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Analysing Member Services: A Strategic Perspective for Professional Associations
Analysing Member Services: A Strategic Perspective for Professional Associations Author: Andrew Friedman and Jane Mason , Published: 2003/03

Analysing Member Services: A Strategic Perspective for Professional Associations considers the services provided by professional bodies in a broad context. It explores the responses of professional bodies to pressures for service development from market competition and the notion that professionals should somehow insure clients and employers against risks.

Based on a comprehensive survey of 340 websites of UK professional associations and membership organisations, this book provides a wealth of information on their service offerings. It provides a new model to support strategic evaluation, as a basis for considering whether services offered are balanced, sufficient or excessive and in keeping with the mission and image of the association.

Based on interviews with 6 professional bodies, 3 focus groups with members and an online survey of 78 UK associations, the book provides insights into some key issues in developing and marketing services: researching, targeting, communicating, and charging for services. The book also highlights how some associations are responding to the diverse needs and interests of their members.

Analysing Member Services can be usefully employed by professional associations to facilitate self reflection, evaluation and benchmarking.

The research behind the book was supported by a consortium of 6 professional associations. The Professional Associations Research Network (PARN) is a membership organisation dedicated to the support of good practice among professional bodies. PARN is based at the Management Research Centre at the University of Bristol.

What our members say:
‘Comprehensive…with many practical ramifications, a source you can come back to in years to come if you need to refocus’ - Alistair McCapra, Head of Communications and Membership, Royal Society for the Promotion of Health
‘Useful insight’ - Cristian Holmes, Head of Marketing, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
‘Gave food for thought and discussion’ - Viv Burrows, Principal Officer Membership and Compliance, Institute of Financial Accountants

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