Trade & Professional Associations

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We Know the Complexities of Running an Association

Trade and professional associations play an important role in our economy. They bring together businesses and professionals to advance common interests, providing members with advocacy support, education, and networking opportunities. However, associations face many challenges in the current business climate.

Organizations that are thriving today are embracing private sector business practices and innovative technologies, identifying and leveraging additional sources of revenue, and proactively addressing regulatory and industry issues. GRF’s advisors have deep experience serving the industry across a broad range of operational areas.

Our Clients Include:

  • Trade Associations
  • Professional Societies
  • Membership Organizations
  • Business Leagues
  • Chambers of Commerce
  • Boards of Trade

Our Approach

Our approach is to work with you, side-by-side to address the special business challenges you’re facing. Together we can deploy the best business practices in the industry, innovative technologies, and our deep understanding of legal and regulatory issues to foster your success.

Financial Reporting and Compliance

  • Outsourced Accounting
  • Audit and Assurance
  • Accounting Assessments
  • Tax Planning and Preparation

Operational Performance

  • Accounting Technology Selection & Implementation
  • IT & Cybersecurity
  • Internal Audit
  • Targeting Reserves

Effective Governance

  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • ESG / Sustainability & Carbon Accounting
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consulting
  • Fraud Prevention / Whistleblower Investigations

What Clients Say

We have worked with several partners and their teams over the course of multiple engagements, always impressed by both their depth of knowledge of the nonprofit industry and NASPA’s work, with significant time taken to understand not just what we do but why we do it.
Amy M. Shopkorn and Olivia Nembhard
NASPA

ERM Handbook for Association Board Members

This ERM handbook for association board members provides a thorough understanding of ERM principles and practices, highlighting the essential role board members play in risk oversight for their association.

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