Association Management Companies Professionals
This SIG provides an opportunity to meet, learn and share ideas with members who are actively involved or work at an Association Management Company. The goal of the SIG is to keep members informed of current developments and issues specifically related to Association Management Companies. Topics may vary.
Chair
Laura Vera, MSW, LSW, LSSGB
Vice Chair
Katie Callahan-Giobbi
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Communications
This SIG focuses on the idea-sharing and networking of those involved in communication activities at their associations to keep them informed of current developments and issues. This includes publications, public relations, media relations, advertising, marketing, and other related areas.
Chair
Vice Chair
Kim FitzSimmons, MBA, CAE
Component Relations
This SIG deals with information and idea sharing around the management of any affiliated or independent unit of a bigger organization. The names for these units vary from association to association. Some common ones are chapters, branches, special-interest groups, divisions, practice specialties or even the division of international, national, regional, state and local subsidiaries of the same association.
Chair
Allison Read
Vice Chair
Britney Conway
Educational Program Development
This SIG provides members with information on the development and management of curriculum in continuing education, training, professional development and/or staff training for their organization.
Chair
Jennifer Wahl
Vice Chair
Tejuana (TJ) Baskerville
Finance
This SIG focuses on a variety of issues related to association finance. CFOs, directors, managers of finance and others with accountability for financial issues are welcome.
Chair
Ania Drechsler, CAE
Vice Chair
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Fundraising and Development
This SIG’s discussions will concentrate on independent foundations, subsidiary foundations and relations with parent associations and the place of development within them. Topics may include: engaging the non-profit board; foundation and fundraising resources; research and proposal preparation; and corporate and foundation relations to name just a few. Learn the varied methods and techniques necessary for successful fundraising.
Chair
Jacqueline Jambrone
Vice Chair
Governance
This SIG is for individuals involved in governance activities who want to share ideas and network with others in this field. Meeting topics focus on a variety of issues related to association governance like elections, committee appointment process, by laws, and referendums. Board policies and procedures, board relations and affairs, and board minutes are also covered by this group.
Chair
Mike Norbut, MSJ, MBA
Vice Chair
Kimberly Kocian, MBA, CAE, CMP
Information Technology
The purpose of this SIG is that of support, communication, expanding the knowledge base, sharing, and using online communication to add value to the services of our associations and ultimately to benefit members.
Chair
Christopher Maynard
Vice Chair
Rebecca Headrick
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Marketing
The Marketing SIG provides an exchange of ideas and effective practices for marketing professionals in all types of membership organizations. Expert speakers, as well as Marketing SIG members, share effective practices in marketing and research methods for all association activities and programs, including member retention and recruitment, event and education program marketing, publication sales, dues renewals, and advertising, sponsorship and exhibit space sales, and other related areas.
Chair
Vice Chair
Kim FitzSimmons, MBA, CAE
Meeting Professionals
This SIG explores the many areas of association meeting management from logistics to site selection, international meetings, technology, the law, and much more.
Chair
Lisa Mikita, CMP, CAE
Vice Chair
Joyce Paschall, CAE, CMP, CMM
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Membership Development and Services
This SIG provides Forum members who have a membership/marketing interest with a professional support network for professional growth. It also serves as an idea laboratory for all participants.
Chair
Jay Carino, MBA, CAE
Vice Chair
Lisa Barrett
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No. 2 Executives/COOs
The No. 2 Executives/COOs SIG deals with the myriad issues facing chief operating officers and No. 2 executives in associations. Some topics are related to functional areas of associations and others to the unique nature of being second in command. Membership is only open to association No. 2 executives, COOs, CFOs, and vice presidents. Pre-approval is required.
Chair
Bridget Walsh
Vice Chair
Zack Wahlquist, CAE
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Public Policy and Advocacy
This SIG provides an opportunity to meet, learn and share ideas with people who are actively involved in government relations, public policy and advocacy. Topics may include; trends, lobbying rules and regulations, technologies for grassroots mobilization, communication efforts, policy development and management and more.
Chair
Sharon Smith-Terry, CDM, MBA
Vice Chair
Kristin Hellquist, CAE
Young Professionals
The Young Professionals SIG is designed for association professionals under the age of 35 looking to meet with peers to share experiences, learn more about the association industry, and network in a fun, social environment. The purpose of the SIG is to help young association professionals establish contacts and develop leadership skills to succeed in the association industry.
The SIG meets to discuss topics relevant to members' career and personal development needs, interspersed with social events.
Chair
Cassie Buchanan, MBA, SHRM-CP
Vice Chair
Maggie Voves
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