The CFO/COO Balancing Act: Revenue, Operations & Resilience!
About this episode
Join us for Episode 154 of Association Transformation, where co-hosts Elisa Pratt and Andrew Chamberlain sit down with Beth Eagle, Chief Finance & Operations Officer at the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), to unpack what it really takes to juggle CFO and COO responsibilities in today’s association landscape.
Beth shares candid insights on:
✅ Balancing financial stewardship with operational strategy
✅ Revenue diversification beyond dues—including trade shows and acquisitions
✅ Building trust with boards and CEOs through transparency and scenario planning
✅ Why CFO/COO roles are often the “jack of all trades” that make associations thrive
Whether you’re a CEO dreaming of more strategic bandwidth, a finance pro navigating operations, or a board member seeking perspective, this episode is packed with lessons you can apply right away.
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