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Is co-leadership right for your organization?

Association Success

Most of us can agree collaboration and communication contribute to growing creativity, but Angela Kisskeys and Sarah Ruzek have managed to put collaboration at the core of their association. . We have all heard the phrase “two heads are better than one.” Kisskeys and Ruzek are often asked about their co-leadership model because it’s so rare.

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Angela Kisskeys Named Associations North President

AssociationChat

She joined the team as an office administrator, was named Marketing & Communications Manager in 2010 and then became a Co-Director of Associations North in 2017. Our mission is to advance and serve associations in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. About Associations North.

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Luggage Tags and Breath Mints: How MSAE Refreshed Itself As Associations North

Association Adviser

Is our name and messaging across all communications consistent and in step with what the organization stands for and delivers to its members?’ A fun teaser tagline was developed, Fresh, New & True, to give all communications with our members glimpse into what is coming. There was confusion as to our offerings and benefits.

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Advocacy Do’s and Don’ts

Association Adviser

Angela Kisskeys , marketing and communications manager, Midwest Society of Association Executives (MSAE) , which represents associations in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, said her organization doesn’t lobby directly unless the issue impacts the overall operations of non-profits.