Full Association Management

We run it.
Your board governs.

Hand over the running of your association — all of it, or just the parts that are stretching your team. Senior capability, without the cost and risk of building it internally.

How it works

Outsource everything — or just what you need

Most associations don’t need a bigger team. They need the right capability, in the right place, run well. Take one function or your whole operation — the model flexes to you.

01

Modular by design

Start where the pressure is — one function or the full secretariat. Add more as you grow.

02

Senior capability, instantly

A team that has actually run associations — not juniors learning on your time.

03

Your board stays in control

We run the operation; your board governs and sets the direction. Clear lines, always.

What you can hand over

Every function an association runs on

Pick the ones that would make the biggest difference — or hand over the lot.

Governance & Company Secretary

  • Board & committee support — agendas, papers, minutes
  • AGM, elections & constitutional compliance
  • Regulatory filings, registers & director induction
  • Risk, compliance & policy frameworks

Membership

  • Recruitment, renewals & retention
  • Member database / CRM management
  • Member services, enquiries & onboarding
  • Engagement programs & member value

Events & Conferences

  • Annual conference, PD events & webinars
  • Registration, logistics & venue management
  • Sponsorship, exhibitors & awards
  • Speaker & program coordination

Finance

  • Bookkeeping, invoicing & payments
  • Budgets & monthly management accounts
  • Audit liaison & statutory reporting
  • Payroll & supplier management

Marketing & Communications

  • Brand, website & content
  • Newsletters & member communications
  • Social media & campaigns
  • Media, PR & publications

Advocacy & Policy

  • Government relations & submissions
  • Policy development & position papers
  • Stakeholder & sector engagement
  • Representation on behalf of members

HR & People

  • Staff & contractor management
  • Recruitment, onboarding & performance
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Workplace policy & culture

Secretariat & Administration

  • Day-to-day office, inbox & phone
  • Document & records management
  • Meeting & travel coordination
  • The operational backbone, handled

Strategy & Leadership

  • CEO-equivalent leadership
  • Strategic planning & board reporting
  • Performance, KPIs & accountability
  • Sector insight & benchmarking

Technology & AI

  • Systems, platforms & digital tools
  • AI embedded across operations
  • Data, analytics & reporting
  • Cyber, privacy & member-data protection
The operating model

One accountable partner, run to a higher standard

Associations don’t fail at mission. They fail at capability. We build the capability so the mission can be delivered.

We run it

Your secretariat, operations and chosen functions delivered end-to-end by an experienced team.

Your board governs

Strategy and direction stay with your board. We report to you, clearly and on time.

It scales with you

Dial functions up or down as your needs and budget change — no rebuilding, no redundancies.

Investment

Scoped to what you hand over

from $80,000 / year

Pricing reflects the functions you outsource and the size of your association. A comprehensive end-to-end partnership typically runs from $120,000/year. We’ll scope it precisely on a Capability Call.

Let’s talk through what you’d hand over

A thirty-minute Capability Call — no obligation. We’ll map what’s stretching your team and what Nexus could run for you.

Book a Capability Call