Annual Report
2008 was a year of further consolidation for the Institute, as we continued to work on creating a firm operational foundation that will allow us to better meet current and future growth. Our challenge has been — and remains — to do so without sacrificing the nimbleness and flexibility required to effectively serve the needs of a rapidly evolving profession.
Some of the year’s highlights:
- Membership increased by over 25%; we ended the year with over 2,100 members in 59 countries. Renewals also improved by almost 15%.
- We hired our first Executive Director to help us organize and manage the Institute’s operations more effectively.
- We hosted our most successful event yet: IDEA 2008, which exceeded our expectations with regards to quality, attendance, and income. We also had a considerable presence at the IA Summit in Miami, and sponsored various other events around the world.
- Our member initiatives continued to flourish. We’ve been working to handle the growth in some of our programs, including our mentoring and translations initiatives.
- We made evolutionary improvements to our communications infrastructure, including the launch of various language-specific websites and the implementation of new communication channels.
We closed the year in a solid position, with a clearer understanding of the challenges and opportunities before us. Over the next year, we look forward to continue improving our offerings and infrastructure to better serve our members and the IA profession. We thank you for being a part of it all, and look forward to keep working with you to help our profession flourish.
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