This message was sent to ##Email## October 17, 2019        Home |  Events |  ISAEnterprise |  Learn |  Resources |  Membership |  Connect Subscribe  |   Archive  |   Advertise      ASSOCIATION NEWS CLICK HERE to view the agenda. CLICK HERE to register as an exhibitor. CLICK HERE to register as an attendee. CLICK HERE for sponsorship information Speaker Showcase speakers will include (click the speaker's name to see a video): Alyson Van Hooser Greg Nelson Brenda Clark Hamilton Frank Bucaro Golf Outing Recap Although the skies were grey, the winds were howling and the rain soaked golf course could not allow carts….. the ISAE Golf Outing was a success! The sponsored activities were moved indoors with adaptive rules and skills permitted. We did have a couple of foursomes brave the elements – but most made the choice to participate indoors, catch up with each other, meet new “ISAERS” and hang out.The event wrapped up with a delicious dinner and music. Winner of the Closest to the pin, Jeremy Logue of Security with sponsor Jacqui Smalarz of Marriott Chicago Naperville Winner of the Longest Drive, Chris Coleman of Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois with sponsor Paulette Day of Visit Quad Cities Security Bank contest winner – Destiny Nance Evans of Security Bank and Kathy Alcorn of AIA Prairie Illinois Thank to all who participated in this fun day and very special thank you to our Golf Outing Sponsors!” Register for these upcoming ISAE events! Nov. 13: November Luncheon Dec. 4-5: ISAE Annual Convention Thank you to our Premier and Elite Members! Click here to find out more about becoming a Premier Member.        MEMBERSHIP 3 small ways to provide your members with added value MemberClicks Value is at the core of member retention. If a member doesn’t feel like they’re getting value from your organization, they’re likely to let their membership lapse. But on the flip side, if they do feel like they’re getting value from your organization, they’re likely to renew - and engage more with your offerings. So how can you provide your members with added value without having to come up with new member benefits?  READ MORE Serve your members better with a preference center YourMembership A preference center is an online portal that gives your members an easy way to control what communications they receive from your organization and how often they receive them. It also allows you to gather the data you need to improve member communications.  READ MORE How much email is too much email for members? Smooth the Path New members want emails from the association. They crave emails from the association. During the first few weeks of membership, they are willing to read a bunch of emails, within reason.  READ MORE    LEADERSHIP / MANAGEMENT Creating an effective nominating process for your association CM Services To avoid challenges which can lead to bigger problems such as hurt feelings, dropped memberships, etc., it is important that every association have a clear nomination and election process and that the process is followed each and every time.  READ MORE A 3-step onboarding process By Robert C. Harris Every volunteer leader wants to do a good job. Without a board training process, directors begin their journey at a disadvantage. Directors need access to information. Some of it will be in written form, such as the governing documents. Some will be association lore, such as the guiding principles. And some will be practical advice, provided by the experienced leaders. You should develop a three-step approach to onboarding. The investment in a comprehensive, efficient process pays off in volunteer satisfaction, better governance and outcomes.  READ MORE Keeping it fresh in problem-solving Association Success Association professionals don’t often have the luxury of time to ponder problems for too long. In a fast-paced world and with limited resources, there’s always something else that takes priority. Still, if we do have the opportunity or intentionally create the opportunity to spend more time defining a problem rather than making a snap decision to default to a quick-fix, here are two pieces of advice to consider when problem-solving.  READ MORE    EDUCATION & MEETINGS Events are personal. Tech is not. How the 2 are reconciling. Skift Many in the industry say the meetings sector will soon see a tech explosion — maybe as soon as within the next year or two — as companies realize the importance of gathering attendee data. Still, this enthusiasm may be overlooking one of the most fundamental and challenging aspects of events: They are personal.  READ MORE    TECHNOLOGY Why do you need 2 martech automation platforms? HighRoad Solution You have to ensure that your association has the right tools for success. Sometimes, this leads to some tough choices. One question that perplexes many associations is whether to invest in two martech automation platforms or to try winging it with just one. To find the right answer, we need to take a look at what these platforms do.  READ MORE    MARKETING Don't be afraid to shift your marketing to non-traditional social channels MultiView We’ve all been told that the proper use of social media could help a business rocket to the next level of internet marketing. But is that the case anymore? Some might say no – and have legitimate reason for their negative opinions. 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