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Benefits & Compensation Study – Deadline Dec. 9
Help build a current picture of association benefits and compensation by participating in this valuable study. Participants receive $100 off the published report and an early copy of the executive summary.

Association Landscape in Canada – Sector Research
To enable benchmarking and innovation, CSAE undertook a comprehensive analysis of the association sector in Canada, in partnership with Focus Research. The study will inform the organization’s growth strategy and research agenda, and will be instrumental in advancing the strategic plan.

Talk Tuesday
CSAE members, join Tracy Folkes Hanson, CSAE president and CEO, and your association colleagues from across the country to discuss challenges and opportunities specific to the not-for-profit sector.

Book Early for CEO Symposium 2023
Come together with your Board chair to this invaluable two-day workshop to define annual priorities, learn how to work side by side and explore informed policy and strategy. Early bird deadline: Dec. 23. Available in person and virtually. Register:

       

Tête-à-Tête 2023

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If you’re an association professional, meeting planner or government procurer, you wouldn’t want to miss Tête-à-Tête, back on Feb. 8, 2023! Find every type of solution to help you meet your organizational objectives—from event venues and destinations, to productivity solutions for your staff, to consulting services.

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Gain critical association knowledge and skills through this fully-online program. Sign up for the winter term today and get early access to the course materials.

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CSAE Blog

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

Top 10 Things Association CEOs Must Never Forget
Ten cardinal things an association CEO needs to be mindful of while handling operations, especially while working with other people.

The Member Acquisition System That Works 24/7 (so You Don’t Have to)
Learn about a four-step, data-driven member acquisition system (MAS) that can help you gain new members with minimal effort at a low cost.

What It's Like Being an Introvert at Events
Here's a sneak peek into an introvert's experience at events and conventions.

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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:

Title: Manager of Communications and Marketing
Organization: Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC)
Location: 1 Nicholas St.
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Title: Event and Marketing Coordinator
Organization: Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada
Location: Ottawa, ON
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Sector News

Study: Online and Concierge Services Improve New Member Retention
According to the New Member Engagement Study, conducted by Kaiser Insights LLC and Dynamic Benchmarking, associations with a "set it and forget it" engagement programs were twice as likely to hae a lower new member rate.
Source: Associations Now

Mentorship: An Investment in Your Association
Mentorships allow for more member engagement and offer a more creative solution to member engagement.
Source: Association Adviser

Meetings Are Forever Changed, New Data Shows
Remote work has lowered in-person demands and location sourcing is focused on no-flight or direct-flight meeting places.
Source: Skift Meetings

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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 here. 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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