Mission Partners Creating Impact

As part of this select stakeholder circle, Mission Partners are recognized not only as industry leaders, but as essential contributors to a stronger, more resilient association community. Mission Partners and Associations North are aligned in one goal: To advance associations and the leaders who power them.

Our impact is defined by the strength of the partners we stand with. Mission Partners actively shape what’s next by bringing ideas, expertise, and perspective that help Associations North lead, not follow. Mission Partners are committed to driving innovation, strengthening impact, and advancing the knowledge that defines high-performing organizations.

Mission Partners don’t just support our work, they help define it.

Financial Strength

Bell Bank

Helping organizations think more strategically about growth, stewardship, and long-term financial confidence.

Fueling stronger financial foundations

Mike Yanish
myanish@bell.bank

Insight + Strategy

Catalystics

Bringing forward-thinking perspective and problem-solving to help associations navigate change and uncover opportunity.

Translate data into real insight

Brian Seebacher
brian@catalystics.co

Public Affairs

Goff Public

Supporting stronger advocacy, communications, and public positioning in an increasingly complex environment.

communicate with greater influence 

Jake Ricker
jake@goffpublic.com

Strategy + Advisory

MGI, Inc.

Supporting associations through strategy, campaigns, digital marketing, analytics, research, and creative outreach.

Turning data into direction 

Jana Darling
jdarling@marketinggeneral.com

AMS Technology + Systems

Novi AMS

Powering the digital infrastructure associations need to improve member experience, efficiency, and connection.

Connecting systems, data + processes

Jennifer Norman
jennifer@noviams.com

Workforce Strategy

Prism Compensation 

Helping organizations align compensation and talent practices to support stronger teams and sustainable growth.

Talent + compensation strategy

David Gramer
david.gramer@prismcompensation.com

Experience + Destination

Treasure Island Resort
& Casino

Creating spaces for convening, connection, and memorable experiences that bring professionals together.

Where meetings + connection happen

Colin McKim
colin.mckim@ticasino.com

BRAND Positioning + Research

Navigate Strategies

Specializing in research-driven strategy to help associations understand their market, define their position and act with clarity.

aligning decisions, strengthening position and driving growth

Susan Iris
susan.iris@navigatestrategies.com