In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the most viewed governance, leadership, professional development, marketing, and membership blog posts featuring women thought leaders at AMC. Gain insights and advice on how to build a better board experience, strengthen your leadership, and position your organization for success below.
Boards and Governance
Does your governance structure support your values? by Erin Volland
Discover the questions you should be asking to make sure that the way your bylaws, policies, and procedures are written still work for organization’s strategic goals and align with your culture and traditions.
Supporting the Leadership Pipeline: Aligning Board Competencies to Expectations by Erin Volland
Learn why associations need to align the competencies they seek in volunteer leaders with the expectations those leaders have in their lives if they want to build a sustainable leadership pipeline.
Navigating the Unexpected: Tips for Association Boards with Colleen Bagnasco and Gayle Irvin
From acts of violence at conference to board members who pass away unexpectedly, association boards can find themselves navigating unexpected and tricky waters. Get real-world insights from Gayle Irvin, executive director of ARN and vice president of client success, and Colleen Bagnasco, vice president of event strategy and industry relations, as they share their experiences leading through these types of challenging situations with AMC CEO Steve Smith.
Strategic Planning: Is it still relevant post-COVID? With Debbie Trueblood
As the association landscape continues to evolve post-pandemic, is strategic planning still relevant? And what should associations and non-profits consider when selecting a consultant to facilitate a meaningful process? Find out in this vlog.
Leadership and Professional Development
Elevate and Empower: Leadership Insights from 13 Women Leaders at AMC
The path to a leadership position isn’t always linear or easily climbed. Discover actionable insights from 13 women leaders across career levels who are driving innovation, growth, and change in the association management space.
10 Tips for Success for Incoming CEOs by Katherine Wayne
As an incoming CEO or executive director for an association, you want to hit the ground running and make a positive impact. Discover the steps you should take to ensure success in your new role.
8 Takeaways from an Association CEO’s First Year by Katherine Wayne
As a recently appointed CEO or executive director for an association, you may be prepared to make a positive impact on day 1, but how do you set yourself up for continued success after those initial days and months? Get lessons learned and key takeaways from executive directors/CEOs at AMC as they reflect on their early months as senior leaders.
Transforming Team Dynamics by Colleen Bagnasco
Find out how asking the question “What if?” led to the integration of 3 teams who support various areas of conference management into one highly specialized, agile team that nurtures innovation, collaboration, and growth for associations and staff.
Marketing and Membership
Leveraging Member Communities Beyond the Norm with Emily Muse and Judith Greifer
Many associations have member communities, but are they using them strategically? And how can associations leverage the input of member communities to gain insights and bring thought leadership into the business of the organization? Get answers to those questions from AAHPM Senior Director of Marketing Emily Muse, and ASPHO Senior Marketing Manager Judith Greifer as they share how they’re leveraging members communities with AMC CEO Steve Smith.
Experience is Everything: Giving the Most to Event Attendees by Molly Anderson
Providing meaningful and memorable experiences for conference attendees takes planning but can pay off tremendously by deepening the connection attendees feel to your organization. Discover how the National Association of Neonatal Nurses’ marketing team created a personalized and unforgettable experience for conference attendees that inspired hundreds of appreciative social media posts and increased brand loyalty
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