
Six Staff Members Share the Importance of the CAE Certification
The Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential is the most recognizable credential in associations. According to the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), the CAE credential “is the marker of a committed association professional who has demonstrated the wide range of

5 Ways Board Members Can Recruit Their Replacement
If you’re working today, you’re a talent scout. You need a talent for your company – and even more tricky, for your professional association. How do you find talent for

4 Marketing Tips to Increase Membership
Every day as marketing professionals working for associations, we constantly have on our minds the thought of “I need to increase membership.” [Insert ghost voice]. All jokes aside, this is

Free E-Book: Success with Leading Volunteers
Volunteer management is much more of an art than a science, so the goal of this e-book is to both provide you with some practical tips and to help you

3 Key Takeaways from President Leslie Murphy, FASAE, CAE on the Charitable Advisors’ Podcast
RGI President Leslie Murphy, FASAE, CAE, recently joined Bryan Orlander from Charitable Advisors’ Not-for-profit NEWS podcast to discuss how an association management company’s components translate to charitable non-profits. Here are

5 Things Association Treasurers Need to Know
Association treasurers are typically responsible for financial oversight, budgeting, fundraising, reporting and more. Finances are part of every aspect of an association, including membership, marketing programming and events. The treasurer

Free E-Book: How to Avoid Financial Pitfalls for Your Association
Embezzlement. Fraud. Financial crisis. As a stakeholder of a non-profit organization, these are words you never want to hear. But every day, non-profits find themselves facing these issues. Most had

RGI Staff Involvement at ISAE’s ICON Conference
The Indiana Society of Association Executives (ISAE) will host its annual convention, ICON 2022, from July 17-19 at Belterra Casino Resort in Florence, Indiana. RGI staff will be in attendance

Pause and Evaluate: How Your Budget Now Can Shape 2023
You’re six months into your fiscal year. There has been a lot going on with hosting the first in-person annual conference since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the continuation

How to Capitalize on Your Social Media Efforts – Three Ideas to Consider
If you could take a quick look at our association’s social media calendar, you’d see a variety of planned content. For example: what events are happening, new jobs posted on

Four Leadership Skills to Drive Success at the Board Table
Associations depend on their board, staff, and volunteers every step of the way. Volunteers get involved because of the personal and professional aspects of an association and that is exactly