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.TOP NEWS
Can you spare a minute or two?
ISAE
As ISAE shifts to a volunteer managed association, more members will be needed to help with some day to day, special event, and strategic tasks. Currently, the Communications Action Team is in need of some individuals to help with some of those tasks. The need is great but not impossible. Many tasks can be broken down or be very time specific. They are looking to recruit as many as possible to build up the team and create depth in our talent pool. As for what specifically you would be doing, it varies but projects in the hopper are: Membership Dues, Meeting promotion, and Annual Convention. If interested, please reach out to Communications Action Team (CAT) Chair Rachel Romines, Director of Communications at IIA of Illinois. Remember moving forward TOGETHER we can do so much.
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.ASSOCIATION NEWS
Call for Nominations to the ISAE Board of Directors
ISAE
 The ISAE Nominating Committee is currently accepting nominations for Secretary/Treasurer and three board member positions (which includes a one-year term for an industry partner). ISAE has benefited greatly from the countless contributions of our many volunteers who have helped lead our Association throughout the years. Please consider nominating yourself or someone else in the association community and e-mail Debbie Jemison to learn more. Deadline to submit is October 16.
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Sorry you missed this past Tuesday's Coffee Talk (and Tacos)
ISAE
 Did we have tacos at this past Tuesday’s Coffee Talk: Membership Care and Communication? Only those who attended know. Coincidence, karma, divine taco god intervention…do not know. Yet, Amy Beadle, Sales and Marketing Manager at Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau sent me Visit Springfield latest blog. I’m calling it the Illinois Taco Tour. Ole!!
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What's Happening?
ISAE
 We want to hear from you, our Association and Industry Partner members. This is a new section of our eNews (that would like to test). It is for YOU to provide news and information of what is happening. This is an opportunity to “toot your horn.”
ISAE staff will work to make sure that as much as possible can be shared and promoted. We do have editorial authority. (Needed to put the disclaimer in.)
To kick things off... here is something that Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau put together a few months ago. Enjoy!!!
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ISAE partnership with Association Forum garners incredible savings for YOU
Association Forum/ISAE
 Association Forum is extending the member early-bird rate to ALL ISAE members to September 28. ISAE members can use the following discount codes to receive this special rate:
Members: 20SMRTCHEB
Nonmembers: SMRTCH20EB
The SmartTech Conference will help association executives navigate the new reality forced on us by COVID by giving them the tools and techniques to transform the digital side of their business. AI and emerging technologies combined with a solid business strategy will help organizations come out of this crisis stronger and better prepared for future challenges. This conference is not just for IT professionals, it’s for all association executives who need to make data driven decisions in a post COVID world.
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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
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.PRODUCTIVITY
How to identify the most important tasks
SmartBrief
As leaders, we are faced with many tasks to complete. If we don’t choose carefully, we will often work on the wrong tasks rather than the right ones. By “right,” I mean the tasks that will produce the optimal results and address the most critical issues they face. I also refer to the tasks that we are uniquely qualified and positioned to be working on ourselves instead of delegating to someone else.
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That smartphone might not be so smart
TechRepublic
 Two-and-a-half hours each workday is what employees spend on average accessing digital content on their smartphone. That is according to a recent survey by the nonprofit Scree Education.
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.MEMBERSHIP
Low-cost ideas to engage and retain members
Associations Now
Associations are rallying and coming up with solutions they might not have thought of before the pandemic. Here’s a look at what one small-staff association with a tight budget is doing to keep its community close in difficult times.
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How dedicated community management is helping these 3 organizations level up engagement
Higher Logic
 We all want more engagement in our online communities. We all want our communities to be essential parts of our users’ lives. There’s nothing more disappointing than launching a community and seeing it sit there, inactive.
And it makes sense, because without people coming, engaging, and returning, how can we reap the benefits that we know our communities can offer our organizations, like loyalty, satisfaction, and advocacy?
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.FINANCIAL MATTERS
Follow these 7 steps to create a nonprofit marketing plan
Wild Apricot
Having worked with hundreds of nonprofits over the years, I can tell you that nonprofits who develop and follow a well-thought-out marketing plan grow faster and make a bigger impact than those who don’t. The success of Sarah Rintamaki, the founder of a small nonprofit called Connecting for Kids, is a great example. She attributes her 300% growth in three years to the marketing plan she followed.
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How to land sponsorships for your virtual events
Association Success
The coronavirus has dramatically changed the way associations run live workshops and events. It’s also changed how they get them sponsored.
Moving to a 100% virtual environment is a great safety precaution, but it doesn’t come without its challenges. This is especially true when it comes to meeting revenue goals.
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.LEADERSHIP / MANAGEMENT
How to assess your association's culture
Association Success
If your association has seen high employee turnover, declining membership numbers and overall poor productivity, it might be time to step back and take a hard look at your organization’s culture.
But before you can do that, you need to take a closer look at how you respond to negative constructive feedback.
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.EDUCATION & MEETINGS
Convention centers prepare for safe return of attendees
Associations Now
When the time comes for in-person events to resume, convention centers across the country will be ready to deliver an experience that prioritizes health and safety.
Much of that will be the result of new technology, cleaning protocols, and staff positions that venues have put in place since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a glimpse at what a few convention centers have rolled out.
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New research finds that event speaker panels are still not diverse
Event Manager Blog
While 2020 has seen a major shift in priorities, the issue of systemic racism is front and center. The event industry must do better, and speaker selection is an easy but essential first step. We looked at 150 events to determine how diverse our speaker panels really are.
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