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Every association, no matter its size, structure, or mission, will eventually face a defining moment: choosing who will lead it next. It is one...

Every association has a calendar. In fact, we love a calendar. Board meetings. Renewal deadlines. Annual conferences. Budget cycles. Committee meetings. Education programs. Sponsorship...

Associations often think of education as one department among many sitting alongside membership, meetings, marketing, sponsorship, and certification. In reality, education is much more...

Part 1 of a series on how membership is changing across professional societies and trade associations  Members haven’t stopped looking for value. They’ve simply...

Depending on which survey you read, somewhere between 20% and 60% of Americans say they feel lonely.  That is a staggering number.  We often...

by Juliet Perrachon, Senior Director, Marketing & Communications at NorthStar Last week I had the privilege of attending the annual PENS conference, where my...

Every association reaches a moment where its brand no longer matches where it’s going. Sometimes it’s subtle.Membership growth slows.International engagement doesn’t convert.New audiences don’t...

How to Answer “So… What Do You Do?” The days are getting longer.Flowers are blooming.Calendars are filling up.And summer is finally on the horizon...

Association Management Company (AMC) Edition Ever been to a great conference?Gotten a helpful member email?Taken a certification course that actually made sense? Yeah… that...

A Smarter Way to Support Growth, Stability, and Impact At some point, every association faces a pivotal question: How do we best support our...

Three Ways Associations Build Trust and Confidence Amid Uncertainty There’s no doubt about it — the world is changing, and it’s changing fast. Technology is evolving...

NorthStar Association Management officially launched February 2, offering full-service association management and outsourced, project-based support for associations seeking experienced, hands-on partnerships.  Built for mission-driven organizations that value flexibility...

Insights & Ideas

Every association, no matter its size, structure, or mission, will eventually face a defining moment: choosing who will lead it next. It is one...

Every association has a calendar. In fact, we love a calendar. Board meetings. Renewal deadlines. Annual conferences. Budget cycles. Committee meetings. Education programs. Sponsorship...

Associations often think of education as one department among many sitting alongside membership, meetings, marketing, sponsorship, and certification. In reality, education is much more...

Part 1 of a series on how membership is changing across professional societies and trade associations  Members haven’t stopped looking for value. They’ve simply...