On October 22nd, join Dr. David Weiss as he leads a full-day of exploration for board members and senior leaders of key questions around roles and the most effective approach for a board in developing the association’s strategy. How can you work together to build a strategy that delivers sustainable competitive or comparative advantage? How can you track strategic progress and your investment in innovation?

Discover how to contribute greater value to the future of your organization and learn to master the tools you’ll need to get there with this outstanding day of learning and discussion led by one of the industry’s best. 

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Carol joins CSAE at the King Street office, Toronto, as financial administrative coordinator, bringing 15+ years experience in both the private and non-profit sectors, most recently with the Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth. Carol looks forward to bringing her expertise to the CSAE team and membership. Welcome, Carol!

You can reach Carol at 416-363-3555 ext. 224, or carol@csae.com.

Join more than 600 fellow association professionals in Canada who are CAE® certified or working toward their designation.

Designed with the flexibility you need, the program includes five, 12-week online courses that you can take at your own pace and a certifying exam. Courses integrate real-world scenarios in the assignments, allowing you to dive in to your professional knowledge in a truly rewarding way.    

For the full course list and to register, visit the website.

Questions? Contact Eve Mechici, Program Manager, at eve@csae.com or 416-363-3555, ext. 242.

Member Since 2003

Early in my career, I was very fortunate to have a mentor that taught me the vital importance of the non-profit sector, the need to become involved in one’s professional association and the requirement to give back. I proudly became a CSAE member and earned my CAE in 2003. I continued to be a member for over 13 years while working as a senior executive in several non-profits. However, I have since moved onto the other side of membership as a business member when I launched my consulting firm, Pinpoint Governance Group, in 2018.

CSAE continues to provide me with incredible opportunities for collaborating, volunteering, networking and business development. Currently, I am pleased to serve on CSAE’s governance committee and on the PDX committee for the Trillium Network.

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Member since 2018

I work for the hospitality sales team at Andrew Peller Limited (APL) representing Peller Estates, Trius Winery, Wayne Gretzky Estates and Thirty Bench in Niagara, Ontario. I thoroughly enjoy working with associations and learning about their organizations’ values. I’ve noticed how everyone I speak to is passionate about what they do and how they can further improve their association; a work ethic I admire. For this reason, it is rewarding to volunteer with CSAE and create lasting relationships.  

One of the best aspects of having a CSAE membership is attending networking events where you can meet and connect with professionals who are very knowledgeable about the industry. Initiating an open discussion with a fellow member can lead to inspiring conversations and impactful advice that can enhance your career. I believe I learn the best from others, and most are willing to teach lessons they once learned.

Feel free to connect with me at lindsay.murray@andrewpeller.com.

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