The first set of Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) took place last quarter and the conversation and connections were great! As a member of MSAE, the Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) are free to attend and a great way to meet colleagues, in a no-pressure environment! These like-minded peers are there to...
Member renewal is top-of-mind for most association executives. In a business environment fraught with uncertainty, automatic renewal programs can offer tremendous peace of mind for many reasons, not the least of which is eliminating the barrier to purchase. While it may seem like the tough...
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...
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...
MSAE members are invited to stop by our (former) headquarters building located at 1350 Haslett Road in East Lansing September 21 and 22 between 10 am and 2 pm to add to your professional library or outfit your office space. Choose from a huge variety of books, office furniture, and supplies. ...
As more and more Michiganders are vaccinated, association leaders are looking ahead to plan for a safe return to the office. This week's blog post explores the current state of return-to-office and tools associations can leverage now to make early preparations for a smooth return-to-office later...
There is a sort of tension related to running an association that serves association professionals. Think about it: MSAE members do precisely what the society does. As such, you possess considerable expertise and your own professional preferences on the very services we are attempting to provide...
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...