Eric Lanke

JUNE 17, 2019

There are two kinds of association executives. Those that come from the industry their association represents, and those that come from the field of association management. In my experience, executives that come from the industry their association represents generally know what to do, but have to learn how to do it.

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SBI

OCTOBER 9, 2020

SEATTLE, WA, October 9, 2020 — SBI Association Management (SBI), a Seattle-based association management company (AMC), is pleased to announce Felicia Kenan as its newest Association Executive. The association clients Kenan has worked with in the past include physicians, anesthesiologists, and educators, among others.

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GrowthZone

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The 2021 Association Industry Survey results revealed similarities in the challenges facing associations. Regardless of association size or budget, the top 3 impediments were consistently time, money, and technology. SEE ALSO: Interesting Trends in 2021 Association Industry Survey Results.

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AssociationChat

DECEMBER 12, 2023

What December brings with it is a time for many of us to tidy things up and decide what we want to keep or get rid of – which leads me to this week’s “Question of the Week” in the Association Chat online community – in which we ask for insights to the shared community wisdom: “What lessons did you learn this year that you want to carry into 2024?”

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SBI

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has announced that Felicia D. Kenan, MPA, CMP, Association Executive of SBI Association Management , has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry.

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GrowthZone

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

GrowthZone AMS recently released its 2021 Association Industry Survey results. Respondents were asked to share words of wisdom or encouragement with their peers in the association industry. That has helped me in my 15 years as Executive Director. SEE ALSO: Interesting Trends in 2021 Association Industry Survey Results.

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Association Navigator

OCTOBER 31, 2014

I’m thinking about innovation in the context of managing associations and non-profit enterprises. This summer I discovered a book about innovation strategy for corporate product launches and I can’t stop thinking about applying these concepts to associations. Innovation in the association world is underappreciated.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Like many associations, the Texas Society of Association Executives relies heavily on its print publication as a tool to engage members and earn non-dues revenue. In 2016, TSAE decided to do a full association rebrand and, for the first time, established brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all communication platforms.

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Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Overcoming the barriers to association innovation. Why is it so hard for associations to move from ideas to action? The post Battle Hardened Association Executives appeared first on Smooth The Path. And the hardest of all is to be curious and to think of why this idea just might work this time. Related: Feeling stuck?

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PROPEL

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Working one-on-one with a coach helps you fine-tune your leadership in a way consulting projects can’t. The regular cadence of meetings over a longer period of time can often lead to more lasting changes in the way you approach your work as a leader, rather than only addressing a specific problem or issue in the organization.

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Association Success

AUGUST 28, 2018

There are five key attributes to being a successful and effective association executive. In North America and Europe, I have long known that there is a professional term called, “association executive”. Associations thrive and sustain themselves because of their purpose, i.e., advancing a cause or advocacy.

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Delcor

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

ASAE announced that DelCor president, Dave Coriale, has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE®) designation. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry. More than 4,400 association professionals currently hold the CAE credential. More About ASAE.

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Association Navigator

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

It made me wonder if there was a list of the best books for association executives? So here is the list of what I think are some of the best books for association executives. What makes this book relevant for association executives is the focus on focus. Somewhat surprisingly, I couldn’t find one.

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Optimist Consulting

JANUARY 29, 2014

Sarah El-Rasoul from the ERA (Executive Research Association) talks about its member award programme that is just entering its second year. The ERA is the membership body for those carrying executive research to support the senior recruitment process. About the ERA. Why did the ERA introduce an award?

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InternetAssociation

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Washington, DC – Internet Association (IA) announced today that Christina Martin joined the organization as Senior Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs where she will lead IA’s public affairs efforts on behalf of America’s leading internet companies. Jon Berroya, Interim President and CEO.

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Portage Group

JULY 31, 2012

As part of this initiative, we are planning quarterly round-tables for association executives on top-of-mind trends and issues. These sessions are geared toward association executives, whether or not they are current members of CSAE. I am looking for: 1) Folks that are interested in participating.

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Protech

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Today’s mostly remote workforce needs tools that integrate seamlessly , which is why association s are increasingly selecting platform-based AMS solutions to manage all the technology they require for day-to-day operations. . For most associations, a n AMS is the foundation al hub for their entire technology infrastructure.

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Socious

JULY 15, 2016

What costs employers $300 billion per year? Workplace stress. According to the American Institute of Stress , workplace stress can cost employers more than $300 billion annually in medical care, turnover, absenteeism, and diminished productivity.

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Association Subculture

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Cee Lo Green I was lucky enough to be asked to make a few contributions to a recent newsletter sent out from yourmembership.com about " 10 Things Every Association Executive Should Stop Doing in 2014. " Associations Are Here for Members - Actually, no. And forget her too! about research and development on new programs.

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Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Related: The post For the Overwhelmed Association Executive appeared first on Smooth The Path.

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Association Subculture

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

and they''re only gettin'' better I''m doin'' all right Gettin'' good grades The future''s so bright I gotta wear shades.Timbuk 3 I am lucky enough to get to play along with the California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE) IDEAL(TM) learning laboratory. Things are going great.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The post Baseline Advocacy: Legislative Tracking Offers Associations the Opportunity to Execute Advocacy in Real-Time appeared first on Association Adviser. Here's how to personalize, categorize and identify legislation that matters.

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Smooth The Path

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Related: The problems we solve for association members. The post Here’s an Equation Every Association Executive can Embrace appeared first on Smooth The Path. Member strategy, marketing and innovation is not… There is a disconnect between member problems and our solutions.

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Association Subculture

JANUARY 20, 2011

Association Executives: Provocative Proposals Research Project. I would like to announce the Association Executives: Provocative Proposals for Change project (that link will take you to my website for a complete description). skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thursday, January 20, 2011. Second stage is cut. requested data.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 26, 2023

Employee retention is an ongoing issue for associations. This summer’s Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE) conference features a session on building a magnetic employee value…

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Employers’ job market. Make them aware (or remind them) of the positive impact association membership and education can have on their careers. Attendees expect associations to use AI, data analytics and other tools to enhance their event experience.

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Association Success

MAY 2, 2017

I wanted to share an exciting opportunity surrounding the Engaging Associations Forum conference, which will be held in Ottawa, Ontario July 19 th -21 st. (To You qualify if: You’re employed full-time with a trade or professional association – preferably at a senior leadership level. To read more about the conference, click here ).

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Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association boards. Impexium and Jeff De Cagna of Foresight First invite you to participate in The Future of Association Boards (FAB) Survey , our community’s first comprehensive tracking survey of board composition, practices and performance.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Must-read newsletters. I was happy to see Association Brain Food in Lead Marvel’s list of eight must-read newsletters for association professionals. Curated reading lists are the best, right? Credentialing support. Boring conferences.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 8, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… 2024 association trends. Fíonta shares what they’ve been hearing and seeing lately in the association community and what they suspect is on the horizon. The Lab’s recent environmental scan prompted this wake-up call for associations.

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Associations Now

APRIL 25, 2016

A new study from Heidrick & Struggles and George Mason University has found that many association executives lean on senior staffers or board members when presented with tough personnel and financial decisions. Who did long-term CEOs talk to instead?

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SCD Group

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

After years as association professionals, you suddenly find yourself answering the easy but difficult question “who are you.” Nanci Hellmich’s USA Today article headlined “ Preparing yourself mentally for retirement ” tracks the tough questions and provides guidance good for association CEOs who are heading toward retirement.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 28, 2014

As I visit with association executives, I hear many feeling burned out or just plain tired. a “must-read” for association executives and association professionals. ASAE Association CEOs association executives association professionals nonprofits SCD Group'

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SCD Group

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

Muhtar Kent, chairman and chief executive officer of the Coca-Cola Co, wrote an op-ed piece in the Wall Street Journal headlined Truett Cathy’s Lessons on Life & Business. As I read these six characteristic s, I envisioned them as pretty good lessons for association volunteers, leaders and association executives.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The Women’s Executive Forum resonates deeply with attendees every year because it offers an instant “crew” – a full day immersed in a group of women association professionals invested in the collective success and well-being of every other woman in the room.

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SCD Group

JUNE 16, 2013

Lost two executives in a year; one staying only four months. If you are an association executive looking at a job (CEO or other) in a different association, you need to determine whether or not that association’s board is toxic. it was deja vu all over again! An “operational board” (code for micro-managers).

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