RELATED CONTENT Groups acclimate to continuing decline in dues revenue The recession and subsequent slow growth of the U.S. economy is forcing many groups to re-evaluate their membership dues structures. The American Association of University Professors implemented a progressive dues arrangement based on an individual member’s salary. The American Psychological Association lowered dues, and the American Bar Association did the same, but just for certain categories of lawyers. “The recession woke everyone up,” said Sheri Jacobs president of Avenue M Group, a Deerfield, Ill., firm that helps associations with membership issues. And while the sluggish economy was… Read More