Transcript Introduction

The Member Experience
Take full advantage of all the
resources and exciting opportunities
your membership offers
Who We Are
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
Two organizations linked together by a common
belief and passion…
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 & The Center for Association Leadership
What We Do
To accomplish this, we foster a learning
community of:
 Association professionals
 Industry partners
 Consultants
 Outside thought leaders
 Other stakeholders
…who embrace this vision
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
American Society of Association Executives
(ASAE)
An individual membership organization comprised of:
 Nearly 22,000 association executives, consultants &
industry partners
 Approximately 11,000 unique organizations
Comprised of members who:
 Manage leading trade associations, individual
membership societies & voluntary organizations
 Provide products & services to the association
community
 Are located in the U.S. & in 50 countries
ASAE serves as a leading voice for the nonprofit sector
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
The Center for Association Leadership
The premier provider of learning, knowledge,
and future-oriented research for the association
profession
Offerings include:
 More than 100 professional development programs
through CenterU
 Environmental scanning and other future-focused
research
 A peer-reviewed journal
 More than 5,000 online articles, models, & case
studies
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
Our Advocacy Role
Through the Public Policy Division and grassroots
network of ASAE Advocates, ASAE seeks to inform
and influence Congress, as well as state and local
elected officials, on legislative and regulatory issues
that impact associations and other nonprofit
organizations
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
Maximize Your Membership
Connect to:
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Exceptional Experiences
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A Vibrant Community
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Essential Tools
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
Exceptional Experiences
CenterU
 Your gateway to excellence in association learning
 Offers an astonishing array of educational programs
 Through face-to-face, online opportunities, and
learning communities
 For every level of the association profession
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
Exceptional Experiences
Upcoming Programs & Events include:
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The Great Ideas Conference (Marco Island, FL, January 27 30, 2007)
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Technology Strategies & Solutions (Washington DC
Convention Center, February 13-14, 2007)
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CEO Symposium & Exceptional Governance Programs
(Ongoing)
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Springtime™ (Washington DC Convention Center, June 14,
2007)
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ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Annual
Meeting and Exposition (McCormick Place, Chicago, August
11-14, 2006)
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
Exceptional Experiences
Certified Association Executive (CAE)
Credentialing Program
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For those who demonstrate knowledge essential to best practices
in association management
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ASAE has administered the CAE program since 1960
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More than 3,200 strong!
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Eligibility requirements include a minimum of 3 years experience
as an association CEO or 5 years experience as an association staff
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Completion of 75 hours of broad-based, association
management related continuing education within past 5 years
Contact: [email protected]
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
Vibrant Community
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13 professional interest sections and listservs
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Volunteer opportunities within the sections
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Face-to-face learning opportunities
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Online learning communities
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Expositions: Annual Meeting & Springtime™
Essential Tools
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Associations Now magazine
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Future-focused and strategic research
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Association Knowledge Center
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Journal of Association Leadership
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Market & industry research
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Web site: www.asaecenter.org
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ASAE Services, Inc.
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Who’s Who Membership Directory & Buyers’ Guide
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How to get involved
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Share your knowledge and experience by writing for one
of our essential resources
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Take advantage of calls for presentations/ speakers
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Participate in online learning communities
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Discover volunteer opportunities within Professional
Interest Section Councils, Task Forces, and Focus Groups
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Submit your great ideas and best practices – This everexpanding online great ideas’ collection serves as a quick
idea-generation tool for association professionals
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Maximize Your Membership Today!
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Register on the web site and gain member-only access: www.asaecenter.org
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Select 1 to 2 professional interest sections – tell us which ones you want to
connect with and we’ll automatically send you the quarterly section enewsletters!
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Subscribe & actively participate in electronic section listservs – Subscribe
online: www.asaecenter.org, click on People & Groups, click on Listservs!
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Submit a question to the Knowledge Center: [email protected]
Your access to customized research services on topics related to association
management. Looking for a code of ethics for your board ? In search of
effective non-dues revenue strategies? Need samples and models used by
other associations and industry partners?
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Check your e-mail for the bi-weekly In Touch Bulletin
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Visit the master calendar of programs/events: www.asaecenter.org
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Contact your Member Relations Team with any of your membership needs!
[email protected]
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
Thank you for your support and please contact us
with any of your member needs!
Member Service Center
888-950-ASAE
Inside WDC Area: 202-371-0940
[email protected]