Financial strategy is often seen as a necessity and not a priority for association executives. However it is central to every association’s sustainability, resilience, and long-term future.
In this session, we take a fresh look at how associations are managing their financial and investment strategies in today’s changing environment. Join your peers for an open, practical session about what’s working, what needs rethinking, and how financial decision-making can better support your organisation’s mission and future growth. Considering :
- How diversified should your income stream be?
- What does a goods reserves policy look like?
- How should you fund major projects?
- How should you invest association funds?
- What determines your membership fee increases?
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Rennie Schafer
Chief Executive Officer, European Federation of Self Storage Association
Rennie has been in association management for most of his working life, starting with the Australian Meat Industry Council in 1998. He has been at CEO level of industry associations for 21 years and is currently the CEO of the Federation of European Self Storage Associations which he more than tripled in turnover over the past 5 years. He is also the CEO of the Self Storage Association UK, building it to be the second largest association in this sector in the world. Rennie has worked with a range of associations in 3 continents, often assisting them in developing their strategic direction. He has also been a board member of several charitable organisations, mostly in the early childhood education sector. He has an MBA from Deakin University and is a member of the Oxford University High Performance Leadership Programme.
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