The Association Agenda – Mark Your Success With a 2021 Award of Distinction
CSAE NEWS
Submit Your Success Story: 2021 Awards of Distinction
Have you had a successful program or product/service innovation in 2019 or 2020? Does it tie into one or more of the Competencies for Association Executives? We want to hear about it! Submit your story to be considered for CSAE’s 2021 Awards of Distinction.
Award recipients will be celebrated on the virtual stage at COMMUNITY: CSAE’s 2021 virtual conference in November. Plus, award-winning submissions will be shared on our growing knowledge hub to benefit others in the association and not-for-profit sector. Together, we achieve more!
Applications are open until Sept. 6, 2021. Click here for more information on how to enter.
Register for Conference at the Early Bird Rate
COMMUNITY: CSAE’s 2021 virtual conference will harness the power of community to share stories and expertise that will enrich your organization and your professional development. Enjoy cohort-based learning, expert speakers and valuable networking. Early bird pricing is available until Sept. 3 – click here to register.
Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
There are many sponsorship opportunities available at COMMUNITY: CSAE’s 2021 virtual conference. Contact Edward Byers, CSAE’s director of membership and business development, at edward@csae.com.
CSAE LEARNING & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Refresh and Reset Your Day: Mental Health Awareness for Young Professionals
Aug. 11 – 12:00 pm EDT
Join the CSAE Young Professional Committee’s first event – it’s free! Nurture yourself – and your career – in this workshop exploring mindfulness and work-life balance. You’ll network with other young professionals, too! Click here to register at no cost.
Post-Pandemic Event Planning: A Legal Perspective
Aug. 18 — 2 pm EDT
As we begin to find our way back to in-person event planning, there are so many questions. Can you restrict association events to vaccinated individuals only? Can you ask about someone’s vaccination status? What are the implications if an attendee contracts COVID-19 at an in-person association event?
At this free, 45-minute virtual session, discover how to craft a decision-making matrix to help your association assess risk and move forward. Lawyers Andrew Buck and Benjamin Hecht of Pitblado Law will answer your questions during the Q&A. Open to all. Register here.
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New Member Orientation
Sept. 2 – 1:00 pm EDT
Welcome to CSAE! Get the lay of the land at this free session, where you’ll learn about the benefits of being a member while you connect with other newcomers. Click here to register.
CAE® Fall Term — Registration is Now Open!
Sept. 6 – Nov. 29
Take your career to the next level with the Certified Association Executive® program, developed especially for senior leaders, executives and managers of associations and not-for-profit organizations. Work online at your own pace as you accumulate critical transferable skills and sector-specific knowledge. Here’s what one of our graduates had to say:
“I believe achieving the CAE designation was a stepping stone and catalyst to a very fulfilling career in the not-for-profit sector. It has given me confidence that I am on the right track in my work and in my life and competencies to rely on.”
Elizabeth A. Sharpe, CAE
Executive Director
Canadian Association for Play Therapy
Register here or contact eve@csae.com for information or a free trial.
Governance Forum – Early Bird Group Price Ends Soon
Sept. 23 – 10:30 am EDT
Bring your entire board of directors and management team together – at one group price – to roll up their collective sleeves and get to work at this one-day virtual session. Learn more about it from Dr. Weiss here.
Early bird pricing ends Aug. 13. Register here!
CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau September (Virtual) Kick-off
Sept. 28 – 4 pm EDT
Learn how to create a traditional Makatew Medicine Bag in this fascinating workshop hosted by Ottawa-Gatineau’s very own Marc Forgette. You’ll hear stories about the origins of the materials and the cultural significance of the bag, as you discover how non-Indigenous allies can support Indigenous artisans, entrepreneurs and knowledge-keepers. Plus, find out what’s on the horizon for the network, including plans for Tête-à-Tête 2022. All are welcome from across Canada. This event requires materials to be shipped in advance, so please register no later than Sept. 17. CSAE member price $35 and non-members $45.
Symposium for Chief Staff and Chief Elected Officers
Feb. 24-25, 2022
This two-day session is designed for staff leaders and their board chairs. Together, they will cement their relationship and joint priorities for the year ahead. Expertly facilitated by Glenn Tecker and Donna French Dunn, CAE, this is an event that fills up. Don’t miss your chance – register here. Early bird rate available until Dec. 31.
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Bundle with the Governance Forum to Save $200
Until Aug. 13, save when you register for the September Governance Forum and the February Symposium for Chief Staff and Chief Elected Officers. Learn more and register here.
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Tap Into Board Talent at the CSAE Governance Forum
Board members and chief staff officers come together to explore innovation and strategy at this unparalleled one-day workshop on Sept. 23, the CSAE Governance Forum.
Strategies for Post-Pandemic Emergence
Is your association ready for the post-pandemic emergence and the opportunities that are unique to this time period? Get tips for a successful mid-stream strategy review. By Maiden Manzanal-Frank
Click here for more content on the key competencies of governance, organizational direction, leading people, operations and value to membership.
MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT
Geoff Mak, CEM, CMP – Beanfield Centre and Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place
I am a senior account executive at Beanfield Centre and Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place, specializing in associations. I joined CSAE in January 2020 and quickly attended Tête-à-Tête and the Winter Summit. I was warmly embraced by the CSAE family and found the members willing to share and educate a new member. The professional development and social events have been stellar and memorable. For example, at the Winter Summit, I rediscovered my youthful passion for karaoke. I enjoyed my first month so much that I quickly volunteered for the Summer Summit and the 2021 Winter Summit. I am looking forward to meeting more members, engaging them in thought-provoking conversation and partnering with them on future events.
Email Geoff at gmak@explace.on.ca or connect with him on LinkedIn.
SECTOR NEWS
Preparing for a Return to In-Person & Hybrid Events | Data Protection & Risk Management
Public Service Information Community Connection presents: Preparing for a Return to In-Person & Hybrid Events | Data Protection & Risk Management (psimcc.ca), Aug. 17. CSAE’s president & CEO, Tracy Folkes Hanson, hosts a panel on privacy, data protection and information security; CSAE Board Chair Barbette Igonia hosts a discussion with the former assistant information and privacy commissioner of Ontario on changing laws and best practices. Learn More…
A Leader’s Role in a Digital-First Strategy
Source: Associations Now
Successful digital transitions don’t happen in a vacuum. They require leaders who have a clear picture of what needs doing, and the ability to get others behind it. Read More…
New Research Shows 1 in 2 Associations Running Hybrid Events in 2021
Source: Event Industry News
With the global rollout of vaccination programs and countries opening their borders once more, in-person events are slowly making a return. And hosting a hybrid event that allows both in-person and virtual attendees to participate will make a lot of sense for associations and membership organizations moving forward. But are associations ready to take on hybrid events? Read More…
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What Makes an Effective Association: Benchmarking for Performance
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