Run an association

Management and board work

As a manager, you have many people you have to deal with, and who have to deal with you. You need to know what it takes to run the association well, recruit and look after members. But also how to conduct a general meeting or ensure a smooth transition to a new board.

Recruit and take care of members

Members are important for all associations. As a leader, you must know how to take good care of the association's members, while at the same time recruiting new ones. Read our best tips fror recruting and taking care of members.

Planning events

There is a lot to think about when planning an event. We have gathered some tips on how to plan and conduct both internal and external events.

Transfer between boards

When a new board is elected, it is crucial that important knowledge does not disappear, and that access and rights are passed on. Perhaps you will change the name of the association, or perhaps you will hold a general meeting for the first time. Contact SiO Associations if you need tips and help on how to make a good transition between boards.

Economy

There is a lot to think about when you want to get the association's finances going. Among other things, it is important to know how to set up an account and budget, and how to apply for support from the association. We have collected and answered some of the questions we get from studentassociations most frequently hereIf you have questions about how to handle the economy in your association you can contact SiO Associations. We also run courses in economy for associations.

Social media

Profile work and communication have a lot to say about how the association is perceived, and social media is an important channel for reaching out to new members. Use social media actively to spread information about your association, so that new potential members know what is happening in your association.

Graphic design

Be aware that a clear profile and good graphic design can help clarify what your association stands for. Keep this in mind when you create your logo, website, Facebook page and social media posts. If you want to learn more about graphic design, you can join one of our courses on the subject.