2023 CSAE Summer Summit – Thank You for Coming
Boasting 205 attendees, 35 speakers and 12 volunteers, the 2023 CSAE Summer Summit in Mississauga was a resounding success! A big thank you to all attendees, speakers and sponsors for making the event so memorable. See you next year in Kingston. Mark your calendar for July 10-12, 2024. 

NEW: Association Centre of Excellence Awards
Shine a light on your team’s biggest achievements in 2022 and share your expertise with the association community. CSAE is thrilled to invite you to participate in this year's revamped Association Centre of Excellence Awards. Apply by Aug. 21.

Call for Advisory Group Volunteers
Apply by July 31 to volunteer on CSAE’s new advisory groups:

• Membership Advisory Group
• Professional Development (PD) Advisory Group

CSAE 2023: Experience 
Register before July 31 to save big on a conference experience like no other. From unparalleled experiential and collaborative learning opportunities to networking and social events that bring you sights, tastes and sounds that will energize, entertain and inspire you, CSAE’s Experience conference is an immersive experience that will leave you wanting more.

Walk-In Wednesday – Aug. 2
Members, do you have questions about your member benefits, programs and services? Need some guidance to update your online profile? Just want to touch base "face to face?" We’re here for you. Drop into our virtual Walk-In Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET. Other specialists will also be available to answer questions about CSAE programs and services, such as the CAE^® program and CSAE Insurance Services.

Virtual Governance Forum – Oct. 5
Attention, CEOs! Get the best value—and save $150 when you register by Aug. 11. Bring your Board and team leadership together on Oct. 5—at a single price—for a productive session that will set up your organization for success. 

Exploring Bias Team Workshop – Sept. 14
Don’t miss the early bird rate on this essential workshop, available until Aug. 18. Collaborate with your team on your organization’s journey toward inclusivity, equity and diversity at this workshop with CCDI Consulting Inc. Designed to get your team on the same page, this is a workshop you won’t want to miss. Bring up to 10 participants at one group rate.

CAE^® Fall Term – Open for Registration
The fall term, starting Sept. 11, is now open for registration. Gain critical association knowledge and skills through this fully-online program. Sign up today and get early access to the course materials. 

You may have seen me around many CSAE events. I have been a member for 15 years, which makes me either seasoned, or old, or both! I am the CEO of the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) in Hamilton. I joined at the suggestion of my mentor, himself a CAE and frequent flyer to CSAE events. I was brought in by an experienced CAE, who mentored and supported me to my CAE. I now have hundreds of connections, which makes doing my job much easier. I have respected colleagues to lean on—borrowing best practices, sharing pitfalls of decisions and how best to innovate for our members. I have had the pleasure of working on the new competency profile for CAEs, the Prior Learning Assessment program, and chaired the Continuing Competency Committee. Every volunteer experience is rewarding! CSAE is a place to find your people. Connect with me on LinkedIn.

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Generating Non-dues Revenue for Your Association: Sponsorship & Beyond
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Common Operational Exposures for Associations
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Association Boards Must Become More: Part I
Associations need fit-for-purpose boards that are able to prepare and adapt for the challenges of our current decade. 
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How To Optimize Your Event Marketing Approach With Email
According to Double the Donation, nearly 30% of all fundraising revenue comes from email appeals. These strategies can improve email formatting and maximize engagement. 
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How One Group Lets Volunteer Groups Lead Themselves
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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 in the 2023 CSAE Benefits & Compensation Report. 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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