Strategy and planning for associations and non-profits

A clear strategy and plan to achieve mission success.

Better relationships

Excited volunteers

Effective boards

Do you worry your association isn't performing as well as it could be?

Your association had years of growth and success but has plateaued. The board is frustrated and general membership is starting to question the purpose. You need someone by your side that knows your journey and can help guide you with a refresh of your association’s strategy and a plan to accomplish your mission.

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Get help solving the issues getting in the way of your mission with Avlo Solutions

Create a high-performing strategy

Develop a strategy that will help your association perform at its best.

Planning to achieve the mission

A positive and productive plan will help keep everyone in tune.

Happy members and volunteers

A solid strategy and plan that all members buy into ensures happy members.

Arrange a call with the Avlo team today

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Free Checklist & Tips

Make sure you’re on the right path

An easy to follow guide for established or startup associations and non-profits.

Get the people and processes you need to focus on your mission.

Association
Assessment

Figure out what you have and what you need.

Mission
Centric Plan

A staffing solution to help you meet your association’s goals.

Resources To
Drive Your Mission

The people and processes you need to get there.

Decades of experience guiding associations on their mission

Avlo Solutions, with over thirty years of collective experience, has been working with 501c6 and 501c3 associations helping them build stable organizations with high-performing boards that drive the strategy plan.

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“Avlo Solutions developed our strategic plan with goals and strategies that were achievable but also motivational…thank you for evaluating the past while realizing the present in planning for the future.”

Judy Hackler, ED – VALA

Proud to be members of…

A team to free your volunteers from the
day-to-day activities so they can focus on the bigger picture.

We offer a range of services, from comprehensive association management to specific tasks and temporary consulting, tailored to your requirements and designed to evolve with your growth.

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Avlo Solutions offers professional consulting services to organizations, including governance training, strategic planning, organizational performance audits, systems review, , and team building. Our team of experienced association leaders collaborates with you to understand your goals, create strategies, develop programs based on those strategies, and implement the necessary initiatives to drive change.

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When partnering with Avlo Solutions, associations gain access to a diverse team of skilled Executive Directors. Our leaders manage staff teams, collaborate with volunteers to execute strategic initiatives, guide association leaders in implementing effective governance strategies, and ensure our partners achieve organizational sustainability, growth, and ultimately, transformation.

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Avlo’s team of seasoned meeting professionals excels in negotiating, planning, marketing, and executing association events of all sizes. As a well-established association management company, Avlo Solutions leverages robust industry relationships to secure and manage venues and vendors, facilitate detailed programming and logistics, and support attendee participation. Avlo Solutions collaborates with associations to create unique and memorable experiences, ensuring that timelines are met and budgets are adhered to.

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Avlo Solutions, an association management company (AMC), offers bookkeeping services, guiding our partners toward greater financial strength. Alongside providing consistent, clear, and precise reports, Avlo Solutions drives forward-looking policies, annual budgets, and develops financial strategies aligned with the organization’s goals and industry trends.

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The Avlo communications team works with association partners to build and execute a comprehensive communication and marketing plan. This includes managing websites, communication calendars, and social media platforms, curating industry and association content, and creating social, print, video, and web assets.  Avlo Solutions creative professionals ensure association communications are consistent, brand-focused, and effective.

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From governance documents to efficient meetings, Avlo Solutions, an association management company (AMC), has demonstrated experience in guiding volunteer leaders toward effective governance. Our knowledgeable team provides training to association boards, supports board and committee agenda development, implements association policies and procedures, and communicates effective and timely messages to ensure all levels of volunteers remain engaged and successful.

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Association volunteers are the backbone of any association. Avlo Solutions supports these vital volunteers through training, effective communication, and meaningful opportunities to ensure strategic goals and initiatives are achieved.

Avlo’s customer-focused team builds and executes effective member recruitment, retention, and experiences to promote association growth. From managing your database to developing effective member messaging and managing member communities, the Avlo Solutions team has the expertise to ensure stakeholders are connected and engaged.

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Avlo’s experienced team leads organizations in the development and execution of comprehensive plans to generate revenue. This includes the sales, operations, and stewardship of annual and event-related sponsorships, advertising, exhibitors, fundraising, and donor management.

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Avlo Solutions acts as your association headquarters, managing day-to-day operations such as receiving mail, answering phones, maintaining records, and overseeing professional project management.

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Strategy & planning services for associations and non-profits

The success of an association or non-profit hinges on its people, yet deviance from or lack of a strategic plan can hinder organizational effectiveness. Avlo Solutions offers tailored packages to address strategic issues by collaborating closely with your board to enhance mission performance.

Frequently asked questions

Yes! A strategic plan provides the framework for an association to successfully achieve its long-term objectives and goals. Having a good (and current) strategic plan increases the effectiveness of day-today operations, increases buy-in, motivation, and collaboration of volunteers and staff, informs decision making, helps direct resources toward appropriate efforts, and helps your organization realize its goals.

Yes, Avlo can provide the “outside-in” look your association needs and step your board through the strategic planning process, leaving a lasting and impactful strategy with achievable and measurable objectives and goals.

If done correctly, a strategic plan has everything an association needs to meet objectives, check off goals, and work toward its vision. That said, if your association is expending resources (manpower, money, etc.) on something that is not aligned with the strategy, it could be a distraction and will not progress the association as planned. Avlo Solutions can help keep your team focused on the mission at hand.

Avlo Solutions will work closely with your organization’s leadership to understand your mission, vision, and specific goals. We develop customized management plans and provide regular updates and feedback. This collaborative approach ensures that the AMC’s efforts are aligned with your organization’s objectives.

Disclaimer

Marie Stravlo is not an attorney or licensed legal professional, and none of the information on this website or otherwise shared by Marie should be construed as legal advice. Marie provides broad strokes of best practices and philosophical beliefs as understood through her industry specific experience, the CAE certification and its process, and parliamentary studies. Marie encourages you to ALWAYS consult an attorney regarding legal matters and how non-profit best practices should be applied to your unique organization in your specific state.