Successful Associations Masterclass
Associations Forum is pleased to present Successful Associations Masterclass, a one-day workshop for CEO’s, Directors and senior managers of associations.
This interactive workshop is insightful and practical. Developed by association practitioners with decades of experience working with associations in Asia Pacific and Europe, it will address:
- Fundamentals of associations – what we do, why and where
- Developing high-quality constitutions
- Members as customers and voting stakeholders
- Tips to engage and increase membership
- Services to inspire loyal members
- Events as the indispensable member service
- Ensuring, achievable and relevant plans
- Must-know financial considerations
- Staff to support governing volunteers and lead results
- Challenges facing your association – and achievements
Associations Forum is an Australia-based network of professional and trade associations and charities. We provide information, training and advice through events, research and publications delivered by a team with decades of associations experience.
The masterclass will be facilitated by John Peacock AM, CEO, Associations Forum. John has worked for or advised associations for 35 years and presented to associations in 13 nations.
Program:
9:00 am : Registration
9:30 am : Session 1 - Association Structure and Governance
- Defining success for your association
- Structure, scope and legislation for associations
- Responsibilities and authority of the Board of Directors / ExCo
- Best practice Board meetings, decisions and minutes
- The relationship between members, the Board and CEO
11:00 am : Morning Tea
11:30 am : Session 2 - Ensuring Great Constitution
- Assessing or reviewing your constitutions
- Why purpose, membership and Board clauses are crucial
- Know what not to include – and subsidiary documents
- Successfully changing constitutions through consultation
1:00 pm : Lunch
1:30 pm : Session 3 - Membership Engagement and Growth
- Membership fundamentals and why membership matters
- Retaining and engaging with current members
- Growing membership with recruitment and sales
- Providing and improving membership services
- Flexible databases as the vital association tool
3:00 pm : Afternoon Tea
3:30 pm : Session 4 - Successful Plans, Finances and Staff
- Perennial issues for associations
- Tips for achieving useable and practical strategic plans
- Association financial fundamentals
- Smart decisions for sufficient and relevant staff
- Recap of Masterclass and next steps.
5:00 pm : Close of Successful Associations Masterclass
Registrations: Free & Exclusive to NFP organisations
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
John Peacock AM, Chief Executive Officer, Associations Forum
John is one of Australia’s most experienced advisors to associations and charities and is a thought leader for the associations sector. He is a regular presenter, both nationally and internationally, on matters essential to the governance and operations of associations, charities and other mutual bodies.
Since 2000, John has trained and consulted to hundreds of associations and charities, large and small, on strategic planning, governance, Board effectiveness, operations, restructuring, financial issues and external reviews.
His particular areas of specialisation are mergers of associations and developing association plans that can be translated into actions, budgets and job descriptions.
John’s work with associations was recognised in the 2021 Australia Day Honours List with his appointment as a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia (General Division) for significant service to the associations and not-for-profit sectors through a range of initiatives.
