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August 5, 2025

   
 
 
 
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2025 ASAE Reception in Los Angeles
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The 2025 WSAE ASAE Reception will be held during the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 5:00pm at Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar in Los Angeles, CA. Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to network with fellow WSAE members while enjoying delicious appetizers and drinks. Register today!

 
Now Accepting RFPs to Host a 2026 WSAE Event
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WSAE is now accepting RFPs to host a 2026 event—submissions are due by August 15. We're seeking venues and partners interested in offering reduced rates to help WSAE deliver high-value, cost-effective programming throughout the year. Hosting is a great opportunity to showcase your space to a statewide network of association professionals. Industry Partners without a venue are also encouraged to get creative and collaborate. Event details and RFP links are available now!

 
2025 Award Nominations – Submit your Nominees Today!
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Do you know a colleague who excels in association management, demonstrates professionalism, and promotes Wisconsin's association industry? Consider nominating them for the 2025 Association Leadership, Visionary, Hall of Fame, or Young Professional Award. These awards recognize outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication in our community. Submissions will be due September 5th. Nominate your peers today!  

 
Board of Directors Positions Open for Election in 2025
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Interested in becoming more involved within WSAE? The following positions will be up for election in 2025:

  • Director (3-year term)
  • Industry Partner Director (3-year term)
  • Secretary/Treasurer (1-year term)

Submit your nominations today! Nominations are due August 22.  

 
Reserve Your Spot at the Industry Partner Showcase TODAY!
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The 2025 Annual Summit is on November 5-6 at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee. As part of the event, the Industry Partner Showcase will take place on Tuesday, November 5. This is a great chance for destinations, venues, products, and service providers to connect with association professionals from across the state! The Showcase will be held during lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and attendees will be encouraged to visit booths and take part in an interactive game. Register today!  

 
CAE Prep Courses
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MSAE's CAE Full Prep Course is an in-depth professional development experience, carefully paced to provide a thorough exploration of all eight CAE content domains over 16 weeks. This course includes a detailed study plan, weekly quick key assessments, webinar debriefs and discussion posts, as well as two mini exams and a full, online simulated exam - all with debriefs. Use the Code "WISAE-CAE" For a 20% Discount on ALL our CAE Programs! Learn more information and register

 
Call for 2026 Committee Volunteers
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Interested in getting involved with WSAE? Now’s your chance—the 2026 Call for Committee Volunteers is officially open

 
Association Leadership Academy Column: I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me…
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I wish someone would have told me that ALA is so much more than just a classroom. My experience with the Association Leadership Academy went far beyond simply attending presentations or joining breakout discussions. It became about building relationships that truly transformed my day-to-day work. Read the full column here!  

 
 
 
 
     
 
 
 

WSAE MEMBER NEWS

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Wisconsin Bankers Association Announces $60,000 in Housing and Economic Development Grants


MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is pleased to announce that six grants of $10,000 each have been awarded to support housing and housing literacy, economic development/community investment, and financial or cyber literacy in Wisconsin. Read the full article here.   

 
 

Want to Share Your News?  


Send noteworthy details to the WSAE Office about new hires, client changes, promotions, family announcement and more! WSAE is YOUR association – get to know your fellow members by sharing big life and career events with your peers.     

 
 
 
 
 

FEATURED ARTICLES

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our Favorite Management Tips on Communicating Like a Leader
 
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Most of us want to communicate with kindness, but it can be challenging to convey warmth and compassion under frustrating, stressful, or maddening circumstances. Three practices can help you in your day-to-day interactions, as well as big, difficult conversations...

 
Why Empathy Drives This Leader’s Talent Development Strategy
 
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In her tenure with Schneider Electric, Mai Lan Nguyen has held a range of HR positions around the globe—from directing talent development and performance management initiatives in Paris and later, Shanghai, China, to heading the HR operation for South America... 

 
 
 
 
 

INDUSTRY TRENDS

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A Smarter Approach to Influencer Marketing
 
 
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Boost engagement with generational influencer marketing. Reach boomers to Gen Z with the right voices and platforms...

 
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Americans Have High Trust in Nonprofits
 
 
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Americans’ trust in nonprofits remains high, though many express concerns about the sector’s evolving relationship with government...

 
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UPCOMING EVENTS

 
 
 

Monday, August 11, 2025; 5:00 pm

Wednesday, August 20, 2025; 12:30 pm

Tuesday, September 9, 2025; 12:30 pm

Tuesday, October 7, 2025; 12:30 pm

Tuesday, October 28, 2025; 12:30 pm

November 5-6, 2025

 

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