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With only one day remaining for bills to pass for the 2008
legislative session, ISAE’s House Bill 1187 jumped its last hurdle
with flying colors. The ISAE team, masterfully lead by lobbyist
Connie Vickery at LMV Consulting, was persistent in keeping the bill
alive and moving throughout the session. Our bill sponsors,
especially Representative Linda Lawson and Senator Connie Lawson were
extremely supportive through the process. In fact, throughout all
phases and votes, the bill only received 1 descending vote…a real
testament to the work of the ISAE team! In the future, ISAE
will work to educate members about the changes to Indiana’s
Nonprofit Corporation Law, with the first seminar being held at our
Annual Convention July 15 & 16 in Merrillville. Stay tuned for
more information regarding these events. To view the bill as
approved, please click
here.
Are you interested in: -
Giving voice to the issues affecting
nonprofits in our community? -
Articulating your
vision for the future of the nonprofit sector? -
Building your network of nonprofit leaders? -
Taking action to improve the nonprofit community?
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Being a part of a national nonprofit movement?
If you answered “Yes!” to any of these questions,
please join Leadership Ventures and Indy ORG magazine to share your
ideas and dreams about these issues central to our nonprofit
community. Let your voice be heard! Who:
All
Central Indiana Nonprofit Advocates, Board and Staff Leaders
What:
Inaugural
Nonprofit Congress Town Hall Meeting
When:
April 3, 2008
Where: Columbia
Club, 121 Monument Circle, Downtown Indianapolis
Schedule: 12:30 p.m. Registration &
Networking
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting (10th Floor)
5:00 p.m. – 6:30
p.m. Networking Reception &
Launch Party for Indy
ORG Magazine (3rd floor)
To register for this FREE event, go to www.leadershipventures.org – space is limited. To learn more about Nonprofit Congress,
visit www.nonprofitcongress.org.
A perfect association? Is that possible? ISAE is excited
to have Bob Harris, CAE move our members towards perfection with his
seminar “Operation Perfect Association”.
Event Details
Time: Registration
begins at 8:00 a.m., seminar is from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Location:
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W. Maryland Street,
Indianapolis
Price: First attendee from your
organization, $75; 2nd attendee, $65; 3rd & beyond, $50
CAE Credits: 3 hours In today’s
environment of members and boards demanding more, efficient association
management is essential. This workshop is ideal for staff wanting to
understand all aspects of association management and will affirm the
importance of good administrative procedures for seasoned
executives. For associations of any size, and staff members of any
level, this seminar will teach you how to:
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Avoid top association errors -
Develop
the complete operating framework -
Document
systems for staff-board confidence -
Provide
better board orientation -
Conduct the
operations audit for improved management Here is
what previous attendees said: “Extremely valuable, I wish
all my staff was here today.” “Bob provides big
picture ideas, but resources to implement as well.”
“Excellent material for new and experienced executives and
staff.” “There should be 200 execs in attendance to
this program, since every member of every association staff needs to be
aware of the process!” Don’t miss this exciting
program on May 14th! To register online, click
here. For more information about Bob Harris, CAE, please click here.
Members are talking
about ISAE’s new Innovation Incubators. Here is what some
attendees are saying: “It’s nice to talk to
people who do what I do.” "The rest of
the staff doesn't understand what I do, so it was great to be able to
discuss these things with people who care about the topic."
Do you want to get together with people
who do what you do? Do you need a way to gain additional education for
yourself and your staff? Innovation Incubators are a
NEW form of professional development introduced by ISAE that allows you
to get together for an informal roundtable discussion with colleagues in
your profession. Each incubator is designed to discuss topics key
to your specific career and interests, including small staffed
associations; CEO Issues; finance; government affairs; communications;
meeting planners and membership. These unique, affordable forums
offer staff members at all levels an opportunity to gain new insights
and knowledge. The next round of Incubators begins in early
May. All Innovation Incubators begin at 8:30 a.m. and will end at
10:00 a.m. Click on the following career-path links for more
information or to forward information to your staff or colleagues.
CEOs
(May 8th, “Communicating Finances to your Board”)
Communications (May 7th, “Copywriting that Will Win You Praise
or Even a Raise”)
Finance
(May 6th, “The New Form 990 - What You Need to Know About the
Changes”)
Government
Affairs (May 7th, “Technology - What's out there to Make Your
Efforts More Effective”)
Meeting Planning (May 6th, “How to Deal with Key Staff Changes
at a Meeting Venue”)
Membership (May 8th, “Great, Low-Cost Member Benefits &
New Member Services”)
Small Staff
Associations (May 6th, “Time Management -How to Maximize the
Use of Your Time”) Click
here to register online for these events. Incubators are
only $10 each!
It will come as no surprise to anyone that associations and
nonprofit organizations exist in a common state of change. But
today, perhaps as never before, there are more internal and external
forces that have the potential to completely transform the way
associations and nonprofit organizations are managed. Of all these
forces, Ed Hendricks will present the ten mega trends that will have the
biggest impact on you and your organization’s future.
Event Details
Time: 4:00 – 5:00
p.m. EST
Date: April 23, 2008
Presenter: Ed Hendricks, Edward D, Hendricks &
Associates, Inc.
Price: $49 This fast paced
workshop will introduce the ten mega trends that no association
executive can afford to ignore. Click here to proceed to ASA’s online
registration form. ASA will also hold their May webinar on
“How to Coach Generation X and Y Team Members” with Ty Bello
on May 13th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST. For more
information, click
here.
ISAE committees are currently working on sponsorships for the Annual
Convention & STAR Awards. Out of several discussions from both
committees, we want to know: who do YOU do business with, and
who do you think would be a great resource for ISAE? Submit
your favorite vendors, meeting facilities, and businesses to ISAE via
email at info@isae.org.
While you’re at it, invite them to join ISAE as an associate
member. Click here to
download an application (don’t forget to have them write your name
in as a referral) and click here to
download our membership brochure. 
It’s time
to start planning for the 2008 Annual Convention July 15 &16 at
Radisson at Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana.
SAE has a special $89 room rate for this event. We encourage you to
reserve your rooms now to ensure you receive this rate. For more
information on the newly renovated property, or to reserve your room,
please click here
to be directed to the Radisson at Star Plaza website. Be sure to use
the group code “ISE” (no “a”). You may also
reserve your room by calling 1-800-333-3333. Please refer to the ISAE
room block when reserving by phone.  This year’s committee is
lead by Tabitha Cross of Indiana Pharmacists Alliance and Sabrina
Valentine of Markey’s Rental & Staging. With
Sabrina’s involvement on the committee last year, and
Tabitha’s expertise in planning events for her own organization,
this year’s event is sure to be exceptional. Look for a
great professional development schedule with lots of opportunities for
networking; CAE credits; a golf outing at White Hawk Country Club; Crown
Point tours; and that great $89 per night room rate!
Speaking of the Committee, they are hard at work building the
professional development schedule. The schedule will be on the
website soon, so check back frequently for updates.
Registration for Convention begins soon. Mark your calendars
NOW and watch for e-mail announcements! If you are interested in
helping our Convention Committee plan this great event, please email us
at info@isae.org. Watch for
more information as it becomes available and we look forward to seeing
you there!
CAE study sessions are underway for those members sitting for the
CAE this year. If you’re sitting for the exam, plan to
attend ISAE’s FREE CAE Study Groups: Sigma Theta
Tau International Headquarters,
550 W. North Street,
Indianapolis
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Click
here for a map to this location.
Tuesday March 11, 2008
Tuesday March 25, 2008
Tuesday April 8, 2008
Tuesday April 28, 2008
(Please note the change in date
for the optional final overview session)
Friday May 2, 2008
CAE Exam
Also available is the newly revised CAE Study
Guide. Click here to
download an order form for the new guide. We encourage you
to attend these study sessions even if you plan on taking the exam in
December. However, there will be another set of study sessions in
the fall. Please e-mail Laura Frank at lfrank@isae.org if you plan to attend
the CAE study sessions. To register online, click
here. Please fill out the information fields, but put
“$0” in the payment amount.
Do you remember your first ISAE event? Do you remember
being unsure of who to talk to or what ISAE was really all
about? The ISAE Membership Committee is proud to present
to you a NEW program to help engage and retain our new members.
The ISAE Ambassador Program is an ideal way for veteran ISAE
members to reach out to new members and welcome them to the ISAE
community. ISAE Ambassadors are active members who begin their
relationships with new members by escorting them at functions and
events, introducing them to other members, orienting them to the
programs and benefits of membership and paving the way for the new
members to become active in ISAE. ISAE Ambassadors are ideally
experienced members who are knowledgeable of the benefits of membership
and enjoy sharing this information with others one-on-one. As invaluable
liaisons between new members and ISAE, their mission is to encourage
involvement during the new member's first year. These volunteer efforts
go a long way toward increasing new member satisfaction, renewals and
contribute to a higher first-year member retention rate for ISAE.
This is an easy commitment to make that won’t take up a lot of
your time…you might even make a lifetime friend out of it!
For more information, or for an application, please click
here.
In September, a national survey was conducted of emerging nonprofit
leaders to address recent suggestions that the charitable sector will be
in a “war for talent” with government and business
sectors. The survey was conducted by CompassPoint Nonprofit
Services, The Annie E. Casey Foundation, the Meyer Foundation and idealist.org and the study’s
results have been compiled for review. The survey addressed
specific barriers for Generation Xers and Yers, such as long hours &
subsequently compromised personal lives; financial concerns about
nonprofit salaries being insufficient; and lack of mentorship. The
results also include recommendations and resources to prevent a
“war for talent”. To read more about this survey and
results click here to download the survey compilation.
Looking for a new way to promote your message to a larger
audience? YouTube has recently introduced their Nonprofit
Program. Through the 2007/2008 Clinton Global Initiative
commitment, YouTube is offering a free Internet channel to 501(c)(3)
organizations that register for the program. To apply, visit http://youtube.com/nonprofits.
The College Cost Reduction and Access Act was recently enacted and
included a provision that would forgive the federal student loan debt of
nonprofit workers. The employee must make qualifying loan payments
for 120 consecutive months and during that 10-year period must be
employed full-time for a nonprofit job [a 501(c)(3) organization].
After 10 years, any remaining debt including both principal and interest
will be forgiven. What a great tool for nonprofits to use to
recruit and retain future employees with college debt!
 A very nice article about
Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association President
& CEO Bob Bedell was published in the March 2008 edition of
PCMA Convene. Bob talks about retirement, accomplishments
and predictions for the industry in this article. At the March
27th 5:05 Club, ISAE presented a framed copy of the article to Bob,
courtesy of Butler Consulting Group International. To read the
entire article, click here.
Mark Hancock
Director of Sales & Marketing
Sheraton Louisville Riverside Hotel
700 W. Riverside Dr.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 284-6711
Fax: (812)
284-3686
markhancock@mhihotels.com
Referred by Jim Keith, CAE Aisha Harris
Sales Manager
South Bend Marriott
123 N. St. Joseph St.
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 283-7108
Fax: (574)
234-0077
aisha.harris@marriott.com
Amanda Spice
Key Club Communications Specialist
Kiwanis International
3636 Woodview Trace
Indianapolis, IN
46268
(317) 215-6133
Fax: (317) 872-0502
aspice@kiwanis.org
Stephanie Suddeth
Membership Coordinator
Indiana
Primary Health Care Association
1006 E. Washington St. #200
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 630-0845
Fax: (317)
630-0849
ssuddeth@indianapca.org
Referred by Lisa Winternheimer Want to help a
colleague learn about the benefits of membership by joining
ISAE?
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Deann Patena has accepted a position
at Blue Chip Casino Hotel in Michigan City. She is now the
National Sales Manager for the hotel. -
The American Academy of Osteopathy has
hired Harriet O’Connor, CFRE, CAE as their Executive
Director. Mrs. O’Connor will succeed Stephen Noone,
CAE, who will retire this year after 16 years as the
Academy’s CEO. Mrs. O’Connor was co-owner of
NonProfit Team, Inc., a firm engaged in research, writing,
consulting, and outsourcing. Among the clients of NPT were the
Indiana Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, School Social
Work Association of America, and the Indiana League of Women
Voters. Mrs. O’Connor joins the AAO staff effective May 19,
2008. 
 In an effort to inform members of
the valuable resources available on our members-only section of the ISAE
Web site, we will highlight a different document each month. This month,
we will review Meeting Planner Resources.
Are you
looking for new resources to help plan the perfect event?
ISAE’s Meeting Facilities Task Force met regularly in late
2007/early 2008 to discuss how to improve collaborations between hotels
& associations. Out of these meetings came the idea for our
March 26th event “Creating a Win-Win for Association & Hotel
Collaborations”. The Task Force broke into two teams; one
focused on hotels and the other focused on associations. In our
members-only section of the website, you will find a document that the
“association” team compiled that includes resources such as
websites, magazines and articles to help enhance your event planning
skills.
To view this document, log on to the members-only
section of the ISAE Web site at www.isae.org/member. The
Meeting Planning Resources document can be found in the Meeting Planning
section. Members are also encouraged to contribute items for
the members-only section of the ISAE website. These can only be
accessed by ISAE members. Forward your policies to Laura Frank at
lfrank@isae.org.
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