April 15, 2025

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Register today for the WSAE 2025 CEO Retreat, taking place July 16-17, 2025, at the beautiful Hotel Retlaw in Fond du Lac, WI. This exclusive event is designed for Association leaders to connect, collaborate, and learn how to drive their organizations forward. We can’t wait to see you there!

Live@ Wisconsin Dells Save the Date

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Save the date for Live @ Wisconsin Dells on June 18-19, 2025, at the Chula Vista Resort. Get ready for an exciting event filled with valuable insights and networking opportunities. Stay tuned – more details and registration information will be available soon!

ASAE Scholarship

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Are you an association professional from an underserved community working toward your Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential? The revitalized CAE Scholarship Program is here to support your journey! With a $500 award to cover exam-related costs, a reduced CAE exam registration rate, and complimentary ASAE membership for non-members, this opportunity is designed to open doors to greater impact and leadership in the association space. Apply by Sunday, May 4, 2025, and take the next step in advancing your career in association management.

When Everything Feels Heavy, Start Here

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Join Megan Kuiper – entrepreneur and Women’s Forum keynote speaker – for a FREE live video series designed to help you reclaim your spark, set aligned goals, and stop settling for “fine.” Learn how to master your energy, eliminate distractions, prioritize your health, and start stacking wins – even in the midst of overwhelm. Register today here!

Courage as a Carry-On: Leading with Innovation, Collaboration, and Inclusivity in the Association Industry

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At the 2025 WSAE Women’s Forum, keynote speaker Lilah Jones brought an energizing blend of insight, heart, and practical tools in her session, Courage as a Carry-On: Leading with Innovation, Collaboration, and Inclusivity in the Association Industry. Drawing from her global experience with companies like Microsoft and Google, she encouraged attendees to lead boldly and embrace change with confidence.

Attendees praised her talk as “very relatable and encouraging,” while one participant shared: “I’m walking away with new ideas to empower and push myself to be even better.”

Learn more about Lilah’s leadership work and explore her Women in Leadership course.

The ISPE Names Impact Association Management as AMC

MADISON, WI – Impact Association Management (Impact) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE), a global organization dedicated to advancing public health by fostering the open exchange of scientific information and shaping policy, education, and advocacy in the field of pharmacoepidemiology. Read the full article here.

The CSMFO Names Impact Association Management as AMC

MADISON, WI – Impact Association Management (Impact) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO), the preeminent resource for promoting excellence in government finance. Seeking a management partner to provide operational support and strategic guidance, CSMFO engaged Impact to help build a strong foundation for growth. Read the full article here.

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