--- title: Association Benchmarking News | Maria McDonald description: A cloud based platform that streamlines the benchmarking process for associations, eliminating the headaches associated with traditional member surveys --- [![Stacked Logo color icon](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stacked%20Logo%20color%20icon.png?width=277&height=81&name=Stacked%20Logo%20color%20icon.png)](http://www.dynamicbenchmarking.com)   # Empowering Growth with Real Data ## Maria McDonald ## Recent Posts [![](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/hubfs/statchat3bright.png)](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/ai-trusted-action-for-associations) ## [Turning AI Risk into Trusted Action for Associations](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/ai-trusted-action-for-associations) Apr 30, 2026, 11:23:04 AM / by [Maria McDonald](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/author/maria-mcdonald) posted in [Association Management](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/topic/association-management) [0 Comments](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/ai-trusted-action-for-associations#comments-listing) [![Contact Our Team](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3316090/71aecf91-453c-4d06-9ed4-3dff60a2b42d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3316090/71aecf91-453c-4d06-9ed4-3dff60a2b42d)   [Read More](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/ai-trusted-action-for-associations) [![](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/hubfs/Untitled-1.png)](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/asae-press-release) ## [For Immediate Release](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/asae-press-release) Mar 25, 2026, 6:46:56 AM / by [Maria McDonald](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/author/maria-mcdonald) posted in [Association Management](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/topic/association-management) [0 Comments](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/asae-press-release#comments-listing) [![Contact Our Team](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3316090/71aecf91-453c-4d06-9ed4-3dff60a2b42d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3316090/71aecf91-453c-4d06-9ed4-3dff60a2b42d)   [Read More](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/asae-press-release) [![](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/hubfs/thissecure.png)](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/data-advantage) ## [Future-Proofing Associations: How AI is Reshaping Association Value through Data](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/data-advantage) Mar 12, 2026, 8:08:36 AM / by [Maria McDonald](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/author/maria-mcdonald) posted in [Association Management](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/topic/association-management) [0 Comments](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/data-advantage#comments-listing) [![Contact Our Team](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3316090/71aecf91-453c-4d06-9ed4-3dff60a2b42d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3316090/71aecf91-453c-4d06-9ed4-3dff60a2b42d)   [Read More](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/data-advantage) [![](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/hubfs/Blog%20Top4.jpg)](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/industry-data-paired-with-smart-innovation) ## [What's New - and Why It Matters for Member Engagement](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/industry-data-paired-with-smart-innovation) Sep 30, 2025, 9:46:40 AM / by [Maria McDonald](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/author/maria-mcdonald) posted in [Association Management](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/topic/association-management) [0 Comments](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/industry-data-paired-with-smart-innovation#comments-listing) [![Contact Our Team](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3316090/71aecf91-453c-4d06-9ed4-3dff60a2b42d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3316090/71aecf91-453c-4d06-9ed4-3dff60a2b42d)   Inside Dynamic Benchmarking’s Latest Upgrades: Industry Data paired with Smart Innovation Data you own. Value your members see. In today’s data-driven world, associations have a unique opportunity to become the trusted source of truth in their industry. With Dynamic Benchmarking, member-contributed data doesn’t just sit in reports—it becomes a foundation your association owns and controls. That ownership drives smarter decisions, stronger member value, and sustainable growth. [Read More](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/industry-data-paired-with-smart-innovation) [![](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/hubfs/marketing%20strategy.png)](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/benchmarking-marketing-asset) ## [Turn Your Benchmarking Data into a Marketing Asset](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/benchmarking-marketing-asset) Jan 28, 2025, 2:00:35 PM / by [Maria McDonald](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/author/maria-mcdonald) posted in [Association Management](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/topic/association-management) [0 Comments](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/benchmarking-marketing-asset#comments-listing) [![Contact Our Team](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3316090/71aecf91-453c-4d06-9ed4-3dff60a2b42d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3316090/71aecf91-453c-4d06-9ed4-3dff60a2b42d)       The primary purpose of benchmarking is to identify trends, provide performance comparisons, and enable strategic planning.  As associations strive to enhance their marketing strategies and deliver value to their membership, sharing data can be a game-changer.  At Dynamic Benchmarking we have observednotable success among associations who integrate benchmarking into their marketing efforts.  [Read More](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/benchmarking-marketing-asset) [![](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/hubfs/DBAI.jpg)](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/comp-data-in-ai-era) ## [Empowering Associations: The Crucial Role of Compensation Data in the AI Era](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/comp-data-in-ai-era) Oct 14, 2024, 12:32:33 PM / by [Maria McDonald](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/author/maria-mcdonald) posted in [Association Management](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/topic/association-management) [0 Comments](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/comp-data-in-ai-era#comments-listing) [![Contact Our Team](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3316090/71aecf91-453c-4d06-9ed4-3dff60a2b42d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3316090/71aecf91-453c-4d06-9ed4-3dff60a2b42d)       In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) and misinformation dominate headlines, associations have a unique opportunity to become the definitive source of truth for industry compensation data.  By doing so, they can inform and retain members while navigating the complexities of the modern information landscape.   [Read More](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/comp-data-in-ai-era) [![](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/hubfs/budgeting.png)](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/budget-association) ## [Budgeting for 2025: 4 Key Steps to Consider](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/budget-association) Sep 4, 2024, 8:53:23 AM / by [Maria McDonald](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/author/maria-mcdonald) posted in [Association Management](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/topic/association-management) [0 Comments](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/budget-association#comments-listing) As budgeting season approaches, it's crucial to ensure your organization's financial plans align with your goals. At Dynamic Benchmarking, we work closely with industry associations to help meet budget objectives through our technology and services. Here are four steps, based on guidance from [Harvard Business School](https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/how-to-prepare-a-budget-for-an-organization), to consider for your 2025 budget:  [Read More](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/budget-association) [![](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/hubfs/results-2.jpg)](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/top-priority-results) ## [Important Priorities for Associations](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/top-priority-results) Mar 23, 2023, 11:00:12 AM / by [Maria McDonald](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/author/maria-mcdonald) posted in [Member Benefits](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/topic/member-benefits), [Association Surveys](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/topic/association-surveys), [Benchmarking for Associations](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/topic/benchmarking-for-associations) [0 Comments](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/top-priority-results#comments-listing) **Non-Dues Revenue, Membership Growth, and Advocacy serve as the most important priorities for associations in January and February of 2023.** This month we released the results from our January-February top initiatives survey.  It’s enlightening to see what association leaders have been focused on in the first two months of 2023.  Some themes have continued from 2022, but others seem to be gaining traction.  We will talk more about those results later, but first let’s discuss what associations can do to move the needle on the top trends.  [Read More](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/top-priority-results) [![](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/hubfs/pay-scale.png)](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/pay-transparency) ## [Pay Transparency](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/pay-transparency) Feb 7, 2023, 12:57:14 PM / by [Maria McDonald](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/author/maria-mcdonald) posted in [Member Benefits](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/topic/member-benefits), [Association Surveys](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/topic/association-surveys), [Benchmarking for Associations](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/topic/benchmarking-for-associations) [0 Comments](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/pay-transparency#comments-listing) **Data Helps Associations Navigate Pay Transparency Laws and Drive Member Value**  Pay Transparency laws are making waves in states across the U.S. with 8 states already having measures in place. In California, as of January 1, any employer with 15 or more employees must “include the pay scale for a position in any job posting. In addition, the pay scale must also be given to any third party that the employer engages to announce, post, or publish a job posting. The third-party is required to include the pay scale in its announcement, posting, or publication of the job posting.” Additional states, including South Carolina, currently have draft legislation in place.  [Read More](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/pay-transparency) [![](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/hubfs/wii.png)](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/dynamic-benchmarking-non-dues-revenue-conversation-0) ## [What we learned at Non Dues-A-Palooza](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/dynamic-benchmarking-non-dues-revenue-conversation-0) Oct 3, 2022, 11:58:43 AM / by [Maria McDonald](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/author/maria-mcdonald) posted in [Member Benefits](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/topic/member-benefits), [Association Surveys](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/topic/association-surveys), [Benchmarking for Associations](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/topic/benchmarking-for-associations) [0 Comments](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/dynamic-benchmarking-non-dues-revenue-conversation-0#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/dynamic-benchmarking-non-dues-revenue-conversation-0) [All posts](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/all) [Next](https://blog.associationbenchmarking.com/author/maria-mcdonald/page/2) ### Subscribe to Email Updates - 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