Like most National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) affiliates, the Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC) earns most of its revenue from a trifecta of professional development events: Share, Learn, Connect (SLC) sessions, college fairs, and an annual conference. Last summer when the WACAC executive board met, it was known that the events couldn't be held in-person and therefore, the budget would once again be severely impacted. A year later, WACAC ended the most unprecedented year in its' 53-year history by approving free membership for community-based organizations--a valued segment of the professional community whose commitment and engagement garnered more than $250,000 in revenue for the virtual events--and approving a proposed balanced budget that brings the WACAC back to pre-pandemic levels. By leveraging key business partnerships, the WACAC board committed to serving its membership even if it meant trying something new (i.e., a virtual annual conference) and harnessing the collective work of its members. Ultimately, WACAC survived the global pandemic stronger, more relevant, and necessary than ever.