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Turn to McKinley Advisors for insights, guidance and support to address your association’s key opportunities and challenges – from the simple to the complex. With decades of experience and a steadfast commitment to advancing the work of mission-driven organizations, hundreds of leading associations worldwide choose McKinley as their trusted advisors.

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Strategic Guidance

Strategy is an essential ingredient for long-term organizational success, but a good plan is only the beginning. McKinley’s strategic guidance helps position associations for impact – aligning strategy, operations, strategic and business goals, staff culture and performance all in support of the pursuit of a preferred future.

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Research and Insights

Smart associations make data-driven decisions. McKinley’s team of expert researchers and data analysts are the “engine” behind these decisions, combining their decades of formal training and experience with the latest analytical tools and methods.

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Business Transformation

McKinley’s team of expert advisors support clients through periods of high-impact change including governance reinvention, membership and dues restructuring, global strategy and many other areas.

See how McKinley consultants help associations address high-stakes change initiatives.

Marketing Solutions

The marketing landscape is evolving rapidly, requiring new skill sets and smart investments across a range of content and media platforms. McKinley helps fill capability and capacity gaps for associations by bringing the latest thinking, techniques, and technology to advance marketing effectiveness.

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“McKinley brought so much to the table because they had an entire organization behind them. Our consultant had access to lots of different types of expertise that they could bring in if needed. That was really valuable, and led to a very robust process and ultimately a very robust final product.”

- Kathy Alm

CEO | Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International

“I've worked with McKinley in the past and trust the processes that they have in place and the expertise... McKinley has a wide reach across the association market and is very much engaged in content strategy research with other associations. They bring the expertise and knowledge that is needed to advance content priorities practically. ”

- Alla Orlova, M.A.

Managing Director, Education and Technical Initiative | American Industrial Hygiene Association

“It isn't always easy to find an expert in all areas, especially not someone that is an equal partner in the work itself and the passion McKinley shares. That’s the secret sauce that makes us turn to McKinley and why the board feels that the work we do with them is a great investment for the organization.”

- Deborah J. Bowen

President & CEO | American College of Health Executives

“It’s McKinley’s ability to look at that complexity and make it comprehensible and actionable and slice it in a way that provides a new vision for an organization like ASAE. They're not afraid to take the deeper dive and come up with the right outcomes or solutions that allow us to do our work better.”

- Susan Robertson

President & Executive Vice President | American Society of Association Executives

“I felt like the McKinley team were true partners in the effort, they weren't just consultants presenting us with a cookie-cutter approach or plan. They really got into the project and sought to understand our needs and our project goals. I felt they delivered a customized solution.”

- Sabrina Reilly

Vice President of Membership | Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation

“What ensured the success of our project was McKinley’s willingness to immerse themselves in our field to the point where they were comfortable interacting with volunteers and staff. This commitment to detail ensured that the research was tailored to our field. The result was a plan with recommendations that were actionable and grounded in reality.”

- Marty Saggese

Executive Director | Society for Neuroscience

Client Testimonials

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McKinley Insights Blog

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25 Years of McKinley
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