Membership Trends Survey – Closing Today
Help us build a data-informed picture of the sector by taking part in our Membership Trends survey, conducted in partnership with Bramm Research. CSAE will utilize the collected data to prepare a report, which will be an invaluable source of information that will allow you to understand membership trends and compare your practices with other associations across Canada. All participants will be able to buy the report at 40% off. Survey closes today.

CSAE’s Association Marketplace
We are excited to announce the launch of CSAE’s Association marketplace—an engaging, interactive platform to connect association professionals with suppliers. Built in response to member needs, this unique platform is the first of its kind for the Canadian association sector. Think of it as a buyer’s guide brought to life—a bustling marketplace for suppliers to showcase their business and connect with association professionals seeking quality products and services to help them succeed. 

Call for Working Group, Network and Signature Event Volunteers
Apply by Nov. 2 to be considered for volunteering on any of the groups below.

Working Groups:

• Leadership Awards and Recognition Committee
• Associations Centre of Excellence Awards Committee

Virtual Network Advisory Groups:

• Association Management Companies (AMCs) Advisory Group
• CEOs and Executive Directors Advisory Group
• The Mighty Ones Advisory Group
• Young Professionals (YP) Advisory Group

Signature Event Committees:

• Annual Conference – Education or Host Committee
• Summer Summit
• Tête-à-Tête 

AGM 2023 Summary
If you missed this year’s CSAE Annual General Meeting (AGM), read key highlights in the summary.

Walk-In Wednesday – Nov. 1
Members, do you have questions about your member benefits, programs and services? Need some guidance to update your online profile? Just want to touch base "face to face?" We’re here for you. Drop into our virtual Walk-In Wednesday from 1 to 2 pm ET. Other specialists will also be available to answer questions about CSAE programs and services, such as the CAE^® program and CSAE Insurance Services.

Tête-à-Tête 2024
Feb. 22-23 | Ottawa, ON

Tête-à-Tête will once again bring together leaders from associations, not-for-profits, and government agencies nationwide. We are currently accepting applications to exhibit. Learn more about the showcase and booth pricing, and apply online below.

CEO Symposium 2024
Mississauga, ON | Feb. 22-23 | Hosted by the CEO network
Calgary, AB | March 7-8 | Hosted by the Alberta network

Come together with your Board chair to define annual priorities, explore how to work effectively side by side and discover the value of informed policy and strategy as primary tools of leadership at this workshop. Expertly facilitated by Glenn Tecker and Donna French Dunn, CAE, find out why this event has become an annual ritual for association leaders across Canada. Early bird rate ends Dec. 24.

CAE^® Winter Term – Open for Registration
The winter term, starting Jan. 15, 2024, is now open for registration. Gain critical association knowledge and skills through this fully-online program. Sign up today and get early access to the course materials.

My name is Jennifer Watson, and I am the executive director of Brandon First. We’re a not-for-profit organization consisting of a three-person staff, 12-member volunteer board and base of 45 local business stakeholders dedicated to promoting Brandon, Manitoba as a host city for sports, meetings, conventions and agricultural events.

I joined CSAE and decided to pursue my CAE designation at my first CSAE conference in 2016 when I had just started working at Brandon First. The knowledge I gained going through that program has helped me immensely in many aspects of my day-to-day work, especially in my interactions with the Board, stakeholder member relations and organizational management.

CSAE is such an amazing organization to be a part of and I look forward to continuing my education and experience as a member!

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Looking for essential salary and benefit information for all levels of staff within Canada’s association and not-for-profit communities? Find it in the 2023 CSAE Benefits & Compensation Report. 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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