Data Nugget: The Expanding Association Universe
Associations Now
McKinley’s latest study of the economy’s impact on associations reveals that a large majority of organizations were expanding or planning to expand their slate of programs and services this year.
What do you expect to happen at your association in 2018 because of current economic conditions?
Expansion of programs and services
72%
Addition of new positions
54%
Staff reorganization
47%
Change in investment strategy
26%
Significant budget increases
20%
Source: McKinley Advisors, The Economic Impact on Associations Study, 2018 Edition
Note: Percentage includes respondents saying the activity is happening now, definitely will happen, and probably will happen.
[This article was originally published in the Associations Now print edition, titled "An Expanding Universe."]