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SUMMARY:Executive Women in Non-Profits: Women Leading Through Life's Transitions
DESCRIPTION:📅 Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026 | 9:00am – 10:00am ET \n📍 The Toy Association (1375 Broadway\, New York \, NY 10018) \n🌟 Registration Fees: Members: FREE | Non-Members/Guests: $35 \n  \nRegister Now \n  \nEvery stage of life brings new opportunities—and new challenges. Whether you’re entering the workforce\, growing your family\, supporting aging parents\, advancing your career\, navigating menopause\, or embracing life as an empty nester\, transitions can reshape both your personal and professional journey. Join a candid conversation with fellow nonprofit leaders as we explore how women successfully adapt\, grow\, and lead through life’s most significant changes. Expect honest discussion\, shared wisdom from women representing multiple generations and career stages. \n  \nMeet the Facilitator: Becky Graham \n  \n \nIn her role at Korn Ferry\, Ms. Graham places CEOs and executives for some of the most prominent regional\, national\, and international nonprofits.  She specializes in the recruitment of senior-level executives for trade associations\, professional membership societies\, and other philanthropic enterprises. \n  \nMs. Graham joined Korn Ferry from the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce\, where she led the business development department.  She spearheaded the recruitment of new members\, cultivated strategic partnerships with the business community\, and drove engagement with key stakeholders in the greater Washington DC region. \n  \nEarly in her career\, Ms. Graham worked for Accenture Federal Services supporting a project for one of their largest clients.  She then developed a passion for fundraising for nonprofit organizations\, which led to her role at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.  At the museum\, she worked with the board of directors on the development of new corporate partnerships to support the museum’s 25th anniversary. \n  \nIn addition to her career in the nonprofit sector\, she has also gained volunteer experience having served on the Advisory Board for Career Services at George Mason University\, as well as the leadership team for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year Annual Campaign. \n  \nMs. Graham earned a B.A. in Government & International Politics at George Mason University. \n  \nRegister Now\n  \nAbout Executive Women in Non-Profits: \nThe Executive Women in Nonprofits programming provides an opportunity for women in leadership roles (CEOs\, COOs\, Executive Directors\, Vice Presidents\, Board Members) to engage in interactive high-level discussions with like-minded peers. EWIN’s goal is to build relationships\, test new ideas\, receive feedback\, and inspire one another. Together we face the challenges of managing high-level careers by sharing practices from multiple perspectives. \n  \nExecutive Women in Non-Profits Co-chairs: \n \nAdrienne Appell\nEVP Marketing Communications\nThe Toy Association \n  \n \nNy Whitaker\nPresident & CEO\nPROJECT NYNE LLC
URL:https://metronysae.org/event/https-metronysae-org-event-women-leading-through-lifes-transitions/
LOCATION:The Toy Association\, 1375 Broadway\, Suite 1001\, between 37th and 38th Streets
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SUMMARY:Synergy Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Excellence and Innovation\n\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 28\, 2026\, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM \nLocation: ICSC Headquarters | 1251 Avenue of the Americas\, FL 45\, New York\, NY 10020 \nPrice: $75 Members | $125 Non-Members \nThis October\, Metro NYSAE’s Annual Synergy Awards will honor the brightest minds and the most impactful contributions within our association community of Metro New York. This prestigious event recognizes individuals and organizations who have demonstrated outstanding achievements and innovative practices\, setting new standards of excellence in our industry.
URL:https://metronysae.org/event/synergy-awards-2026/
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SUMMARY:Associations 101: Everything you wanted to know about working in associations—but didn't know who to ask
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, November 19\, 2026\nTime: 4:00–5:30 PM (90 minutes) \nMetro NYSAE Members: $50\nNonmembers: $75 \n  \nWhether you’re new to the association profession\, transitioning from the corporate world\, or simply curious about what makes associations unique\, this interactive 90-minute session will provide a practical introduction to the profession. You’ll gain an understanding of the different types of associations—from professional societies to trade organizations—and explore the many career paths available\, including membership\, meetings\, education\, marketing\, communications\, finance\, government affairs\, and executive leadership. \n  \nWe’ll also demystify how associations operate\, including the relationship between volunteer boards and professional staff\, the fundamentals of association finances and budgeting\, and the programs and services that create value for members\, such as education\, networking events\, awards\, advocacy\, and certification. Throughout the session\, you’ll have opportunities to ask questions\, share experiences\, and receive guidance tailored to your career interests. \n  \nWhether you’re beginning your first association role or considering a move into association management\, you’ll leave with a solid foundation and a roadmap for what’s ahead. \n  \nTakeaways: \n\n\n\nUnderstand the different types of associations and the important role they play in advancing industries and professions.\nExplore career paths and functional areas within association management and identify where your skills and interests fit best.\nLearn how associations are governed and how volunteer leaders and professional staff work together.\nGain a basic understanding of association finances\, budgeting\, and why financial stewardship is essential.\nDiscover the core programs and services that drive member engagement and organizational success.\nIdentify valuable resources for career development\, networking\, and continued learning in the association profession.\nGet answers to your own questions during an interactive discussion with experienced association professionals.\n\n\n\nMeet the Speaker \nHolly Munter Koenig (headshot) \n  \nHolly Munter Koenig has spent more than 35 years building a career in association management and has experienced nearly every facet of the profession. She began her career in communications and operations\, expanded into education\, meetings\, and events\, and steadily progressed into leadership roles overseeing departments before ultimately serving as Executive Director for a diverse portfolio of professional societies\, trade associations\, state organizations\, and national and international membership organizations. \n  \nToday\, Holly is President of NorthStar Association Management\, where she leads a team providing outsourced association management\, fractional leadership\, and targeted operational support to trade associations and professional societies. Throughout her career\, she has worked alongside volunteer leaders and boards of directors\, developed membership and education programs\, managed conferences and budgets\, led strategic planning initiatives\, and helped associations grow and thrive. \n  \nHolly enjoys mentoring the next generation of association professionals and sharing real-world insights into the many rewarding career paths available within the association community. Her goal is to help emerging professionals understand not only how associations work\, but also how they can build meaningful\, long-term careers serving industries and professions that make a difference.
URL:https://metronysae.org/event/associations-101-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-working-in-associations-but-didnt-know-who-to-ask/
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SUMMARY:Meet New York 2027
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 17\, 2027 | New York Hilton Midtown \nMeet NY\, the largest hosted buyer association event in the Northeast \nIt is a one-of-a-kind gathering of association and not-for-profit leaders\, convention\, corporate and meetings professionals and their hospitality and vendor partners. It is an afternoon and evening of networking and cocktails\, capped off with a trip to Broadway for all attendees. The day kicks off with industry education followed by networking\, mini trade show and a cocktail reception.
URL:https://metronysae.org/event/meet-new-york-2027/
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