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

Association Adviser

Associations North better reflects where we are headed and who we are. Associations North is about advancing the profession, the association and the industry. North was a big question since we represent Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. It’s about leadership, authenticity and principles.

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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.