This message was sent to ##Email## September 3, 2020        Home |  Events |  Learn  |  Resources |  Membership |  Connect Subscribe  |   Archive  |   Advertise      TOP NEWS ISAE Moving Forward — TOGETHER ISAE Learn, hear, and see more about ISAE’s future. YOU play an important role in that future. TOGETHER we can do so much.  READ MORE Lots of Coffee and Talk Coming Up ISAE This past Summer we started the networking event — Coffee Talk. It has been a rousing success. Not only have we continued it for the last Friday of the month, but a few more times during the month, too.  READ MORE    ASSOCIATION NEWS ISAE members get Association Forum benefits and rates Association Forum/ISAE Take advantage of the benefits and rates that Association Forum offers ISAE members. This strategic partnership provides national and world class speakers and events at your fingertips. Right now these events are virtual, but once Chicago opens up more, feel free to attend in person. The savings alone from registering for Association Forum events will pay for your ISAE membership. New benefit for ISAE members .orgFreelancer/ISAE 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  READ MORE    SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Groups360 Reignite association meetings in Chicago with streamlined sourcing Watch to learn how this technology yields a better RFP Planning events for 2021? Try technology that truly saves you time Event planners: Ditch these outdated venue search methods Knowledge is power: How to secure the best hotel rates      MISSED AN ISSUE OF E-NEWS EXECUTIVE EDITION? VISIT AND SEARCH THE ARCHIVE TODAY.    PRODUCTIVITY The new role of trust in business in a pandemic Chief Executive A powerful effect of the coronavirus pandemic has been to expose the gap between what company leaders say and what they mean. When a company demands that its workers produce a sick note to qualify for paid leave, it’s really saying it doesn’t trust its employees. Likewise, when a CEO restricts remote work for employees who could reasonably work from home, it often means they can’t deal with the perceived lack of control they have over people working in remote settings.  READ MORE What is going well in your association? Smooth the Path Isolation, fear, monotony, and super scary finances; there is a lot that is not great about this time of COVID. But the last five months have not been all bad. Good things have happened, too. Many of us are enjoying more family time. Some families have reconnected with nature. In my house, there has been a significant increase in the availability of homemade bread and pies.  READ MORE    MEMBERSHIP Why associations need to understand their member voice Association Success As an association, your job is to do three things for your members: serve them, offer connections and make them better at what they do. To do that, you must have a keen understanding of what they need, what they want and what they want to work on. An association that has tapped into their member voice and is able to serve the needs, wants and goals of their members will outperform others in the marketplace.  READ MORE How to create a prospect journey that drives conversions in 6 steps Web Scribble Put yourself in the shoes of a prospective member looking to join an association — what would be helpful to know on your career journey? What would keep an association top of mind for you? What benefits and elements would keep you going back for more?  READ MORE Membership renewal strategy: The top 6 reasons your members don't renew Higher Logic Member retention: It’s always on our minds. And in 2020, that’s truer than ever. When people face so many competing demands for time, attention, and money, how do you plan to get your members to stick around? Your membership renewal strategy is a critical component of revenue — and when it’s neglected, your association risks undermining your financial health and overall ability to serve members for the long term.  READ MORE    FINANCIAL MATTERS Now is the time to explore new digital non-dues revenue streams Naylor Association Solutions via Event Garde The association community has been hard hit by COVID-19 in recent weeks, with nearly all face-to-face conferences and events throughout the spring now postponed or even canceled, requiring your members who sponsor, advertise and exhibit to pivot quickly. Despite this disruption in the market, there’s more of a need than ever for your members to connect and do business. Those companies that keep their advertising presence consistent through this downturn have a better chance of coming out stronger as the economy starts to improve again.  READ MORE 12 donation website templates and examples to inspire you Wild Apricot Are you looking to create a website for your organization where you can easily collect online donations? Or maybe you already have one but it’s in dire need of an update? You’ve come to the right place.  READ MORE    LEADERSHIP / MANAGEMENT How to lead a team when the path forward is increasingly unclear Fast Company The most successful individuals know when to step back and “ground” themselves before confronting uncertainty. In 2020, we’re all feeling off-kilter. It’s an unsettling time, and a challenging time to be a business leader. To stay afloat during the pandemic, leaders have had to manage through more change in three months than most of us do in three years.  READ MORE How associations can weather the pandemic-induced storm Associations Now To prepare for the future, associations must absorb the lessons of the pandemic. While the COVID-19 crisis continues to disrupt the realities of doing all types of business, from both economic and procedural standpoints, few industries have been hit as hard as live events and travel.  READ MORE Who invited micromanagement? By Bob Harris Do we unwittingly invite the board to micromanage the association? The orientation describes governance roles. But some directors slip into micromanagement. The board sets vision and direction in a strategic plan. Committees advance initiatives from the plan. Staff implement the vision with a program of work. What triggers directors to drop from governance to micromanagement?  READ MORE You might need an association management company if… MemberClicks Perhaps you’ve heard the term “AMC” before, short for association management company. But what is an AMC? Well, according to the AMC Institute, an AMC is “a for-profit business that manages associations to help them grow and prosper.” Sounds great, you might be thinking. But how do I know if I really need an AMC? Couldn’t we all use help with association management to a certain extent? Yes, BUT...if any of the following sound a little too familiar, it may be time to seriously consider seeking the help of an AMC.  READ MORE    EDUCATION & MEETINGS How data will drive the shift to hybrid events of live and virtual Event Manager Blog Event software company Aventri was in the thick of early coronavirus-related cancellations as the tech partner for Mobile World Congress, which was the first high-profile event to announce its cancellation. Since then, Aventri has quickly pivoted to focus on virtual events through market research and a funding round with investors. They've since rolled out a new native event platform designed to support hybrid, virtual, and live events all in one place.  READ MORE 30 virtual event statistics you need to know Wild Apricot Virtual events have been increasing in popularity for a while, but the social distancing requirements of COVID-19 have pushed them front and center. More organizations than ever are experimenting with taking everything from their general membership meetings to their fundraising galas online. But how is it going? What challenges do they face, and what lessons have they learned?  READ MORE Special thank you to McGuireWoods Consulting. 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