professional societies
Expert membership organizations
Professional societies are organizations that bring together people in a particular field or occupation.
They typically set standards, provide credentials, publish journals, and host conferences: She joined the American Medical Association during residency.
Members network, share research, and advocate for their profession's interests.
Also called professional associations.
- bylawsOrganization's internal regulations
- chaptersMain divisions of text
- conferencesOrganized professional assemblies
- annual meetingRecurring yearly organizational assembly
- boardsPlanks or governing bodies
committees · special interest groups · networking · vote · advocacy · members · peer-reviewed journals · scholarships · dues · membership fees · accreditation · certification · credentialing · code of ethics · trade associations · career development · medicine · regional chapters
professional societieshobby clubs
Groups organized around pastimes
recreational clubs · social clubs · fan clubs · book clubs · knitting circles
professional societiescommunity groups
Local voluntary associations
grassroots organizations · general public · amateur clubs · volunteer groups · volunteer organizations
professional societiesonline forums
Websites for group discussions
flash mobs · chat groups · online communities · subreddits · cliques