Now is a great time to join association colleagues at the Public Policy Roundtable – this singular event is designed to help leaders like you navigate that complexity with clarity and confidence.

Attend and you will:

• Gain insider insight into how majority leadership offices shape policy decisions and what that means for how you engage in the legislative process 
• Learn practical approaches to mobilizing members for advocacy that respect their time while increasing participation and impact 
• Better understand Michigan’s political landscape and long-term trends so you can align strategy, governance, and advocacy decisions 
• Prepare your organization to navigate gubernatorial transitions while maintaining continuity, relationships, and influence 
• Explore how artificial intelligence is changing advocacy and public policy and how to manage opportunity, risk, and credibility for your organization.

Donna Oser for Association Adviser

From Representation to Stewardship

Association boards are being asked to do more than ever before. They must navigate disruption, steward long-term missions, and ensure their associations remain relevant in an increasingly complex environment.

Upcoming Events

3.5.26 – From Oversight to Insight: The Role of the Finance Committee   3.10.26 – 2026 Association Public Policy Roundtable

3.24.26 – Everyone Communicates, Few Connect   4.3.26-4.20.26 -2026 Spring CAE CRAM

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