Getting the Most Out of Your ASAE Experience
Melody JordanJordan--CarrCarr Senior Director, Member Relations • What are common challenges that you face ?
• What else is on your mind?
Time
Innovation Governance
Limited Growth Resources
Challenges
Staffing Emerging Concerns Technology
Legal Budget Compliance A few observations
• Must make every dollar count • Don’t have as many co- workers or colleagues to bounce ideas off of, or to do the work • The executive director must keep everything in mind … a tax on focus • Still only have 24 hours in a day So, what to do?
• Do the right things.
• Do things right the first time. The Plan for Doing Right
• Ensure your organization has the proper infrastructure and policies in place
• Make sure you have the preparation and knowledge to lead your organization
• Commit to taking your organization and yourself to the next level Organizational Audit
• Association Self-Auditing Process (MP3; Digital Media)
• Association Self-Audit Process from Bob Harris, CAE ( www.nonprofitcenter.com )
• Resources to help: ASAE Publications, such as Small Staff Association Fundamentals and Association Law Handbook Staff: Assessing Your Preparedness • Certified Association Executive Exam Content Outline
• Review each task, rate your knowledge as “High, Medium, or Low”
• Target Low and Medium areas with reading and courses to strengthen Strategies for doing things right the first time.
• Don’t reinvent the wheel
• Get the facts
• Ask someone who’s done it
• Get professional help A powerful resource in reach…
ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership
Our belief: Associations have the power to transform society for the better
Our passion: To help associations and association professionals achieve previously unimaginable levels of performance and reach even higher goals ASAE membership is the KEY
to unlock your organizations potential ASAE membership can help you….
No matter the size of your staff
No matter your specialty or level
No matter the number of years you’ve been in association management 4 Strategic Pillars
Community Knowledge Learning Advocacy Community
Connect directly to your peers and decision-makers while attending our meetings and networking events .
Discuss a variety of topics and get practical answers and solutions from your network of colleagues.
Interact with our vibrant community through a number of social media tools . ASAE’s Social Outposts
• The Acronym Blog • The Associapedia Wiki • ASAE Members’ Directory • YouTube Channel • ASAECenter Flickr Photostream • LinkedIn & Facebook • Twitter
Learn more at www.asaecenter.org/socialmedia Allows members to easily interact and communicate online, empowering volunteer groups and special interest section groups to work effectively. www.asaecenter.org/collaborate http://collaborate.asaecenter.org/executivemanagementsection A Home for Every Association Professional
Association Management Company Section – for association management company executives.
Communication Section – for association writers, editors, publishers, communicators and public relations professionals
Component Relations Section – for those who manage chapters, affiliates, special interest groups or other association components.
Consultants Section – for individuals involved in the sale of intellectual property or expert advice to associations or other membership organizations.
Executive Management Section – for association CEOs, senior executives, and others focused on executive management issues.
Finance & Business Operations Section – for association finance, administration, and human resources professionals.
Government Relations Section – for public affairs, advocacy, and government relations professionals. A Home for Every Association Professional
International Section – for those who manage association international programs.
Legal Section – for association legal professionals and those with significant legal responsibility within their associations.
Marketing Section – for association marketing professionals.
Meetings & Expositions Section – for association meeting and exposition professionals.
Membership Section – for association membership and member services professionals.
Professional Development Section – for association learning professionals responsible for the design, marketing, and delivery of association educational programming.
Technology Section – for association information technology professionals. Community Round-Up
Listservs found in Collaborate Volunteer opportunities within the sections and communities Online Membership Directory & Buyers’ Guide ASAE LinkedIn and Facebook groups Face-to-face learning opportunities Knowledge
Associations Now , the premier magazine for the association industry.
Industry and Market research for your individual or organizational needs.
Educational programs , on-demand digital archives, and publications.
The asaecenter.org website for information on association management . Publication Resources Knowledge
ASAE Foundation advances association and nonprofit leadership
asaecenter.org/foundation Advancing association and nonprofit leadership is at the heart of the ASAE Foundation.
The ASAE Foundation is primarily focused on advancing knowledge in association management by conducting research in areas that no one association can undertake on its own, developing existing and new professionals who will lead the profession of association management into the future and helping associations become more innovative.
Go to asaecenter.org/bookstore to learn more about our offerings and to order products. Did you know? AGC was a one of the participating organizations in our best seller “ 7 Measures of Success: What Remarkable Associations Do that Others Don’t ” Knowledge Round-Up Associations Now magazine
Association Knowledge Center
Section e-newsletters
Bi-weekly InTouch
Acronym
Associapedia
• Publications
• Future-focused and strategic research Learning
Year-round educational programming on association management topics for all levels and career paths.
Flexible, convenient learning available through ASAE University Online .
Digital download recordings available from our face-to-face meetings, virtual seminars, and teleconference seminars.
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Featured Upcoming Signature Events asaecenter.org/calendar
Annual Meeting & Exposition
Finance, HR, & Business Operations Conference
Great Ideas Conference
Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference
Springtime Expo
Technology Conference & Expo Online Learning Ops
General Online Conference for Small Staff Associations Principles of Association Management Component (Chapter) Relations Advanced Component Relations Principles of Component Relations Customer Service Customer Service Management •24/7 schedule offered •Levels that compliment your Finance and Business Operations skills Principles of Financial Management •Options of : •Facilitated Virtual Courses Leadership •Online Conferences CEO Dialogue: Leading Associations in the 21 st Century •On-Demand Archives Supervisory Management The Compelling Leader I/II and III Online Learning Ops
Legal Association Law Online Marketing and Communications Basic Marketing Essentials Membership Advanced Membership Membership Boot Camp •24/7 schedule offered •Levels that compliment your skills Professional Development •Options of : Principles of Professional Development •Facilitated Virtual Courses •Online Conferences Volunteer Management •On-Demand Archives Volunteer Management Learning Round-Up
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More than 120 educational opportunities Face-to-face Online ASAEU on Demand podcasts For every level of the association profession Educational Calendar online: asaecenter.org/calendar Get Started, Get Connected, Get Involved
Engagement options are organized in three simple steps. asaecenter.org/getstarted asaecenter.og/getconnected asaecenter.org/getinvolved Other Pertinent Resources… Certified Association Executive Credentialing Program
Distinguishes those who demonstrate the knowledge essential to effective association management
Earning the CAE requires: Qualifying professional experience and employment 100 hours of relevant continuing education within the past five years Passing a comprehensive examination
The CAE – your path to success! Start today – visit www.whatiscae.com or email us at [email protected] Certified Association Executive Credentialing Program
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE IMPACT OF THE CAE
Drives professional self-confidence: 70% of CAE test takers report enhancing knowledge, improving advancement opportunities, and elevating their status in their current position as their motivation.
Widespread value and recognition: particularly among your board leaders, members, and those involved in hiring nonprofit professionals including executive recruiters and association HR directors .
Opens doors and creates connections: through a range of CAE- only events and increased volunteer leadership opportunities through The CAE – your path to success! www.whatiscae.com [email protected] Let us help you succeed.
ASAE Business Services, Inc . offers a host of programs and solutions that are top-quality business products and services to save you time and add dollars to your bottom line.
Insurance Solutions Marketing /Communication & Membership Solutions
Office & Administrative Services Meeting & Event Solutions
Please contact us at [email protected] or 202-626-2880 or 888-950-2723 x2880. Our Advocacy Role
Monitor legislative and regulatory issues
Interact with Congress, state, and local elected officials
Manage a grassroots network of ASAE advocates
American Associations Day, ASAE’s annual legislative fly-in.
THE POWER OF “A”
For more information on the Power A visit www.thePowerofA.org Maximize Your Membership Today!
Register on the website and up-date your profile Select your professional interest sections Subscribe & actively participate in electronic section listservs Submit a question to the Knowledge Center [email protected] Check your email for the bi-weekly InTouch Visit the master calendar of programs/events Bookmark Acronym and Associapedia Contact your Member Relations Team with any of your membership needs! Give back to your profession Share your knowledge and experience by writing for one of our essential resources Take advantage of calls for presentations/speakers/volunteers Discover volunteer opportunities within Professional Interest Section Councils, Committees, and Ad Hoc Groups Submit your models and samples to ASAE Knowledge Center [email protected] Rate and Review an Article or Sample Write an entry for the Associapedia wiki Let us help you succeed. www.asaecenter.org
ASAE is committed to connecting great ideas and great people to help you achieve previously unimaginable levels of performance! Questions? Melody Jordan--CarrJordan Carr senior director, member relations [email protected] 202-626-2853
Questions about your member benefits? Need to update contact info? Purchase a book? Contact our Member Relations Team Register for an event? [email protected] Contact our Member Service Center 202-626-2727 [email protected] 888-950-2723 202-371-0940 (Washington DC area)