Featured Research
ASAE ForesightWorks
Leaders need research-based intelligence to prepare their organizations for the future. The ASAE Research Foundation is meeting that need with ASAE ForesightWorks. More than a trends program, ASAE ForesightWorks provides insight from ongoing, systematic environmental scanning to ensure the association community is prepared for what’s coming next.
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Impact Every Day
Associations have played a significant role in supporting and advancing society over the last century. To understand the importance of that role and shine a light on valuable association initiatives, the ASAE Research Foundation worked with Westat and McKinley Advisors on a major study that explored the past and future roles of associations in advancing society.
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Scholarly Research Grants Program
The ASAE Research Foundation is committed to forging partnerships that add to the body of knowledge in association management and nonprofit leadership. The Scholarly Research Grants Program facilitates research projects in the academic community and beyond. Each grant of up to $15,000 is awarded to support research proposals that show the greatest potential to have significant impact on the field and to create innovative approaches with practical applications for association leaders.
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Research by Topic
My job is to make the board the best it can be. ASAE Research Foundation’s research provides quantitative proof of strategies that work.
—Hannes Combest, CAE National Auctioneers Association
Tools and Resources
AssociaMetrics
AssociaMetrics is an access point for the collection and dissemination of a range of valuable industry benchmarking information. This data platform enables users to get benchmarking data for specific segments of the association industry, supporting better comparisons for decision-making. AssociaMetrics is also the home for three organizational assessments grounded in ASAE Research Foundation studies: The Association Inclusion Index, the Global Maturity Assessment, and the Technology Readiness Assessment.
Identifying Good Research
Data-driven decisions are key to effective strategic direction, but decisions are only as good as the research that grounds them. It is important to ensure that you're using reliable research that meets your needs and addresses the questions you need to understand. Key points from The Informed Association: A Practical Guide to Using Research for Results provide guidance for understanding what makes good research and how to know it when you see it.