Living our values
At Association Headquarters (AH), social responsibility is more than a core value, it’s part of our identity. Each year, our Day of Service provides an opportunity for AH employees to step outside the office, connect with their colleagues, and make a tangible difference in the communities where we live and work.
In 2025, nearly 150 AH employees across the U.S. and Canada dedicated close to 500 volunteer hours to causes that matter most. From supporting food security and literacy to caring for animals, honoring veterans, and empowering individuals with special needs, AH partnered with organizations including ACCT Philly, BookSmiles, Philabundance, Special Olympics, Hope For The Warriors®, Caring for Friends, and more.
“When Association Headquarters started our Day of Service in 2017, we had no idea what it would become,” said Bob Waller, CAE, CEO. “The original concept was to celebrate our 40th anniversary and it’s evolved into something much more.”
For AH employees, the Day of Service isn’t just about volunteerism, it’s about connection. Beth Mauro, Senior Director of Learning & Development, shared “Day of Service is an opportunity not only to get out of the office and share some acts of love and kindness, but it’s also a great opportunity to spend time with your colleagues.”
Courtney Edwards, Meeting & Membership Coordinator, and Cindy Poole, Certification and Membership Coordinator, see Day of Service as a way to build meaningful connections between organizations and their communities.
The results of these efforts are profound. AH volunteers prepared 1,800 meals for distribution to individuals facing food insecurity. At BookSmiles, they sorted and packed thousands of books to provide children with access to home libraries. Across every site, AH employees brought energy, compassion, and a shared commitment to lifting others up.
Bob summed it up best: “Every day, we strive to help our client partners achieve their missions, but there is something about rolling up our sleeves and giving back to our community. That’s what Day of Service is all about, and that’s what AH is all about.”
At AH, advancing organizations to greatness also means advancing our communities. Day of Service is just one way we live our mission and our value of social responsibility - not just today, but every day.
Join us in making a difference
At AH, social responsibility isn’t just a value, it’s a commitment we live out together. Whether you’re a nonprofit seeking a dedicated partner, a community organization looking to collaborate, or someone inspired by our mission, we’d love to connect.
Get in touch with us to learn more about how we can work together to advance organizations, and communities, to greatness.
