Secure Your Spot at the CSAE Annual Conference
October 21-24
Victoria, BC

Dive into the MOMENTUM conference programming and elevate your association’s impact. Explore hands-on sessions, inspiring keynotes, and strategic workshops designed to accelerate growth and innovation. You’ll uncover proven tactics for member engagement, pipeline development, sustainable board structures, policy readiness, high-impact communications, and more!

The Only Event Dedicated to Canadian Association Leaders
November 18-19 – virtual
January 27-28, 2026 – in-person
Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites

CSAE’s signature CEO Symposium returns, and it’s happening right here in Canada. Join us virtually or in person and meet the experts: Glenn Tecker – widely acknowledged as one of the world's foremost experts on association leadership and strategy; and Donna French Dunn, CAE – who specializes in guiding associations through strategic planning, governance transformation, and organizational design.

 in-person attendance

 virtual attendance

Non Dues-a-Palooza is coming to Toronto!
September 18, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: TMU DMZ Sandbox, 341 Yonge St, 3rd Floor, Toronto

Are you ready to reimagine your association’s financial future? We’re thrilled to invite you to Non Dues‑a‑Palooza Toronto, hosted by CSAE in partnership with CANRev. This one‑day, high‑impact event is designed especially for Canadian association executives like you—ready to explore non‑dues revenue models that drive growth.

Advance Your Career: Register Now for the CAE^® Fall Term

Looking to take the next step in your association career? Enroll in one of CSAE’s CAE^® courses this fall to deepen your expertise, build leadership skills, and move closer to earning the gold-standard designation in association management.

New to the Association World?

Discover Intro to Associations, CSAE’s self-directed interactive guide that covers the essentials of association structure, roles, and the five core competencies for executive leaders—a perfect resource for professionals and volunteers new to the sector. Dive in today to build a strong foundation for your association career!

Julie Beckstead, CAE - Ontario Real Estate Association

My name is Julie Beckstead, and I am the Manager, YPN at the Ontario Real Estate Association. OREA represents REALTORS® in the province and advocates for housing. OREA’s YPN program focuses on providing value to a segment of the membership that is crucial to future membership growth, retention, and engagement rates. It also focuses on equity, diversity, and inclusion through membership engagement, volunteer recruitment, and retention. This year, I earned my Certified Association Executive designation and sit on CSAE’s Young Professionals Advisory Committee and EDI Advisory Committee. Through CSAE, I appreciate the opportunity to meet other association professionals and address topics that define the industry. Volunteering with CSAE contributes to skill development, learning industry best practices, and hopefully making a difference to other associations as well. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn.

Be Part of the CSAE Community

Being part of a like-minded community has never been more important, as we stand stronger together. CSAE membership has many benefits, including access to exclusive member-only content, discounts on in-person events and the ability to work towards the professionally recognized CAE designation.

How Association Plan Sponsors Can Use Biosimilars to Support Employee Health and Reduce Drug Costs

In the association industry, attracting and retaining top talent is often a critical challenge, especially in a competitive market where employees have numerous options. To stand out as an employer of choice, offering comprehensive employee benefits as part of the total compensation package is more than a strategy, it’s a necessity. One innovative approach associations can adopt to manage costs while maintaining robust benefits is the inclusion of biosimilars in their health plans.

Delivering True Value: How Associations Can Stand Out in a Competitive Landscape

The most successful associations are those that evolve with their members, anticipating their needs and delivering solutions before they even ask. Discover how to deliver true value to your members.

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

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Association Governance Survey

Calling all Association Leaders! Participate in OnBoard’s 2025 Association Governance Survey to help uncover key trends and common challenges in the association boardroom.

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This interactive guide introduces associations, their role in society, and common types. It also covers the structure of Canadian associations, detailing the roles and duties of the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers. With detailed explanations, case studies, and examples, “Intro to Associations” is an essential resource for professionals and volunteers new to the association world.

Strengthen your leadership with reliable, up-to-date compensation benchmarks that reflect the realities of Canadian associations. This report provides the key insights you need to create fair and competitive packages.

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