Research & advocacy
Resource library
Reports, briefs, toolkits, and guides for association leaders.
Toolkit · Members only
Crisis Communications Toolkit
Message templates and a decision tree for the first 24 hours of a crisis.
Report · Members only
Dues Model Benchmarking Report
A comparison of tiered, flat, and value-based dues models across 300 associations.
Report · Members only
Association Staff Compensation Survey
Salary and benefits data for 40 association staff roles, by region and budget size.
Guide · Members only
Volunteer Leader Handbook
A handbook for committee chairs and other volunteer leaders new to the role.
Report · Members only
Member Renewal Benchmarks
Renewal rates by association size, sector, and dues structure.
Toolkit
Event Sponsorship Toolkit
Sponsorship tiers, prospectus templates, and a fulfillment checklist for annual events.
Brief
Digital Accessibility Brief
What association websites and member portals need to meet WCAG 2.2 AA.
Report
State of Associations 2026
Benchmarks on membership, revenue, and staffing from 750 member organizations.
Guide · Members only
Chapter Launch Guide
How to petition for, launch, and staff a new regional chapter.
Toolkit · Members only
Board Onboarding Toolkit
Templates and checklists for bringing new board members up to speed in 90 days.
Guide
Advocacy Letter Guide
A step-by-step guide to drafting effective letters to legislators and regulators.
Brief
Tax-Exempt Status Brief
A plain-language explainer on maintaining 501(c)(6) status as an association grows.