ISAE invites proposals for high-quality content tailored to the needs of association professionals and supplier partners. Our aim is to provide exceptional educational programming that aligns with the CAE Domains and core competencies of association management.

Consideration of the Audience:
  • Target audience includes senior/executive-level association professionals, junior-level staff, and specialists in areas like events, marketing, and membership.
  • Offer programming that caters to various learning styles, including case studies and peer sharing.

Content Needs:
ISAE’s Professional Development Committee has identified key areas of programming need, including but not limited to:
  • Membership growth strategies
  • Associations 101
  • Digital marketing strategies
  • Governance
  • Legal oversight and risk mitigation
  • Basics of non-profit financial management
  • Effective communication skills
  • Advocacy within associations
  • Using data for decision making
  • Event management in associations

A sample of sessions and descriptions can be found here.

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* 1. Presenter Name(s):

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* 2. Organization/Affiliation:

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* 3. Presenter Email(s):

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* 4. Is the presenter a member of ISAE or other state/regional SAE?

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* 5. Presentation Format (Check all that apply):

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* 6. Please Indicate Your Program of Interest (Check all that apply):

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* 7. Proposed Title:

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* 8. Brief Description of Presentation (250 words):

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* 9. Please select the CAE Domains this program supports (check all that apply):

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* 10. Key Learning Objectives (list up to 3):

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* 11. How do you plan to engage participants during your session?

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* 12. Brief Presenter's Bio (150 words):

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* 13. ISAE values proposals submitted by members of the organization and those who understand the association community and limited resources available in it. Recognizing that, please list any speaker fees requested:

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* 14. Additional Comments:

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