In this session, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) will share key learnings from its work with the FrameWorks Institute and the Leaders of Aging Organization to reframe how we all think about and act upon aging as a social construct.
Many nonprofit organizations develop budgets based on traditional methods utilized by accountants and finance managers. This is good for external reporting but less useful for internal decision-making about organizational priorities and alignment to the budget. Activity Based Costing (ABC) is an approach that makes transparent all the activities of the organization and their associated costs which provides useful information to management. This session introduces the concept of ABC accounting, benefits and showcases real-world examples.
In today’s cost-conscious environment, it’s more important than ever to emphasize the value of membership to your organization. Quantifying the dollar value of your benefits and services and comparing that figure to annual dues provides a compelling argument to prospective and current members alike, who can quickly and easily see their current or potential return on dues dollars. Learn how TMA created its own online ROI calculator and start proving your association’s worth!
Each year, in nearly every state, non-physician health care professionals lobby state legislatures and regulatory boards to expand their scope of practice. While some scope expansions may be appropriate, others definitely are not. Through resources, research and the Scope of Practice Partnership, the AMA has what you need to advance your scope of practice advocacy agenda.
“What three words describe your profession?” It looks like an obvious question, but don’t be fooled. Taking time to ask—and building engagement around responses—can bolster everything from your association’s sense of belonging to your role in helping members convey what they do. This case study will explore how the AGS translated this simple question into a campaign for celebrating enthusiasm, spotlighting AGS leadership, and raising funds for our foundation (all with little-to-no budget).
The session will describe the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) Pediatrician Life and Career Experience Study (PLACES) and highlight examples of data used by leadership.
Sheri Jacobs, FASAE, CAE, author of the Art of Membership, will identify the six trends healthcare associations cannot ignore, raise questions you should be discussing with your staff and leadership and provide examples of solutions being adopted by some organizations.