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Useful resources for UK membership associations

1. Associations for Membership Associations

• Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO). This is the professional association for chief executives in the third sector in England and Wales. Tel: 0845 345 8481 Web: www.acevo.org.uk

• European Society of Association Executives: For leaders of not-for-profit associations, trade groups and related organisation in Europe. Tel: 020 7227 3590 Web: www.esae.org

• Institute of Association Management (IofAM): An independent professional body for senior personnel responsible for the management, development and governance of trade bodies and professional institutions - Tel 0870 330 8624  Web: http://www.iofam.org.uk

• National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO). They support the voluntary and community sector. Tel: 020 7713 6161 Web: http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk

• Professional Association Research Network (PARN). PARN focus on conducting research and providing networking opportunities for professional associations and their regulatory bodies. Tel: 0117 9294515 Web: www.parn.org.uk

• Trade Association Forum: An association for trade associations (not individual membership associations). It encourages the development and sharing of best practice amongst UK trade associations – Tel 020 7395 8283 Web http://www.taforum.org

• American Society of Association Executives (ASAE): http://www.asaecenter.org/

• Australian Non-For-Profit Network: People who are very passionate about their vision of a strong, vibrant and sustainable not-for-profit sector Web: http://www.nfpn.com.au/

• Australian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE): http://www.ausae.org.au

2. Exhibitions for Membership Associations

• CHASE: The Charities & Association Exhibition: Held in February and organised by Conference House Limited - Tel 08707 367 367 - Web http://www.conferencehouse.co.uk/chase/

• MEMBERS: The Membership Technology Exhibition and Conference: Held in September by Conference House Limited - Tel 08707 367 367 - Web http://www.conferencehouse.co.uk/members/index.htm

3. Magazines for Membership Associations

• Association Today: Covers all aspects of running a modern an effective membership organisation and aimed at associations, institutes, unions, federations, clubs and other membership bodies - Tel 020 719 1200 Web http://www.plazapublishing.co.uk

• Association Management Quarterly: Profiles leading figures in the sector, conference destinations and service providers operating in the sector. also features law, IT, marketing and industry comment - Tel 0113 255 6866 Web http://www.mypec.co.uk

• Headquarters: A for International Associations dealing with the organisation of worldwide congresses published by ESAE. Web: http://www.asae.org

• International Association Executive: This is published quarterly and distributed to 6,000 of the larger associations and membership bodies throughout the UK and continental Europe. Tel: 01279 812264 Web http://www.association-executive.co.uk

4. Useful Resources

• The Not-For-Profit Resource Centre: A resource library for showcasing resources available on the internet. Web: https://eventsonline08.amlinkevents.com/ei3/cm.esp?id=3001&pageid=_1O20SR8L9

• Web Directory of UK Trade Associations: - http://www.services-24.co.uk/Work/tradeassociations.htm

5. Awards

• The Membership Development Awards. Award Categories: Membership Recruitment & Membership Retention. Tel: 0113 255 6929. Details of 2005 winners.

• The Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards. Award Categories: Membership Success; Website; Exhibition; Newsletter; Magazine; Newswire; Business of Representation; Commercial Initiative; Export Initiative. Web: www.taforum.org

• MEMCOM Awards. Award Categories: Magazine or Newsletter; Web Site; Recruitment Pack or Brochure; Conference Promotion, Leaflet or Pack; Special Report. Tel: 01628 822 040 Web: http://memcom.org.uk

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