Benchmarking & Compensation Consulting
Strong decisions start with meaningful benchmarks. ASAE's benchmarking resources and compensation consulting services help association leaders measure organizational performance, assess compensation practices, and uncover opportunities for growth with information tailored to the association community.
Executive Compensation Consulting
Gain confidence in your compensation decisions with a comprehensive salary benchmarking service. Combining industry expertise, robust data, and predictive modeling, Executive Compensation Consulting helps organizations to evaluate CEO and senior staff compensation with clarity.
Compensation & Benefits
Access association-specific compensation and benefits data to understand how your organization compares in today's talent market. These benchmarks help organizations attract and retain top talent while providing professionals with valuable perspective for career planning and growth.
ASAE Association Compensation & Benefits Study 2026-2027
Featuring data for 69 staff positions, including CEOs, this online reporting platform helps leaders assess market competitiveness, support talent strategies, and align compensation practices with organizational goals.
Financial & Operational Performance
Assess your association’s financial and operational health with benchmarking resources. Compare key metrics against peer organizations, evaluate operating ratios, identify opportunities for improvement, and track trends over time. These findings can support strategic planning, effective resource allocation, board reporting, and informed decision-making.
Formerly known as the Association Operating Ratio Report, this resource provides a clear, data-driven framework for assessing organizational health. It now includes year-over-year data from 2023-2019, giving leaders greater visibility into how associations are evolving, which is critical for informed forecasting and strategic planning. The report also includes practical guidance and actionable insights from financial experts.
Association Investment Policies, Practices, and Performance
Explore findings from ASAE's annual survey of association investment policies and practices. This report provides valuable information on investment strategies, portfolio management, and reserve policies to help organizations better understand common approaches across the association community.
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Questions? Contact benchmarking@asaecenter.org or call the Member Service Center at 888-950-2723.