{"id":13604,"date":"2022-04-21T09:58:44","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T08:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/?p=13604"},"modified":"2023-02-13T16:01:37","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T16:01:37","slug":"what-is-a-professional-association-and-how-can-it-benefit-your-organization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/what-is-a-professional-association-and-how-can-it-benefit-your-organization\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is A Professional Association And How Can It Benefit Your Organization?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h3><strong>What is a professional association and why should your organization implement them?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional associations exist across most industries and areas. These associations offer various benefits to individual members as well as organizations. If you want to grow your business and stay on top of the latest industry developments, then a professional association is one of the best ways to achieve this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we\u2019ll answer the question \u201cwhat is a professional association?\u201d, and explain why they are important for your organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Find out how Aluminate Community Builder can help you build your community.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"_form_19\"><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/aluminati.activehosted.com\/f\/embed.php?id=19\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/dylan-gillis-KdeqA3aTnBY-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/dylan-gillis-KdeqA3aTnBY-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/dylan-gillis-KdeqA3aTnBY-unsplash.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a Professional Association?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A professional association is a group that consists of members who are all part of the same industry or career field. These associations provide valuable industry insights, news, learning, and networking opportunities for their members.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a teacher may join an education-based association to stay up to date with the latest teaching trends and network with other teachers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular professional organizations are often recognized nationally, and they can be useful for both professional members as well as employers and organizations that operate the association.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/brooke-cagle-uHVRvDr7pg-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/brooke-cagle-uHVRvDr7pg-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/brooke-cagle-uHVRvDr7pg-unsplash.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different professional associations have different requirements. Some professional associations require members to pay a monthly or annual fee. Certain organizations also require a particular certification or degree for members to join.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional associations also differ in what they have to offer, and what kind of benefits their members will receive. This includes networking events, interesting content that the association shares, and any other industry-related opportunities and insights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most types of professions have a professional association or body, where members can learn more about their particular field. Some professional associations also have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bestaccreditedcolleges.org\/articles\/the-benefits-of-student-membership-to-professional-associations.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">student membership<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> options, where students in that field can gain useful industry insights and contacts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/headway-5QgIuuBxKwM-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/headway-5QgIuuBxKwM-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/headway-5QgIuuBxKwM-unsplash.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is Belonging to a Professional Association Important?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals join professional associations in their industry for various reasons. Here are some of the main benefits that members can gain from joining these associations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-animated\" style=\"--link_hover_color: var(--awb-color5);--link_color: var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:60px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-padding-top-medium:20px;--awb-padding-right-medium:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:20px;--awb-padding-left-medium:20px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);\" data-animationType=\"fadeInDown\" data-animationDuration=\"1.3\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1170px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/179.jpg&#039;);--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:calc( 0.04 * calc( 100% - 0 ) );--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:calc( 0.06 * calc( 100% - 0 ) );--awb-spacing-left-medium:0;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0;--awb-spacing-left-small:0;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/179.jpg\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1077\" height=\"1364\" alt=\"people using an alumni management platform to discuss the great resignation\" title=\"enterprise-lead-magnet-portrait-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/enterprise-lead-magnet-portrait-cover.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-14867\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20%;--awb-padding-right:17%;--awb-padding-bottom:20%;--awb-padding-left:17%;--awb-padding-top-medium:13%;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:13%;--awb-padding-top-small:70px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:70px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-bg-image:linear-gradient(166deg, var(--awb-color7) 37%,hsla(var(--awb-color7-h),var(--awb-color7-s),var(--awb-color7-l),calc(var(--awb-color7-a) - 32%)) 100%),url(https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/180.png);;--awb-bg-position:center bottom;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:calc( 0.04 * calc( 100% - 0 ) );--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:1;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0;--awb-spacing-left-medium:calc( 0.03 * calc( 100% - 0 ) );--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:0;--awb-spacing-left-small:calc( 0.02 * calc( 100% - 0 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/180.png\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color1-h),var(--awb-color1-s),var(--awb-color1-l),calc(var(--awb-color1-a) - 22%));--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">FREE GUIDE<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffffff;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:30px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;margin:0;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22;line-height:1.55;\"><h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The Financial Imperative for a Corporate Alumni Management Program<\/span><\/h2><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color1-h),var(--awb-color1-s),var(--awb-color1-l),calc(var(--awb-color1-a) - 22%));--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p>Your essential guide to leveraging value from your<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/platform\/\"> corporate alumni network<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span \" style=\"--button_bevel_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_bevel_color_hover:var(--awb-color8);--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_width-top:0px;--button_border_width-right:0px;--button_border_width-bottom:0px;--button_border_width-left:0px;--button-border-radius-top-left:0;--button-border-radius-top-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color5);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color5);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color8);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color8);--button_text_transform:var(--awb-typography3-text-transform);--button_font_size:var(--awb-typography3-font-size);--button_line_height:var(--awb-typography3-line-height);--button_padding-top:25px;--button_padding-right:45px;--button_padding-bottom:25px;--button_padding-left:45px;--button_typography-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography3-letter-spacing);--button_typography-font-family:var(--awb-typography3-font-family);--button_typography-font-weight:var(--awb-typography3-font-weight);--button_typography-font-style:var(--awb-typography3-font-style);--button_margin-top:50px;--button_margin-bottom:0px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/the-financial-imperative-for-corporate-alumni-programs\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Download Your Free Guide<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-overflow:visible;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>[activecampaign form=5]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased Job Opportunities<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A professional association is often a great place to share and discover news about new job openings. Many associations regularly share information about companies in their field that are hiring for new positions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better Networking Possibilities<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional associations are groups that consist of a large number of professionals, all within the same field of focus. These professionals are also generally based in a specific area. Gathering these groups together provides excellent networking opportunities for the association&#8217;s members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many professional associations host regular networking events for members to connect with people in the industry. This is a valuable way for members to make strategic connections and enhance their career opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/how-to-manage-a-network-platform-for-your-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Networking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an essential part of any professional association. It\u2019s something that members look for when joining an association, and it&#8217;s something that organizations need to consider when creating associations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/absolutvision-WYd_PkCa1BY-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/absolutvision-WYd_PkCa1BY-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/absolutvision-WYd_PkCa1BY-unsplash.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to Industry News and Trends<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gathering together a large group of professionals in the same industry provides an excellent space to keep up to date with all industry news and trends. Professional associations bring together many industry experts to share news and updates in their field.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you want to understand the latest technology developments, get to grips with new processes and practices, or hear about news straight from the source, professional associations provide the perfect space for this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And these associations don\u2019t just provide news updates. They also provide opportunities to discuss these news updates with relevant people and gain a deeper understanding of the happenings in the industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/linkedin-sales-solutions-46bom4lObsA-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/linkedin-sales-solutions-46bom4lObsA-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/linkedin-sales-solutions-46bom4lObsA-unsplash.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creates a Better Image for Professionals<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another major reason why individuals join professional associations is to help them stand out to potential employers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being part of an association in their industry shows that a person has a real dedication and interest in what they do. It shows that they\u2019re always willing to learn and grow in their field, which is a good sign for employers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, being part of a professional association provides a far greater opportunity to develop and grow in your field.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/razvan-chisu-Ua-agENjmI4-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/razvan-chisu-Ua-agENjmI4-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/razvan-chisu-Ua-agENjmI4-unsplash.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Does a Professional Association Benefit Your Organization<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional associations don\u2019t only exist to serve individuals, they can also be incredibly valuable for your organization. Whether you want to build your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/\">online community <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and start a professional association or join an association as an organization, there are various benefits that are on offer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, a professional association provides an excellent place to build up trust and a good reputation in your industry. It provides a space where you can share quality content and events with a relevant audience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By adding value to your professional association, you\u2019ll be able to build up a dedicated, engaged audience of professionals that trust your brand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/josh-appel-NeTPASr-bmQ-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/josh-appel-NeTPASr-bmQ-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/josh-appel-NeTPASr-bmQ-unsplash.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A professional association helps your organization stand out to professionals within your field. If you are able to use the association to position your organization as an industry leader, you\u2019ll be in a much better position to attract top talent and get people talking about your company. This can help to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/alumni-programs-deepen-brand-ambassadorship-and-add-company-value-just-look-at-accentures-alumni-network\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spread brand awareness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and gain a stronger reputation for your business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, there are also valuable networking opportunities that organizations can make use of. Networking remains one of the best ways for any organization to find new business opportunities and connect with new strategic partners and clients. Professional associations are one of the best ways to achieve this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional associations can also assist the growth and development of your organization. Use these associations to continually learn from other professionals, access valuable peer support, learn about the latest trends and developments, and discover new growth opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/clay-banks-odoykoPOF3E-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/clay-banks-odoykoPOF3E-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/clay-banks-odoykoPOF3E-unsplash.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types Of Professional Associations\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To fully understand the question \u201cwhat is a professional association?\u201d, you need to understand the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/four-types-professional-organizations-claude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">different types of associations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that exist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a breakdown of the four different types of professional associations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Member-Benefit Professional Associations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These associations focus on sharing physical resources, conferences, and providing peer support to benefit individual members.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Designation-Granting Associations\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members that join these associations display a greater dedication to their field, and so members can gain certification for belonging to these associations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members of these associations need to earn and renew their certificates through processes like passing an exam, displaying their professional expertise, or completing certain professional learning hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Certifying Bodies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members that join certifying bodies need to meet certain requirements, and then they are issued with credentials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main purpose of these associations is to issue and track certifications. Often, applicants can only join if they have a certain level of professional or educational experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Professional Regulatory Bodies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These associations are designed to establish and uphold the professional expectations of a certain industry. They often set up guidelines and best practices for professionals in their field to ensure they best serve the public. These associations can also establish certain licensing and certification requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-12852\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/build-your-community-plate-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"669\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/build-your-community-plate-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/build-your-community-plate-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/build-your-community-plate-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/build-your-community-plate.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you were wondering \u201cwhat is a professional association?\u201d, there are a few possible answers. There are different types of associations that exist, each offering different benefits and serving different purposes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joining a professional association is a valuable move for any organization or professional. It maximizes <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/how-to-manage-a-network-platform-for-your-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">networking opportunities <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/aluminate-for-education-alumni-engagement-software\/\">alumni engagement<\/a>, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">helps develop a stronger reputation, and provides a space for learning and growing within your industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right professional association can make a positive impact on your organization&#8217;s overall success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/request-a-demo\/\"><strong>Why not speak to out team today to see how Aluminate Community Builder can help your organization?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":13605,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[104,106],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13604","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-enterprise","category-membership"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What is a &quot;Professional Association&quot;? 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