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The 2025 Association Headquarters Leadership Forum took place on May 7–8 at the Le Meridien Hotel in Philadelphia, gathering volunteer leaders from the nonprofit, association, and credentialing sectors for two days of strategic learning, collaboration, and inspiration.

Volunteers are the heart and soul of nonprofit organizations. They dedicate their time, energy, and talents to advancing missions they believe in, often without expecting anything in return.

Growing membership in a nonprofit or association organization takes intentional effort, creativity, and a deep understanding of your audience’s needs. By demonstrating clear value, building relationships, and delivering exceptional experiences, you’ll not only attract new members but also retain and inspire your existing ones.

Association Headquarters (AH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Aron Sawyer as the company’s new Vice President of New Business Development.

We are excited to share some big news—Association Headquarters has officially welcomed Association Executives Group (AEG) into the AH family. Based in Wisconsin and founded in 1986, AEG is a well-respected, full-service association management company with deep roots in strategic planning, event management, marketing, and operations.

Now more than ever, associations are best served by deploying a full arsenal of financial tools. In this article we’ll identify the “five must-have ratios” organizations should consider when assessing their finances. Ratio analyses are excellent ways for you to obtain critical insights into your organization’s fiscal health.

Every association faces the challenge of figuring out the best way to attract and retain members. Do you invest in external resources to create and execute a marketing plan? Or do you have internal resources to help reach the same goals—perhaps resources you’re not even thinking of?

AH is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Association Executives Group (AEG), a Wisconsin-based association management firm.

How can you get your annual meeting attendees to interact, network, and share ideas more, especially those traveling solo or who aren’t naturally social? The “Learning Circle” concept creates an enjoyable, productive conference experience that can make people more inclined to return in future years. Plus, it requires little investment.

One of the most important tasks of an association is properly managing the logistics of chapters and components. There are plenty of areas that can be streamlined to allow for more effective management of these different sectors.

Part of every non-profit’s goal is to grow the organization. But growing "up"—in terms of adding new members—is not the same as growing "out," or keeping the members you have. And retention isn’t always given the spotlight it deserves.

LinkedIn is not just a platform for job seekers and professionals; it is also a powerful tool for membership-based organizations to engage with their audience, build credibility, and attract new members. If your organization is not active on LinkedIn, you may be missing valuable opportunities for growth and networking.