Associations

Helping associations stay relevant, capable and valuable to their members.

Associations operate in a unique environment — balancing member expectations, industry needs, governance, limited resources and long-term sustainability.

nem brings independent commercial perspective and practical support to help association leaders work through strategy, member value, capability, governance and industry-wide opportunities.

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The strongest associations understand both what their members need today and how their industry is changing. We help leadership teams bring those perspectives together and turn them into practical priorities and action.

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What we do

nem has worked with more than 20 industry and member associations across a broad range of sectors.

Our work can begin with a specific question — research, strategy, governance or member needs — or extend into larger industry-wide programs.

We help association leadership teams:

  • understand changing member and industry needs;

  • develop and test strategy;

  • identify new sources of value and relevance;

  • strengthen governance and organisational capability;

  • undertake industry and market research;

  • develop industry blueprints and plans; and

  • move from recommendations into implementation.

We generally work directly with the association and its leadership so that the benefit can extend across the wider membership or industry.

Who we work with

We work with industry bodies, professional associations and member organisations looking to strengthen their relevance, capability and impact.

Our work

Our Work
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Get in touch

Start with a conversation.

If your association is reviewing its strategy, member proposition, capability or the future direction of the sector, talk to us.

You don’t need a fully defined brief. Tell us what’s changing, where the pressure is coming from or what you’re trying to achieve.

We’ll help clarify the situation and determine where experienced outside perspective could add value.