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
Governance as leadership: a case study (or not!)
Andrew is joined by Cindy Sparrow, Director at Consort Strategy, to discuss the importance of good leadership at board level.
As an association executive, you know that poor board leade…
No Rest & Relaxation for Recruitment & Retention in the New Year
The pandemic caused a massive change in the association sector, as it did for all the sectors and communities that associations represent. Value propositions had to change, membership o…
Associations Advancing Goal #1 - Ending Poverty
As our listeners know by now, at Association Transformation, we love nothing more than investigating what associations are doing to advance their social responsibility and their members…
The New Search for Association Leadership
In this week's episode, Elisa and her guest Jamie Pratt co-founder of Spano Pratt Executive Search, delve deep into a topic that we have yet to cover on Association Transformation. They…
Elections Have Consequences
Today's episode is all about the impact of elections and government affairs on associations. The Trump Administration ceased to exist since on 20th of January, as the US inaugurated the…
The Social Responsibility of Associations
This week, Andrew and Elisa are joined by Richard Collins of CSR-Accreditation to discuss what associations can do to address their social responsibility and help their members do the s…
South Africa's Association Transformation
As you know, at Association Transformation, we are dedicated to finding new and exciting guests from all over the world to share with us how their organisations are evolving. In this we…
The Urgency of Social Media
Using social media successfully and effectively is imperative to grow an organisation. The prospect of doing so is, however, a daunting one. It is difficult to know what platforms to us…
CEO SOS
On the pod, Andrew and Elisa have spoken to a range of fantastic association leaders all who have shared their challenges and wins of 2020. In the final episode of this year the hosts w…
The Necessity & Potential of Board Training
These are uncertain times and all professional associations, irrespective of membership demographic, geographic focus, or financial strength, are striving to operate at peak efficiency …
The Inextricable Relationship Between Events and Associations
What does the loss of in-person events mean for associations? During 2020 some associations have been adept at diversifying their membership services and related income streams and have…
CF-Oh No! Financial Leadership During Disruption
Coronavirus has brought many unprecedented challenges upon the association community, the most prominent being financial. Lots of associations have been forced to dip into their reserve…
An Interview with the AuSAE
In today's episode, Andrew and Elisa "travel" (digitally, of course) all the way down to the southern hemisphere to Australia where they speak with Toni Brearley, Chief Executive Office…
Lifting the Lid on Governance
Association governance is an integral part of running a successful organisation can often be perceived as a burden and is therefore overlooked as an opportunity. In today's episode Andr…
The New Breed of CEO
We all know starting a new position, no matter what it is, comes with its challenges. Becoming a c-suite executive for the first time is no different. Today, Andrew and Elisa chat to tw…
The Power of Partnerships
Given the engagement challenges and revenue disruptions brought by the pandemic, everyone is looking to do more with less. Does today’s environment make partnerships even more appealing…
Nonprofit Networking in the New Normal
Remember that connecting is universal. Connecting is a human necessity even in a time of pandemic. It spans industries, age groups, levels of career, and its need is even greater in a p…
Leveraging COVID to Fast Track Innovation
In contrast to purposeful abandonment, how can association leaders use COVID to trigger, fast forward, or fast track innovation and initiatives. What are those things you wanted to do a…
Engaging the senses: the case for investing in immersive experiences
As non-profits continue to cancel in-person meetings, virtual events are now a mainstay in the association space. Following the largest virtual conference yet (14K registrants, with nea…
Who is your member of 2030?
For the first time in modern history, we have five generations working together but Baby Boomers are leaving, focusing on their retirement, taking years of experience with them. Generat…