CSAE Makes Strides in Sustainability and ESG
CSAE has been taking steps toward a sustainable and just future. Learn more about its efforts in this article in The Canadian Business Quarterly. Click to read:

AGM 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended CSAE’s virtual Annual General Meeting on Oct. 26, 2022. If you missed it, a summary of the meeting is available in English and French. Everyone is welcome to view the Annual Report Bold Strides / Des progès audacieux, looking back on a successful 2021-22 fiscal year. Meet the new CSAE Board of Directors for 2022-23, chaired by Daniel García, CAE, here.

Seasonal Celebrations at CSAE
Join CSAE at the following seasonal celebrations at some of our networks:

• Winnipeg:
  Holiday Social, hosted by CSAE’s Manitoba network
  Dec. 7, Winnipeg Art Gallery
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• Toronto:
  The Snow Ball: A Night in White, hosted by CSAE’s Trillium network
  Dec. 8, Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
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• Ottawa:
  Holiday Social, hosted by CSAE’s O-G network
  Dec. 15, Canadian Museum of Nature
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Book Early for the Symposium for Chief Staff and Chief Elected Officers 2023 
Come together with your Board chair to this invaluable two-day workshop to define annual priorities, learn how to work side by side and explore informed policy and strategy. Early bird deadline: Dec. 23. Available in person and virtually. Register:

Book Your Booth for Tête-à-Tête 2023
Exhibit applications are open for Tête-à-Tête 2023, which will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at the EY Centre in Ottawa. Position your business and make connections at one of the association community’s largest industry events with association and not-for-profit leaders, meeting and event planners and government procurers from across the country, who attend this event for free.

Emerging Leader Bursary: Thanks to Ottawa Tourism
A huge thanks to Ottawa Tourism for sponsoring CSAE 2022 tickets for 10 emerging leaders in the association community. Congratulations to Heather Dow, Ben Scholte, Carissa Piercey, Christine Bruce, Zaman Ishaad, Lisa Watson, Emily Roeding, Louise Simpson, Kamakshi Ahluwalia and Christina Locmelis.

Register for CAE^® Winter Term
Gain critical association knowledge and skills through this fully-online program. Sign up for the winter term today and get early access to the course materials.

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Top 10 Things Association CEOs Must Never Forget
Ten cardinal things an association CEO needs to be mindful of while handling operations, especially while working with other people.

The Member Acquisition System That Works 24/7 (so You Don’t Have to)
Learn about a four-step, data-driven member acquisition system (MAS) that can help you gain new members with minimal effort at a low cost.

What It's Like Being an Introvert at Events
Here's a sneak peek into an introvert's experience at events and conventions.

Why and How to Engage With Government as Early as Possible
Huw Williams outlines the reason and the ways to engage with government officials to position your association for success.

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Today is the Day to Clean Your Association’s Database
No matter where you keep your data -- a CRM, association management software or an Excel file -- it needs to be cleaned up regularly.
Source: Association Adviser

What Should Associations Do About Underused Office Space?
Learn how to effectively utilize office space in the hybrid work environment.
Source: Associations Now

Can Virtual Speakers Meet the Expectations of Meeting Planners?
While a virtual speaking experience may not provide the same benefit as in-person experience, it still has something to offer.
Source: Skift Meetings

Looking for essential salary and benefit information for all levels of staff within Canada’s association and not-for-profit communities? Find it here. Get insight on remuneration data, statistics and emerging trends relative to executives, directors, managers and frontline employees working in all types and sizes of organizations within the sector. This is a key reference for sector leaders and their boards, as well as executive search and consulting firms. Visit the CSAE Bookstore for more information and to purchase.

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