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.

FREE Webinar: Closing the GenAI Privacy Gap
September 23, 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET

CSAE’s July 2025 survey revealed that uncertainty around sensitive member information is the top concern among association executives exploring AI. Yet, most organizations still lack GenAI-specific policies to address these risks. Join us for this interactive webinar and gain strategies to mitigate AI privacy risks, develop stronger policies, and lead responsibly.

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Discover What AI Could Mean for Your Association
Even if you’re not using AI - or aren’t sure it’s right for your organization - your peers likely are. The CSAE–Bramm Research Generative AI Survey 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.

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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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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Event Scams are Surging: Here’s How Planners Can Fight Back
Scams are no longer a fringe threat in the events industry, for many they’re a costly reality. As fraudsters slip past traditional defenses, planners must treat cybersecurity with the same urgency as attendee safety.
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Report: Associations Should Promote Their Reliability
A new white paper from Association Transformation recommends messaging strategies in a time of misinformation. 
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Navigating a New World Order: Preparing Our Boards for What’s Ahead
Richard Yep's message at this year's ASAE Annual Meeting was clear and urgent: the pace of change today requires us to prepare our boards differently than we have in the past.
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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