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2013 Economic Impact on Associations

Fundamentals for the Future
March, 2013



Dear Colleagues:

McKinley’s 2013 Economic Impact on Associations (EIA) Study marks the sixth installment in a
series that examines the impact of shifting economic conditions on our sector. The report provides
insight into key benchmarks of association success, measures the reality of the past year and the
outlook for the coming one, and provides data that validates how challenges and opportunities
can differ dramatically from one member sector to another.

This year, as economic conditions improve and optimism rebounds, the emerging theme is
stability. Associations are beginning to redirect their attention away from austere, short-term
solutions like hiring freezes and budget cutbacks to sustained efforts that require resources but
promise deeper return-on-investment. Similarly, the EIA Study has begun to look beyond the
coping practices of associations to reveal ways in which the community is working in smarter,
more streamlined and more relevant ways for their members.

We appreciate the time invested in this project by each of the 215 association executives who
responded to the survey, and we look forward to continuing to deliver meaningful studies that help
organizations understand the larger environments in which they—and their members—are
operating. If you would like to discuss the data in more depth or arrange for a presentation for
your staff or Board, please be in touch.

Best wishes for continued optimism and recovery.




Jodie Slaughter	               Jay Younger	
President &                    Managing Partner &
Founding Partner               Chief Consultant	




Shelley Sanner, CAE            Patrick Glaser                  Samantha Dina
Managing Consultant            Director of Research            Project Associate
                                                               	



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2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future




Introduction                                                   Survey Methods
The EIA series has provided an interesting view of the         McKinley developed and deployed an online survey to
association landscape throughout the ever-changing             association executives on January 14, 2013 to collect key
economic conditions of the past five years. The data has       data around the economy and its impact on associations.
shown the resilience of associations during this               The survey remained open until January 28, 2013 and
tumultuous time period—from the initial, drastic               resulted in 215 responses representing a broad spectrum
measures to preserve core infrastructure to the first signs    of the association community. If you wish to participate in
of recovery as associations began to reinvest in critical      future benchmarking studies or are interested in a
initiatives. This year, the data points to an increased        tailored presentation of the EIA results to your senior staff
sense of stability in the association world. Association       or Board of Directors, please contact Samantha Dina at
executives seem more confident with the economic               sdina@mckinley-advisors.com.
conditions of the coming year and are continuing to
rebuild.

So what has changed for associations? Among the key
findings from this year’s study:

    •	   After many years of unpredictable economic
         impact, association executives’ expectations
         towards the performance of the economy are
         in-line with actual economic conditions.
    •	   Despite the harsh economic conditions of the
         last five years, associations in nearly every
         industry sector reported higher membership
         trends. Even sectors that were deeply impacted
         by the recession (such as professional services)
         appear to be gaining stability.
    •	   Overall, associations are not relying on cost-
         saving strategies but are looking to the future
         with optimism, as demonstrated by the increased
         program expansion and lack of budget cuts
         reported.
    •	   Membership continues to be an area of focus for
         associations. While recruitment and retention still
         remain the top priorities, associations are
         intensifying their focus on member engagement
         and diversity.
    •	   Associations are willing and likely to alter their
         membership models in order to achieve
         organizational goals.




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Organizations
Sixty percent of respondents represent professional           TABLE A
societies (consisting mostly of individual members), 23%
are from trade associations, 11% from a “hybrid,” 3%          Which of the following best describes the
from philanthropic or cause-related, and 3% describe          organization you work for?
their association as “other.”
                                                              Total Responses: 197
Twenty-three percent of the survey respondents
represent healthcare associations; 18% describe their
                                                                             3%   3%
organizations as representing scientific and engineering
fields. Education and humanities associations account
for 14% of respondents. The balance represents a
variety of industries, including building / construction,              11%
manufacturing, professional services, finance /
accounting, food industry, legal, association
management and the retail industry.

Once again, senior executives represent the majority of            23%                           60%
responses, with 92% holding a director-level position or
higher. The remaining participants reflect the breadth of
the profession and represent a variety of responsibilities.

Fifty-eight percent of survey participants represent
organizations whose annual operating budgets are less
than $10 million, while 9% have budgets of more than
$50 million.
                                                                 Professional (mostly individual members)
                                                                 Trade (mostly organizational members)
                                                                 Hybrid (both organizational and individual members)
                                                                 Philanthropic / Cause-Related
                                                                 Other




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  TABLE B

  What field/industry does your association represent?
  Total Responses: 197

                               Healthcare                                              23%
                   Scientific / Engineering                                      18%
                   Education / Humanities                                 14%
                     Finance / Accounting                               12%
                     Professional Services                         8%
                   Building / Construction                    7%
                           Manufacturing                      6%
                            Food Industry                4%
                                     Legal              3%
                Association Management                  2%
                                     Retail        1%
                                    Other                3%

                                              0%               10%              20%          30%         40%   50%




  TABLE C

  Which of the following most closely describes your position within your organization?
  Total Responses: 197

                 Executive Director / CEO                                                          33%

Associate Executive Director / Deputy CEO                      8%

    Senior Vice President / Vice President                                      18%

      Managing Director / Senior Director                                 14%

                                 Director                                       18%

                                 Manager                      7%

                             Coordinator           0%

                                    Other               2%

                                              0%               10%              20%          30%         40%   50%



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    TABLE D

    Which of the following best describe your areas of responsibility? Please select all
    that apply.
    Total Responses: 196

              Executive Management                                                                             52%

                         Membership                                                               39%

                           Marketing                                                      33%

                     Communications                                           23%

Education / Professional Development                                   19%

            Meetings and Expositions                                  18%

                         Publications                                 18%

                Finance / Accounting                            14%

                      IT / Technology                     11%

                Component Relations                      10%

       Government Affairs / Relations               8%

                                Other                     11%

                                         0%         10%               20%           30%          40%     50%         60%
    TABLE E

    What is your organization’s annual operating budget?	
    Total Responses: 193


                $100 million or more           5%

          $50 million to $99.9 million        4%

          $20 million to $49.9 million                         14%

          $10 million to $19.9 million                                 19%

            $5 million to $9.9 million                                  20%

            $2 million to $4.9 million                                        24%

                 Less than $2 million                          14%

                                         0%         10%               20%           30%         40%     50%


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Key Finding #1

Respondents’ expectations towards the performance of the economy
were in-line with actual economic conditions.
The majority of respondents (57%) indicated the impact from 2012 economic conditions were in-line with what they
had anticipated for their associations. This represents a 13 percentage point increase over those who said the same
the previous year. This finding could point to greater stability and certainty when it comes to the impact of economic
conditions on associations. It may also be an encouragement to many association executives who are experiencing a
favorable economic impact and may be more comfortable in their ability to anticipate and plan for the impact of
external economic factors on their organizations.

TABLE 1

Looking back on 2012, was the impact of economic conditions on your association…
Total Responses: 2013: 192
		2012: 183




                                     6%
  Far better than expected
                                          9%

                                                             27%
     Better than expected
                                                                       35%

                                                                                                 57%       2013
 About what was expected
                                                                                   45%
                                                                                                           2012
                                          9%
     Worse than expected
                                            11%

                               1%
  Far worse than expected
                              0%

                             0%       10%         20%         30%        40%         50%         60%




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Key Finding #2

Most respondents are optimistic looking towards 2013.
Optimism abounds among nearly all participants in the study. Compared to last year’s study, the same number of
respondents, around nine-in-ten, indicated they are optimistic about the coming year. Further, slightly more
respondents described feeling “very optimistic” about the coming year than did previously (22% to 17%, respectively).
Overall, the level of optimism toward the future has been consistent over the past year. Again, this may be an
indicator of consistent patterns of behavior as association executives have not altered their outlook over the past 12
months.

TABLE 2

In general, how are you feeling about the year 2013 for your association?
Total Responses: 2013: 170
		2012: 161



                    80%
                                                     71%
                    70%                        65%

                    60%

                    50%

                    40%                                                                            2013
                    30%                                                                            2012
                               22%
                    20%              17%
                                                                11% 12%
                    10%
                                                                                 2% 0%
                      0%
                             Very optimistic   Somewhat        Somewhat      Very pessimistic
                                               optimistic      pessimistic




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Key Finding #3

Although the long-term economic impact of the recession is evident in
membership trends, there was a slight shift toward positive growth in 2012.
When asked about membership trends over the past five years, 39% indicated experiencing growth, compared to only
34% who said the same in 2012. Although this is still smaller than the 44% that indicated growth in years 2011 and 2010,
it is important to note those previous studies captured growth rates in years before the onset of the recession.
Importantly, if economic growth continues, five-year membership trends should continue to rise and surpass all previous
years reported in the study.

TABLE 3

Is the annualized trend in full, paid memberships for your association over the past five
years (since January 1, 2008):
Total Responses: 2013: 191
		2012: 159
		2011: 234
		2010: 307




              2013             39%                    32%                25%           4%



                                                                                                 Higher
              2012            34%                    37%                 26%          3%
                                                                                                 Flat
                                                                                                 Lower
                                                                                                 Don’t know
              2011               44%                 18%               38%            1%




              2010               44%                   23%             28%            5%




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TABLE 4

What is the approximate annualized increase/decrease in full, paid membership for
your association over the past five years? (since January 1, 2008):
Total Responses: 2013: 108



                                   Base: Respondents whose Five-Year
                                     Association Retention Changed

                 50%
                                                        44%

                 40%


                 30%

                                              22%
                                                                                     2013
                 20%
                                     14%
                                                                     10%
                 10%                                                         7%
                             3%

                  0%
                          -10%        -5%       0%      0%         5%        10%
                         or less    to -10%   to -5%   to 5%     to 10%    or more




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Table 5 depicts the net membership growth reported in each study. The net membership growth was calculated
to represent the difference between the percentage of respondents who reported a higher membership trend over
a five-year period and the percentage of respondents who reported a lower membership trend over the same five-
year period.

                                           Net Membership Growth =
 (% Reporting Higher Membership Trend) – (% Reporting Lower Membership Trend)

The net membership growth rates of each EIA study correspond closely with the annual GDPs of the five-year
period. The highest net growth (16%) was reported in 2010, which captured two years of steep positive GDP
growth, compared to this year’s 14% net membership growth, which captured membership trends during a three-
year span of positive GDP growth since the 2007 recession.

TABLE 5

Annualized five-year membership trend analyzed by U.S. Annual GDP:
Total Responses: 2013: 191
		2012: 159
		2011: 234
		2010: 307



      13.8                                                                         18%

      13.6                                                                         16%
                                                  16%

                                                                                   14%
      13.4                                                                   14%
                                                                                   12%
      13.2
                                                                      2013         10%        Net Annualized Five-
                                                                                               Net Annualized
                                                                                               Five-Year
                                                                                              Year Membership
      13.0                                                                                     Membership Trend
                                                             2012                  8%         Trend
                                                                                               Annual GDP
      12.8                                                           8%                       Annual GDP in trillions) *
                                                     2011
                                                                                   6%          (year-end, (year-
                                                                                              end, in trillions) **
                                                            6%
      12.6                                                                                     Five-year range
                                           2010                                    4%          included in net growth

      12.4                                                                         2%

      12.2                                                                         0%
              2006    2007     2008    2009     2010    2011        2012   2013

* GDP Data from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. http://www.bea.gov/national/index.htm#gdp



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As might be expected, there are important differences in the five-year annualized trends reported by respondents
coming from different fields. For example, participants that represent healthcare or education/humanities
organizations reported higher than average membership trends over the past five years, while those that focus on
professional services reported primarily flat membership trends.

Although the net membership trends have varied greatly by field over the past four years, the net membership trends
remained stable or increased this year. It is interesting to note the net membership trends for the 2013 study appear
to be very similar to those reported in the 2010 study, which captured pre-recession data.



TABLE 6

Annualized five-year membership trend analyzed by field represented by association,
2010-2013.
Total Responses: 2013: 191
		2012: 159
		2011: 234
		2010: 307



 30%                                                           30%

 20%                                      14%                  20%
                                                                          9%                   10%
 10%                                                           10%

  0%                                                             0%

           -4%       -3%                                                                               -3%
-10%                                                           -10%

-20%                                                           -20%

-30%                           -25%                            -30%

-40%                                                           -40%                -37%

-50%                                                           -50%       2010          2011   2012    2013
          2010      2011      2012       2013

            Education/Humanities                                            Professional Services
Note: Only those segments with at least 20 respondents were included in the analysis.




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 60%                                                           60%
                     54%

 50%                                      48%                  50%
          44%

 40%                                                           40%

                                29%
 30%                                                           30%

 20%                                                           20%
                                                                                              13%
 10%                                                           10%                                       6%
                                                                          3%
  0%                                                             0%

                                                                                    -4%
-10%                                                           -10%
         2010       2011       2012       2013                          2010       2011      2012       2013
                  Healthcare                                            Scientific / Engineering
Note: Only those segments with at least 20 respondents were included in the analysis.




Key Finding #4

Compared to previous years, concern across major business lines has
decreased, albeit very slightly. Membership recruitment and retention
continue to be the top two areas of concern for the majority of
respondents.
Respondents were asked to share their levels of concern across core business lines. Concern across almost all core
association business lines continues to lessen, although decreases are minimal and at virtually the same levels as at the
start of 2012, demonstrating a trend of stability.
For every business line, concern was either equal or slightly below the level of concern reported last year except in the
case of advertising. Last year, advertising showed one of the most significant drops, whereas this year the concern
actually increased by 5%. Although this may indicate a slight decrease in optimism felt toward private sector
relationships, it is important to note that concern around sponsorships fell slightly.
On the other side of the engagement spectrum is membership, which, for many associations, represents the most
fundamental reason for existence. Throughout the survey, respondents indicated member recruitment and retention as
primary challenges and priorities for their associations. Although these areas have shown significant decreases in
concern over the past five years, they continue to be the top two areas of concern for the majority of associations.




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                   TABLE 7

                   Considering the current economic situation, how concerned are you with the following
                   issues?
                   Total Responses: 2013: 170
                   		2012: 162
                   		2011: 237
                   		2010: 340
                   		2009: 283




                                                                                                                        72%
                                                                                                                        72%
                        Membership recruitment                                                                                  78%
                                                                                                                                78%
                                                                                                                                       86%

                                                                                                                       70%
rship retention                                                                                                          72%
                           Membership retention                                                                    84%    77%
                                                                                                                                      84%
                                                                                                                      88%                88%

                                                                                                                 64%
hip recruitment                                                                                                  65%
                                     Sponsorship                                                            78%              76%
                                                                                                                                            88%
                                                                                                                       86%                  88%

                                                                                                       57%
   Sponsorship at other educational seminars                                                            58%
    Attendance                                                                                                      68%
                                                                                                                        88%
                                                                                                                          74%
                                                                                                                        88%
                                                                                                                          74%

                                                                                                      56%                                         Concerned 2013
 ng attendance                                                                                           59%
                      Annual meeting attendance                                                             79% 69%
                                                                                                               83%
                                                                                                                                79%
                                                                                                                                   83%
                                                                                                                                                  Concerned 2012

                                                                                                     54%                                          Concerned 2011
tional seminars                                                                                49%
                                      Advertising                                                     74%
                                                                                                        59%                                       Concerned 2010
                                                                                                                                 80%
                                                                                                      74%                 74%
                                                                                                                                                  Concerned 2009
                                                                                           47%
    Advertising                                                                           46%                                                 Note: Percentages
                                    Product sales                                             50%
                                                                                                              80%
                                                                                                                66%                           represent sum of
                                                                                                      74%
                                                                                                       58%
                                                                                                                                              “Extremely Concerned”
                                                                              35%                                                             and “Somewhat
  Product sales                                                                36%
                          Volunteer participation                                  42% 66%                                                    Concerned”
                                                                               36%
                                                                       29%         58%

er participation                                    0%     10%   20%         30%         40%         50%      60%         70%         80%         90%    100%
                                                           36%
                                                     29%

                   0%        10%      20%           30%    40%    50%          60%         70%             80%         90%         100%




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   Key Finding #5

  Associations are shifting from reduction to expansion.
   Most cost-savings activities are less wide-spread than in previous years. The most dramatic changes include decreases
   in reduction of programs and services and budget cuts; both down about 5% compared to previous years.
   More than six-in-ten respondents (61%) reported that their associations are currently expanding or planning to expand
   their programs and services this year. The overwhelming shift toward program expansion when compared with the low
   occurrences of budget cuts and reduction of programs (13%) demonstrates the expected growth and optimism
   associations feel going into 2013.

  TABLE 8

  What do you expect to happen at your association in 2013 as a result of current
  economic conditions?
  Total Responses: 174



                                           IS    DEFINITELY PROBABLY PROBABLY DEFINITELY
                                                                                                     DON'T
                                       HAPPENING   WILL       WILL   WILL NOT WILL NOT                           TOTAL
                                                                                                     KNOW
                                         NOW      HAPPEN     HAPPEN   HAPPEN   HAPPEN
Layoffs / elimination of positions         2%          2%         9%          48%         35%         4%          174
Hiring freeze                              8%          2%         10%         44%         32%         4%          172
Freeze on salary increases                 6%          2%         9%          44%         35%         4%          173
Staff reorganization                       8%          6%         25%         39%         16%         6%          174
Budget cuts                                5%          4%         20%         52%         15%         4%          174
Significant budget increases               1%          2%         10%         56%         27%         4%          171
Reduction of programs and services         0%          1%         12%         57%         25%         5%          173
Expansion of programs and services         3%         16%         42%         33%         3%          3%          172
Change in investment strategy              5%          3%         12%         47%         13%         20%         174
Outsourcing of staff functions             5%          2%         22%         43%         16%         12%         172




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TABLE 9

What do you expect to happen at your association as a result of current economic
conditions?
Total Responses: 2013: 171
		2012: 160
		2011: 237
		2010: 301
		2009: 256


                                                           38%
                                                         34%
          Staff reorganization                            36%
                                                                 44%
                                                          36%


                                                       30%
                                                         34%
                  Budget cuts                                    44%
                                                                                   70%
                                                                                             84%


                                                   29%
                                                   29%
Outsourcing of staff functions                  23%
                                                  27%
                                                 25%


                                               20%
                                                22%
                 Hiring freeze                   24%                                                           2013
                                                                        53%
                                                                           58%                                 2012
                                                                                                               2011
                                           19%
                                             23%                                                               2010
Change in investment strategy                 24%
                                                         35%                                                   2009
                                                                       51%
                                                                                                              Note: Percentages
                                          17%                                                                 represent sum of top 3
                                           18%                                                                (happening, will happen,
    Freeze on salary increases              20%
                                                                        54%                                   probably will happen)
                                                                 44%


                                       13%
   Reduction of programs and              18%
                                          18%
           services                                              45%
                                                                 45%


                                        13%
       Layoffs / elimination of          15%
                                       12%
              positions                         22%
                                                  26%


                                  0%    10%      20%     30%     40%    50%      60%   70%   80%   90% 100%


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       Key Finding #6

      The shift from acquisition and retention to member engagement strategies
      continues to occur.
       Focus is continuing to shift from member acquisition and retention to increased member engagement strategies. This
       shift in priorities was first noted in last year’s study and the trend remains evident this year with slight decreases seen in
       both new member acquisition and member retention. The commitment to member engagement and composition is also
       demonstrated through the growing focus on increasing participation among younger members and diversifying
       membership. Increasing participation and engagement among younger members has become increasingly important for
       associations over the past five years, and was the only area of focus to reach its peak in this year’s study.

       TABLE 10

       What are your three highest priorities for 2013?
       Total Responses: 171



                                                                                                               35%
   Developing new methods for member                                                                              37%
                                                                                              28%
               engagement                                                                    27%
                                                                                                              34%
                                                                                                              34%
                                                                                                                      38%
                New member acquisition                                                                                             44%
                                                                                                                                    44%
                                                                                                                             41%
                                                                                                        32%
                                                                                                           34%
            Improving member retention                                                                                      40%
                                                                                                                                             49%
                                                                                                                                               50%
                                                                                             27%
                                                                                               28%
        Branding / increasing awareness                                                      27%
                                                                                                        32%
                                                                                                                36%
                                                                                     22%
Diversifying membership / attracting new                                       19%                                                        2013
                                                                  14%
               audiences                                             16%
                                                                   15%                                                                    2012
                                                                                  21%
                                                                            19%                                                           2011
          Increasing meeting attendance                                              23%
                                                                                                     30%
                                                                                            26%                                           2010
                                                                            19%                                                           2009
                                                                                      23%
 New product research and development                            14%
                                                                          18%
                                             0%
                                                                         17%
                                                                                                  29%
                 Website enhancements                                                22%
                                                                           18%
                                             0%
                                                                         17%
 Increasing participation among younger                        14%
                                                                14%
                 members                                 9%
                                                            12%
                                                                  14%
                                                           11%
             Improving marketing results                           15%
                                                                         17%
                                                                                     22%

                                           0%               10%                      20%                30%                  40%                 50%



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Key Finding #7

Associations are willing and likely to alter membership structure and
benefits in order to meet goals.
New to the EIA study, respondents were asked whether or not their association has made, or has considered making,
changes to its membership structure. Seven-in-ten respondents (70%) reported they had considered or actually had
made significant changes to their membership structure and benefits package in 2012. Interestingly, only 28% of
association executives had not at least considered making changes to membership structure and benefits.

The most popular changes to membership structure are through the creation of new membership categories (25%)
and the addition of new member benefits (21%); once again demonstrating the increased focus on member retention
and diversification. Additional structural changes mentioned were dues restructuring, offering a la carte or online-only
membership plans, and creating group or organizational memberships.

The willingness to alter member packages indicates that the membership model is a powerful tool for association
managers to both generate revenues and achieve other association goals.

TABLE 11

In the past year, have you made or have you considered making, significant changes
to your membership structure and benefits packages?
Total Responses: 182




                                     Not sure, 2%


                                                                             Yes, have considered
                                                                             making changes
                          No, neither
                         made changes                  Yes, have
                        nor considered                                       Yes, have made changes
                                                      considered
                        making changes,             making changes,
                             28%                         40%
                                                                             No, neither made changes
                                                                             nor considered making
                                                                             changes

                             Yes, have made                                  Not sure
                              changes, 30%




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TABLE 12

In the past year, have you made or have you considered making, significant changes
to your membership structure and benefits packages? Please describe those changes.
Total Responses: 2013: 172




   Creation of new membership categories                                             25%


         Addition of new member benefits                                     21%


                         Dues restructure                              17%


    À la carte/online membership offering                       12%


                      Group membership                    7%


             Reduced cost of membership               6%


                       Structural changes            5%


                         Bundling options            5%


       Consideration of structural changes           5%


                   Streamlined categories        5%


                          Increase in dues      4%


                                    Other            5%


                                         0.0%                  10.0%         20.0%         30.0%




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Key Finding #8

While not growing at the same rate as seen in the 2012 study,
membership retention rates are still strong and appear to be stablizing.
More than four-in-ten respondents in both the 2013 and 2012 studies experienced a member retention rate of 90% or
higher for the preceding year (43% and 42%, respectively). This year signifies the highest percentage of participants
who achieved a retention rate of more than 90%; however, there was a 6% decline in associations that experienced a
retention rate of more than 80% compared to last year’s study (79% and 85%, respectively).
Although fewer respondents indicated their retention rate had increased over the past 12 months compared to
previous year’s studies, almost half of the respondents reported stable retention rates. Once again, the consistency in
retention rates is pointing toward renewed stability.




TABLE 13

What is your current membership retention rate?
Total Responses: 2013: 185
		2012: 153
		2011: 227
		2010: 301
		2009: 256


                   Less than 70%          70-74%      75-79%      80-84%      85-89%    90–94%    95-100%




            2013    5% 4%         11%           18%            18%               23%             20%




            2012 3% 5% 7%                 16%               27%                   24%            18%




            2011     5%      9%         10%        15%            21%             20%            19%




            2010        7%    10%        10%          18%               22%             20%        12%



                   0%        10%        20%     30%      40%      50%      60%    70%    80%     90%     100%



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2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future



TABLE 14

Over the past 12 months, has your retention rate:
Total Responses: 2013: 192
		2012: 156
		2011: 228
		2010: 305
		2009: 251




                  2013              24%                     49%                         24%



                  2012              28%                      46%                        24%


                                                                                                    Increased
                  2011               30%                      45%                       23%
                                                                                                    Stayed the
                                                                                                    same
                  2010        11%               39%                             46%                 Decreased



                  2009          21%                         52%                         22%


                         0%     10%       20%   30%   40%   50%     60%   70%     80%    90% 100%




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2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future


Key Finding #9

Hiring plans for 2013 have stabilized, demonstrating similar statistics as
in 2012.
Since the number of associations with plans for hiring peaked in 2011 (almost doubling), these numbers have
remained relatively consistent at around 50% over the past two years. However, there was a slight increase in
associations who reported not having plans to add new staff in 2013.

TABLE 15

Does your association plan to add new staff positions in the next 12 months?
Total Responses: 2013: 174
		2012: 159
		2011: 235
		2010: 334




           2013                   49%                                41%               10%




           2012                   50%                               37%              14%
                                                                                                   Yes
                                                                                                   No
           2011                41%                             44%                   15%           Don’t know




           2010         24%                             60%                         16%



                  0%   10%    20%       30%   40%    50%      60%    70%   80%     90%     100%




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2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future


Key Finding #10

The decision to offer members content at no additional cost greatly
depends on the content vehicle, and its importance in providing
membership value.
This year, the EIA study captured information to compare benefits that are included with the price of membership
versus those that are purchased separately. As the EIA trending surveys illustrate, associations regularly look to
evaluate their membership model and understand the value they provide to members. However, association
members have changing expectations of value as recent poor economic times have focused members on return-on-
investment and as new forms of competition have arisen from multiple sectors.

For example, the internet has exponentially increased the availability of free resources and information, changing
the landscape of many industries, including associations. In order to stay competitive, associations must provide
value to members through free access to information content, while still ensuring some knowledge and information
products are distributed à la carte.

More than eight-in-ten respondents (85%) indicated they offer free content in the form of news, information, and
trends to members. This was the most popular form of content to offer free of cost—likely because of the essential
value it provides for members, and the availability of similarly positioned information elsewhere on the internet.

Additionally, the majority of respondents reported they offer members free content in the form of access to standards
and guidelines (69%), online journals (75%) and magazines (82%). These resources provide members valuable
information and are core benefits of membership.

There were some resources that the majority of associations indicated are provided to members, at a cost. For
example, few respondents reported offering free content in the form of webinars (34%), recorded meeting content
(27%), live streaming content (25%) or online courses (12%). Although these features are important to offer, they
may not compose the crux of membership benefits, but are instead a valued add-on. In addition, the time spent
facilitating and monitoring an online course or webinar can translate into an additional cost for the sponsoring
association, often distributed to the participating members while shielding those costs from members that might not
find equivalent value in them.




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    TABLE 16

    In general, how much content does your association offer to members that is entirely
    free of cost?
    Total Responses: 168



      News, information, trends
                                                                          85%                                          11%      2% 1%
               (online)

            Magazines (online)                                          83%                                       9%         6% 3%


              Magazines (print)                                         81%                                    4% 3%      13%

               Journals (online)                                    75%                                   8%      10%         7%

     Standards, guidelines, best
                                                                  69%                                   17%          6%       8%
             practices

      Advice, counsel, guidance                               64%                                       27%                  8%      1%

                Journals (print)                           57%                          8%     5%              31%

                      Webinars                      34%                   18%            21%                     27%

Recorded content from meetings                27%            9%                 25%                       39%

         Live streaming content               25%            12%                 26%                       37%

                 Online courses         12%          13%            24%                             51%

                                   0%     10%        20%   30%          40%     50%    60%      70%       80%          90%      100%
         Most content is free      A substantial amount is free     A small amount of content is free     Almost no content is free

       Note: Percentages do not consider respondents who selected "Unsure" or "N/A."




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2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Partial List of Participating Associations




                       AcademyHealth                               American Society of Civil Engineers
        American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons               American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
            American Animal Hospital Association                  American Society of Interior Designers
            American Anthropological Association              American Society of Radiologic Technologists
         American Association for Laboratory Animal         American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
                         Science                                        American Thoracic Society
         American Association of Nurse Assessment                American Water Resources Association
                      Coordination
                                                                    American Water Works Association
       American Association of Physicists in Medicine
                                                                      Association for Behavioral and
         American Association of University Women                         Cognitive Therapies
                 American Chemical Society                       Association for Corporate Growth Global
         American College of Healthcare Executives               Association for Professionals in Infection
          American Dental Hygienists’ Association                    Control and Epidemiology, Inc.
         American Health Information Management                     Association for Women in Science
                       Association                                  Association Forum of Chicagoland
               American Institute of Architects               Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
          American Institute of Chemical Engineers            Association of Public-Safety Communications
             American Pharmacists Association                                   Officials
           American Physical Therapy Association                 Association of School Business Officials
             American Public Health Association                                International

        American Society for Clinical Pharmacology &                 Automotive Service Association
                       Therapeutics                            Building Owners and Managers Association
      American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy                        International

                American Society for Nutrition                          Casualty Actuarial Society

            American Society for Parenteral and                           Council on Foundations
                     Enteral Nutrition                                Ecological Society of America
          American Society for Pharmacology and                        Employers Resource Council
                Experimental Therapeutics                           Entomological Society of America
                American Society for Quality                    Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association
          American Society for Surgery of the Hand                     Industrial Supply Association




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2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Partial List of Participating Associations




           Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute               Northwest Food Processors Association
             International Association of Movers              Occupational Therapy Association of California
      International Foodservice Distributors Association          Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public
             International Franchise Association                               Accountants

                     Irrigation Association                                Practice Greenhealth

                        Kappa Delta Pi                                     Public Affairs Council

         Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and                Public Relations Society of America
                        Innovation                               Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society
               Marketing Research Association                  Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.
          Massachusetts Society of Certified Public                Selected Independent Funeral Homes
                       Accountants                              Society for College and University Planning
                 Michigan Library Association                   Society for Marketing Professional Services
      Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants                  Society for Neuroscience
             Missouri State Teachers Association                    Society of Manufacturing Engineers
           National Architectural Accrediting Board          Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers
         National Association for College Admission                Southern Association of Orthodontists
                        Counseling
                                                                       Southern Medical Association
      National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
                                                                       Special Libraries Association
         National Association of Independent Schools
                                                                     TESOL International Association
           National Association of Purchasing Card
                        Professionals                         The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals

          National Federation of Humane Societies                          The Endocrine Society

               National Fluid Power Association                The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike
                                                                                Association
         National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
                                                                           The Morton Arboretum
             National Investor Relations Institute
                                                                   The National RV Dealers Association
            National Precast Concrete Association
                                                                   The New York Academy of Sciences
         National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
                                                                  United Nations Association of the USA
                   New Jersey Society of
                 Certified Public Accountants                Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants

                North Carolina Association of                 Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants
                Certified Public Accountants                Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants
              North Carolina Nurses Association




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EIA Fundamentals for the Future 2013

  • 1. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations Fundamentals for the Future
  • 2. March, 2013 Dear Colleagues: McKinley’s 2013 Economic Impact on Associations (EIA) Study marks the sixth installment in a series that examines the impact of shifting economic conditions on our sector. The report provides insight into key benchmarks of association success, measures the reality of the past year and the outlook for the coming one, and provides data that validates how challenges and opportunities can differ dramatically from one member sector to another. This year, as economic conditions improve and optimism rebounds, the emerging theme is stability. Associations are beginning to redirect their attention away from austere, short-term solutions like hiring freezes and budget cutbacks to sustained efforts that require resources but promise deeper return-on-investment. Similarly, the EIA Study has begun to look beyond the coping practices of associations to reveal ways in which the community is working in smarter, more streamlined and more relevant ways for their members. We appreciate the time invested in this project by each of the 215 association executives who responded to the survey, and we look forward to continuing to deliver meaningful studies that help organizations understand the larger environments in which they—and their members—are operating. If you would like to discuss the data in more depth or arrange for a presentation for your staff or Board, please be in touch. Best wishes for continued optimism and recovery. Jodie Slaughter Jay Younger President & Managing Partner & Founding Partner Chief Consultant Shelley Sanner, CAE Patrick Glaser Samantha Dina Managing Consultant Director of Research Project Associate 2233 Wisconsin Avenue NW t: 202.333.6250 Suite 525 f: 202.333.5172 Washington DC 20007 mckinley-advisors.com
  • 3. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future Introduction Survey Methods The EIA series has provided an interesting view of the McKinley developed and deployed an online survey to association landscape throughout the ever-changing association executives on January 14, 2013 to collect key economic conditions of the past five years. The data has data around the economy and its impact on associations. shown the resilience of associations during this The survey remained open until January 28, 2013 and tumultuous time period—from the initial, drastic resulted in 215 responses representing a broad spectrum measures to preserve core infrastructure to the first signs of the association community. If you wish to participate in of recovery as associations began to reinvest in critical future benchmarking studies or are interested in a initiatives. This year, the data points to an increased tailored presentation of the EIA results to your senior staff sense of stability in the association world. Association or Board of Directors, please contact Samantha Dina at executives seem more confident with the economic sdina@mckinley-advisors.com. conditions of the coming year and are continuing to rebuild. So what has changed for associations? Among the key findings from this year’s study: • After many years of unpredictable economic impact, association executives’ expectations towards the performance of the economy are in-line with actual economic conditions. • Despite the harsh economic conditions of the last five years, associations in nearly every industry sector reported higher membership trends. Even sectors that were deeply impacted by the recession (such as professional services) appear to be gaining stability. • Overall, associations are not relying on cost- saving strategies but are looking to the future with optimism, as demonstrated by the increased program expansion and lack of budget cuts reported. • Membership continues to be an area of focus for associations. While recruitment and retention still remain the top priorities, associations are intensifying their focus on member engagement and diversity. • Associations are willing and likely to alter their membership models in order to achieve organizational goals. 1
  • 4. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future Organizations Sixty percent of respondents represent professional TABLE A societies (consisting mostly of individual members), 23% are from trade associations, 11% from a “hybrid,” 3% Which of the following best describes the from philanthropic or cause-related, and 3% describe organization you work for? their association as “other.” Total Responses: 197 Twenty-three percent of the survey respondents represent healthcare associations; 18% describe their 3% 3% organizations as representing scientific and engineering fields. Education and humanities associations account for 14% of respondents. The balance represents a variety of industries, including building / construction, 11% manufacturing, professional services, finance / accounting, food industry, legal, association management and the retail industry. Once again, senior executives represent the majority of 23% 60% responses, with 92% holding a director-level position or higher. The remaining participants reflect the breadth of the profession and represent a variety of responsibilities. Fifty-eight percent of survey participants represent organizations whose annual operating budgets are less than $10 million, while 9% have budgets of more than $50 million. Professional (mostly individual members) Trade (mostly organizational members) Hybrid (both organizational and individual members) Philanthropic / Cause-Related Other 2
  • 5. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future TABLE B What field/industry does your association represent? Total Responses: 197 Healthcare 23% Scientific / Engineering 18% Education / Humanities 14% Finance / Accounting 12% Professional Services 8% Building / Construction 7% Manufacturing 6% Food Industry 4% Legal 3% Association Management 2% Retail 1% Other 3% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% TABLE C Which of the following most closely describes your position within your organization? Total Responses: 197 Executive Director / CEO 33% Associate Executive Director / Deputy CEO 8% Senior Vice President / Vice President 18% Managing Director / Senior Director 14% Director 18% Manager 7% Coordinator 0% Other 2% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 3
  • 6. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future TABLE D Which of the following best describe your areas of responsibility? Please select all that apply. Total Responses: 196 Executive Management 52% Membership 39% Marketing 33% Communications 23% Education / Professional Development 19% Meetings and Expositions 18% Publications 18% Finance / Accounting 14% IT / Technology 11% Component Relations 10% Government Affairs / Relations 8% Other 11% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% TABLE E What is your organization’s annual operating budget? Total Responses: 193 $100 million or more 5% $50 million to $99.9 million 4% $20 million to $49.9 million 14% $10 million to $19.9 million 19% $5 million to $9.9 million 20% $2 million to $4.9 million 24% Less than $2 million 14% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 4
  • 7. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future Key Finding #1 Respondents’ expectations towards the performance of the economy were in-line with actual economic conditions. The majority of respondents (57%) indicated the impact from 2012 economic conditions were in-line with what they had anticipated for their associations. This represents a 13 percentage point increase over those who said the same the previous year. This finding could point to greater stability and certainty when it comes to the impact of economic conditions on associations. It may also be an encouragement to many association executives who are experiencing a favorable economic impact and may be more comfortable in their ability to anticipate and plan for the impact of external economic factors on their organizations. TABLE 1 Looking back on 2012, was the impact of economic conditions on your association… Total Responses: 2013: 192 2012: 183 6% Far better than expected 9% 27% Better than expected 35% 57% 2013 About what was expected 45% 2012 9% Worse than expected 11% 1% Far worse than expected 0% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 5
  • 8. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future Key Finding #2 Most respondents are optimistic looking towards 2013. Optimism abounds among nearly all participants in the study. Compared to last year’s study, the same number of respondents, around nine-in-ten, indicated they are optimistic about the coming year. Further, slightly more respondents described feeling “very optimistic” about the coming year than did previously (22% to 17%, respectively). Overall, the level of optimism toward the future has been consistent over the past year. Again, this may be an indicator of consistent patterns of behavior as association executives have not altered their outlook over the past 12 months. TABLE 2 In general, how are you feeling about the year 2013 for your association? Total Responses: 2013: 170 2012: 161 80% 71% 70% 65% 60% 50% 40% 2013 30% 2012 22% 20% 17% 11% 12% 10% 2% 0% 0% Very optimistic Somewhat Somewhat Very pessimistic optimistic pessimistic 6
  • 9. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future Key Finding #3 Although the long-term economic impact of the recession is evident in membership trends, there was a slight shift toward positive growth in 2012. When asked about membership trends over the past five years, 39% indicated experiencing growth, compared to only 34% who said the same in 2012. Although this is still smaller than the 44% that indicated growth in years 2011 and 2010, it is important to note those previous studies captured growth rates in years before the onset of the recession. Importantly, if economic growth continues, five-year membership trends should continue to rise and surpass all previous years reported in the study. TABLE 3 Is the annualized trend in full, paid memberships for your association over the past five years (since January 1, 2008): Total Responses: 2013: 191 2012: 159 2011: 234 2010: 307 2013 39% 32% 25% 4% Higher 2012 34% 37% 26% 3% Flat Lower Don’t know 2011 44% 18% 38% 1% 2010 44% 23% 28% 5% 7
  • 10. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future TABLE 4 What is the approximate annualized increase/decrease in full, paid membership for your association over the past five years? (since January 1, 2008): Total Responses: 2013: 108 Base: Respondents whose Five-Year Association Retention Changed 50% 44% 40% 30% 22% 2013 20% 14% 10% 10% 7% 3% 0% -10% -5% 0% 0% 5% 10% or less to -10% to -5% to 5% to 10% or more 8
  • 11. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future Table 5 depicts the net membership growth reported in each study. The net membership growth was calculated to represent the difference between the percentage of respondents who reported a higher membership trend over a five-year period and the percentage of respondents who reported a lower membership trend over the same five- year period. Net Membership Growth = (% Reporting Higher Membership Trend) – (% Reporting Lower Membership Trend) The net membership growth rates of each EIA study correspond closely with the annual GDPs of the five-year period. The highest net growth (16%) was reported in 2010, which captured two years of steep positive GDP growth, compared to this year’s 14% net membership growth, which captured membership trends during a three- year span of positive GDP growth since the 2007 recession. TABLE 5 Annualized five-year membership trend analyzed by U.S. Annual GDP: Total Responses: 2013: 191 2012: 159 2011: 234 2010: 307 13.8 18% 13.6 16% 16% 14% 13.4 14% 12% 13.2 2013 10% Net Annualized Five- Net Annualized Five-Year Year Membership 13.0 Membership Trend 2012 8% Trend Annual GDP 12.8 8% Annual GDP in trillions) * 2011 6% (year-end, (year- end, in trillions) ** 6% 12.6 Five-year range 2010 4% included in net growth 12.4 2% 12.2 0% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 * GDP Data from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. http://www.bea.gov/national/index.htm#gdp 9
  • 12. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future As might be expected, there are important differences in the five-year annualized trends reported by respondents coming from different fields. For example, participants that represent healthcare or education/humanities organizations reported higher than average membership trends over the past five years, while those that focus on professional services reported primarily flat membership trends. Although the net membership trends have varied greatly by field over the past four years, the net membership trends remained stable or increased this year. It is interesting to note the net membership trends for the 2013 study appear to be very similar to those reported in the 2010 study, which captured pre-recession data. TABLE 6 Annualized five-year membership trend analyzed by field represented by association, 2010-2013. Total Responses: 2013: 191 2012: 159 2011: 234 2010: 307 30% 30% 20% 14% 20% 9% 10% 10% 10% 0% 0% -4% -3% -3% -10% -10% -20% -20% -30% -25% -30% -40% -40% -37% -50% -50% 2010 2011 2012 2013 2010 2011 2012 2013 Education/Humanities Professional Services Note: Only those segments with at least 20 respondents were included in the analysis. 10
  • 13. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future 60% 60% 54% 50% 48% 50% 44% 40% 40% 29% 30% 30% 20% 20% 13% 10% 10% 6% 3% 0% 0% -4% -10% -10% 2010 2011 2012 2013 2010 2011 2012 2013 Healthcare Scientific / Engineering Note: Only those segments with at least 20 respondents were included in the analysis. Key Finding #4 Compared to previous years, concern across major business lines has decreased, albeit very slightly. Membership recruitment and retention continue to be the top two areas of concern for the majority of respondents. Respondents were asked to share their levels of concern across core business lines. Concern across almost all core association business lines continues to lessen, although decreases are minimal and at virtually the same levels as at the start of 2012, demonstrating a trend of stability. For every business line, concern was either equal or slightly below the level of concern reported last year except in the case of advertising. Last year, advertising showed one of the most significant drops, whereas this year the concern actually increased by 5%. Although this may indicate a slight decrease in optimism felt toward private sector relationships, it is important to note that concern around sponsorships fell slightly. On the other side of the engagement spectrum is membership, which, for many associations, represents the most fundamental reason for existence. Throughout the survey, respondents indicated member recruitment and retention as primary challenges and priorities for their associations. Although these areas have shown significant decreases in concern over the past five years, they continue to be the top two areas of concern for the majority of associations. 11
  • 14. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future TABLE 7 Considering the current economic situation, how concerned are you with the following issues? Total Responses: 2013: 170 2012: 162 2011: 237 2010: 340 2009: 283 72% 72% Membership recruitment 78% 78% 86% 70% rship retention 72% Membership retention 84% 77% 84% 88% 88% 64% hip recruitment 65% Sponsorship 78% 76% 88% 86% 88% 57% Sponsorship at other educational seminars 58% Attendance 68% 88% 74% 88% 74% 56% Concerned 2013 ng attendance 59% Annual meeting attendance 79% 69% 83% 79% 83% Concerned 2012 54% Concerned 2011 tional seminars 49% Advertising 74% 59% Concerned 2010 80% 74% 74% Concerned 2009 47% Advertising 46% Note: Percentages Product sales 50% 80% 66% represent sum of 74% 58% “Extremely Concerned” 35% and “Somewhat Product sales 36% Volunteer participation 42% 66% Concerned” 36% 29% 58% er participation 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 36% 29% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 12
  • 15. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future Key Finding #5 Associations are shifting from reduction to expansion. Most cost-savings activities are less wide-spread than in previous years. The most dramatic changes include decreases in reduction of programs and services and budget cuts; both down about 5% compared to previous years. More than six-in-ten respondents (61%) reported that their associations are currently expanding or planning to expand their programs and services this year. The overwhelming shift toward program expansion when compared with the low occurrences of budget cuts and reduction of programs (13%) demonstrates the expected growth and optimism associations feel going into 2013. TABLE 8 What do you expect to happen at your association in 2013 as a result of current economic conditions? Total Responses: 174 IS DEFINITELY PROBABLY PROBABLY DEFINITELY DON'T HAPPENING WILL WILL WILL NOT WILL NOT TOTAL KNOW NOW HAPPEN HAPPEN HAPPEN HAPPEN Layoffs / elimination of positions 2% 2% 9% 48% 35% 4% 174 Hiring freeze 8% 2% 10% 44% 32% 4% 172 Freeze on salary increases 6% 2% 9% 44% 35% 4% 173 Staff reorganization 8% 6% 25% 39% 16% 6% 174 Budget cuts 5% 4% 20% 52% 15% 4% 174 Significant budget increases 1% 2% 10% 56% 27% 4% 171 Reduction of programs and services 0% 1% 12% 57% 25% 5% 173 Expansion of programs and services 3% 16% 42% 33% 3% 3% 172 Change in investment strategy 5% 3% 12% 47% 13% 20% 174 Outsourcing of staff functions 5% 2% 22% 43% 16% 12% 172 13
  • 16. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future TABLE 9 What do you expect to happen at your association as a result of current economic conditions? Total Responses: 2013: 171 2012: 160 2011: 237 2010: 301 2009: 256 38% 34% Staff reorganization 36% 44% 36% 30% 34% Budget cuts 44% 70% 84% 29% 29% Outsourcing of staff functions 23% 27% 25% 20% 22% Hiring freeze 24% 2013 53% 58% 2012 2011 19% 23% 2010 Change in investment strategy 24% 35% 2009 51% Note: Percentages 17% represent sum of top 3 18% (happening, will happen, Freeze on salary increases 20% 54% probably will happen) 44% 13% Reduction of programs and 18% 18% services 45% 45% 13% Layoffs / elimination of 15% 12% positions 22% 26% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 14
  • 17. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future Key Finding #6 The shift from acquisition and retention to member engagement strategies continues to occur. Focus is continuing to shift from member acquisition and retention to increased member engagement strategies. This shift in priorities was first noted in last year’s study and the trend remains evident this year with slight decreases seen in both new member acquisition and member retention. The commitment to member engagement and composition is also demonstrated through the growing focus on increasing participation among younger members and diversifying membership. Increasing participation and engagement among younger members has become increasingly important for associations over the past five years, and was the only area of focus to reach its peak in this year’s study. TABLE 10 What are your three highest priorities for 2013? Total Responses: 171 35% Developing new methods for member 37% 28% engagement 27% 34% 34% 38% New member acquisition 44% 44% 41% 32% 34% Improving member retention 40% 49% 50% 27% 28% Branding / increasing awareness 27% 32% 36% 22% Diversifying membership / attracting new 19% 2013 14% audiences 16% 15% 2012 21% 19% 2011 Increasing meeting attendance 23% 30% 26% 2010 19% 2009 23% New product research and development 14% 18% 0% 17% 29% Website enhancements 22% 18% 0% 17% Increasing participation among younger 14% 14% members 9% 12% 14% 11% Improving marketing results 15% 17% 22% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 15
  • 18. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future Key Finding #7 Associations are willing and likely to alter membership structure and benefits in order to meet goals. New to the EIA study, respondents were asked whether or not their association has made, or has considered making, changes to its membership structure. Seven-in-ten respondents (70%) reported they had considered or actually had made significant changes to their membership structure and benefits package in 2012. Interestingly, only 28% of association executives had not at least considered making changes to membership structure and benefits. The most popular changes to membership structure are through the creation of new membership categories (25%) and the addition of new member benefits (21%); once again demonstrating the increased focus on member retention and diversification. Additional structural changes mentioned were dues restructuring, offering a la carte or online-only membership plans, and creating group or organizational memberships. The willingness to alter member packages indicates that the membership model is a powerful tool for association managers to both generate revenues and achieve other association goals. TABLE 11 In the past year, have you made or have you considered making, significant changes to your membership structure and benefits packages? Total Responses: 182 Not sure, 2% Yes, have considered making changes No, neither made changes Yes, have nor considered Yes, have made changes considered making changes, making changes, 28% 40% No, neither made changes nor considered making changes Yes, have made Not sure changes, 30% 16
  • 19. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future TABLE 12 In the past year, have you made or have you considered making, significant changes to your membership structure and benefits packages? Please describe those changes. Total Responses: 2013: 172 Creation of new membership categories 25% Addition of new member benefits 21% Dues restructure 17% À la carte/online membership offering 12% Group membership 7% Reduced cost of membership 6% Structural changes 5% Bundling options 5% Consideration of structural changes 5% Streamlined categories 5% Increase in dues 4% Other 5% 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 17
  • 20. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future Key Finding #8 While not growing at the same rate as seen in the 2012 study, membership retention rates are still strong and appear to be stablizing. More than four-in-ten respondents in both the 2013 and 2012 studies experienced a member retention rate of 90% or higher for the preceding year (43% and 42%, respectively). This year signifies the highest percentage of participants who achieved a retention rate of more than 90%; however, there was a 6% decline in associations that experienced a retention rate of more than 80% compared to last year’s study (79% and 85%, respectively). Although fewer respondents indicated their retention rate had increased over the past 12 months compared to previous year’s studies, almost half of the respondents reported stable retention rates. Once again, the consistency in retention rates is pointing toward renewed stability. TABLE 13 What is your current membership retention rate? Total Responses: 2013: 185 2012: 153 2011: 227 2010: 301 2009: 256 Less than 70% 70-74% 75-79% 80-84% 85-89% 90–94% 95-100% 2013 5% 4% 11% 18% 18% 23% 20% 2012 3% 5% 7% 16% 27% 24% 18% 2011 5% 9% 10% 15% 21% 20% 19% 2010 7% 10% 10% 18% 22% 20% 12% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 18
  • 21. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future TABLE 14 Over the past 12 months, has your retention rate: Total Responses: 2013: 192 2012: 156 2011: 228 2010: 305 2009: 251 2013 24% 49% 24% 2012 28% 46% 24% Increased 2011 30% 45% 23% Stayed the same 2010 11% 39% 46% Decreased 2009 21% 52% 22% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 19
  • 22. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future Key Finding #9 Hiring plans for 2013 have stabilized, demonstrating similar statistics as in 2012. Since the number of associations with plans for hiring peaked in 2011 (almost doubling), these numbers have remained relatively consistent at around 50% over the past two years. However, there was a slight increase in associations who reported not having plans to add new staff in 2013. TABLE 15 Does your association plan to add new staff positions in the next 12 months? Total Responses: 2013: 174 2012: 159 2011: 235 2010: 334 2013 49% 41% 10% 2012 50% 37% 14% Yes No 2011 41% 44% 15% Don’t know 2010 24% 60% 16% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 20
  • 23. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future Key Finding #10 The decision to offer members content at no additional cost greatly depends on the content vehicle, and its importance in providing membership value. This year, the EIA study captured information to compare benefits that are included with the price of membership versus those that are purchased separately. As the EIA trending surveys illustrate, associations regularly look to evaluate their membership model and understand the value they provide to members. However, association members have changing expectations of value as recent poor economic times have focused members on return-on- investment and as new forms of competition have arisen from multiple sectors. For example, the internet has exponentially increased the availability of free resources and information, changing the landscape of many industries, including associations. In order to stay competitive, associations must provide value to members through free access to information content, while still ensuring some knowledge and information products are distributed à la carte. More than eight-in-ten respondents (85%) indicated they offer free content in the form of news, information, and trends to members. This was the most popular form of content to offer free of cost—likely because of the essential value it provides for members, and the availability of similarly positioned information elsewhere on the internet. Additionally, the majority of respondents reported they offer members free content in the form of access to standards and guidelines (69%), online journals (75%) and magazines (82%). These resources provide members valuable information and are core benefits of membership. There were some resources that the majority of associations indicated are provided to members, at a cost. For example, few respondents reported offering free content in the form of webinars (34%), recorded meeting content (27%), live streaming content (25%) or online courses (12%). Although these features are important to offer, they may not compose the crux of membership benefits, but are instead a valued add-on. In addition, the time spent facilitating and monitoring an online course or webinar can translate into an additional cost for the sponsoring association, often distributed to the participating members while shielding those costs from members that might not find equivalent value in them. 21
  • 24. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Fundamentals for the Future TABLE 16 In general, how much content does your association offer to members that is entirely free of cost? Total Responses: 168 News, information, trends 85% 11% 2% 1% (online) Magazines (online) 83% 9% 6% 3% Magazines (print) 81% 4% 3% 13% Journals (online) 75% 8% 10% 7% Standards, guidelines, best 69% 17% 6% 8% practices Advice, counsel, guidance 64% 27% 8% 1% Journals (print) 57% 8% 5% 31% Webinars 34% 18% 21% 27% Recorded content from meetings 27% 9% 25% 39% Live streaming content 25% 12% 26% 37% Online courses 12% 13% 24% 51% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Most content is free A substantial amount is free A small amount of content is free Almost no content is free Note: Percentages do not consider respondents who selected "Unsure" or "N/A." 22
  • 25. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Partial List of Participating Associations AcademyHealth American Society of Civil Engineers American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Society of Consultant Pharmacists American Animal Hospital Association American Society of Interior Designers American Anthropological Association American Society of Radiologic Technologists American Association for Laboratory Animal American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Science American Thoracic Society American Association of Nurse Assessment American Water Resources Association Coordination American Water Works Association American Association of Physicists in Medicine Association for Behavioral and American Association of University Women Cognitive Therapies American Chemical Society Association for Corporate Growth Global American College of Healthcare Executives Association for Professionals in Infection American Dental Hygienists’ Association Control and Epidemiology, Inc. American Health Information Management Association for Women in Science Association Association Forum of Chicagoland American Institute of Architects Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons American Institute of Chemical Engineers Association of Public-Safety Communications American Pharmacists Association Officials American Physical Therapy Association Association of School Business Officials American Public Health Association International American Society for Clinical Pharmacology & Automotive Service Association Therapeutics Building Owners and Managers Association American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy International American Society for Nutrition Casualty Actuarial Society American Society for Parenteral and Council on Foundations Enteral Nutrition Ecological Society of America American Society for Pharmacology and Employers Resource Council Experimental Therapeutics Entomological Society of America American Society for Quality Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association American Society for Surgery of the Hand Industrial Supply Association 23
  • 26. 2013 Economic Impact on Associations | Partial List of Participating Associations Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute Northwest Food Processors Association International Association of Movers Occupational Therapy Association of California International Foodservice Distributors Association Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public International Franchise Association Accountants Irrigation Association Practice Greenhealth Kappa Delta Pi Public Affairs Council Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Public Relations Society of America Innovation Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society Marketing Research Association Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Selected Independent Funeral Homes Accountants Society for College and University Planning Michigan Library Association Society for Marketing Professional Services Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants Society for Neuroscience Missouri State Teachers Association Society of Manufacturing Engineers National Architectural Accrediting Board Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers National Association for College Admission Southern Association of Orthodontists Counseling Southern Medical Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Special Libraries Association National Association of Independent Schools TESOL International Association National Association of Purchasing Card Professionals The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals National Federation of Humane Societies The Endocrine Society National Fluid Power Association The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association National Foundation for Infectious Diseases The Morton Arboretum National Investor Relations Institute The National RV Dealers Association National Precast Concrete Association The New York Academy of Sciences National Ready Mixed Concrete Association United Nations Association of the USA New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants North Carolina Association of Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants Certified Public Accountants Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants North Carolina Nurses Association 24
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