Associations Forum has released its 15th Associations Salary Survey for 2024, a dedicated resource for professionals and board members in the associations sector. This comprehensive report offers insights into the latest remuneration trends enabling not-for-profits and membership-based associations to make informed decisions about employee pay and benefits.  Data was collected from 226 associations, and the survey targets 14 key positions…

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Celebrating its 20th year of publication, ASSOCIATIONS continues to educate and inspire associations and not-for-profit organisations across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. This bi-annual publication showcases news and updates across the industry, practical advice on association management and insightful articles from association leaders.  In this special edition, Associations Forum pays tribute to Senthil Gopinath,…

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Associations Forum is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the Associations Forum National Conference, held at the National Convention Centre, Canberra from 30 April to 1 May. John Peacock AM, CEO, Associations Forum was delighted with the packed conference. “The event attracted over 400 delegates consisting…

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Associations Forum is pleased to publish the 64th edition of its bi-annual magazine, ASSOCIATIONS. Since its production in 2004, the magazine informs associations and not-for-profit organisations in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. It contains important news and updates across the industry, practical advice on association management issues and feature articles from association leaders. For the 64th Edition,…

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Associations play a vital role in shaping economies and acting as conduits between industries, governments and communities.  They are seen as invaluable platforms for collaboration, innovation, advocacy, and facilitating the exchange of ideas and best practices among their members.  By bringing together like-minded professionals, businesses and stakeholders, associations create synergies…

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On Tuesday, 21 November 2023, Associations Forum recognised achievement and excellence across the sector by outstanding associations and individuals at the Association Awards™ Dinner. Association of the YearTM 2023 was awarded to the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). In a year that celebrates the organisation’s 100-year anniversary, IPA…

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Associations Forum is the leading organisation assisting associations and charities in governance, membership, operations, and finances. 183 associations and charities participated in the Association Events Survey 2023, which examines a number of areas of association event delivery including event types, attendance, factors influencing the decision-making process and where events are being run. This event survey is of particular interest to Associations Forum as…

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Associations Forum was pleased to host the 2023 Association Leaders Symposium at the newly opened Western Sydney Conference Centre on Wednesday, 11 October 2023. The interactive symposium tailored content and discussions to the needs of association leaders and decision-makers across the whole not-for-profit sector. Inspired by the emerging, productive landscape of Western Sydney, Association CEOs, Chairs, Presidents and…

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Associations Forum is pleased to publish the 63rd edition of its bi-annual magazine, ASSOCIATIONS. Since its production in 2004, the magazine informs associations and not-for-profit organisations in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. It contains important news and updates across the industry, practical advice on association management issues and feature articles from association leaders. For the 63rd Edition,…

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COST-OF-LIVING EMPHASISES IMPORTANCE OF WAGE DATA Wentworth Advantage and Associations Forum are proud to produce another dedicated salary resource for professionals and board members in the associations sector. The Associations…

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Associations Forum returned to Sydney last week for its premier association sector National Conference with over 550 attending from across the country. The conference was hosted at the new Winx Stand, Australian Turf Club at Royal Randwick Racecourse on 27 – 28 April 2023.  Attendees included delegates and speakers from professional and industry associations as well as suppliers to the sector. The two-and-a-half-day…

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