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CSAE Leadership Awards Ceremony – April 18
Join us to celebrate our nominees and awards recipients at the Leadership Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 18, starting at 12 pm EDT. Everyone is welcome to log in, at no charge, for the virtual celebration but registration is required. Meet the nominees here.

Register for CAE® Spring Term – Begins April 17
Gain critical association knowledge and skills through this fully-online program. Sign up for the spring term today and get early access to the course materials. 

Aspiring Leader Bursary
CSAE Members: Do you know an emerging association professional who might benefit from CSAE’s offerings (membership, professional development, events)? Nominate them for an Aspiring Leader Bursary. Deadline: May 1.

CSAE Summer Summit 2023
July 5-7
Mississauga, ON
Don’t miss the early bird pricing—available until April 28! Join us for two days of learning, networking and fun at the CSAE Summer Summit, hosted by the Trillium network. Indulge in a dynamic learning program to expand your association management knowledge and refine your professional skills. Limited spaces available for suppliers.

Summer Summit Sponsorship Opportunities
Build a custom activation for an unforgettable presence and get the exposure you need. Learn more about available sponsorship opportunities in this prospectus or by contacting Edward Byers at edward@csae.com.

Virtual Governance Forum – April 20
CEOs! Bring your Board and team leadership together on April 20—at a single price—for a productive session that will set up your organization for success.

New Member Orientation – April 27
Join us to learn about the many benefits that come with your membership. Kickstart your CSAE journey at this informative session while you connect with other new members.

CSAE 2023: Experience
The 2023 CSAE conference will be held at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal Nov. 7-10, 2023—and it’s the FOMO event of the year! The focus? A conference experience unlike any other. From unparalleled experiential and collaborative learning opportunities, to networking and social events that bring you sights, tastes and sounds that will energize, entertain and inspire you—this is a multidimensional experience that will leave you wanting more.

Book Your Booth
Exhibitor applications are now open for CSAE 2023! Connect with decision-makers from associations and not-for-profit organizations, both large and small, at CSAE 2023.

Sponsor CSAE 2023: Experience
Leave an indelible mark on Canada’s association leaders by sponsoring the CSAE conference. Contact Edward Byers at edward@csae.com to discuss ideas.

Membership Spotlight

Carol Ann Burrell, CAE, CRAE here—CEO of the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB), and proud long-time member of CSAE.

CSAE has been my professional lifeline for more than 30 years. In my early-career years, CSAE provided vital sector-specific education that boosted my competence, knowledge and confidence—and ultimately resulted in earning my CAE®. I also cut my volunteer leader teeth through CSAE’s Trillium network, fast-tracking my real-time learning by working alongside colleagues whose professional experience and wisdom were both a source of know-how and inspiration. Now, in the latter years of my career, I am thrilled to share the gift of CSAE with all 22 members of my team—empowering them to take their place in this dynamic, essential professional community. Connect with me on LinkedIn.

CSAE Blog

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

Common Operational Exposures for Associations
Associations face a variety of operational risk exposures which they need to be well-prepared to deal with. Read on to find out more.

Becoming an Inclusive Leader Is an Ongoing Process
Get the low-down on inclusive leadership. Learn about what it means, what it takes, its different components and its benefits.

Directors and Officers (D&O) Insurance Coverage Explained
Find out more about directors and officers insurance and why associations should invest in coverage for their Board.

Five Indicators to Consider a Due Diligence Review on Affinity Programs
Insurance affinity programs need to be reviewed from time to time to ensure that they are bringing the most value to your association.

Why a Group Insurance Program Is a Win-Win for Associations and Their Members
Learn why a group insurance program can elevate your association’s membership experience in this blog post.

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

Partner Offerings

Catalyst for Navigating Change 
Online
April 25, 1 pm ET

How do you guide your association through a large-scale change like a digital transformation? One thing is clear: Change management can make a big difference. Join an exclusive conversation about how to build a change management strategy that helps drive growth for your association with Nora McCaffrey Birney, CAO at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), and Joanne Struch, learning strategy consultant at D2L. Register.

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Overcoming five Common Pitfalls of DEI Training
Online
April 27, 1 pm ET

This webinar is for anyone who’s serious about enhancing their DEI training programs, including HR professionals, team leaders and managers. Join CCDI Consulting Inc. and learn how to revolutionize your DEI approach and transform your workplace culture. Register.

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Sector News

CEO Pay Spikes in the Not-For-Profit Sector
New information from CSAE shows the not-for-profit sector is not immune from ballooning CEO pay. Overall compensation in the rest of the sector also isn’t keeping up with inflation.
Source: Huddle

Community Building for User-Generated Content: Part II
Sometimes your members are already gathered in a place for sharing content. Here’s how you can foster that community to be rich with user-generated content.
Source: Association Adviser

Report: Revenue Strategy Lacking at Many Associations
According to The Association Business Development Landscape Report by Professionals for Association Revenue (PAR), less than half association execs believe they will meet budget goals for membership and non-dues sponsorship.
Source: Associations Now

Featured Publication

Looking for essential salary and benefit information for all levels of staff within Canada’s association and not-for-profit communities? Find it here. Get 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.

Career Resources

Employers…
Leverage CSAE’s relationship with over 15,000 association executives to fill your next position. Post your job to AssociationJobs.ca now! CSAE members save 40%.

Job Seekers…
Interested in finding the latest career opportunities in the association sector? Click here to find the most recent postings, such as:

Title: Director, Finance and HR
Organization: OLTCA
Location: Remote
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Title: Executive Director
Organization: Jericho Youth Services
Location: Georgina, Ontario (York North)
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Title: Chief Executive Officer
Organization: Alberta Society of Radiologists
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
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