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
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Strategic planning and visioning
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Organisational structure and review
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Governance frameworks and board development
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Business implementation and operational planning
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Facilitated workshops, awaydays, and learning programmes
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DIFFERENTIATORS
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Lived experience as an association CEO and executive leader
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Proven impact across 150 organisations in the nonprofit and membership sectors
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Re-engagement rate exceeding 85%
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Deep sector experience: from start-up nonprofits to large-scale professional institutions
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Insightful, action-oriented facilitation style
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Collaborative partnerships built on trust and transparency


Mary Istiloglu
Ontario Association
of Mental Health Professionals
Andrew is an amazing facilitator, with a clear, knowledgeable and quick mind.

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
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
American Psychoanalytic
Association
From the very start I knew that Andrew
understood my needs and those of our organization.

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