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Membership Business Model

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The Billable Hour Is Dying. Is Your Membership Model Next?

In October 2025, two lawyers from a prominent UK firm launched Three Points Law, a legal practice built entirely on AI platforms from day one. No...

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When Daily Utility Beats Annual Membership

A lawyer recently made a claim that got people talking: most attorneys get more practical help from a $20/month ChatGPT subscription than from their...

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From Knowledge Work to Wisdom Work: How Associations Can Thrive in the AI Era

For decades, associations have served as the gatekeepers of industry knowledge. Individual members paid dues for access to research and best...

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Non-Dues Revenue: How to Leverage the Demand for Continuous Learning 

In today’s climate, new trends appear and evolve almost daily, and staying updated has become the name of the game. This ever-growing appetite for...

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Rethinking Membership Business Models for Associations 

In a rapidly changing world, associations must adapt to stay relevant and provide value to their members. One way to do this is by harnessing the...

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Why Associations Should Pay Attention to DAOs

In traditional professional associations, rules, protocols, and procedures are determined by a central governing body: the board. But what if...

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3 keys to improving member retention

In a perfect world, growing your organization’s membership would be a straightforward path. New members would join and stick around, each adding to a...

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Why your membership organization needs super users

Every membership organization has members who go above and beyond.

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Try this association president’s rule for guaranteeing inclusivity

As many organizations are taking steps to create dialogue on racism and inclusivity, they must ask themselves: Are we communicating in ways that...

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