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April 22, 2025

Member Personalization Beyond "Hello [First Name]!"

Member Personalization Beyond "Hello [First Name]!"

Join Association Chat's KiKi L'Italien for a candid conversation exploring how associations can overcome the challenge of keeping members engaged in our digital-first world. Mats Persson from Umbraco and Jake Toohey from Adage will discuss practical approaches to personalization that go beyond basic "Dear [First Name]" tactics - what Jake…

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April 18, 2025

Ending aToxic Workplace

Ending aToxic Workplace

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April 16, 2025

Without Joy your Workplace is Toxic

Without Joy your Workplace is Toxic

In a time when leadership feels more stressful than ever, what if the secret to thriving was as simple as joy? In this episode of Association Chat, host KiKi L’Italien sits down with The Party Scientist himself, Jacques W. Martique, to explore how science-backed joy can transform the way we…

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April 11, 2025

Boycott an Event the RIGHT Way

Boycott an Event the RIGHT Way

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April 10, 2025

Stage Programs & Professional Hosts for Associations

Stage Programs & Professional Hosts for Associations

In this live-streamed interview for Association Chat Podcast, host KiKi L'Italien goes one-on-one with Devon Montgomery Pasha, a stage maestro who wants to revolutionize how associations capture audience hearts and minds. Meet Devon: Named among the Top 100 Most Influential event professionals, Devon is more than just your run-of-the-mill emcee.…

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April 9, 2025

Cybersecurity, Why Your Association May Be Under Attack Right Now

Cybersecurity, Why Your Association May Be Under Attack Right Now

In this live-streamed episode of the Association Chat Podcast, host KiKi L’Italien sits down with Brian Scott, President and CIO of ClearTone Consulting, to talk about Cybersecurity. About Brian: Brian Scott provides expert CIO and CISO services based on a technology career spanning 37 years with the last 24 at…

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April 9, 2025

Boycott an Event & Avoid Unintended Consequences

Boycott an Event & Avoid Unintended Consequences

With political tensions high, associations and nonprofits face tough choices about where and how they host events. Enter SocialOffset, a groundbreaking initiative co-founded by Elena Gerstmann, PhD, FASAE, CAE that empowers attendees to offset the economic impact of the event in a city where local laws are not aligned with…

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April 4, 2025

PR Blunders Nonprofits Must Avoid

PR Blunders Nonprofits Must Avoid

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April 4, 2025

Learn From the Top CEO | #nonprofits

Learn From the Top CEO | #nonprofits

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April 4, 2025

Fundraising Keys for Nonprofits

Fundraising Keys for Nonprofits

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April 2, 2025

Applying the Science of Joy to Leadership & Community Building

Applying the Science of Joy to Leadership & Community Building

In this live-streamed episode of the Association Chat Podcast, host KiKi L’Italien sits down with Jacques W. Martiquet, International Anti-Keynote Speaker and Event Experience Consultant of The Party Scientist, to talk about Applying the Science of Joy to our leadership skills and community building. About Jacques: Jacques, aka The Party…

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April 2, 2025

The Association CEO of the Year Will Inspire You

The Association CEO of the Year Will Inspire You

Lori Anderson, the president and CEO of the International Sign Association (ISA), is our distinguished guest this week on Association Chat. In January, she was named Association Executive of the Year and recently celebrated her 20th anniversary leading ISA. However, when she took over, things were a bit more unstable.…

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March 31, 2025

Ancient Wisdom for Building Stronger Communities

Ancient Wisdom for Building Stronger Communities

In this live-streamed episode of the Association Chat Podcast, host KiKi L’Italien sits down with Charles Vogl, Author, Keynote Speaker and Adviser of The Vogl Group, to talk about The importance of time-tested principles used by spiritual traditions for thousand years to knit together people important to us. About Charles…

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March 30, 2025

What Works (and What Doesn’t) in Association Growth & Engagement

What Works (and What Doesn’t) in Association Growth & Engagement

In this live-streamed episode of the Association Chat Podcast, host KiKi L’Italien sits down with Lucas McCann, President & CEO of Core Affinity, to talk about What Works (and What Doesn’t) in Association Growth & Engagement. About Lucas McCann: Lucas McCann is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 22 years of…

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March 28, 2025

AI and The Future of Work with Dan Chuparkoff

AI and The Future of Work with Dan Chuparkoff

In this live-streamed episode of the Association Chat Podcast, host KiKi L’Italien sits down with Dan Chuparkoff , CEO of Reinvention Labs, to talk about AI and The Future of Work. About Dan: Dan Chuparkoff is an innovation expert from Google, McKinsey, and Atlassian, driving global teams to harness technology…

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March 26, 2025

A Path for Nonprofits to Break Old Habits and Drive Revenue

A Path for Nonprofits to Break Old Habits and Drive Revenue

Join host KiKi L’Italien on the Association Chat Podcast as she sits down with Rick Harris, CEO of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP), to explore how associations can discover new revenue opportunities through creative strategies and innovation. With over a decade of experience leading APMP and a reputation…

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March 19, 2025

Must Know P.R. Strategies for our Turbulent Times

Must Know P.R. Strategies for our Turbulent Times

Join host KiKi L'Italien for a riveting conversation with PR powerhouse Adele Gambardella. In today's politically charged climate, when should associations take a stand—and how can they do it effectively? Dubbed "the expert to call in a crisis" by The Wall Street Journal, Gambardella brings over 20 years of high-stakes…

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March 12, 2025

Like Nothing Else: The Police and Fire Games

Like Nothing Else: The Police and Fire Games

In this episode of Association Chat, we’re talking with James King, President of the California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF), to explore the vital role CPAF plays in supporting first responders. CPAF fosters wellness, camaraderie, and resilience among law enforcement and firefighter athletes and as you will learn in today’s episode…

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March 5, 2025

Future of Nonprofits in Time of Political Chaos? | 2025

Future of Nonprofits in Time of Political Chaos? | 2025

What exactly is the state of associations in the opening days of President Trump’s second term? As the political climate shifts dramatically, Association Chat Magazine Editor-in-Chief and Association Chat Podcast Host KiKi L’Italien is joined by ASAE President & CEO Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, and Mary Kate Cunningham, CAE, ASAE’s…

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Feb. 28, 2025

SocialOffset

SocialOffset

SocialOffset with Elena Gerstmann With political tensions high in Washington, D.C., this March, associations and nonprofits face tough choices about where and how they host events. Enter SocialOffset, a groundbreaking initiative co-founded by Dr. Elena Gerstmann that empowers conference attendees to offset the economic impact of destination boycotts—without sacrificing meaningful…

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Feb. 28, 2025

AI and The Future of Work

AI and The Future of Work

AI and The Future of Work with Dan Chuparkoff The future of work isn’t coming—it’s already here. As AI reshapes industries, associations and nonprofits must navigate a rapidly shifting landscape or risk being left behind. In this episode of Association Chat, Editor-in-Chief KiKi L’Italien sits down with Dan Chuparkoff, an…

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Feb. 24, 2025

Taking a Stand: When and How to Do It

Taking a Stand: When and How to Do It

Join host KiKi L'Italien for a riveting conversation with PR powerhouse Adele Gambardella on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 2 PM ET. In today's politically charged climate, when should associations take a stand—and how can they do it effectively? Dubbed "the expert to call in a crisis" by The Wall…

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Jan. 26, 2025

Crisis to Strategy: Inside ASAE's C-Suite Response to 2025's Critical Challenges

Crisis to Strategy: Inside ASAE's C-Suite Response to 2025's Critical Challenges

Exclusive: ASAE CEO Michelle Mason and Chief Public Policy Officer Mary Kate Cunningham reveal their executive playbook for navigating industry-defining challenges in 2025. From the LA wildfires threatening ASAE Annual to seismic shifts in federal DEI policy and nonprofit taxation, we talk about ASAE's approach this year and how association…

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Jan. 17, 2025

From Wildfires to Wellness: Supporting First Responders in 2025 US Police & Fire Championships

From Wildfires to Wellness: Supporting First Responders in 2025 US Police & Fire Championships

In this episode of Association Chat, we sit down with James King, President of the California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF), to explore the vital role CPAF plays in supporting first responders. From the challenges of responding to devastating wildfires to the excitement of the upcoming 2025 United States Police &…

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