It can be overwhelming to move to a virtual association model, especially with the many responsibilities and initiatives we juggle as association professionals.
You need a community of peers who understand what it’s like to operate in a virtual or remote environment, so you can get answers quickly and focus on making an impact for the organization you serve.
Our task forces create better practices to enhance the quality and quantity of information available for virtual association professionals.
Members connect during monthly meetings to discuss topics relevant to virtual associations and to hear from experienced experts.
Since its founding, VAN has conducted research focused on operational and human resource management in virtual environments.
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The Virtual Association Network (VAN) is an organization dedicated to fostering a community of association professionals operating in a virtual or remote environment through research, education, and best practice sharing.
VAN was founded in 2017 after its two co-founders, Kevin Helm, CAE, and David Westman, CAE, recognized the uniqueness of organizations that were 100% virtual: no brick-and-mortar location and a workforce of remote employees. While it was common for organizations to have some remote staff, it was unheard of to be completely virtual. Kevin was part of a completely virtual association, so the two began exploring the intricacies of building and supporting that kind of structure, and the resources those organizations would need in order to be successful.
Over the years, VAN has grown to a community of passionate association professionals of already-remote associations and those considering making the switch as well as individuals who work remotely for brick-and-mortar associations.
