Prevent Blindness America (PBA)

Facilitation and consulting services for a national leading volunteer eye health and safety organization in the area of Board governance, strategic planning and communications.

Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS)

Headquarters and full management services for leader in the field of multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating diseases, web site, advertising, strategic alliances, social media sites, meeting planning, and financial management.

Results
l Manage joint annual meeting with CMSC with over 1700 attendees
l Achieved record-setting attendance with past two joint annual meetings
l Support international triennial meeting with over 6000 attendees

Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society (CAS)

Facilitation and consulting services for Canadian medical society in the area of policy development, governance, personnel policies, and decision making.

Control System Integrators Association (CSIA)

Headquarters and full management services for international trade association with more than 400 members, monthly e-newsletter, web site, social media site, webinar hosting, certification program and annual conference.

Results
l Grew 2011 revenue by 30%
l Increase of $50,000 in membership dues income
l Established international agreement to develop channel markets overseas
l Doubled number of international members in one year
l Achieved record-setting conference attendance three years running
l Consistently meet or exceeded sponsor income goals

Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (WSAE)

Headquarters services for state trade/professional association with more than 300 members who work in the association management and hospitality industry. Focus on education, networking and CAE study groups. Services include printed and online newsletter, advertising, web site, social media site, strategic alliances, educational events, webinars, roundtables and informal networking.

Results
l Tripled new member goal
l 95% retention rate in 2011
l Consistently met or exceeded sponsor and advertising income goals
l Launched a successful first annual Educational Conference in 2010
l Produced 2011 National Summit on Innovation for Associations which attracted a national audience
l Continuously explore additional educational opportunities for our members such as CEO Roundtables, CAE Study Groups, Board Leadership Seminars, etc.
l Launched thriving new member referral program

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Wisconsin

Headquarters and executive management services for 1,000-plus member state association. Services include communications, government relations, membership services, meeting planning and financial management.

Results
l Conducted “Listen and Learn” sessions with association leaders
l Rebranded outgoing communications, including the newsletter and membership updates to give a professional, consistent look and feel
l Legislative affairs staff work closely with NAIFA lobbyist and the government relations volunteer team on issues and processes to best serve the needs of the industry and our members

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Madison

Headquarters and executive management services – including communications, government relations, membership services, meeting planning and financial management.

Junior Volleyball Association (JVA)

Gather data, analyze results and facilitate board of directors strategic planning resulting in mission statement and guiding principles.

Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS)

Headquarters and full management services for international professional association with nearly 3000 members, monthly e-newsletter, web site, and annual meeting.

Results
l Improved strategic plan by identifying measureable objectives and setting quantified goals
l Enhanced member experience by allowing members to instantly update contact information, easily register for events, and effectively communicate with the Society at large
l Introduced clean annual meeting website for event information and registration
l Drafted a media/public relations plan to raise public awareness through media relations, a strong web presence and collaboration.
l Launched social media campaign
l Saw 77% retention rate and gained over 530 new members in first year of management
l Built annual meeting sponsorship package