member engagement Archives

Leading With Purpose (Series 1 – Ep. 3/3)

10th July 2025

Titled "The Superpower of Lasting Influence - Empathy and Community Building", this third and final episode addresses the importance of empathy, communication, and community-building in association leadership.

Leading With Purpose (Series 1 – Ep. 2/3)

2nd June 2025

Titled "Adaptability and Innovation - Leading Through Change", this second episode explores how association leaders must continuously adapt to shifting environments.

Leading With Purpose (Series 1 – Ep. 1/3)

12th April 2025

Welcome to the Boardroom Association Podcast, a new initiative exploring the people, ideas, and stories shaping the future of associations.

UIA Launches New Online Masterclass Series to Advance Digital Innovation in Associations

26th March 2025

The Union of International Associations (UIA) is introducing a new series of Online Masterclasses, designed to equip associations with timely expertise and actionable tools.

The Membership Crisis

18th March 2025

Sarah Sladek, founder of XYZ University, argues that membership isn’t a transaction—it’s a relationship. To thrive, associations must refocus on their members, their needs, and their sense of belonging.

Help Shape the Future of Associations – Take the Survey Today

14th March 2025

To provide association professionals with meaningful, data-driven insights, Strategic Membership Solutions is conducting a global survey - and your input is essential.

New Boardroom: High-Impact Products & Programmes for Associations

3rd September 2024

The latest edition of Boardroom brings together a wealth of insights from our knowledgeable contributors. Download your copy now.

How To Leverage Member-Generated Content

18th July 2024

Private sector companies have seen a growth in the use of employee-generated content (EGC) as a mechanism for growing and retaining their customer bases, and savvy associations can leverage similar strategies for their benefit.

Engage to Retain: Building a Sustainable Membership Base

21st May 2024

Lydia Pernal-Stoddart, Co-Chair of ESAE’s Communications & Membership Community, questions whether associations are fully leveraging their potential to build a sustainable, thriving membership base.

It’s Not You, it’s Me… No, It’s Us!

22nd April 2024

International Advisor to Global Association Hubs Martin Sirk argues that “individual motivation” is the wrong framework to understand recruitment and retention.