Q1 2025  |  Newsletter

Hello,


As we step into 2025, we’re inspired by the opportunities ahead to empower your associations and support the communities you serve. This year, our focus remains on providing meaningful insights, innovative solutions and practical tools to help you navigate challenges and create lasting impact. Together, we can drive progress, enhance member experiences and foster a culture of growth and resilience. Let’s embrace the year with renewed purpose and continue building a brighter future — together.

Influencers in the Field

Mindfulness at Work:
A Path to Balance and Productivity in 2025

Burnout and workplace stress are increasingly common challenges, quietly eroding mental and physical wellbeing. Deirdre Mubaiwa, a marketing account manager at Gallagher Affinity, shares her transformative journey with mindfulness — a practice that helped her overcome burnout and restore balance.


In this article, Deirdre explores the fundamentals of mindfulness, its profound personal and professional benefits and how fostering a mindful workplace can enhance employee wellbeing, creativity and productivity. Dive in to discover practical steps to integrate mindfulness into your life and association culture.

Dive In

Association Spotlight

Want Your Association To Be Featured?

Sharing success through our spotlight program offers you and your association:

  • Industry recognition – A chance to be featured as leaders in your field, highlighting your impact and innovative approaches.

  • Increased visibility – Exposure to a wider audience through our newsletter, social media and marketing channels.

  • Enhanced credibility – Demonstrating your success can help build trust with members, stakeholders and potential collaborators.

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Gallagher in the News

Gallagher Better Works℠ Workforce Trends Report

Issue three (2024) of Gallagher Better Works℠ Insights delves into pivotal strategies for organizations to adeptly manage workforce transitions and enhance employee support. This edition offers comprehensive guidance on facilitating seamless retirements, addressing the diverse needs of a multigenerational workforce, bolstering HR professionals' mental health and fostering inclusivity through flexible benefits. 

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Resources and Support

Empowering Change Through Associations:

A Career That Makes a Difference

Associations are the backbone of societal progress, fostering collaboration, advocacy and professional growth across industries. In this article, Lacey Blank, CAE, shares her 25-year journey working with impactful organizations like American Humane and NAIFA. She highlights the associations’ critical role in driving positive change, the unique opportunities a career in this field offers and the transformative power of earning the CAE designation.

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Member Benefits

Simplify Your 2025 Office Supply Planning with the ODP Business Solutions® Savings Program

As we embrace 2025, it’s the perfect time to streamline your office supply ordering process while saving more time and money for your association. The ODP Business Solutions Savings Program offers exclusive discounts and seamless solutions to help you stock up on everything you need, from everyday essentials to specialized supplies. With competitive pricing, easy online ordering and fast delivery, managing your office supply needs has never been more efficient. 


Discover how you can leverage this program to stay fully equipped and ahead of the curve this year!

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Testimonials

What Association Partners and Their Members Are Saying


"I just had one of the best customer support experiences ever with Gregory. He's the best, and you are lucky to have him on your team. His follow-up to schedule a convenient time to walk me through the program was respectful and timely. Throughout that session, he made me feel like I was one of his most important customers. He was patient and made sure I had adequate knowledge to efficiently maneuver through the many screens and services available on the website.”

— Member

American Society of Appraisers (ASA)

"I would highly recommend partnering with Gallagher Affinity. Not only is their team easy to work with and responsive to your needs, but their diverse portfolio offerings have helped us expand our reach and drive home the value of these programs to our members. It’s more than just a partnership — it’s a strategic collaboration that drives mutual success.” 

— Andrea Metzger, Senior Manager

State & Affinity Relationships, ADA Business Enterprises, Inc.

Thank you for your partnership


Contact me if you'd like to learn more about our Group Life, Personal and Business Insurance or any of our programs so that we can help you and your members find the right resources and solutions.


Sincerely,

Your Dedicated Marketing Account Manager