Volunteer with CSAE

As a member of the Board, you’ll contribute your talents and progressive ideas to advance the strategic direction of the organization and drive its mission to deliver the knowledge, resources and environment to advance association excellence. By serving in a leadership capacity, you will further the priorities outlined in the new strategic plan, which positions CSAE to be:

• the champion for associations in Canada
• the centre of excellence for the Canadian association sector
• the model for continuous improvement for association management

In identifying qualified candidates for nomination to the Board, the Nominating and Board Development Committee will consider prospective candidates based on merit, with regard to those competencies, expertise, skills, background and other qualities identified from time to time by the Board as being important. The Board, made up of highly qualified Directors from varied backgrounds, benefits from the contribution of different perspectives and experiences to promote better corporate governance.

2022-2023 Board of Directors

This volunteer opportunity is available to CSAE members. Applications open during the summer and are reviewed by the Recruitment and Selection sub-committee. A Board slate is presented to members and Board directors are elected at the Annual General Meeting. Click here for the terms of reference.

Role Type:

• Long-term
• Virtual and in-person

Process for applicants: Complete the application form and a competency self-assessment. Note: You are required to upload a PDF copy of your resume or a 200-to-250-word letter outlining your experience as part of the competency self-assessment.

The self-assessment is organized around the following competencies: advocacy/government relations, financial management, governance, risk management and strategic thinking. Not all Directors are required to be competent or subject matter experts in all areas.

For volunteer inquiries, connect with Casey Pope, CAE, volunteer relations specialist at casey@csae.com.

Board committees directly support the work of the Board.

Finance and Audit Committee

Governance Committee

Nominating and Board Development Committee

Recruitment and Selection Sub-Committee

This volunteer opportunity is available to CSAE members. Applications open during the summer with annual appointment.

Role Type:

• Long-term
• Virtual

Process for Board Standing Committee applicants: Complete the application form and a competency self-assessment. Note: You are required to upload a PDF copy of your resume or a 200-to-250-word letter outlining your experience as part of the competency self-assessment.

The self-assessment is organized around the following competencies: advocacy/government relations, financial management, governance, risk management and strategic thinking. Not all committee members are required to be competent or subject matter experts in all areas.

For volunteer inquiries, connect with Casey Pope, CAE, volunteer relations specialist at casey@csae.com.

Contribute your insights and knowledge as a member of one of CSAE’s working groups, which foster operational excellence in focused areas.

CSAE is currently seeking volunteers for the following working groups:

Awards and Recognition Committee

Communications Advisory Group

Government Relations Advisory Group

This volunteer opportunity is available to CSAE members. Applications open during the fall with annual appointment.

Role Type:

• Long-term
• Virtual

Process for working group applicants: Complete the application form.

For volunteer inquiries, connect with Casey Pope, CAE, volunteer relations specialist at casey@csae.com.

Consider helping to deliver value to members in a regional or special interest area. The following networks are accepting applications for volunteers:

Alberta

Atlantic

British Columbia

Manitoba

Ottawa-Gatineau

Quebec

Saskatchewan

Trillium

Young Professionals

This volunteer opportunity is available to CSAE members. Applications open during the fall with annual appointment. Click here for the terms of reference.

Role Type:

• Long-term
• Virtual

Process for network applicants: Complete the application form and a competency self-assessment. Note: You are required to upload a PDF copy of your resume or a 200-to-250-word letter outlining your experience as part of the competency self-assessment.

The self-assessment is organized around the following competencies: advocacy/government relations, financial management, governance, risk management and strategic thinking. Not all network council volunteers are required to be competent or subject matter experts in all areas.

For volunteer inquiries, connect with Casey Pope, CAE, volunteer relations specialist at casey@csae.com.

Signature event volunteers promote community engagement and add value to planning and development.

Tête-à-Tête 2023 (Ottawa)

Annual Conference 2023 (Montreal)

• Education
• Host

Summer Summit 2023

This volunteer opportunity is available to CSAE members. Applications open during the fall with annual appointment.

Role Type:

• Short-term
• Virtual and in-person

Process for signature event applicants: Complete the application form.

For volunteer inquiries, connect with Casey Pope, CAE, volunteer relations specialist at casey@csae.com.