Meet IPMGA – CSAE Insurance Services Partner

I am thrilled to reintroduce Insurance Program Managers Groups & Associations – IPMGA (rebranded from “Dion IPM”) as the exclusive insurance brokerage for the CSAE Insurance Services Directors and Officers (D&O) and Commercial Office program!

Learn more about the value CSAE Insurance Services partners bring to the program here.

Thank you,

Tracy

President & CEO, CSAE

2024 CSAE Benefits & Compensation Report – Out NOW
The 2024 CSAE Benefits & Compensation Report, produced by CSAE in partnership with The Portage Group, contains comprehensive statistics on benefits and compensation practices of associations and other not-for-profit organizations across Canada. Read the executive summary here.

2024 CSAE Leadership Awards – Call for Nominations
Do you know an exceptional association professional who has made outstanding contributions to the sector? Help us recognize them by nominating them for a 2024 CSAE Leadership Award. Nominations are open until March 4.

Membership Referral Program
CSAE Members, do you know an association professional or supplier who might benefit from a CSAE membership? Take advantage of our referral program that allows you to receive a $100 credit on either a CAE^® course registration or an educational event registration over $250.

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 or 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.

CAE^® CPD Reporting
Looking for support in reporting your continuous professional development (CPD) hours to maintain your CAE designation? Email Eve for instructions to complete your reporting.

Summer Summit 2024
July 10-12
Kingston, ON

We are excited to invite you to historic Kingston for two days of learning, networking and fun. Indulge in a dynamic learning program that offers a range of opportunities to expand your association management knowledge and refine your professional skills. As always, the program will offer exciting networking opportunities and reconnection in the limestone city! Early bird pricing for association executives is available until April 30.

Call for Speakers
We’re inviting proposals from speakers/facilitators/presenters for the Summer Summit. Apply by March 1.

My name is Moez Bawania, founder of AMLB LLP, a CPA firm providing virtual finance services—bookkeeping, accounting, tax, payroll and CFO advisory—to growth-oriented associations and businesses across Canada. My family immigrated to Canada 30 years ago and, having lived/worked in 10 countries since, I deeply appreciate the freedom and opportunities I’ve been afforded here. I am committed to paying it forward and some of my best volunteer experiences have been as Board director, chair, treasurer and finance committee lead for several local non-profits. I’m excited to have recently joined CSAE, as I know members of the leadership team and see firsthand how committed they all are to helping associations achieve excellence. I look forward to the shared journey of learning and growth ahead! Connect with me on LinkedIn.

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The Five Top Digital Trends for Boosting Association Engagement
What digital trends can associations leverage to create a more engaging and rewarding experience for their community? Learn more here.

Looking Ahead to 2024: Board Responsibilities and Internal Controls
Learn how Board responsibilities and internal controls help your organization navigate future challenges and remain adaptable to change.   

Is Your Strategy Too Complex?
Strategy documents must only offer high-level guidance. Explore three quick ways to diagnose whether your strategy document is too complex.

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Employers...
Leverage CSAE’s relationship with over 15,000 association executives to fill your next position. Post your job to AssociationJobs.ca now! CSAE members save 40%.

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

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Higher Logic Email Benchmark Report
Explore the latest association-specific email data and trends and get a snapshot of the current digital communication landscape. The report includes:

• Average open, click, unsubscribe, and deliverability rates
• Insights into the impact of automation, segmentation, and personalization on email performance
• Information to help you prepare for new email requirements, data privacy regulations, and AI in 2024

The report is free to download. Check it out now!

Higher Logic Super Forum 2024
April 10-12
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor
Maryland, US

Higher Logic’s 14th annual Super Forum returns April 10-12, 2024, with two full days of sessions to help you discover the SPARK that connects the dots between community and your customers. Register.

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Navigating Unchartered Waters: The Contemporary Challenges Facing Professional Associations
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The 2024 Benefits & Compensation Report provides essential salary and benefit information on all levels of staff within Canada’s association and not-for-profit and communities. This latest report, reflecting data collected in fall 2023, provides 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.

The 2024 CSAE Membership Trends Report is an invaluable source of information that allows you to understand membership trends and compare your practices with other associations across Canada. With responses from over 200 associations, this resource dives into member recruitment, engagement and retention statistics across different types of associations. It informs you on what practices lead to increased membership numbers. You will also get a sense of the challenges that associations have been facing with respect to their membership practices. Visit the CSAE Bookstore for more information and to purchase.

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Since 2015, CCDI Consulting has supported Canadian employers facing workplace inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) issues. CCDI Consulting can help move an employer beyond compliance requirements to provide solutions that create sustainable and measurable results. CCDI Consulting is managed by professionals with practical workplace diversity and inclusion experience in a wide variety of industries and sectors. We leverage our transformative methodology, utilize data-powered inquiry, and employ a unique integrated organizational management approach to address workplace IDEA challenges.