CSAE 2026: ANCHORED – Program Announced

October 27-30, St John’s NL
In-person

The concurrent session program for CSAE ANCHORED is now live! Every session in the program was chosen because it speaks to what it actually takes to lead a resilient association right now. Not theory. Not trend-watching. The real operational, strategic, and human challenges that show up in your work every day.

Summer Vibes Activated: Join Us at the 2026 Summer Summit!

July 8-10, London, ON
In-person

Planning to join us in London, ON, this July? Momentum is building for an incredible lineup of sessions, including a hands-on LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® keynote on innovation with Leo Chan and practical government relations ROI strategies with Loretta Ryan, CAE.

Fall CAE^® Registration is Now Open!

Fall Term Starts September 14th

As Canada’s gold standard in association leadership, this fully online, flexible CAE® program is designed to fit your busy schedule. Whether you want to earn the full designation or take a single course for a micro-credential, now is the time to build the strategic skills, confidence, and network needed to lead mission-driven organizations.

Nominate for Awards of Excellence

Closing Date – July 5

The 2026 Centre of Excellence Awards is now open! CSAE’s Awards and Recognition Program recognizes the best and brightest in association leadership, from outstanding teams to individual luminaries. Nominate a colleague, peer, or your association today.

Shape the Future: Join the CSAE Board or a Committee!

Closing Date – July 3

Applications are officially open for positions on CSAE’s 2026-2027 Board of Directors (5 vacancies) and several standing Board Committees (Nominating, Finance & Audit, and Governance). CSAE deeply values diversity and strongly encourages applications from all backgrounds and equity-deserving groups.

The Mighty Ones Networking Session

June 23, 2-3pm ET
Virtual

The Mighty Ones online sessions bring together Executive Members who manage their associations on their own or with the help of one or two others. This will be an Open Forum session; we welcome all questions and discussion topics.

Elevate Your Board’s Strategic Impact

Governance Forum
September 17, 1.00 - 4.00 PM ET
Virtual

Join Dr. David Weiss on Sept. 17 for a refreshed Governance Forum. This session is all about empowering your leadership team with the tools to de-risk big ideas and move strategy forward with confidence. Bring your entire Board (up to 10 people) for one flat group rate to ensure everyone starts the fall season on the same page.

The 2026 CSAE Benchmarking Survey is Now Live!

CSAE has partnered with Bramm Research to launch the 2026 CSAE Benchmarking Survey, and we need your voice to make it count. In under 12 minutes, you can help build the most current, Canada-specific data set our sector has. Participants also get early access to the full report at a discounted rate.

What keeps members committed to your association? In her latest blog post, The ROI of Belonging: Beyond the Member Portal, CSAE President & CEO Tracy Folkes Hanson explains why the true value of membership isn't found in a resource library, but in human connection.

Discover how shifting from "consumption" to "connection" creates a purpose-driven community that drives long-term advocacy and impact.

Explore content on the key competencies of governance, organizational direction, leading people, operations and value to membership:

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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%.

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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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Partner Offering: Free Webinar: Association Board Management, Simplified

June 24, 1pm EST

Join OnBoard, the board management platform CSAE trusts and uses for their own governance, for an exclusive product showcase covering how OnBoard helps associations drive better board governance and stronger stronger leadership.

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How Do You Properly Amend Meeting Minutes?

Learn how to properly document amendments to meeting minutes while preserving a clear, accurate, and defensible historical record.

How to Ratify Decisions Made Outside of Board Meetings

Many boards make decisions between formal meetings, but those decisions are not binding until they are properly ratified. This article explains why ratification matters and how to document it clearly in the minutes.

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Beyond the Conference: How to Turn Event Content into a Year-Long Revenue Strategy
Associations are realizing that collateral conference content, including recordings, presentations, panel discussions, and more, can be valuable assets and a starting point for a year-long strategy that can drive engagement and, importantly, generate new revenue.
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How Associations Can Assist Young Professionals
A new survey finds that Gen Z values skills and stability above simply climbing the ladder. Associations are well-positioned to help. The survey surfaces some specific challenges that are meaningful for association leaders as they manage both their staffs and industries that are looking to attract more young people.
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How Associations Can Optimize Content for AI Search
How do associations that have structured their search strategy around SEO for decades adapt to the new era of answer engine optimization (AEO) and generative engine optimization (GEO), to ensure their organizations remain trusted sources? As AI reshapes how people find information, associations have a built-in advantage — if they know how to use it.
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The 2026 CSAE Benefits & Compensation Report, developed in partnership with The Portage Group, is now available. This trusted resource offers Canadian association leaders high-level insights into compensation, benefits, and total rewards trends—designed to support informed planning and governance discussions. Explore the full report to see how your organization compares.

Even if you’re not using AI – or aren’t sure it’s right for your organization – your peers likely are. The CSAE–Bramm Research Generative AI Survey Report reveals how Canadian associations are experimenting with AI, the benefits they’re seeing, and the risks they’re managing. See real adoption rates, common use cases, and policy approaches so you can make informed decisions about your next steps.

This interactive guide introduces associations, their role in society, and common types. It also covers the structure of Canadian associations, detailing the roles and duties of the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers. With detailed explanations, case studies, and examples, “Intro to Associations” is an essential resource for professionals and volunteers new to the association world.

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