Future Trends Affecting Membership Associations

Facilitated by Sue Froggatt

This in-house workshop is essential for any association about to embark on a strategic plan process.

You will discover the opportunities and threats on the horizon that will affect membership associations over the next 5-10 years.

It will alert you to the strategies and plans you need to put in place to prepare for the future.

It will help you:

Identify the drivers of change impacting on the future of associations
Find new opportunities
Develop strategic insight
Plan the best possible future for your organisation and
Save time during the research and scanning phase.

What’s included?

Course slides

Links to really useful resources

The Venue

Details here

This takes place online via Zoom.

You will learn:

The key trends on the horizon and how they will affect your organisation, your members and your sector

How membership is changing, including: The new membership models emerging, the shake-up in learning and events and the profile of members and how socialising is being reshaped

The leading resources available - save a huge amount of time and click straight through to best web sites and reports

How to feedback on the trends that most interest you

How to integrate these into your strategy process

How to use this as an opportunity to engage members and staff in thinking about the forces of change

How to justify to your organisation why they need to invest in this vital task

How to leverage your findings to add value for members and raise your profile in the sector, particularly with key stakeholders.

This seminar is for associations:

Who are about to undertake a strategic planning process
Who want to stay ahead, and develop strategic foresight, either by identifying new threats or by spotting new growth opportunities
Who want to be pro-active in planning for the future and avoid the mistakes of being reactive
Who want to jumpstart strategic conversations with peers, the board members, senior members of staff and key stakeholders.

Sue Froggatt

This workshop is being lead by Sue Froggatt. Sue is an experienced membership trainer and has facilitated many strategic planning meetings for membership organisations.

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“I used to run this as an open workshop several years ago. The recent new addition of, and interest in, the workshop on Strategic Planning has prompted me to research and refresh the content. It is amazing to see what has been happening and how the pace for change has increased.”

Sue Froggatt

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Who is this course for?

Trade & Professional Associations

Chambers of Commerce & Business Links

User Groups

Institutes

Health & Fitness Centres

Charities

NHS Foundation Trusts

Other… Clubs, Committees, Confederations, Pressure Groups, Societies, etc

People new to marketing and also people already working in this area and looking for fresh ideas

Memberships Organisations that have attended this workshop

See the List

Recent Organisations

Arts Society
Association of Medical Research Charities
BSAC
Booksellers Association
Boundless
Bowls Scotland
British Association of Landscape Industries
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Chartered Institute of Legal Executive
Chartered Institute of Logistic and Transport
Chartered Quality Institute
CHS Alliance
CILEx
Convenience Stores & Newsagents Association
Employee Ownership Association
Energy Institute
Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges
Federation of Master Builders
GAMBICA
Helplines Partnership
IMPA ACT
Institute of Chartered Foresters
Institute of Leadership & Management
Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
Institute of Physics
Institution of Engineers & Technology
Institution of Railway Operators
International Compliance Association
International Underwriting Association
Law Society
National Federation of Women’s Institutes
National Farmers Union
National Landlords Association
RSGB
Regional Studies Association
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

Previous Organisations

ACEVO
Bio Industry Association
Booksellers Association
British Acupuncture Council
British Association of Landscape Industries
British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists
British Equine Veterinary Association
Business West
Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport
Chartered Institute of Personnel Development
Chartered Management Institute
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Convenience Stores & Newsagents Association
Federation of Holistic Therapists
Institute of Chartered Foresters
Institute of Customer Service
Institute of Engineering & Technology
Institute of the Motor Industry
Institution of Civil Engineers
IPAF
Landscape Institute
Major Projects Association
Ramblers’ Association
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow
Royal Institute of British Architects
Royal Town Planning Institute
Scottish Association of Landlords
Society Chemical Industry
York Tourism Bureau

Comments from delegates

Comments from past delegates

“I have gained new ideas of how to implement future trends into my organisation.”, Elena Catalin, Principal Education and Corporate Standards Manager, Hertfordshire Care Providers Association
“Great content and group discussion.”, Tajinder Panesor, Head of Member Services, Institute of Physics
“An excellent training day.”, Brian Berry, CEO, Federation of Master Builders
“A really good and enjoyable seminar and it was valuable to get the opportunity to hear other bodies issues and activities.”, Caroline Irwin, Membership Manager , Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
“An excellent day – very useful and interesting. All the sessions gave me much food for thought and provoked some good discussions and ideas to take back.”, Liz Kemp, Strategic Improvement Lead, CILEx
“Thank you Sue – I came away with lots of ideas. The resources were also fantastic and will help me open up some conversations to help get us going.”, Louise Tyrrell, Membership Manager, CILEx
“The seminar was a chance to take a step back and has challenged thinking about the traditional membership organisation. The knowledge exchange that took place worked well for me.”, Ewan Olivarius, Membership Administration Manager, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
“A very enjoyable day. The discussion was really interesting and the practical tips on how to review trends was really helpful.”, Gill Daniell, Events, Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC)
“A very useful day to learn about good ideas and what other associations are doing. Thank you for a great course.”, Nicola Robinson, Group Head of Membership, The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
“Hearing about the range of research and the resources available was really valuable.”, Richard Lambert, CEO, National Landlords Association
“An excellent day – thank you. It was valuable to have the day to think about planning, how to develop the strategy and who to involve in the process.”, John Blackwood, Chief Executive, Scottish Association of Landlords
“It was really valuable to go through how to structure the strategic plan and see the examples of different strategies.”, Alice Marcolin, Member Services and Relations Manager, English UK
“A thorough and well referenced presentation – I have tons to take forward!”, Huan Japes, Membership Director, English UK
“An excellent and thought-provoking session. I would recommend anyone involved in membership associations to attend.” James Hale, The Ramblers’ Association
“This seminar has helped me make sure our plans are future proof. The exercises were really useful.” Abid Shah, SCI
“A very enjoyable and thought-provoking seminar. All of this was really useful and I will be feeding back to one of our directors who is creating the future strategy.” Charlotte McNeil, The British Acupuncture Council
“I was impressed with the flexible nature of the day. Sue was able to adapt to individual specific needs.” Uzo Onuora, Booksellers Association

Future Trends Affecting Membership Associations

Facilitated by Sue Froggatt

This in-house workshop is essential for any association about to embark on a strategic plan process.

You will discover the opportunities and threats on the horizon that will affect membership associations over the next 5-10 years.

It will alert you to the strategies and plans you need to put in place to prepare for the future.

It will help you:

Identify the drivers of change impacting on the future of associations

Find new opportunities

Develop strategic insight

Plan the best possible future for your organisation and

Save time during the research and scanning phase.

What’s included?

Course slides

Links to really useful resources

The Venue

Details here

This takes place online via Zoom.

You will learn:

The key trends on the horizon and how they will affect your organisation, your members and your sector

How membership is changing, including: The new membership models emerging, the shake-up in learning and events and the profile of members and how socialising is being reshaped

The leading resources available - save a huge amount of time and click straight through to best web sites and reports

How to feedback on the trends that most interest you

How to integrate these into your strategy process

How to use this as an opportunity to engage members and staff in thinking about the forces of change

How to justify to your organisation why they need to invest in this vital task

How to leverage your findings to add value for members and raise your profile in the sector, particularly with key stakeholders.

This seminar is for associations:

Who are about to undertake a strategic planning process

Who want to stay ahead, and develop strategic foresight, either by identifying new threats or by spotting new growth opportunities

Who want to be pro-active in planning for the future and avoid the mistakes of being reactive

Who want to jumpstart strategic conversations with peers, the board members, senior members of staff and key stakeholders.

Sue Froggatt

“I used to run this as an open workshop several years ago. The recent new addition of, and interest in, the workshop on Strategic Planning has prompted me to research and refresh the content. It is amazing to see what has been happening and how the pace for change has increased.”

Who is this course for?

Trade & Professional Associations

Chambers of Commerce & Business Links

User Groups

Institutes

Health & Fitness Centres

Charities

NHS Foundation Trusts

Other… Clubs, Committees, Confederations, Pressure Groups, Societies, etc

People new to marketing and also people already working in this area and looking for fresh ideas

Memberships Organisations that have attended this workshop

See the List

Comments from delegates

Comments from past delegates

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