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Andrew Chamberlain

BA (Hons), MA, FSAM, FRSA, MIoL

I am a specialist consultant to the international membership

sector, with a background in senior leadership roles across

UK-based professional and trade bodies. I bring more than two

decades of experience in nonprofit strategy, governance, and

leadership, including 15 years as a CEO and executive leader,

and since 2016, as an independent advisor to over 150 clients

globally.

 

I work in partnership with boards and executive teams to

co-create strategic plans and operational frameworks that

are ambitious, agile, and grounded in real-world application.

My consulting style is participatory, values-led, and outcomes-

driven. I help leadership teams navigate complex decisions

with clarity, providing structured facilitation, practical advice,

and a strong bias for action.

 

As a Fellow of the Society of Association Management, I champion transparent governance, courageous leadership, and decision-making that builds trust and accountability. I am also co-host of Association Transformation, a podcast exploring global issues in association management and nonprofit leadership.

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SPECIALISMS

  • Strategic planning and visioning

  • Organisational structure and review

  • Governance frameworks and board development

  • Business implementation and operational planning

  • Facilitated workshops, awaydays, and learning programmes

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DIFFERENTIATORS

  • Lived experience as an association CEO and executive leader

  • Proven impact across 150 organisations in the nonprofit and membership sectors

  • Re-engagement rate exceeding 85%

  • Deep sector experience: from start-up nonprofits to large-scale professional institutions

  • Insightful, action-oriented facilitation style

  • Collaborative partnerships built on trust and transparency

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Andrew Chamberlain, MD at Elevated
Mary Istiloglu, OAHMP

Mary Istiloglu

Ontario Association

of Mental Health Professionals

Andrew is an amazing facilitator, with a clear, knowledgeable and quick mind. 

Chris Pond, TrustMark

Chris Pond

TrustMark

Andrew's expertise in designing good

governance, especially in the not-for-profit sector, is second to none.

Ropinder Gill, Lymphoma Action

Ropinder Gill

Lymphoma Action

Andrew very helpfully provided us with

exactly what we needed: a thorough, well thought out scoping of options to help us through a governance exercise.

Tom Newman, APA

Tom Newman

American Psychoanalytic

Association

From the very start I knew that Andrew

understood my needs and those of our organization.

Jim Boyd, ERC

Jim Boyd

Equity Release Council

Andrew's intellectual rigour and undoubted expertise, combined with flair, insight and commitment to best practice are irresistible.

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