Association Success Masterclass ACT

Date: Monday, 29 April 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (AEST)
Venue: National Convention Centre Canberra, 31 Constitution Avenue, ACT, 2601 Presenter: John Peacock AM, Chief Executive Officer, Associations Forum and Claire Hewat, Associations Advisor, Associations Forum

Associations Forum is pleased to offer a one-day interactive masterclass featuring experienced Association Advisors in association management and governance. Through theory and real-world scenarios, they will impart valuable concepts and strategies for advancing your association.

Associations Forum National Conference 2024

Date: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 - Wednesday, 1 May 2024
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: National Convention Centre Canberra, 31 Constitution Ave, Canberra ACT 2601

Associations Forum National Conference is Australia's premier event for associations, charities and the not-for profit sector, with CEOs, senior executives, Board members, and experts leading interactive discussions, sharing knowledge and experiences on a range of key issues and practical matters such as:

The real reasons why your CRM sucks: Hint, it may not be the software's fault! (Webinar)

Date: Wednesday, 8 May 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEST
Presenter: Tammy Ven Dange, Strategic Advisor, Roundbox Consulting

There are many reasons that your CRM could be failing your organisation. However, in some cases, it’s not actually a vendor or technical issue. Instead, it’s likely caused by internal factors.

Knowing the root cause could be the difference between the cost of replacing the entire CRM and a significantly smaller investment.

Comparing your association’s email performance to industry standards (Webinar)

Date: Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEST
Presenter: David Jovel, Director of Sales, Higher Logic

Comparing your association’s email performance to industry standards can help you identify where your strategies are succeeding and where you can improve. Join Higher Logic as they explore the data from the 2023 Association Email Benchmark Report and learn how to use the findings to inspire your own testing and improvements.

Using Learning Programs to Drive Your Association’s Membership Value (Webinar)

Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEST
Presenter: Glen Luttrell, Senior Solutions Engineer, D2L Australia, and Tony Maguire, Regional Director ANZ, D2L Australia

In today's digital world, professional associations must offer more than just memberships - they need to provide continuous learning opportunities that create real value for members. This webinar will explore how leveraging an innovative learning platform can help your association transform online learning into a powerful membership magnet.

Events Special Interest Group (Online)

Date: Tuesday, 28 May 2024
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (AEST)
Presenter: Tony Gleeson, Associations Advisor, Associations Forum

The Events SIG is an opportunity for Associations Forum members to share ideas, strategies and challenges with their peers in the association sector.

VIC CEO Lunch

Date: Wednesday, 29 May 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (AEST)
Venue: Courtyard Meeting Room, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf VIC 3006 Topic: In Conversation: Leading a Small Association with Big Ideas

Join us for our exclusive VIC CEO Lunch and conversation, in partnership with Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

NSW CEO Lunch

Date: Tuesday, 4 June 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm AEST
Venue: InterContinental Sydney, 117 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Topic: Advocacy: Being a voice for your association and the members Presenter: Chiang Lim, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Childcare Alliance NSW

Join us for our exclusive NSW CEO Lunch in partnership with Cairns Convention Centre.

Marketing and Communications Special Interest Group (Online)

Date: Wednesday, 5 June 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (AEST)
Presenter: Amanda Dollman, Marketing Manager, Associations Forum. 

The Marketing and Communications Special Interest Group (SIG) is an opportunity for Associations Forum members to share ideas, strategies and challenges with their peers in the association sector.

QLD Association Lunch

Date: Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (AEST)
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets, Southbank QLD 4101  Topic: Maintaining a Strong CEO & Board Relation

Join us for our exclusive QLD Association Lunch and conversation, in partnership with Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Learning, Education & Professional Development Summit

Date: Thursday, 13 June 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm AEST
Venue: Chapter Place, 1 Pentridge Boulevard, Coburg, VIC 3058

Education and professional development are core offerings that many associations provide to support the growth, advancement, and success of their members, while also contributing to the overall development of the industry or profession they represent.

Membership Recruitment, Retention and Engagement Workshop (Online)

Date: Wednesday, 19 June 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (AEST)
Presenter: Tony Gleeson, Associations Advisor, Associations Forum

This workshop will examine why members are so important to the vitality of an association and strategies on how to recruit, retain, serve and keep members satisfied with your association. Register for this workshop to ensure your association is making the most of opportunities regarding membership.

CEO of Small to Medium Associations Special Interest Group (Online)

Date: Thursday, 20 June 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (AEST)
Presenter: Andrew Gosbell, Associations Advisor, Associations Forum

Whether you are an Executive Officer, General Manager or Chief Executive Officer, if your small or medium association’s Board has delegated management responsibility to you, this Special Interest Group (SIG) may interest you.

How to gain Board support for your next IT investment (Webinar)

Date: Wednesday, 26 June 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEST
Presenter: Tammy Ven Dange, Strategic Advisor, Roundbox Consulting

Associations’ staff are very aware of the deficiencies in their current IT infrastructure. Maybe it’s a system that no longer meets the organisation’s needs like a CRM or LMS. Or perhaps they may have concerns about business continuity and cybersecurity risks.

Associations Conference London

Date: Friday, 12 July 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm BST
Venue: QEII Centre, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster LONDON SW1P 3EE

Board Roles and Responsibilities Workshop (Online)

Date: Tuesday, 16 July 2024
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (AEST)
Presenter: Claire Hewat, Associations Advisor, Associations Forum

Undertaking the role of Director (sometimes called Councillor or Committee Member) within an association Board is a considerable yet manageable responsibility. This workshop will look at the legal framework for associations under the Corporations Act, state and territory Associations Incorporation Acts and the ACNC Act, Board roles and responsibilities under the common law and statute, as well as practical tips on the role of being a Director.

How to Take Effective Minutes Workshop (Online)

Date: Tuesday, 23 July 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (AEST)
Presenter: Claire Hewat, Associations Advisor, Associations Forum

This workshop will provide practical tips on taking and writing minutes for Board meetings and general meetings.

Finance Special Interest Group (Online)

Date: Thursday, 25 July 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (AEST)
Presenter: Michael Bell, Senior Associations Advisor, Associations Forum

The Finance SIG is an opportunity for Associations Forum members to share ideas, strategies and challenges with their peers in the association sector.