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 2024 Term
The winter term is still open for registration! Sign up by Jan. 22 to gain critical association knowledge and skills through this fully-online program.

Tête-à-Tête 2024
Feb. 7
Ottawa, ON

Don’t miss Tête-à-Tête 2024 keynote speaker Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa! Dr. Oriuwa is a medical trailblazer who has driven transformative change by spearheading DEI initiatives in medical school and beyond, throughout Canada’s healthcare system. She will explore the value of neurodiversity in teams and how to create environments that foster everyone’s contribution. Leaders from associations, not-for-profits and government agencies nationwide register for free.

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.

Meet CSAE Insurance Services’ Partners for 2024: IPMGA, HUB and Dion Strategic
CSAE Insurance Services is thrilled to announce the renewal of partnerships with IPMGA – Insurance Program Managers Groups & Associations (formerly known as "Dion IPM"), HUB International and Dion Strategic for the year 2024. These partnerships are a strategic move towards advancing the sector through heightened awareness and advocacy, building credibility, voice, representation and reputation through leadership and vision.

Summer Summit 2024
July 10-12
Kingston, ON

We are excited to invite you to historic Kingston for two days of learning, networking and fun. Indulge in a dynamic learning program that offers a range of opportunities to expand your association management knowledge and refine your professional skills. As always, the program will offer exciting networking opportunities and reconnection in the limestone city!

Walk-In Wednesday – Feb. 7
Do you have questions about your member benefits, programs and services? Need some guidance on how to update your online profile? Just want to touch base “face to face?” We’re here for you! Drop in to our virtual Walk-In Wednesday this week at 1-2 pm ET.

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.

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

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...
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%.

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

Title: Manager, Governance and External Relations
Organization: College of Nurses of Ontario
Location: Toronto, ON
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Title: Director, Strategy
Organization: College of Nurses of Ontario
Location: Toronto, ON
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Title: Director, Public Affairs & Communications
Organization: Appraisal Institute of Canada
Location: Ottawa
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AI Powered Possibilities: Leading Your Association
Feb. 6, 12 pm ET
Online

Dive into the endless possibilities for adopting AI and learn how generative AI goes hand-in-hand with becoming a learning organization, one that learns from every member interaction leading you to a path of continuous performance improvement. 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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Higher Logic Super Forum 2024
April 10-12
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor
Maryland, US

Higher Logic’s 14th annual Super Forum returns April 10-12, 2024, with two full days of sessions to help you discover the SPARK that connects the dots between community and your customers. Register.

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Article: What are Robert’s Rules? Tips for Meeting Guidelines
Meetings are a vital part of an association's communication. It’s where decisions are made, plans are formed, and ideas are exchanged. However, without structure, meetings can become chaotic and unproductive. This is where Robert’s Rules of Order come in, providing a framework for conducting meetings efficiently and democratically. Read here.  

Level Up Your Component Leadership Training
Component leadership training can strengthen individual chapters and ultimately the larger organizations they make up.
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Organizers Should Give Attendees What They Want
“Attendees often don’t align with many of the things meeting professionals focus on,” says Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of strategy at Freeman.
Skift Meetings

Unveiling the Future: Trade Show Industry Trends in 2024
The trade show industry continues to evolve, driven by technological advancements, shifting consumer behaviors, and global economic changes.
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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.

Featured Corporate Partner: Association Analytics

As an integral cash-flow component for many companies, well managed credit card processing is a high priority. One of the best ways for a company to reduce fees and receive proactive service is to join a professional Association that offers a group processing plan.

The scale of the CSAE group plan provides significantly reduced rates. Proactive service ensures that your members will no longer be taken by surprise when regulations, rate categories, technologies and data security standards inevitably evolve. They will know what’s happening months before any changes take effect.

In addition to being very good for member companies, the plan also provides a potential tool for new member recruitment while generating a growing, non-dues revenue stream for participating Associations.

If you’d like to explore the benefits of partnership, please leave a few details about your organization here and we’ll be in touch shortly.