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title: "Infographic: Top Association Expenses"
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published_at: "2021-11-04T23:31:00+00:00"
modified_at: "2026-11-10T00:35:46+00:00"
url: "https://associationsnow.com/2021/11/04/infographic-top-association-expenses/"
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excerpt: "While associations have a wide variety of expenses, data from ASAE’s latest Operating Ratio Report shows that associations usually spend the most on staff compensation and meetings. Here are some findings for organizations of different types and sizes."
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