Thu 26 Jun
|Chartered Accountants Ireland
Successful Associations Masterclass Dublin
Governology is pleased to present Successful Associations Masterclass, a one-day workshop for CEO’s, Directors and senior managers of associations. This interactive workshop is insightful and practical.
Time & Location
26 Jun 2025, 09:30 – 17:30 GMT+1
Chartered Accountants Ireland, 47/49 Pearse St, Dublin 2, D02 YN40, Ireland
About the event
Developed by association practitioners with decades of experience working with associations in Asia Pacific and Europe, it will address:
Fundamentals of associations – what we do, why and where
Developing high-quality constitutions
Members as customers and voting stakeholders
Tips to engage and increase membership
Services to inspire loyal members
Events as the indispensable member service
Ensuring achievable and relevant plans
Must-know financial considerations
Staff to support governing volunteers and lead results
Challenges facing your association – and achievements
Governology is a governance advisory firm dedicated to assisting associations and charities. We advise boards and senior management on governance, structures, constitutions, mergers and other practical matters unique to associations and charities. The masterclass will be facilitated by John Peacock AM, Director, Governology. John has worked for or advised associations for 35 years and presented to associations in 13 nations. Registrations for this event are free.
9:00am | Registration
9:30am | Session 1: Association Structure and Governance
Defining success for your association
Structure, scope and legislation for associations
Responsibilities and authority of the ExCo
Best practice Board meetings, decisions and minutes
The relationship between members, the Board and CEO
11:00am | Morning Tea
11.30am | Session 2: Ensuring Great Articles
Assessing or reviewing your Articles
Why purpose, membership and Board clauses are crucial
Know what not to include – and subsidiary documents
Successfully changing Articles through consultation
1.00pm | Lunch
1.30pm | Session 3: Membership Engagement and Growth
Membership fundamentals and why membership matters
Retaining and engaging with current members
Growing membership with recruitment and sales
Providing and improving membership services
Flexible databases as the vital association tool
3:00pm | Afternoon Tea
3.30pm | Session 4: Successful Plans, Finances and Staff
Perennial issues for associations
Tips for achieving useable and practical strategic plans
Association financial fundamentals
Smart decisions for sufficient and relevant staff
Recap of Masterclass and next steps
5:00pm | End of Successful Associations Masterclass