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CSAE’s Awards & Recognition Program highlights the best and brightest stars in Canadian association management. Help celebrate excellence by nominating a peer. Click here for information on the nomination process. The submission deadline is February 19, 2021. Questions? Feel free to reach out to CSAE via info@csae.com.

February 10, 2021

CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau’s most popular event is almost here!

Join Tête-à-Tête’s opening keynote speaker Riaz Meghji on February 10 to learn Five Habits of Human Connection and the conversational skills that will connect you to exciting new opportunities in 2021! 

Attend the lunchtime Planner Panel Discussion, where industry experts will evaluate the virtual conference experience of 2020. What went well and what pitfalls can you avoid when planning your association’s next online event?

Plus, hear the latest COVID-19 news from closing keynote speaker and renowned epidemiologist Dr. David Fisman.  

Tête-à-Tête registration is free for all association professionals and event planners: register here!  

Are you a CSAE business member? You’re welcome to attend one of the keynote sessions by registering here. 

 

February 17, 2021

Are you a CEO or executive director? Join your leadership peers at CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau’s new CEO Roundtable Series on February 17 at 12:00 pm Eastern. Open to all CSAE ED/CEO members across Canada at no charge, you'll discuss challenges and opportunities unique to association leadership roles – and discover fresh ways to approach common issues in this 1.5-hour virtual session. Don’t delay, register here!

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February 25-26, 2021

Is your board chair new this year? Here’s your chance to forge a connection with them at this two-day session, where association CEOs and their board chairs attend together to cement their relationship and joint priorities for the year ahead. Expertly facilitated by Glenn Tecker and Donna French Dunn, CAE. Register here! 

Unsure about signing up? Find out why this event is a must-attend, as we chat with a CSAE member who has attended with her board chairs for more than 10 years.

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February 26, 2021

CSAE Trillium welcomes you to a virtual café on the last Friday of every month at 12:00 pm EST. The first session will be facilitated by Steven Van Alstine, Vice President, Education, The Canadian Payroll Association. Attendees are welcome to join in a discussion about hosting virtual tradeshows – what works and what doesn’t. Bring your lunch and have a chat with your colleagues in the association world! Register here.

Member Spotlight

I have been in the agri-food association world for a few years now, currently as the executive director of the Pet Food Association of Canada (PFAC). Working for an industry trade association is challenging, exciting and always changing. PFAC is no different. As the national voice of the pet food industry in Canada, we work domestically and with global counterparts. I joined CSAE to be part of the community, which is especially important when working in a remote office for a small association. I’ve made great contacts and connected with colleagues who bounce ideas off each other and provide support when needed.

Email Chris at cnash@pfac.com and connect with him on LinkedIn.

 
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March 2-4, 2021

Warm up at the Winter Summit with a discussion about resilience and its relation to mental health, joy and renewal. Register today! 

- Discover insights on resilience, productivity and leadership from Keynote speaker Hamza Khan. Hamza is an award-winning marketer, bestselling author and global keynote speaker whose TEDx talk “Stop Managing, Start Leading” has been viewed over a million times.

-What Keeps You Up At Night? 
Participate in a 90-minute, peer-based learning event unlike any other. Draw from the wisdom of the crowd and share your own successes with association and business leaders from across the country. Hosted in Remo, you’ll hop from table to table, connecting with others in facilitated discussion. Learn more here.

March 11, 2021

This webinar is hosted by CSAE Partners: Sage Intacct

RPA. Machine Learning. Algorithms. Do you wonder what these terms have in common? They are all part of Artificial Intelligence, and they’re being used all around us, from the spam filter on your email to your digital assistant. But what does AI do for businesses, and what does it really mean for the finance function? Join us as we discuss AI and the impact it will have on how you manage your financials. Our expert panel will be discussing AI, the benefits for companies of all sizes, and how you can prepare today for the financial management of tomorrow.Register here.

April 8, 2021

This year, you can bring your entire board and team leadership together – at a single price – for a productive session that will set you up for success in 2021. Dr. David S. Weiss will expertly lead you through this specially-designed, interactive workshop where you will:

  • engage your board
  • clarify accountabilities
  • establish your key strategic priorities
  • collaboratively determine how you’ll measure success 
  • reach a clear understanding of what good governance means for your association in the year ahead

Learn more and register here.

 

April 28, 2021

There’s no doubt technology makes your association tick! Seize the day  ̶  Technology Day  ̶  and learn to make technology work for you. All are welcome at this half-day event, featuring a keynote address from Ricardo Wagner of Microsoft Canada on prioritizing accessibility. Plus, we’ll have multiple technology-focused case studies and a panel on the “Technology of People.” Don’t miss this chance to brush up on the soft skills you’ll need to manage the interface of people and technology.  Learn more and register here.

 

Reach higher this year with the Certified Association Executive® (CAE®) program, a professional designation in not-for-profit leadership. CAE’s online curriculum was developed for senior leaders, executives and managers of associations and not-for-profit organizations. Work at your own pace so you can fit your learning into your busy schedule. The Spring term is now open for registration. Click here for details.

 

Don’t miss these curated perspectives on a variety of association-focused issues:

7 Tips to Prepare Your Association for the Unexpected
There are many lessons for proactive association leaders to learn in our post-COVID world. Instead of scrambling to react appropriately to the next unexpected event, there are practical steps you can take now to prepare your association, non-profit, or social enterprise organization for the unexpected. Dr. David S. Weiss and Peter Primdahl outline the path forward.

How Associations Can Benefit from a Continuing Education (CE) Platform vs. A Standard Learning Management System (LMS)
For many associations, having a solid continuing education (CE) program has proven to be one of the most effective ways to deliver member value. Anna Micha Djaja outlines the key factors associations must consider when choosing a platform to deliver their CE programs.

Let’s Talk About Mental Health
More than ever, it’s important to speak openly and honestly about our collective mental health challenges as we navigate this global pandemic. Get some practical advice for association leaders from mental health experts across the country.

How to Better Manage Your Online Career Centre
Association online career centres are reliable traffic generators. Author Shanna Mertel shares tips on how to launch or upgrade this valuable resource that brings active and passive job seekers together on one hub.

Tapping into Your Hidden Resiliency During a Job Search
If the events of the last several months have caused you internal angst, you are not alone. Career and employment strategist Erika Mendonca De-Silva shares tips for releasing anxiety and moving forward when you’re looking for a job.

Association Jobs
Have you thought about leveraging CSAE's relationship with over 15,000 association executives to fill your next position? Post your job to AssociationJobs.ca now! Remember CSAE members save 40%.

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

Title: Director Finance and Corporate Services
Organization: The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) 
Location: Toronto, ON
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Title: Executive Director / Directeur général
Organization: Ontario Arts Foundation / Fondation des arts de l'Ontario
Location: Toronto, ON
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Sector News
Source: Associations Now
Like everything else, the recruitment process has gone virtual, which means it’s often more difficult for hiring managers to gauge a candidate’s fit. Here are a few ways they can adapt.
Source: ConstructConnect
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) has partnered with the National Women in Roofing (NWiR) to establish a Canadian council of the organization.
Source: Graphic Arts Magazine
The Canadian Printing Industries Association (CPIA) has appointed Gerard (Gerry) Lacombe to the newly created position of Association Manager.
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Featured Publications
  

Duties and Responsibilities of Directors of Not-for-Profit Organizations is CSAE's most popular publication and is now available in a digital format.This eBook provides a road map of the important duties and liabilities of the directors of not-for-profit corporations. It offers general practice points to help directors meet their obligations, reduce liability risk, and govern more effectively in an increasingly complex environment.

Visit the CSAE Bookstore for more information and to purchase.

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