Tête-à-Tête 2024
Feb. 7
Ottawa, ON

Just a few more days left before Tête-à-Tête 2024! Not only will you spend the day meeting a variety of exhibitors and exploring innovative solutions—you will also learn from top experts, have fun and be refreshed, and win exciting prizes! Check out the full schedule today.

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.

CAE^® CPD Reporting
Looking for support in reporting your continuous professional development (CPD) hours to maintain your CAE designation? Email Eve for instructions to complete your reporting.

2024 CSAE Leadership Awards – Call for Nominations
CSAE will soon open the call for nominations for the 2024 CSAE Leadership Awards. Stay tuned for announcements coming your way next week!

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! Early bird pricing for association executives is available until April 30.

Call for Speakers
We’re inviting proposals from speakers/facilitators/presenters for the Summer Summit. Apply by March 1.

Walk-In Wednesday – Feb. 7
Intrigued by the Associations Connect online community? Join us for a quick demo at our virtual Walk-In Wednesday next week at 1-2 pm ET. Also, bring questions about your member profile, benefits, programs and services—we'll answer them all.

Talk Tuesday – Feb. 13
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.

My name is Moez Bawania, founder of AMLB LLP, a CPA firm providing virtual finance services—bookkeeping, accounting, tax, payroll and CFO advisory—to growth-oriented associations and businesses across Canada. My family immigrated to Canada 30 years ago and, having lived/worked in 10 countries since, I deeply appreciate the freedom and opportunities I’ve been afforded here. I am committed to paying it forward and some of my best volunteer experiences have been as Board director, chair, treasurer and finance committee lead for several local non-profits. I’m excited to have recently joined CSAE, as I know members of the leadership team and see firsthand how committed they all are to helping associations achieve excellence. I look forward to the shared journey of learning and growth ahead! Connect with me on LinkedIn.

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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: Membership Relations Coordinator
Organization: Ontario Waterpower Association
Location: Hybrid (Peterborough, ON)
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Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
Organization: Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario and Catholic Congregational Legacy Charity
Location: Ontario
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Location: Ottawa, Ontario
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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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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.  

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 The 2024 CSAE Membership Trends Report is an invaluable source of information that allows you to understand membership trends and compare your practices with other associations across Canada. With responses from over 200 associations, this resource dives into member recruitment, engagement and retention statistics across different types of associations. It informs you on what practices lead to increased membership numbers. You will also get a sense of the challenges that associations have been facing with respect to their membership practices. Visit the CSAE Bookstore for more information and to purchase.

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