September 30, 2020, 1:00 – 3:00 PM EDT
Join the Solutions Café, where leaders of associations and affiliated businesses share successes and explore what’s behind those wins. Expand on the success stories using Appreciative Inquiry in an interactive discussion – and walk away inspired! You’ll also get to experience the powerful REMO platform – an effective tool that leaves Zoom in the dust! Facilitated by Ravi Tangri. You must be registered for the Unprecedented conference to attend this session.

Event sponsor: Meetings Conventions Calgary

November 3, 2020, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Born and raised in Northern Saskatchewan, Gabrielle is a proud member of the Hatchet Lake First Nation. She has studied international business and policy in Australasia, Asia, the Americas and Europe. In addition, Gabrielle co-founded the Aboriginal Professional Association of Canada. The one-of-a-kind organization in the Greater Toronto Area offers services and programming to First Nations, Métis and Inuit professionals. Learn more.  

October 2, 2020, 12-1 PM EDT
What does it take to make your next strategic planning session a success? Join Tom Abbott, Managing Director of AMC NPO Solutions to explore:

• What to do before, during and after a strategic planning session
• Mistakes to avoid when it comes to strategic planning
• How to move from planning to execution

To join:

• Log into event portal
• Visit the AMC NPO Solutions booth
• Click ‘Join Live’
• Max 25 participants

Note: You must be registered for the conference to attend. Register here.

Check out the latest additions to the conference program!

Featured Sessions

Ask Me Anything: Advocacy and Government Relations - Introducing the Ask Me Anything Series!
November 3, 2020, 12:30 - 1:30 PM EDT
Bring your burning questions to experts specialized in association-focused topics. Huw Williams, President of Impact Public Affairs, will answer your questions on advocacy and government relations programs and best practices for associations.


Financial Risk Management for 2021 and Beyond - with Erin Roberts, Zzeem
November 5, 2020, 4:00 - 5:00 PM EDT
Associations will be critical in rebuilding the post-pandemic economy, workforce, and society. The unusual events of 2020 have resulted in unique financial risks that will carry over into 2021 and beyond. What special strategies will you need as you focus on your financial risk management plan for 2021? In this interactive session, Erin will lead participants through a process to identify their key financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Growing Non-Dues Revenue in Times of Crisis and Beyond - with Sarah Sain, Naylor Association Solutions
November 6, 2020, 12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT
As your association navigates through 2020 and beyond, one thing will remain constant: non-dues revenue is a driving force for your association, and you likely need more of it. During this 60-minute session, you will explore how to leverage digital strategies, find new ways to offer targeted opportunities, navigate best practices to maintain and create partnerships, and find out why partners are looking to associations to help them reach their audience now more than ever.

Don't miss the opportunity to receive a special welcome gift before conference. Register before October 15 to be included!

CSAE member since 2011
I’m an all-or-nothing type of person. I took my CAE courses straight through to completion. While it was time consuming, it was at the start of my career so it was very timely in educating myself in the not-for-profit sector. It’s been important milestone in my association career. It’s challenged and deepen my knowledge of the association sector as well as connecting me with industry experts. In five years, I see myself continuing to challenge myself professionally and willing to try new things. Mindless work isn’t for me. I want to continue to push boundaries and streamline processes.
 
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Congratulations to the latest recipients of the Certified Association Executive® (CAE®) designation: Mara Juneau, Larry Westergard, Julie Therou Zechel, Nicolas Arnaud-Goddet, Casey Pope, Lorna Zilic, Cindy Wallace, Marcia Kim, Colleen McElwain, Markirit Armutlu, Carolyn Van Den Heuvel, Dillon Dantas, Ankur Lall, and Greg Walker. Well done!

Interested in earning the Certified Association Executive® (CAE®) designation? Contact eve@csae.com to learn more or visit our website for more information. 

CSAE members are invited to attend CSAE’s Annual General Meeting on  Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at 12:00 p.m., EDT. This year’s AGM will be held on the REMO virtual platform. Please take a few minutes to register and confirm your attendance today. We look forward to your participation!

The economy is starting to reopen. You may be seeking ways to “do more with less” to move forward successfully. CSAE is pleased to extend a unique opportunity to support your efforts.

We are excited to have partnered with Riipen to offer members the opportunity to apply for a free 1-year Riipen premium license (Valued at $2,500). This is made possible by Riipen and The Business + Higher Education Roundtable with the support of The Government of Canada. Find out more.

10:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST
Many organizations struggle defining the role of the Board in strategic planning and in innovation processes. Often it is delegated to senior management to conduct strategic planning and the Board becomes an approval body rather than a generator of innovative ideas.

Participate in the Governance Forum to explore how Board members should think about their role in building strategy and how to collaborate with senior management in this process.

Learn more and register here.

Don’t miss the compelling content in this latest issue, which includes:

Pivoting during the 2020 pandemic to maintain strategic growth by Dr. Andrew West 
COVID-19: Leadership, learning and looking for the silver linings by Rozalyn Werner-Arcé, CAE
Investing in the wake of COVID-19: Why resiliency matters by Marc De Leeuw
In Focus: Charlotte Bell, President and CEO, Tourism Industry Association of Canada

Explore topics that association leaders want to know about at https://csae.com/blog/.

Recent posts include:

1. Four Advantages of Virtual Meetings
2. How Your Association Can Lead in the Fight Against Climate Change
3. Governance Forum Roundup: Strategy, Engagement, and Innovation in Board Governance

Interested in finding the latest career opportunities in the association sector? Click here to find the most recent postings, such as:

Title: Vice President, Marketing and Communications Canadian Real Estate Association
Organization: The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)
Location: Ottawa or Toronto, ON
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Title: CEO
Organization: The Law Society of Manitoba
Location: Winnipeg, MB
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Happy fall! It is a great time to add new resources to your bookshelf. Take advantage of CSAE's fall booksale through October 9th to save! Members get 40% off all titles using promocode FALLSALEMEMBER.

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