This message was sent to ##Email## May 28, 2020        Home |  Events |  ISAEnterprise |  Learn |  Resources |  Membership |  Connect Subscribe  |   Archive  |   Advertise      ASSOCIATION NEWS Don't miss tomorrow's Coffee and Conversation. Plus two more activities. Reminder that ISAE needs you to act on three (3) things. Please act NOW. You are cordially invited to our Coffee and Conversation – tomorrow, Friday, May 29. Details and how to register can be found here. ISAE in partnership with Association Societies Alliance (ASA) is conducting a Covid-19 impact survey. Answers will not only help the industry nationally but ISAE with our program planning from now through end of 2020. THIS FRIDAY, May 29, is the DEADLINE. It takes about five (5) minutes to complete. TAKE THE SURVEY U. S. Senators needs to hear from you. HEROES ACT passed the U.S. House. Now in the Senate. Senate wants to strip associations of these protections. Thus leaving associations out again. More details and how to help can be found here. ISAE webinars – gain knowledge; save money ISAE invites you to attend our upcoming webinars, including Life After Launch on Tuesday, June 9 from 12:30 – 1:30pm. Upcoming Webinars June 17: Staying Safe and Sane: Technology Tips to Securely and Efficiently Work from Home July 8: Your Post-Pandemic Meeting: What to Consider July 23: Putting the Strategy Back in Strategic Planning New benefit for ISAE members We are excited to share that ISAE has partnered with .orgFreelancer, which matches nonprofit organizations with highly skilled freelance talent. As part of this partnership, when ISAE members use the code: ISAE25 they save 25% off the one-year subscription. Discount applies to association and freelancer subscriptions. To learn more about “How this works”, “Why .orgFreelancer” and Getting started today: www.orgfreelancer.com - the talent you need, when you need it    MISSED AN ISSUE OF E-NEWS EXECUTIVE EDITION? VISIT AND SEARCH THE ARCHIVE TODAY.    ISAE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Date Event Type/Location May 29 Coffee and Conversation Virtual June 9 Life After Launch Webinar June 17 Staying Safe and Sane: Technology Tips to Securely and Efficiently Work from Home Webinar July 8 Your Post-Pandemic Meeting: What to Consider Webinar July 23 Putting the Strategy Back in Strategic Planning Webinar Check out our live and on-demand webinars at www.ISAE.com.    PRODUCTIVITY Is it OK to feel good during the coronavirus outbreak? Psychology Today Why it is not just OK, but even desirable, to feel good during the outbreak.  READ MORE Use checklists to give your brain a break Ever Widening Circles Checklists are a simple way to bring order to chaos, and it's best to start with one area, seeking "small, incremental, and sustainable progress," writes Liesl Ulrich-Verderber, chief operating officer of Ever Widening Circles. You'll have to discover for yourself whether you like a pen-and-paper approach or digital list, as well as whether you want to write down daily tasks the night before or in the a.m.  READ MORE Stop zoning out in zoom meetings Harvard Business Review There is a lot of sound advice about how leaders can run more effective virtual meetings. While this advice is critical, what is often overlooked is the role that listeners play in ensuring a meeting’s success.  READ MORE    MEMBERSHIP How associations can support members when the world stops Association Success While COVID-19 has brought many changes, the industries who rely on public interaction have been hit the hardest and, with them, the associations that cater to their professionals. Without the ability to gather, to touch or travel, these associations have struggled with how to approach this situation. How is an association supposed to support its members when the entire industry is paused?  READ MORE Want to maximize association membership value? Create indispensable engagement Higher Logic Although “engaging people” might not seem like the most groundbreaking approach to organizational growth, it’s a simple idea that has wide-reaching effects.  READ MORE    FINANCIAL MATTERS Focus on member motivations to drive revenue during pandemic Associations Now Organizations facing budget shortfalls after coronavirus closures and cancellations are looking for ways to increase nondues revenue. Experts suggest going back to basic economics: Find out what members and sponsors need and supply it.  READ MORE Vital signs to monitor for association recovery By William D. Pawlucy "If my association went for a health checkup today, there would be some serious health issues," said a president of a large healthcare association. As the economy moves to recovery, consider taking the association’s vital signs, just like a doctor takes body temperature, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. In this case, taking the vitals of the association includes the health of the association; identifying potential symptoms; and developing treatment plans.  READ MORE    LEADERSHIP / MANAGEMENT Advocacy during a pandemic: Global perspectives By Bob Harris and Camelia Bulat Now is the time to increase advocacy efforts, not put them on the back burner. During the pandemic, members are desperate. Rightfully, they turn to the association, their trusted source and indispensable partner. Every member contact is an opportunity to hear their needs. Through conversations, surveys and cries for help, the association should identify their common of challenges.  READ MORE Innovative association leaders borrow and apply ideas Smooth the Path Very few ideas are generated from scratch. Most new ideas circulate from person to person to person. Great ideas can come from anywhere.  READ MORE    EDUCATION & MEETINGS Events are reopening. Will attendees show up? Event Manager Blog Germany and China just gave the go-ahead to restart trade shows. As planners and owners rush to restart their events, will attendees show up?  READ MORE Professionals offer their tips for online presentations SmartBrief So many more presentations are online today, and leaders can still capture the same sense of audience intimacy and connection, writes John Baldoni, who spoke with professional presenters to get their tips. "You must begin with the fundamental assumption that not everyone is digitally savvy, competent, capable, or comfortable," says David Nour, a strategy consultant.  READ MORE 5 tips to improve your video meetings American Marketing Association I know video meetings are a new muscle for many—especially those with large numbers of attendees. I wanted to share some observations about my own video conference experiences during this extended work-from-home period and offer some tips as we continue to move forward in this age of digital connection.  READ MORE These tips will make your virtual event a home run SmartBrief Most still see online as “less than.” It doesn’t have to be this way! Virtual events can be as effective, vibrant and engaging as their in-person counterparts. Here are some expert tips to make virtual events more than a backup or stop-gap solution.  READ MORE    MARKETING How to gather and use testimonials to drive member acquisition and engagement YourMembership Using testimonials can be a great marketing tool for attracting new members and encouraging current members to get more involved with your organization. Here’s how to get them and use them.  READ MORE Your membership marketing playbook for turbulent times Membership Marketing Blog Many association executives are wondering how this downturn will impact their membership numbers and what to project for the future. Amidst the current challenges, there is data to provide some hope and insights.  READ MORE Thank you to our Premier and Elite Members! Click here to find out more about becoming a Premier Member.     ISAE E-News Connect with ISAE Recent Issues | Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Advertise | Web Version  Colby Horton, Vice President of Publishing, 469-420-2601 | Download media kit Shawn Smajstrla, Senior Business Editor, 469-420-2605 | Contribute news Illinois Society of Association Executives P.O. Box 588 | Rochester, IL 62563-0588 | 217-321-2498  | Contact Us  Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. 7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063