Designed for CEOs, COOs, chief financial officers, senior executives, and board members, this benchmarking resource provides a clear, data-driven framework for evaluating organizational performance. It enables leaders to compare financial and operational benchmarks against similar associations, measure key performance ratios, and identify potential areas for improvement.
The PDF report delivers an accurate and comprehensive picture of financial performance and overall financial position. Users can track trends over time to inform strategic decision-making, develop thoughtful recommendations for resource allocation, and confidently support board-level presentations with credible, comparative data.
Whether assessing operational efficiency, financial sustainability, or long-term strategy, this resource equips association leaders with the insight needed to make informed, forward-looking decisions.
Formerly known as the Association Operating Ratio Report, this is the most comprehensive update of this report to date. The most impactful addition to the report is year-over-year data from 2023-2019 that offers visibility into how associations are evolving, which is critical for informed forecasting and strategic planning. The update also includes practical guidance and actionable insights from financial experts.
The Standard Report includes over 400 pages of detailed tables by key demographics:
- revenue groupings
- expense groupings
- IRS tax status
- organization type
- metropolitan areas of DC, Chicago and New York City
In addition to this Standard Report, ASAE now offers a Custom Comparison Service. The Service includes a consultation with ASAE staff to explore more detailed customizations, including employee count, industry, primary revenue source, primary mission or even select specific organizations to benchmark against.
Review the FAQs for complete details on both the Standard Report and the Custom Comparison Service.
