CSAE Conference 2024 Call for Proposals
Want to share inspiring stories, innovative case studies or groundbreaking ideas with Canada’s association leaders? We are inviting proposals to present at the 2024 CSAE Conference, happening Oct. 29-Nov. 1 in Ottawa. Apply by today.

Aspiring Leaders Bursary
Nominate a promising emerging association leader from your professional network for the Aspiring Leader Bursary. As the nominator, you commit to mentoring the aspiring leader for one year while CSAE supports the bursary recipient with professional development and networking opportunities.

Member Speed Networking Event – May 23
Join CSAE’s member community for an exclusive virtual networking event. This is your opportunity to make meaningful connections with association executives, bond with like-minded peers, discover new opportunities and grow your network.

Save the Date: CSAE Town Hall – June 26
Get all the latest CSAE news at the upcoming Town Hall with Shannon Bott, CAE, CSAE Board chair and Tracy Folkes Hanson, CAE, President and CEO. Hosted on Remo’s dynamic virtual platform, you’ll have an opportunity to connect with your peers and take part in an open Q&A with Shannon and Tracy following their update. Register by June 25.

Talk Tuesday – May 14
Join CSAE President and CEO Tracy Folkes Hanson and your association colleagues from across the country to discuss challenges and opportunities specific to the not-for-profit sector.

Walk-In Wednesday – May 15
CSAE 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 in to our virtual Walk-In Wednesday between 1-2 pm ET.

Virtual Governance Forum – May 30
Attention, CEOs! Bring your Board and team leadership together at a single price for a productive session on May 30 that will set up your organization for success.

Summer Summit 2024
July 10-12
Kingston, ON

Join us in 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 reconnecting in the limestone city.

We asked our long-term members what their most valuable moment with CSAE was. Read what Steven Brasier, CAE, one of our retired subscribers had to say:

“CSAE has been a tremendous resource, offering professional development, information, and networking opportunities that were valuable in my lengthy career as an association professional. I took especially great pride in obtaining the CAE designation, which played an important role in my career advancement.”

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

Top Membership Recruitment, Engagement and Retention Trends in 2024
Learn four takeaways from the 2024 Membership Trends Report to optimize your association’s recruitment, engagement and retention practices.

Next-Gen Membership Models Transforming Canadian Associations
Learn how associations are favoring innovative membership models that offer increased value and flexibility.

Top 10 Member Engagement Strategies for 2024 and Beyond
Learn the 10 top member engagement strategies to keep your members feel both connected and valued in 2024 and beyond.

The Five Top Digital Trends for Boosting Association Engagement
What digital trends can associations leverage to create a more engaging and rewarding experience for their community? Learn more here.

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

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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: Regional Director, Plastics, Quebec
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Location: Montreal
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Organization: CSAE
Location: Toronto
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Location: Vancouver
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Unleash Your Association Buying Power: Mastering Negotiations for Affinity Agreements
1 pm ET
May 8
Free Webinar

Delve into the art of negotiation and explore strategies to leverage affinity agreements for maximizing your non-dues revenue. Register.

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The 2024 Benefits & Compensation Report provides essential salary and benefit information on all levels of staff within Canada’s association and not-for-profit and communities. This latest report reflects data collected in fall 2023 and provides 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.

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.

Featured Corporate Partner: HUB International

HUB International is a proud partner of the CSAE group benefits and wellness plans.  Continue to contact us as we work together to support employees’ evolving needs. Learn more.