Emerging Leaders – This is Your Moment!
Deadline: August 25

Don’t miss your chance to attend the 2025 CSAE Annual Conference in Victoria for FREE! Ottawa Tourism and Rogers Centre Ottawa are sponsoring 5 full registrations for Emerging Leaders to attend the conference. Submissions will be considered until August 25, but don’t wait to apply! The form takes 5 minutes to complete. Nominees who meet the criteria will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Award Nominations are OPEN
Deadline: August 22

Nominations are now open for the NEW Centre of Excellence Awards, which recognize the commitment of both individuals and organizations for their outstanding contribution to the industry. These award winners will be celebrated during our AGM on October 15. Save the date and don't forget to nominate by August 22.

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Let the Energy of Momentum Carry You into Unforgettable Post-Conference Experiences!
October 21-24
Victoria, BC

Ready to make the most of your time in Victoria for our 2025 Annual Conference? Our Stay & Play offerings help you unlock the best of the city - whether you’re arriving early or extending your stay. Explore lush gardens, historic castles, and local tastings through exclusive tours. Cruise the Inner Harbour, wander through Chinatown’s storied streets, or dive into whale watching - these curated experiences are your ticket to discovering Victoria’s charm - beyond the conference floor.

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. Courses begin on September 8.

Join Us at Canada’s CEO Symposium
November 18-19 – virtual
January 27-28, 2026 – in-person
Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites

This is a standout opportunity to deepen your leadership, connect with peers, and build a stronger partnership with your Board Chair. The Canadian CEO Symposium mirrors the program format and facilitator-led workshops of its US counterpart, providing the same depth in governance strategy, Board–CEO collaboration, and interactive sessions - tailored just for Canadian leaders.

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AI in Associations Report – COMING SOON!
Even if you’re not using AI - or aren’t sure it’s right for your organization - your peers likely are. The CSAE 2025 Generative AI Report reveals how Canadian associations are experimenting with AI, the benefits they’re seeing, and the risks they’re managing. See real adoption rates, common use cases, and policy approaches so you can make informed decisions about your next steps.

Early Birds launching August 26!

Jeff Hanlan

As the Founder of MemberView, Jeff partners with associations to increase membership, engagement, retention, and non-dues revenue through practical strategies rooted in over 20 years of experience. “One of the greatest benefits of CSAE is the network I've been able to build through events, through volunteering and associations connect online community. Whether it's a new challenge or a big opportunity, I know I have a circle of association leaders I can lean on.”

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.

The Latest CSAE Research on AI and Associations: Navigating the Opportunities and Challenges

This blog provides an overview of a recent survey conducted by Bramm Research in collaboration with CSAE. The objective of the survey was to obtain a snapshot of AI usage amongst Canadian associations. We hoped that the findings would give associations across the country the tools needed to benchmark their activities as they look to adopt AI. We also wanted to identify the concerns and challenges associations are facing with this new technology and share their best practices.

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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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Are Associations More Open to Shifting Their Risk Appetite?
Despite ongoing economic and political uncertainty, new data shows stability in how associations view risk around membership models, with most still playing it safe, but some ready to explore change—prompted by board pressure and membership trends.
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Employee Experience: A New Mandate for Event Leaders
Too many organizations still treat customer experience and employee experience separately—but you cannot deliver a standout customer experience without an engaged, supported, and aligned workforce behind it.
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The Cost of Generic Messaging: Why One-Size-Fits-All Communications Fail in 2025
Associations understand that to resonate with a diverse membership, they need to segment their communications—but despite knowing better, generic, one-size-fits-all messaging still dominates a lot of what associations send out.
Association Adviser

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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