November 2, 2021

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November 2, 2021

Message from the Chair

We all came away winners at the Synergy Awards celebration last week at the Current at Chelsea Piers. It was an amazing event! Not only did we applaud the work of 16 of our colleagues who rose to the top with inspiring work during these long COVID months, but we also celebrated the camaraderie, family and passion expressed about being back together in-person after being isolated from each other for so long.

Synergy Awards

The Synergy Awards Breakfast a Success!

Last Friday, over 100 association executives and supporters gathered safely to celebrate at Current in Chelsea Piers.

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It was NYSAE’s Annual Synergy Awards, which honors outstanding achievement by individuals and organizations.

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The common theme for this year was continued focus, resilience and innovation.

Here’s a few photo highlights from the outstanding event. Please continue to watch for video and photos of the breakfast posted on NYSAE’s social media channels.

New York State Broadcasters Association, Inc.

Organizational Member Spotight

Licensing International (formerly Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association, or LIMA) has been at the center of the multi-billion-dollar worldwide brand licensing industry for more than 35 years, helping companies profitably grow their businesses through an unparalleled network of information and membership. Smart licensing is the fastest and most profitable way to grow a business and maximize brand value in any industry. That is why, every day, Licensing International works to foster the growth and expansion of licensing around the world, raise the level of professionalism for licensing practitioners, and create greater awareness of the benefits of licensing to the business community at large. Licensing International’s president, Maura Regan, has been honored with a NYSAE Synergy Award for Distinguished Services. This year, Licensing International was honored again with a Synergy Award for Excellence in Marketing & Communications.

Ask the Expert

Q: My association has just experienced unplanned turnover at the volunteer leadership level, how do we get back on track?

A: Having turmoil at the top can often spell trouble for an association. Reach out to some seasoned veterans, such as past presidents, to see if they can assist in your stabilization efforts. If there are other longstanding or senior members, enlist their help as well. Once you have stabilized the organization, I would recommend a two-pronged strategy to get things moving in the right direction once again: set up a strategic planning session and follow it up with a board training session.

News for New York Associations

In Memoriam: Bettina (Betsy) Plevan — City Bar President 2004-2006

The New York City Bar Association mourns the passing of Bettina B. Plevan, who served as City Bar President from 2004-2006. Betsy Plevan, as she was known to friends and colleagues, was the second woman to serve as City Bar President. She had joined the City Bar and served on her first committee — State Courts of Superior Jurisdiction — in 1975, not long after graduating from law school. Under Ms. Plevan’s leadership, the City Bar made significant advances in the areas of diversity and pro bono. This included the founding of the City Bar's Office for Diversity and Inclusion, thought to be the first of its kind among bar associations in the country, and which drew over 100 signatories to its Statement of Diversity Principles in its first year. More details here.

From the Actors Fund: The Work of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS During COVID

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) is The Actors Fund’s staunchest and most generous supporter. Over the last two years, BC/EFA has raised $59 million with $17.4 million distributed to The Actors Fund. Their fundraising success is powered by a generation inspired by The Actors Fund and BC/EFA’s National Grants Program. Congratulations to the entire community, which has responded with record-breaking generosity and to the remarkable leadership of executive director Tom Viola, communications director Lane Beauchamp, finance and administration director Larry Cook, producing director Valerie Lau-Kee Lai and development director Danny Whitman. And thank you to Shubert chairman and CEO Bob Wankel who chairs the BC/EFA Board, and his fellow trustees.

Upcoming Events

5
Nov 2021

NYSAE Engagement Lounge: How to Show Up as a Leader

Friday, Nov. 5, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Free to attend

People are often promoted into positions of leadership and management without having any formal training in ether. Leadership is something that you can work on and develop over time. In this session we’ll look at some of the necessary skills and behaviors that will help you show us as a Leader, regardless of where you are in your career or on the organizational chart.

12
Nov 2021

Executive Women in Nonprofits: Best Practices for Board, Committee, Member Onboarding & Board Evaluation

Friday, Nov. 12, 9 – 10 a.m. | NYSAE members free, guests $20

Often relegated to a rushed session before a board or committee meeting, a quick conversation after a meeting or called something like board orientation, you may miss out on what can be billed as a "strategic introduction" and a vital process for leaders and potential leaders to discover your organization — how it works and how the board, committees and members help accomplish an organization’s mission while enjoying a positive experience. The best way to make the case for board improvement is to conduct periodic board self-assessments to identify your board’s strengths and areas in need of improvement. Board self-assessment enables the board to hold itself, its members, and its processes accountable, to identify gaps between current performance and expected or hoped-for performance, and chart a course of improvement, refinement, and/or further progress. Together we will look at tools you can use.

2
Dec 2021

Ethics 101

Thursday, Dec. 2, 3 – 4 p.m. | NYSAE members $25, guests $65

Ethics is critical for association management professionals. Association professionals are expected to adhere to a code of conduct that governs behavior. Members of your association may reach out to your association staff for guidance on ethical issues within the industry your association represents. This session will help association professionals understand the distinction between ethical, legal and moral issues. We will examine at least four examples of ethical issues in association management, including embezzlement, conflict of interest, social media, and gifts. Finally, we will conclude with at least three strategies for managing these ethical issues.

Ethics courses are now a requirement for CAE certifications. This session offers one CAE credit.

Career Opportunities

Manager, Business Development | Financial Executives International

Morristown, NJ | Financial Executives International (FEI) is seeking a Manager, Business Development, to be an integral part of FEI's business development and sales team, providing important sales support to help meet the Association's annual non-dues revenue goals. This includes a focus on sourcing, acquiring, and managing new FEI sponsor relationships. Candidates will work closely with the department's Senior Manager to help source areas of new business and develop and present advertising programs.

Philadelphia, PA | Come join a dynamic organization dedicated to providing quality, relevant and engaging opportunities for Pennsylvania's CPAs. In this position you will contribute to PICPA's development of programs and services to enhance value for members across the state, as well as work on content curation, partnerships, and other association priorities. This position is responsible for defining, designing, and developing new programs for regional and statewide members.

Philadelphia, PA | The Membership Development department of the American College of Physicians (ACP) is looking to hire a Membership Coordinator. ACP, a national organization of internists with headquarters in Philadelphia, is the largest medical specialty organization and the second-largest physician group in the United States with 161,000 members worldwide. The Membership Coordinator performs administrative duties to support programs to engage ACP members.

Danbury, CT | Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce applications are being accepted for the position of Vice President of Institutional Advancement. WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion.

New York | This is a mid-level position that generally performs several specialized marketing functions to increase revenue, traffic, visibility, and search rankings by applying SEO techniques and tools across domains, and creating unique, relevant content for selected audiences. People with this title may have a scope of work that focuses on one or more areas of marketing and web development, such as analytics, editing websites, writing, reporting, and so on.

Thank You to our Organizational Members

NYSAE thanks all the organizations below who have chosen to support our valuable programs and benefits through Organizational Membership. We appreciate their ongoing commitment and participation.