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The conversations happening across the PAR community point to four common revenue challenges that association leaders — regardless of sector or size — are tackling in 2026. Here’s what we’re hearing and how RevUP 2026 is designed around it.
John Mark Wallach, CEO emeritus of Engagement Mobile Strategies, is an expert and advisor in the association community on innovative mobile technology, strategic planning, and collaborative partnerships. Wallach, who goes by Mark, speaks at industry events and advocates on behalf of ALS organizations. He joined PAR in 2024. Here, Wallach shares how he constantly adapts his company, what he considers associations’ currency, and which revenue strategies help his team win.
Rachel Druckenmiller, president of UNMUTED, is a national thought leader in well-being and employee engagement. She delivers interactive learning experiences as a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and leadership trainer for an array of national and international organizations. A member of the PAR community since 2021, she spoke at the RevUP Summit and won a GOAT Award. Here, Druckenmiller shares her latest lesson in overcoming negative feedback, how to not just motivate but activate your team, and her keys to earning referrals and repeat business.
Conflict is not the enemy in associations — a broken conflict system is. When disagreement gets avoided, rerouted into side conversations, or handled by the wrong people, teams lose momentum, opportunities stall, and revenue suffers. Associations that get better at surfacing tension, involving the right voices, and resolving issues fairly are better positioned to make smart decisions, move swiftly, and grow with confidence.
Phil Putnam says there’s a real existential crisis of association membership and revenue, and we only have 9–12 years to change it. Hint: “Participation is no longer its own virtue, and there’s no more, ‘If we build it, they will come,'” warns Putnam, PAR’s RevUP Summit 2026 keynoter.
In this exclusive interview with PAR, the speaker, author, and cross-generational leadership expert provides exactly what you need to do if you want your association to exist past 2035.
Conflict isn’t just about difficult people—it’s a culture and systems problem that quietly slows decisions, stalls innovation, and drags down revenue. In this lively, practical session with culture strategist and author Jamie Notter, you’ll unpack…
Professionals for Association Revenue has a packed week of programming planned for its inaugural Association Business Week from April 27-May 1 online and in Washington, D.C. The pinnacle event is “From Mission to Market, Aligning Leadership and Revenue Engines,” a dynamic symposium from 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. April 30 at Convene Hamilton Square.
For associations committed to sustainability, relevance, and durable revenue, a board versed in strategic foresight is an invaluable asset – shaping the association not just for the present, but the future.
Gen Z is naming what all audiences increasingly feel: sponsorships must be intentional and value-driven. Read the article to find out why Gen Z is prioritizing sponsorship authenticity over association authority.
Working in the association industry comes with a certain awareness: most people outside of it lack understanding of what the work really involves, or the impact it creates. But those working in association revenue-producing roles often experience a similar disconnect internally. Find out why the RevUP Summit connected association colleagues in a new way and with a shared purpose.