One on One Coaching and Mentoring
Coaching is not limited to: Mission Drift: Does it always seem like the board is veering off course or forgetting the mission set by the organization during the strategic planning process? We help with course correction and a framework for the Board of Directors to continue on its mission path. Governing Documents: As a Board…
Things Happen, Losing Your Executive Director is Traumatic but Manageable in the Interim
You have lost or about to lose your Executive Director, what do you do? This is what we recommend: Don’t Panic! – Panicking is a natural response, which then forces a rash decision. Step back and evaluate the issue in its entirety. Assess – Assess the situation to determine the timeframe for the departure, the…
Understand Your Current Staffing Model & Costs
Association Options has conducted several staffing assessments both within the association management company model as well as for those associations that employ their own staff. Key benefits are: Management Models – Understand the various types of management models and their potential costs from an association management company to a hybrid (hired staff and an association…
Why Use Association Options?
We are your advocate. We will work to secure the right association management company for your organization. Bill Pawlucy, M.P.A., CAE, IOM has more than 14 years of experience with association management companies and will work corroboratively to ensure a good fit while maximizing the negotiation process. There are more than 800 association management companies,…
Association Management Company 101
There are a lot of truths and misconceptions about association management companies. Deciding which association management company to choose could mean the difference between being a good nonprofit and a great one. The fit is critical and the time spent on the selection process invaluable. The following are some key items you should know as…