Association Transformation
Welcome to Association Transformation, a transatlantic conversation advancing the impact and evolution of non-profit organizations. We're always seeking diversity of thought and new examples of innovation in action. That and a commitment to mission driven organizations spurred this collaboration between the teams at Brewer Pratt Solutions and Elevated. Together with our special guests, each episode we take a deep dive into the issues, topics, challenges and opportunities facing the association community. Between us we’ve been there, done it, got the t-shirt: membership, mergers, boards and leadership, advocacy, and education - nothing is off limits. Any subject that effects non-profits, their survival or their success is up for discussion.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 162
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
The (not so new) need to know your audience
Have you ever been in a meeting with someone who is clearly giving you the same presentation they've given before to other audiences? There are some telltale signs: a generic set of ben…
Futures literacy: an essential competency for the 21st century
UNESCO describes 'futures literacy' as "...a universally accessible skill that builds on the innate human capacity to imagine the future, offers a clear, field tested solution to povert…
Winning strategies for Olympian CEOs
Every four years the best are brought together to compete. What makes the best of the best in association leadership? Andrew and Elisa undertake an Olympic discussion of gold, silver an…
The Power of the Visual to Advance Mission
Video is such a powerful medium! To educate, to engage, to bring together. You add some special effects, the written word, and some music, and you’re able to influence people in ways yo…
Feedback is a gift
How would you score in a communications audit? Shannon Powell Rodocker joins Elisa and Andrew in exploring the impact of good (and bad!) communications and introduces us to the process …
Happy Birthday Association Transformation!
With a guest list that reads like a who's-who of global association specialists, we've enjoyed an incredible first year of insights, debate, and banter. Join Elisa and Andrew as they re…
Curiosity, Conflict, Communication
Disagreement, misunderstandings and tensions amongst team members are not uncommon. Indeed, conflict amongst people is a natural part of everyday life but in the context of our professi…
Empowering Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion as an Association Leader
Sharon Newport, an association executive and all-around guru, joins Andrew and Elisa today to speak about how, as an association leader, you can empower diversity, equality and inclusio…
Get your non-profit noticed with Google Ad Grants
In this week's episode, we delve deep into how to promote your organisation cost-effectively.
Today's guest Mary Gross has worked in the non- and for-profit technology field for the las…
Your Environmental Response to Membership: The transition to net-zero
Alison Heppenstall, Director at CAFA and Managing Director of the b2b Group, joins Andrew and Elisa for another IGNITE special on today's episode.
Join them as they discuss the reach, po…
The New Nonprofit Normal: Information, Human Connections and Humility
The pandemic has shaken up the way we work, and the way we connect with other people. Associations have grown ever more important as they provide that space for connection.
Elisa and to…
New CEO 2.0 Association Giants on New Journeys
In our usual cross-Atlantic style, today, the conversation turns to a panel of seasoned association professionals who have taken up new roles during the disruption of the pandemic.
Toda…
A Culture of Failure - Learning Through Experimentation
Do we learn more through our mistakes than our successes? Andrew and Elisa discuss the importance of failure and how it makes us grow as leaders.
You won't want to miss this episode.
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Using Less Energy - the start to every net-zero journey
Mervyn Pilley, Executive Director at the Energy Solutions and Technology Association (ESTA), joins the hosts in an IGNITE special.
Mervyn speaks about his mammoth association career, ho…
The Association Rebranding Process: is it time for a make-over?
Associations, like any business, has a brand and that brand needs to morph with the transformation of the business. With some associations being centuries old, rebranding is a necessity…
The Power of being an Innovative Leader
In another Andrew and Elisa special, the Association Transformation stars speak innovation on this week's episode.
What is it to be innovative as an association leader? How can you buil…
Membership Do's and Don'ts for 2021
Membership is at the heart of any association and today's guests are membership directors of the highest calibre.
Join in on our conversation where Andrew, Elisa, Kim Hall, Membership D…
Virtual Strategic Planning
In this episode of Association Transformation, Andrew and Elisa take center stage and discuss one of their specialties as association experts, virtual strategic planning.
With social di…
Social Innovation, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship: what associations can do to help
In an extraordinary episode of Association Transformation, Andrew and Elisa are joined by two sustainability gurus, who also happen to be association heavyweights, to discuss the power …
Financial Mindfulness and Strategy
Money is on our minds in this week's episode of Association Transformation. In a continuation of a previous conversation had in November, Andrew and Elisa are joined by Graeme Copestake…