CAE^® CPD Reporting
All Certified Association Executives are required to complete 24 hours of continuous professional development (CPD) every two years to maintain their designation. These hours can be earned through a wide variety of flexible options, such as free and fee-based professional development, volunteering and knowledge-sharing. Click here for full information on qualifying activities. Email Eve for instructions to complete your reporting.

CAE^® Winter Term – Jan. 15
The winter term, starting Jan. 15, 2024, 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.

Talk Tuesday – Jan. 9
CSAE Members, join CSAE president and CEO Tracy Folkes Hanson, CAE, and your association colleagues from across the country for an informal chat about challenges and opportunities specific to the not-for-profit sector.

Association Marketplace Demo – Jan. 10
Have you been hearing a lot about CSAE's Association Marketplace, but not sure where to start? Join us for a Walk-in Wednesday on Jan. 10, where Andy Steggles will be running an interactive demo of the platform. The demo will begin at 1:10 pm ET and there will be time for questions later. Questions about attending the demo? Email Lexie.

Tête-à-Tête 2024
Feb. 7
Ottawa, ON

Leaders from associations, not-for-profits and government agencies nationwide register for free. Delve into the heart of the association community, discover a myriad of exhibitors offering innovative products and services tailored to help you achieve your organizational objectives.

We are accepting applications to exhibit. Learn more about the showcase, booth pricing and apply online.

CEO Symposium 2024
Mississauga, ON - Feb. 22-23 (hosted by the CEO network)
Calgary, AB - March 7-8 (hosted by the Alberta network)

Come together with your Board chair to define annual priorities, explore how to work effectively side by side and discover the value or informed policy and strategy as primary tools of leadership at this workshop. Expertly facilitated by Glenn Tecker and Donna French Dunn, CAE, find out why this event has become an annual ritual for association leaders across Canada.

Happy New Year. My name is Danielle S. Russell, CAE, C.Dir, and I am the very newly named executive director of Canadian Defence Lawyers, the only national association representing the interests of civil defence lawyers. I joined CSAE shortly after starting my first job in the association sector in the late '00s, and have held almost every volunteer role imaginable, including having served two terms on the Board of Directors, two terms on the Trillium network council, and chairing a Summer Summit committee.

As I embark on my latest career adventure, I know I do so with the support and collective wisdom of my incredible network – many of whom I have met through CSAE events and activities. I can’t wait to keep connecting with CSAE in 2024. Connect with me on LinkedIn.

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Looking Ahead to 2024: Board Responsibilities and Internal Controls
Learn how Board responsibilities and internal controls help your organization navigate future challenges and remain adaptable to change.   

Is Your Strategy Too Complex?
Strategy documents must only offer high-level guidance. Explore three quick ways to diagnose whether your strategy document is too complex.

Executive Benefits: Attract and Retain the Key People at Your Association
Learn about executive benefits that can strengthen the compensation package you offer the key people who run your association.

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

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

Title: Event Planner
Organization: Digital Health Canada
Location: Remote (GTA)
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Title: President & CEO
Organization: Family Enterprise Canada / Family Enterprise Foundation
Location: Toronto, ON
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Title: Director of Operations
Organization: Skills/Compétences Canada
Location: Ottawa
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Creating a Winning Member Benefits Program
Jan. 17, 12 pm ET
Online

Learn new strategies to create a winning member benefits plan and drive new revenues for your association. Register.

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Understanding Risk Exposures for Non-Profit Associations
Feb. 15, 1-2 pm ET
Online

Empower your non-profit organization to navigate the world of insurance with confidence by attending this comprehensive webinar. Register here.

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The Value of Reciprocal Membership Agreements
Reciprocal agreements can build meaningful relationships with partners and members.
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New approaches to keynote speakers may be necessary to keep participants engaged and attracted to associations.
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Non-Dues Revenue Strategies: Leveraging Content for Association Growth
Diversifying revenue streams is a must for associations to maintain financial health.
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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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Association Analytics is the leading data analytics company exclusively serving the association market. Associations use our product, Acumen, to combine data from key source systems into a cloud-based platform with intuitive and self-service dashboards and visualizations. Our goal is to inform your decision making by providing you with consistent, complete and trusted data that leads to actionable business intelligence. By leveraging our product and services, associations are more successful with their current technology and data investments – lowering operational costs, driving revenue and improving member engagement and experience. Click here for more info.