If you've hired anyone lately, you know that - more and more - the war for talent is affecting associations. The pandemic (and relief efforts related to it) hastened the arrival of a structural workforce shortage that's been coming for a long time and will not be going away any time soon. As a...
This week's blog focuses on the Solutions aspect of Association Laboratory 's Looking Forward Research, which identified the specific strategies associations are focusing on within the core domains of association management. (Translation: What are other associations doing about ...
MSAE is pleased to launch a new learning opportunity expressly designed to build the skillsets and expertise needed to oversee, plan and support successful association meetings and education programs. Introducing the Meetings & Education Summit The Meetings & Education Summit...
As associations continue to recover from the challenges of the past two years and the US economy continues to rebound, association leaders are optimistic about membership and, as such, plan to make changes in staffing, the work environment, and meetings. A recent report published by Marketing...
Between conversations with members about strategic planning, program development, and board training in the coming year and end-of-year celebrations and board meetings, my inbox and news feeds are jammed with the compelling work of associations and our industry partners. The last two years have...
Crain's Detroit Business recently released its list of Michigan's most influential women in business, public policy, entrepreneurship, nonprofits, and higher education - we're thrilled to see association leaders and industry partners among them. Association leaders making Crain's list...
As Michigan's economic recovery begins, it is encouraging to see the association community forge ahead. Despite the challenges of learning to live (and lead) with COVID as a constant reality, it is clear that we are building a better future – together. It is impossible to look at the past 19...
It's all too easy to get caught up serving members and miss a financial update or guidance issued by the IRS. Here are three quick tax-related items that should be on your radar. Could Your Association Use $28,000 Per Employee in 2021? The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is a ...
Revenue is the number one concern for association executives - a sharp reality that has been affirmed by MSAE's 2021 Member Survey and Plante Moran's Nonprofit 2021 Outlook Survey. This week's blog explores the pain points and possibilities shared by association leaders in those studies as they...
Think about it: these days, most of a member's experience with our associations occurs online! But what is the quality of that experience? How can we ensure that our members have excellent experiences while navigating the various platforms used by our associations? The next session in MSAE's...