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May 26, 2025

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Michigan Society of Association Executives

Share Your Expertise – Call for Presentations for MSAE25!

We’re officially accepting session proposals for MSAE25, taking place December 8–10 at Grand Traverse Resort—and we want YOU to be part of the program!

Michigan Society of Association Executives

Now Available: 2025 Spring Edition of IMPACT

In a content-saturated world, purposeful publishing makes an impact—it informs, connects, and drives action.This spring issue of Impact highlights how associations communicate with intention, from print and social media to storytelling.

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Upcoming Events

6.2.25 – Diversified Revenue & Fundraising (IN PERSON) Academy of Association Mgmt

6.10.25 – Project Management for Learning Professionals

6.25.25 – Creating Super Member Profiles That Drive Engagement and Personalization

7.8.25 – Nonprofit Accounting for Non-Accountants

MGI

Onboarding New Members: How to Increase Engagement & Renewal Rates

Bringing in new members is essential to the growth of any association. With all the hard work that goes into obtaining new members, we want to ensure that their first experiences with your association are impactful and that your new members quickly engage with your association.

MSAE Knowledge Hub

5 Habits of Growth Oriented Organizations

We’ve identified the five defining characteristics of future-focused associations. Adopting these traits allows your organization to chart a course for long-term growth and success.

Multiview

Is Your Association Ready for What Comes Next?

After a packed few days at MMC + Tech 2025 (Membership, Marketing, Communications + Technology), one thing was clear: associations are under pressure to grow, adapt, and stay relevant in a landscape that’s moving fast. This year’s event gave a good look at what’s working, what’s stuck, and where there’s…

Association Adviser

Top 10 Books Association Leaders Should Read in 2025

From refining strategy to reimagining leadership and member engagement, today’s association leaders are tackling complex challenges—and they’re finding insight and inspiration in the right books. We asked ten association executives and thought leaders—each of whom appeared on the Association Adviser…

Event Garde

How I Use “Send Later” or Scheduled Text Messages to Manage Other People

Event Garde is a professional development consulting firm committed to lifelong learning—for ourselves, our community and those who attend the meetings we facilitate—believing in its ability to create well-connected leaders and to foster performance improvement.

Product Community Insights

How to Productize Your Annual Meeting

A Practical Guide to Optimizing and Extending a Cash Cow

American Society of Employers

Why Pass/Fail Background Check Policies Are a Legal Risk for Employers

The trend for ban-the-box laws continues to grow, so it is surprising that some employers still have pass/fail policies and processes for background checks that eliminate applicants from consideration without any individualized assessment. This opens companies up for lawsuits, and it isn’t just ind…

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