In March, Association TRENDS’ Advocacy Team, the provider of ASAE’s custom Congressional Handbooks, attended ASAE American Associations Day to learn more about policy priorities in the association community. As part of the fly-in, each year ASAE produces an advocacy priority study where they ask their CEO and government relations executive members where ASAE should beRead more ›

Number 10: But I thought my appointment was with the Senator. Never, ever indicate that you are disappointed to be meeting with a staff person. On Capitol Hill, having a good relationship with staff can make or break your cause. Number 9: Here’s some reading material for you – our 300-page annual report. When meetingRead more ›

This year, ASAE gathered at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill for their annual American Association Day. March 21st marked the first day of spring as well as the DC area’s first big snowstorm of 2018. While the snowfall may have kept a few attendees from flying into DC, there was no shortage of enthusiasmRead more ›