Association Transformation
Welcome to Association Transformation, a transatlantic conversation advancing the impact and evolution of non-profit organizations. We're always seeking diversity of thought and new examples of innovation in action. That and a commitment to mission driven organizations spurred this collaboration between the teams at Brewer Pratt Solutions and Elevated. Together with our special guests, each episode we take a deep dive into the issues, topics, challenges and opportunities facing the association community. Between us we’ve been there, done it, got the t-shirt: membership, mergers, boards and leadership, advocacy, and education - nothing is off limits. Any subject that effects non-profits, their survival or their success is up for discussion.
Episodes
169 episodes
Halloween Horror Stories III
Dying for Relevance, Zombie Members, Toxic Boards & Other Association NightmaresFrom members who vanish into thin air, to boards behaving monstrously, to the creeping dread of dying for relevance, this year’s fri...
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Season 6
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Episode 159
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34:25
Leading Through Change... into the future
What really drives leadership decisions? Data, ethics, or a good hard look in the mirror? 🤔 In our latest episode, we dive into the Institute of Leadership’s new <...
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Season 6
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Episode 158
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32:08
Boardroom Bullies & Boundary Setting: Protecting Staff & Volunteers from Corrosive Behavior
In Episode 157 of Association Transformation, co-hosts Elisa Pratt and Andrew Chamberlain tackle one of the most uncomfortable, but increasingly urgent, realities in association life: the mistreatment of volunteers and staff by volunte...
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Season 6
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Episode 157
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32:32
Digital Accessibility: Building Vibrant & Inclusive Member Experiences
Is your digital content reaching everyone? In Episode 156 of Association Transformation, Elisa Pratt goes solo to tackle a vital and often overlooked conversation on digital accessibility and ADA Section 508 compliance, with spe...
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Season 6
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Episode 156
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31:29
Behind the Byline: The Stories That Shape Associations
In Episode 155 of Association Transformation, co-hosts Elisa Pratt and Andrew Chamberlain welcome Mark Athitakis, Contributing Editor at Associations Now, the flagship digital publicat...
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Season 6
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Episode 155
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27:48
The CFO/COO Balancing Act: Revenue, Operations & Resilience!
Join us for Episode 154 of Association Transformation, where co-hosts Elisa Pratt and Andrew Chamberlain sit down with Beth Eagle, Chief Finance & Operations Officer at the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), to unpack w...
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Season 6
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Episode 154
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24:09
Are Dues Dead? Rethinking the membership model
Recorded live from their Autumn 2025 leadership retreat, Elisa and Andrew tackle a big question: are membership dues dead? They unpack the flaws of the annual renewal model, the pull of subscription-style approaches, and the tension between val...
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Season 6
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Episode 153
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29:10
Leadership lessons from our first retreat
In this special episode of Association Transformation, Andrew and Elisa reflect on their very first Governance as Leadership Retreat. Over two days, CEOs, board chairs, and senior leaders came together to dig deep into the reali...
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Season 6
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Episode 152
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17:40
Back to Basics: What Really Builds Membership
Welcome back!! In this episode Elisa and Andrew sit down with guest Jane Zaretskie, CAE to unpack the essential strategies behind real, lasting membership growth. Forget the flashy trends, Jane takes us back to the foundations of recruitment an...
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Season 6
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Episode 151
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31:38
RE-RELEASE: Constructive Conflict: Turning Team Tension into Transformation
We're taking a break for the summer, but we don't want you to go without your regular AT fix, so we're re-releasing some of our favourites until we return in September. Next up, we're going back to Season 5, Episode 123 from November 2024.<...
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25:58
RE-RELEASE: Amplifying Your Association's Voice: The Power of Podcasting with Mike McAllen
We're taking a break for the summer, but we don't want you to go without your regular AT fix, so we're re-releasing some of our favourites until we return in September. Next up, we're going back to Season 5, Episode 111 from this time last year...
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43:21
RE-RELEASE: Top talent doesn't tolerate average cultures. Design yours right.
We're taking a break for the summer but we don't want you to go without your regular AT fix, so we're re-releasing some of our favourites until we return in September. Next up, we're going back to Season 4, Episode 73 from April 2023.&nb...
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34:16
RE-RELEASE: Communicating with Impact in an AI-Driven World
We're taking a break for the summer, but we don't want you to go without your regular AT fix, so we're re-releasing some of our favourites until we return in September. Next up, we're going back to Season 5, Episode 118 from October 2024.
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35:29
RE-RELEASE: The quagmire of leadership relationships
We're taking a break for the summer, but we don't want you to go without your regular AT fix, so we're re-releasing some of our favourites until we return in September. Next up, we're going back to Season 3, Episode 63 from September 2022.<...
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35:26
RE-RELEASE: A unicorn and puppy proposals: fresh perspectives on association leadership
We're taking a break for the summer, but we don't want you to go without your regular AT fix, so we're re-releasing some of our favourites until we return in September. Next up, we're going back to Season 4, Episode 70 from February 2023.
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34:47
Surviving Nonprofits
🎉 150 episodes and still surviving!In our milestone episode, Surviving Nonprofits, we’re joined by Survivor winner and nonprofit leader Ethan Zohn to talk scaling global impact, building better boards, and leading through c...
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Season 6
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Episode 150
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33:08
The Credibility Crisis: Can Associations Rebuild Trust in a Post-Truth World?
🎧 The Credibility Crisis: Can Associations Rebuild Trust in a Post-Truth World?📄 New White Paper Alert: Restoring Trust in ExpertiseIn a world drowning in misinformation, eroding trust, and self-declared...
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Season 6
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Episode 149
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29:44
Mid-Year Reality Check: AI Adoption, Innovation Pressure, and Finding Perspective in 2025
Join us for a hot mid-year conversation as we take the temperature on where associations really stand in 2025. We dive into the reality of AI adoption—why the gap is widening between early adopters and everyone else, and how technical discussio...
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Season 6
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Episode 148
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35:30
RE-RELEASE: Board Culture and the Cult of Personality
Elisa and Andrew are on the road this week but we don't want you to go without your weekly dose of AT!! So here's a Season 4 episode we released back in November 2023. We'll be back soon but until then, put your members and your mission first!!...
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26:49
Mastering Association Branding: The Story Your Members Tell
Why do associations struggle with something as fundamental as branding? In this eye-opening episode of Association Transformation, hosts Andrew Chamberlain and Elisa Pratt welcome Tom Silva, Principal of Silver Brand and author of "The Challeng...
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Season 6
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Episode 147
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33:35
The Great Committee Cull
Ever wondered what happens when 400+ volunteers spread across 44 committees becomes an organizational nightmare? Our latest Association Transformation episode features Angela Davis, CEO of the Society for Pediatric Radiology, who tackled this e...
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Season 6
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Episode 146
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38:01
Finding Your Authentic Leadership Voice
What if the best leaders aren't born but made? 🤔 Join hosts Andrew Chamberlain and Elisa Pratt as they dive deep with authentic leadership expert Jennifer Jensen, author of "Developing Authentic Leaders."🔍 Key takeaways: → Why 90%...
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Season 6
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Episode 145
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27:03
Governance is Leadership: Announcing the AT Executive Retreat
Join Andrew and Elisa as they preview the Association Transformation Governance & Leadership Executive Retreat, happening September 3-4, 2025 in Berkshire, UK! After five years of collaboration and extensive consultation with association le...
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Season 6
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Episode 144
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20:14
Report from the Road: Unpacking ASAE’s MMC+Tech 2025
Fresh off the heels of ASAE's 2025 MMC+Tech Conference in Washington, D.C., Elisa is back with stories, insights, and a few spicy takes. From packed-out sessions on member behaviour (shout out to Rachel Mace) to memorable conference elements an...
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Season 6
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Episode 143
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21:11
Actions Speak Louder Than Surveys
In this energizing episode of Association Transformation, we welcome Rachel Mace, Director of Customer Experience at Association Analytics—and just four houses down the street! From her upcoming solo session at ASAE’s MMC Conference to...
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Season 6
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Episode 142
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33:10
