Illinois Society of Association Executives (ISAE)

02/27/2026

📣 Call for Nominations — ISAE Board of Directors (2026–2027)

Are you passionate about advancing association leadership in Illinois? Know someone who is? The Illinois Society of Association Executives (ISAE) is now accepting nominations for its Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term! 🌟

📋 Why Serve?
Serving on the ISAE Board is a meaningful way to help shape the future of association management in our state, contribute your expertise, and support the professional growth of your peers in the association community. It’s a two-year leadership commitment that begins July 1, 2026.

🙋 Who Can Be Nominated?
You may nominate yourself or a colleague who has a passion for association leadership. All nominees will be reviewed by the current ISAE Board, and selected candidates will be contacted directly by the nominating committee.

🗓 Deadline:
⏰ 5:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, April 30, 2026

➡️ Submit a nomination here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeysMxAR409uneBufSuKbfeW8thrWhJpCQRPnOSuS0-cMDOFw/viewform

Your leadership matters — help shape the future of ISAE and strengthen our association profession! 💼✨

02/27/2026

We had a wonderful first 2026 ISAE luncheon!

Save the date for the next ISAE luncheon on Friday, May 1st. Stay tuned for more details!

02/27/2026

Stay Ahead in the Talent Market: Participate in the 2026 Association Compensation & Benefits Survey!

Associations need accurate, defensible compensation and benefits data. That’s why the Association Societies Alliance (ASA) and Illinois Society of Association Executives (ISAE) have partnered with Gallagher to bring you the 2026 Association Compensation & Benefits Survey.

💡Why participate?
▪️Complimentary access to a robust benchmarking tool with state and national data
▪️Insights to build effective total rewards strategies
▪️Data that empowers you to attract and retain top talent

Deadline: March 20, 2026
Final results: May 2026

Your input matters—and it’s confidential. Together, we can strengthen the association community with actionable insights.

👉 Start now:
Compensation Questionnaire contact here: [email protected]
Policy & Benefits Questionnaire: https://gbsviewpoints.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4YNJ3srrS9QUJ26

Benefits Survey.

02/05/2026

See you tomorrow! Forgot to register? There is still time to join us!

Thank you to the upcoming sponsors of the February 5th Luncheon on AI!

Illinois Insurance Association
Chicago's North Shore Convention & Visitors
Discover DuPage

Spots are limited! Register today!
🔗https://www.isae.com/event-details/lunch-learn-ai-solution-practical-strategies-to-elevate-member-value

Want to sponsor an ISAE event? Email [email protected]

01/29/2026

⏰ One Week Left to Register!

Don’t miss ISAE’s upcoming Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, February 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
AI Solution: Practical Strategies to Elevate Member Value

This practical, rapid-fire session will help association professionals:

Overcome AI blank-page syndrome
Write stronger prompts for better results
See real-world AI use cases that save time and money

📍 Big I Illinois | Springfield
🍽 Lunch included
👥 Guests welcome

👉 Register today—space is limited:
https://www.isae.com/event-details/lunch-learn-making-ai-work-for-your-association-practical-applications-in-membership-marketing

AI can do so much more than rewrite your renewal emails. But with so much to know and so many possibilities, when will we find the time to figure it out while serving our members?

01/23/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to connect with association professionals?

Sponsoring an Illinois Society of Association Executives Lunch & Learn puts your organization front and center with decision-makers who value education, innovation, and professional growth.

These sessions offer sponsors visibility, relationship-building, and the chance to support timely, relevant education for Illinois associations — all in a highly engaged setting.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Join us in supporting learning that makes an impact.

[email protected]

01/21/2026

Thank you to the upcoming sponsors of the February 5th Luncheon on AI!

Illinois Insurance Association
Chicago's North Shore Convention & Visitors
Discover DuPage

Spots are limited! Register today!
🔗https://www.isae.com/event-details/lunch-learn-ai-solution-practical-strategies-to-elevate-member-value

Want to sponsor an ISAE event? Email [email protected]

01/15/2026

Register today!

AI can do far more than rewrite renewal emails—but knowing how to use it to elevate member value is what truly matters.

Join ISAE for our upcoming Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, February 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., featuring the session

“AI Solution: Practical Strategies to Elevate Member Value.”

This fast-paced, practical session will help association professionals overcome AI blank-page syndrome, write stronger prompts, and explore real-world use cases that save time and money—so you can focus more on serving your members.

📍 Big I Illinois | Springfield
🍽 Lunch provided
👥 Guests welcome

👉 Register today:

https://www.isae.com/event-details/lunch-learn-ai-solution-practical-strategies-to-elevate-member-value

11/25/2025

Wishing all of our members, friends, and loyal supporters a lovely holiday!

08/26/2020

Wednesday slump? Comment below a funny caption for this photo. The best one wins!