Apply to the 2024 Association Centre of Excellence Awards

Shine a light on your team’s biggest achievements in 2023 and share your expertise with the association community. CSAE is thrilled to invite you to participate in this year's Association Centre of Excellence Awards. Apply by August 12, 2024.

CSAE 2024: Connection

The 2024 CSAE conference program is shaping up! Visit our conference website to see the latest additions to its learning program.

The conference – taking place at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa from October 29 to November 1, is all about the lifeblood of our profession—connection. Early bird registration is open for association executives until July 31.

Indigenous Webinar Series

Looking to improve your association's Indigenous employment, workplace engagement, and inclusion? Gain the right knowledge through our latest webinar series, offered in partnership with Indigenous Works. Special bundle price is available! Join the next webinar in the series, Indigenous Socio-Economics and Demographics, on September 17 at 1:00 pm ET.

 CAE Fall Term – Open for Registration

Work your way toward a CAE designation—the pinnacle of achievement for association executives— through Canada’s only fully online program. Register today to get early access to your materials.

Students in the original program, you have until August 2027 to complete the program and earn your designation. Resume your journey today to make sure you complete the program on time!

Mike Roberts | BC Municipal Safety Association

I joined CSAE to broaden my understanding and gain more knowledge for my role as the CEO of the BC Municipal Safety Association. Being part of CSAE allows me to engage with leading experts and access valuable resources that enhance my leadership and organizational skills. Through CSAE, I gain exposure to cutting-edge methodologies, expand my network, and develop skills that are crucial for my career. Ultimately, my involvement in CSAE empowers me to make a meaningful difference and deepen my expertise in leading a non-profit organization. I am currently the chair of the CEOs and Executive Directors Advisory Group. Connect with me on LinkedIn.

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The Evolution of Employee Compensation Models in Associations
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Top Membership Recruitment, Engagement and Retention Trends in 2024
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Next-Gen Membership Models Transforming Canadian Associations
Learn how associations are favoring innovative membership models that offer increased value and flexibility.

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Enhancing Association Governance with OnBoard: A CSAE Spotlight
Free Webinar
July 23, 1:00 pm ET

Take a sneak peek into OnBoard’s board management software to see why CSAE uses it for its own governance needs. Witness how OnBoard takes the hassle in governance away – by streamlining committee work, promoting collaboration and maximizing productivity. Register.

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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 communities. This latest report reflects data collected in fall 2023 and 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 to allow 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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