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Ngage Management Grows by 7 New Employees, 4 Serving as Association Directors

Ngage Management

Since January, Laura Fuller, CMP, Lisa Keefer, Nichole Fisher, CMP and Meghan Swain joined Ngage as Association Directors. In their various roles, they each provide strategic leadership and direction to the organizations and boards they serve and oversee programs, membership, and operations on behalf of their clients.

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Back to basics: Education programs

Aaron Wolowiec

I recently facilitated two sessions on meeting planning and professional development for the Michigan Society of Association Executive’s (MSAE) Academy of Association Management. And most aren’t afforded a seat at the executive leadership table. Leadership centers. Other associations (e.g.,

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Seven Snowy Lessons in Association Management : Off Stage

Off Stage

7, 2012 - Seven Snowy Lessons in Association Management. It might have been easy driving when people started home from work, but by the time they reached home they knew Northern Michigan was in for a long weekend. But the association manager in me never is quiet. Leadership Thoughts: Crafting the Job Description.

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Free is a strategic option for some associations

SCD Group

In creating a "free membership category, the Small Business Association of Michigan was able to seek political action committee (PAC) donations from its free members. And, contributions to its PAC fund tripled, allowing SBAM to increase its advocacy programs benefitting all small businesses in Michigan.

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Sense of Belonging Should Power Associations

SCD Group

It almost always starts a conversation with a fellow Buckeye (or sometimes a Michigan fan!). A quick nod or greeting (as in "O-H!") If so, what is your association doing to create a sense of belonging for its members? When I wear my Ohio State hat in my travels, I find these types of connections.

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Association Subculture: So, Turd Blossom is Keynoting for ASAE

Association Subculture

One a group exercise to develop a six word memoir for association management where we got to chat, get to know each other and create together (our table came up with "Strategic plan done. See Michigan ). Shelly kept up the fast pace by diving head-long into her career in the world of association management.

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Trade Association CEO Support: Volunteer Development: Coaching

Trade Association CEO Blog

The role of association CEO is diverse and whether youre a volunteer or a paid staff executive director this blog is the starting line for concepts and ideas to solve your leadership challenges. The Role of Association CEO. I started my professional trade association management career in 1988 but preceeded that as a volunteer.