Sequence Consulting

Association Growth Experts

We Help Associations Grow. Faster, Stronger, and Smarter.

For over 25 years, we’ve helped associations grow faster with data-driven strategies that accelerate membership, revenue, and impact.

Trusted by Twelve of the Top Twenty Associations

Association Consulting That Drives Growth

We help associations grow faster—more members, more revenue, more impact. With deep industry expertise and a tailored approach, we identify opportunities others miss and turn them into lasting results.

We know what works for associations and how to make it work for you.

Your Path to Growth Starts Here

Unlock your association’s full potential with strategies that create lasting impact.

    • Tailored Growth Strategies. No two associations are alike, and neither are our solutions. We design strategies that drive measurable results in membership and revenue.
    • Decades of Experience.With 20+ years helping leading associations, we know how to turn challenges into results that exceed expectations.

Why Leading Associations Trust Us

Associations turn to us because we understand their world. We don’t just offer advice, we bring specialized knowledge and proven approaches that drive real progress.

    • Deep Association Expertise. We understand the unique pressures associations face and align solutions with your mission and members.
    • A True Partner. We work as an extension of your team, ensuring strategies are practical and built for execution.
    • Proven Results. We deliver growth where it matters most—helping associations become stronger, more resilient, and more valuable to their members.

WE EQUIP YOUR TEAM TO KEEP GROWING—Long After Our Work Is Done 

True transformation comes from within. That’s why we equip your team with the tools, frameworks, and knowledge they need to keep driving growth long after our engagement ends. 

We don’t just deliver a plan we build your capabilities so your team can sustain momentum and continue growing membership and revenue for years to come.

Ready to grow faster and stronger? Let’s get to work.

Strategy That Delivers Growth. The Sequence Story.

Watch our story to see how we bring Big Strategy thinking to membership organizations to help them achieve results they once thought impossible.

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Success Stories From Associations We’ve Helped GroW

Real Associations. Real Results. See The Impact.

Tripled Member Growth

Todd-Unger-2

It’s been a dramatic impact. Transformative. Our rate of growth last year tripled. We could never have done it without Sequence.”

Multiplied Nondues Revenue 10X

David-Schutt

Working with Sequence, our organization grew ten times over, we entered entirely new industries and expanded our industry consortia by five times. All within three years.”

Doubled Membership in Three Years

Margaret-Mueller

Our membership doubled in the last three years. Sequence helped us lean into our purpose, restructure our model, and reframe our value proposition to deliver what our members needed most.”

Association Consulting Leaders

Meet Our Founders

Chris and Lisa Vaughan left Big Strategy consulting to create Sequence, dedicated exclusively to helping associations grow.

Chris Vaughan, PhD is a philosopher turned strategist. His background in philosophy and decades of consulting experience give him a unique ability to bring clarity, rigor, and fresh perspective to association challenges.

Lisa Vaughan is a growth strategist with deep expertise in membership and revenue strategy. She is known for helping associations overcome complex challenges and unlock new opportunities for long-term success.

Together, they’ve spent more than 25 years helping the world’s leading associations grow membership, revenue, and impact.

Association Consulting Services

How We Help Associations Grow

We focus exclusively on associations, helping you strengthen member value, grow revenue, and thrive in a changing world.

Strategy & Value
Sharpen your value proposition and align strategy with what members need most.

Marketing & Engagement
Reach the right audiences with data-driven marketing and engagement programs that work.

Membership Growth
Recruit, retain, and engage members with strategies that deliver lasting value.

Revenue Growth
Diversify and expand revenue streams to support long-term sustainability.