ESAE - European Society of Association Executives

Relive the #EAS24! 🎥 It was an honour for ESAE to organize the European Association Summit & Awards for the first time, and we are incredibly proud of its success. Bringing together more than 40 high-level speakers and over 200 attendees from the Association community, the Summit & Awards were a space for learning, connecting, and celebrating excellence in #Associations! An after-movie featuring key moments and interviews of participants is now available on our website! We hope it brings back good memories and highlights the incredible legacy we created together. 🚀 Click here to watch the full video, and learn more about the European Association Summit & Awards: https://www.esae.eu/eas #associationprofs #eventsprofs

How to identify barriers to Diversity Equity and Inclusion in your industry and effectively overcome them? Get inspired by the latest European Association Awards case study: Eurosif - The European Sustainable Investment Forum's JEDI Community of Practice, a finalist for the #DEI Award at the European Association Awards 2024. 🌍 This initiative promotes Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) in #assetmanagement through structured discussions and comprehensive knowledge resources. Eurosif helps asset managers and owners understand and integrate JEDI principles into their investments and organizations, focusing on diversity and inclusion from a broader perspective, including ethnic backgrounds and #climatejustice. 🎯 This impactful project not only identified challenges in implementing JEDI investments but also shared best practices and solutions, paving the way for future advancements in the field. Congratulations to Eurosif for their outstanding work! 👏 Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/d3D9CRfS Stay tuned for more inspiring case studies from the finalists and winners of the European #Association Awards over the summer!

Are you ready to launch your podcast?🎙️ Yesterday, our Communication and Membership Community organized a meeting on podcasting. #Associationprofessionals at different stages of their podcasting journey shared tips on content creation, post-production, promotion, and resource allocation. Here are some key takeaways from the meeting: 🎧 Focus on storytelling: Identify your target audience and understand the behaviour of podcast listeners to create a compelling podcast identity. 📝 Be prepared: Podcasting is not based on informal dialogues. Ensure speakers know the questions in advance and the conversation is well-structured. 📊 Learn by doing: #Podcasting is a process of experimentation. Use different software and platforms, measure your impact through KPIs, and adapt as needed. A special thank you to our contributors, Eusebiu Croitoru, Jimena Gomez de la Flor and Oreste Sorace for sharing their experience with podcasting. Many thanks as well to our communication & membership community co-chair, Lydia Pernal-Stoddart, for leading the discussion. 📩 ESAE Members will soon receive the recording of the session and detailed notes on our members-exclusive online platform. Click here to learn more and access our knowledge resources: https://lnkd.in/d-dGVcQ #DigitalCommunication #Associations

🌟 Wrapping up our final knowledge session before the summer break! Yesterday, ESAE members gathered to explore innovative ways to boost #volunteerism within their #membership, and what an interesting session it was! 💡 Attendees discovered practical communication tactics to engage their members, tools to support and protect their volunteers, and innovative methods to identify and engage the members of their members. 🙌 Thank you MCI Brussels for collaborating with us on this event! Many thanks to Martina De Sole for expertly moderating the session and to our speakers Maxime Pernal-Stoddart, Jeroen van Liempd, Mariska van der Veen, Alexandra Trandafir and Thomas Linget for sharing their expertise. And of course, a huge thank you to all the attendees who participated and contributed to the discussions! You couldn’t attend? ESAE members will receive an exclusive event report, capturing the key takeaways. 🔗 Not yet a member? Click here to join our community and unlock new knowledge: https://lnkd.in/d-dGVcQ Stay tuned for more exciting events after the summer break! 🌞

Achieving Impact: Cycling Industries Europe's Winning Strategy 🚴♂️ The case study from the winner of the 2024 European #Association Awards' Impact category showcases their successful #advocacy campaign for the adoption of an inter-institutional EU Declaration on Cycling. 🏆 At the heart of their success lies collaboration. From mobilising decision-makers in the EU Commission, Parliament, and Member States to coordinating with civil society and government supporters, CIE's mission to advance cycling for societal, environmental, and economic benefits has made a significant #impact.🌍 Congratulations to the winner for this ground breaking campaign! Read the full story here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eq8aCTC4 Kevin Mayne Jacques Lovell Lauha Marianne Fried

📢Two new reports are out! Access the key takeaways from ESAE's Amsterdam Roadshow on #Innovation for your Association. 👉 Innovative Strategic Leadership: Understand how to navigate the accelerating changes affecting Associations, from digitalisation to political and environmental crises. Discover the pivotal role of innovative thinking in leading your #Association successfully into the future. Expertise shared by Mike Morrissey, Karine Sbirrazzuoli and Carola van der Hoeff. 👉 Innovative Member Engagement Through Events: Discover how to transform conferences and events into vibrant, engaging experiences that keep members involved and your community thriving. Explore the latest tactics to design events that meet evolving needs and trends. Expertise shared by Fanny Senez, Avinash Chandarana, FLPI and Frances van Klaveren, CAE. A special thanks to our speakers for sharing their experience! ESAE members, the full reports are available on our exclusive online platform. Check your inbox! 📫 Not a member yet? Apply to join ESAE and access all our knowledge resources 🔗  https://lnkd.in/d-dGVcQ

"The way we present ourselves to the outside world not only affects our organization but also impacts the reputation of the entire sector." - Miriam D'Ambrosio ➡ At the 2024 European Association Awards, MedTech Europe won the #digitalcommunication award for their "Connecting the Dots" campaign. This initiative featured a video series produced in collaboration with BBC StoryWorks and was recognized for its impactful outcomes. ➡ It demonstrates how digital communication and #storytelling can be used to highlight the healthcare sector. This is an inspiration for any #Association looking to showcase the benefits of their industry or profession! In an article from our partners at Boardroom Magazine, Vicky Koffa dives deeper into MedTech Europe's journey! Read the full article here and be inspired by this award-winning initiative 👉 https://lnkd.in/gScm72FG Remi Deve

Integrating #genderequality into all aspects of your #Association – an impossible mission? 🚀 The case study from UITP, the winner of the 2024 European Association Awards' Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (#DEI) category, shows it is not! 🏆 In this article, Lindsey Mancini, Senior Director of the Events & Academy Services Department, explains how UITP's Gender Equality Policy is driving real change. From increasing female representation on their Executive Board to doubling the number of women speakers at events, UITP is leading the way in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. 💼👩💼 This initiative demonstrates that Associations have the power to promote DEI principles within their sectors and professions with minimal resources. As Lindsey says, "It shows that if you want to do something, and you have the leadership support, and you have the staff behind you, you can make a lot of change." 🌟 Curious to learn more about UITP's Gender Equality Policy and its impactful results? Dive deeper into their story and watch an interview with Lindsey Mancini in our knowledge library! 📚 👉 https://lnkd.in/edYAkzSi #diversityandinclusion Mohamed Mezghani

Our Summer Newsletter is Out! 🌞 Before enjoying the summer break, check our latest newsletter, it is packed with the latest #Association news and upcoming activities. 🌻 News from ESAE: ➡ Upcoming event: Register for our session on #membership engagement on July 4th in Brussels! ➡ Community Meeting: Gain insights from association #communication professionals and learn how to develop your podcast. ➡ European Association #Awards: Discover the case studies of the winners and finalists! News and knowledge from our partners: ➡ Why Associations Suck at Sponsorship and How to Fix it: An provocative article by Kim Skildum-Reid. ➡ Switzerland Annual Networking Evening: Save the date for this event in Brussels in October, featuring a keynote from Genevieve Leclerc, CMP, CICE. ➡ Special Summer Deals: Enjoy discounts at The Association Place in Brussels. ➡ Membership Engagement Index: Discover how your association is doing with MCI's Association Engagement Index. ➡ Impactful #Events and Congresses: Learn from this report by MeetDenmark. Take a moment to explore these resources and stay connected with the latest developments in the Association community! ��� Read the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/ejpvruiK

The first case study from the European Association Awards is out, and it's a must-read. 📖 This project, a collaboration between EUROPEN and JA Europe called the Single Market Start-Up Award, challenged students' start-ups to showcase their ability to take advantage of #SingleMarket opportunities and drive their businesses forward. 🚀 This initiative was a finalist in the impact category at the European Association Awards for its success in inspiring #innovation among young people, encouraging sustainable startups, and promoting the values of the #Association by creating a fully accessible and competitive European market that drives the circular economy while safeguarding essential products and the environment.🌍 Congratulations to the finalists for their outstanding work! Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eD2a25JP Stay tuned for more inspiring case studies from the finalists and winners of the European Association #Awards in the coming days! Francesca Siciliano Stevens Gizem Oğanalp