Trade associations are a lending broker founded and funded by businesses that operate within a specific industry. Trade associations participates in public places relations activities such as advertising, education, politics donations, lobbying as well as publishing, but its main focus can be collaboration between organizations, or standardization. Organizations may offer additional services, such since producing conferences, social networking or charitable situations or offering courses or educational materials. Many associations are generally non-profit organizations governed by bylaws as well as directed by officers who are also members.