excellence doesn’t happen by chance—it’s built through thoughtful planning, strategic alignment, and a commitment to continuous improvement. In today’s fast-paced, digital-first world, associations need a clear roadmap to navigate disruption, adapt to member expectations, and drive impactful, sustainable growth.
As associations tackle challenges like digital transformation and evolving member needs, knowing where to start can be daunting. At .orgSource, we specialize in helping associations turn vision into action by creating practical, future-ready roadmaps that empower organizations to thrive. Read more.
How Important Is Experimentation In Your Organization?
8.22.2024
From Avenue M
According to a late-August Avenue M quick poll with 60 executives, the biggest obstacle to experimentation for association executives is a lack of time (59 percent), followed by risk tolerance (21 percent), and leadership support (14 percent), highlighting that time constraints are the primary barrier, while risk and leadership issues are also significant but less pressing.
When asked which area would they choose to experiment (e.g., pricing, events, products) if this obstacle were removed in, one executive–who cited lack of time–echoed several common responses and said, “Membership models and pricing, unique partnerships and events, professional development, and products and services.” Another leader pointed to AI, and one said product pricing. Read more.
Embracing Technological Change: A Survey of Association Executives
2025
From .orgSource
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, associations face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. The integration of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning is not just a trend; it is a fundamental shift that is reshaping how organizations operate, engage with members, and deliver value. As leaders in the association space, we are at a pivotal moment where our strategic decisions and adaptability will define our future success. Read more to download.
The Economic Impact of Associations
2024
From ASAE
ASAE has organized the most definitive research on associations to date, analyzing the massive economic impact generated by associations in the U.S. The results show associations boost America’s economy and generate opportunity in every state through good jobs with competitive pay, events that support local businesses, and substantial tax payments to all levels of government.
Here are just a few highlights:
• Associations account for 1.1 million jobs and $71.4 billion in wages throughout all 50 states.
• Nearly 52 million participants in association events directly support 342,000 jobs and generate nearly $43 billion in spending in communities across the country.
• Associations contribute $27.4 billion in federal, state, and local taxes – with events generating an additional $7.7 billion in taxes to state and local governments.
Click here for an interactive map that shows general information per state.
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