Elevate Your Expertise in Association Mergers & Acquisitions

Association M&A is becoming a key strategy for growth and relevance, as more organizations explore consolidation, acquisitions, and new partnership models. This CEO Update Live program revisits association mergers and acquisitions through three concrete case studies: a trade association merging with a professional society, a trade association acquiring a media company, and an association restructuring through a new partnership model.

Designed for CEOs and senior executives, this session will examine the strategic rationale, board and member dynamics, cultural integration, and post-deal realities behind each scenario—what worked, what didn’t, and what leaders would do differently. You’ll leave with practical questions, frameworks, and lessons learned to guide your own conversations about potential mergers, acquisitions, or strategic combinations.

What You’ll Gain

Hear from experts who will walk you through the real-world case studies, strategies, and solutions that have defined success in association M&A. Whether you’re considering a merger for the first time or seeking to enhance your approach, this workshop will give you:

• Actionable Insights: Discover the latest trends, strategic drivers, and key challenges in association M&A, all tailored to the unique needs of nonprofit leaders.

• Expert-Led Guidance: Learn directly from seasoned professionals who specialize in legal, governance, and cultural nuances of mergers and acquisitions.

• Practical Takeaways: Equip yourself with frameworks for due diligence, partner evaluation, and integration planning that you can immediately apply to your organization.

CEO Update is a CAE Approved Provider. The program above meets the requirements for fulfilling the professional development requirements to earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential. Every program that we offer that qualifies for CAE credit will clearly identify the number of CAE credits granted for full participation, and we will maintain records of your participation in accordance with CAE policies. For more information about the CAE credential or Approved Provider program, please visit www.asaecenter.org/cae. As a CAE Approved Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this program may be applied for 4 credits toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements.