running an association in a bad economy
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Professional and trade associations face challenges in the current economy. This presentation includes recent ASAE data to help associations plan for the future.TRANSCRIPT
Running an Association in a Bad Economy – How to
Weather the Storm
American Psychological Association
2009 CESPPA Annual Meeting
Toronto, ON
August 4, 2009
Introduction
• Review of recent ASAE data
• Attitude & action ideas
• Small group breakout by SPTA size
• Collect information for reporting to CESPPA list
ASAE Study – “How the Economy Has Affected Associations and
What Association CEOs Expect in the Next Year”
ASAE
Associations & the Economy Study
May, 2009
Revenue
Revenue from Membership
28.8% No Change
4.9% Increase
66.2% Decrease
Overall revenue
24.4% No Change
11.2% Increase
64.4% Decrease
Note: Findings generally consistent across type and size of organization
Areas of Revenue DeclinePercentage of respondents expecting declines in each area
78.9% Investment Income
63.2% Multiday Tradeshow/Convention
62.2% Sponsorships
55.7% Fundraising
55.4% Booth/Exhibit Sales
50.8% Advertising
Online Programs
• Only area identified by more than 20% of respondents as an area of expected revenue increase
HOWEVER:
• Online programs are not growing at expected rates• Members are less likely to report intention of using online programs• Education migration is from online to face-to-face, not other way
around
Association Response
68% Reduce Staff Travel
52% Use Reserves
51% Reduce Use of Consultants/ Vendors
42% Renegotiate Meeting Contracts
36% Modify Reserve Investment Strategy
36% Reduce Volunteer Travel
Association Response – Layoffs
70% None Expected
12% Plan to Layoff Staff
11% Have Already, Plan to Again
8% Have Already
Correlation With ASAE’s “Impact Study” of Association Members
• 91.6% of members believe their employment situation won’t worsen in coming year
• 56.9% of association members report that their employer pays all or part of their membership dues
• 43.7% of these members say they’ll drop membership if employer stops paying
Leadership in Difficult Times – Qualities
• Be visible/personally involved• Be optimistic, but grounded• Be scrupulously fair• Minimize status differences/respect the individual• Master conflict• Balance safety and risk• Be focused and adaptable• Never give up
Responses to Leadership Challenges
Implement and model:
– Strategy– Confidence– Compassion– Relationships– Truth– Communication– Decisive Action
Breakout Activity by SPTA Size
• Has your SPTA experienced revenue or membership problems related to the economy?
• What has your SPTA done to respond?
• What’s working best?
Thank You!
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