It's National Volunteer Week and CSAE is incredibly grateful to have many dedicated and talented volunteers across the country. From our Board, to network councils, to working groups and beyond, volunteers contribute in so many ways to help CSAE soar! Our employee team has a special message for our extraordinary volunteers:  https://youtu.be/eEvafxstDKM

On April 21st, the association and not-for-profit sector came together to honour CSAE award nominees, recipients -- and all of our incredible volunteers who make CSAE soar. What better way to celebrate National Volunteer Week than by applauding CSAE’s champions? Thank you to all who joined in the celebrations. It was a day of fun, connection and inspiration. Congratulations to all of the award nominees and recipients!

• Click here to see the list of award recipients.
• Click here for the nominees for CSAE Leadership and Ottawa-Gatineau Awards.
• Click here for the nominees for CSAE Trillium Awards.

Each and every one of you makes CSAE and the association sector proud!

Dozens of associations stepped up to support CSAE’s pre-budget advocacy efforts, pressing the federal government to extend the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). Thank you for advocating on behalf of our sector. The budget unveiled by Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland on April 19th proposes to extend the CEWS until Sept. 25, 2021. It also proposes to gradually decrease the subsidy rate, beginning July 4, 2021, to ensure an orderly phase-out of the program as vaccinations are completed and the economy reopens.

I've been a CSAE Business Member for 30 years. Working with the association market has given me valuable insights into the not-for-profit world. I was very involved with the Toronto/Trillium network, sitting on a number of committees through the years including sponsorship, holiday events, awards dinners and summits. In 1995 and 2005, I was honoured with the Member of the Year award from the Trillium network, and in 2005 received the Griner Award. In 2014, I was the recipient of the President's Award for the Trillium network, and am still humbled by the experience of being selected for this very prestigious award. I am grateful to have belonged to CSAE for so many years and look forward to many more.

Email Susan at susan.saganski@marriott.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.

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Grow your competencies and your career with the Certified Association Executive™ program, developed especially for senior leaders, executives and managers of associations and not-for-profit organizations. Work online at your own pace as you accumulate critical transferable skills and sector-specific knowledge. Register now for the spring term! Interested in achieving your CAE®  designation but unsure if the program is right for you? Contact Eve Mechici, CAE Program Manager, for a customized one-on-one information session.

CSAE is proud to introduce our new Young Professional Committee (YPC), which is working hard to create a vibrant network for younger members in the association and not-for-profit sector. The YPC will create value for young CSAE members through targeted networking, learning and professional development events. The YPC meets every two months to generate ideas and develop programming. CSAE thanks all YPC volunteers for their hard work and dedication to our next generation of leaders! For more information, email Janice Chong.

May 4 & 18 – 2:00 pm EDT

Join Tracy Folkes Hanson, CSAE president and CEO, and your association colleagues from across the country at this informal virtual chat. Discuss challenges and opportunities with your peers in this exclusive forum. All CSAE members are welcome at these no-charge chats! Click here to join the discussion.

May 6 - 1:00 pm EDT

Welcome to CSAE! Here’s your chance to learn about the many benefits that come with your membership. Kickstart your CSAE journey at this informative session while you connect with other new members. Click here to register.

May 6 – 2:00 pm EDT

How will your association handle the uncertainty of operating in 2021 and beyond? From strategic planning and increasing member engagement to streamlining technologies and growing your continuing education revenue, adapting to uncertainty is our new norm. Presented by CSAE Partner, Vocalmeet, this event features an expert panel that will dive into these issues to help you achieve success. Click here to register!

May 12 – 1:00 pm EDT

You’re invited to join Ashley Janssen of Code and Effect, to learn how to evaluate where your organization stands today and where it needs to go in the future. Learn five simple but powerful tactics to ensure your technologies are aligned with your strategic goals. If they’re not, find out how you can get on track. Register here!

May 20 -- 2:00 pm EDT
Session 2: Exploring Your Data

Data-backed decisions are strong decisions. If you want to compete in today’s highly personalized, specialized market, you need to put your members at the centre of everything you do, from program offerings to resources to their onboarding journey. Don’t miss Session 2 of this live panel discussion featuring speakers from Higher Logic, Wicket and CSAE. It is free to everyone, but registration is required. Click here.

Don’t miss these curated perspectives on a variety of association-focused issues:

Achieve Technology Success – Part 2: Clarifying Where You Want To Go
In Part 2 of this three-part series, author Ashley Janssen of Code and Effect shares three simple processes to help you map your organization’s future direction. Complete with practical examples, this blog helps leaders break down the big task of directional planning into smaller, more manageable parts that are easier to share and discuss. 

5 Reasons Your Association Should Partner With Third-Party Vendors
Just like in baseball, successful association teams are built with a strong starting lineup and a deeper bench consisting of third-party partners. Here, Sarah Sain of Naylor Association Solutions outlines the benefits of working with outside partners who can augment your organization’s bench strength. 

5 UX Myths to Consider When Planning Your Next Association Website
How do you ensure a positive and rewarding user experience with your new website? Author Ian Bone of Inorbital discusses the five biggest myths relating to so-called “good” web design and how processes have changed and improved over the last few years.

Click here to read more content on the key competencies of governance, organizational direction, leading people, operations and value to membership.

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

Title: Executive Director
Organization: Job Skills
Location: Job Skills has offfices across York & Peel Regions
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Title: Executive Director
Organization: Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre
Location: Hamilton, ON
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Unproductive meetings are a waste of time and resources. Make the most of your volunteers’ valuable time by learning how to enhance and improve your meetings. Author Eli Mina shares simple, straightforward insights that will help you maximize your next meeting.

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Marsh, a global leader in insurance brokering and risk management, is proud to be a corporate sponsor of CSAE. Through Marsh Canada, CSAE members have access to an exclusive directors and officers liability insurance program, specifically designed to meet the needs of association executives. In addition, we offer office package insurance to cover your premises and liability exposures, and event cancellation insurance. For more information, please contact Lih-Dih Ang, Assistant Vice President, lihdih.ang@marsh.com or Tel: 416-349-3506/Toll Free: 1-866-779-5557.