The Association Agenda – See You at The CSAE Town Hall on June 29th

CSAE NEWS

Get all the latest CSAE news at the upcoming Town Hall with Tracy Folkes Hanson, president and CEO. Hosted in Remo’s dynamic virtual platform, you’ll have an opportunity to connect with your peers and take part in an open Q&A with Tracy following her update. When registering, there will be a chance for you to submit your questions in advance. You are also welcome to ask questions during the live Q&A. We hope you’ll join us. Register by June 28th here.

An Update on CSAE’s In-person Event Planning

To responsibly safeguard the health and safety of members, volunteers and employees, CSAE, including regional networks, will plan to resume in-person activities when public health has announced it is safe to do so. Recognizing that public health falls under provincial jurisdiction, we continue to monitor reopening plans for each province.

Once a public health unit has announced a safe reopening for a particular area, CSAE may begin to plan in-person events in that location, building in sufficient lead time to plan and market the event, and to establish appropriate safety protocols if needed. For CSAE’s signature events that require a longer planning cycle, such as Tête-à-Tête, summits and our annual conference, committees will explore all options and risks to determine the best way forward. Please note that the 2021 conference will be held virtually (Nov. 9-11, 2021).

CSAE will continue to monitor federal, provincial and regional guidelines to ensure we make decisions based on current and credible information. In all circumstances, CSAE will consider every option to determine the best way forward.

We look forward to the day when CSAE can again welcome members to in-person programming!

More to Explore on Associations Connect

Your CSAE membership offers a host of benefits, including access to our online community, Associations Connect. Since launching in 2018, more than 2,400 CSAE members have joined over 950 active discussions about all things association. We’ve just enhanced the platform with a new look, improved search functions and an upgraded library to help you quickly find what you need. Don’t miss this dynamic member-driven tool to connect, collaborate and access resources. Sign in to Associations Connect here using your member login.

CSAE LEARNING & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

CSAE BC Executive Roundtable

June 9 – 11:00 am PDT
Did you miss CSAE Alberta’s session on Land Acknowledgement and its relationship with Truth and Reconciliation? You’re in luck! CSAE BC will also host a session with Alli Marshall, founder and principal consultant at Strix Insights. Exchange ideas and resources while learning together. Both members and non-members are welcome at no charge. Register here.

What’s Brewing Ottawa-Gatineau!

June 15 – 8:00 am EDT
Join CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau for an engaging conversation about creating solid relationships between your association and First Nations communities, businesses and people. Learn how the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Principles can guide your organization in its quest to connect with First Nations communities. Join Marion Crowe of the Piapot First Nation and CEO of the First Nations Health Managers Association, along with Marc Forgette of the Wahgoshig First Nation and founder of Makatew Workshops, who will share practical resources and ideas to build your association in a spirit of appreciation rather than appropriation. Both members and non-members are welcome at no charge. Click here to register.

CSAE Atlantic Meet & Mingle

June 15 – 1:00 pm ADT
This session, facilitated by Alison K, is jargon-free and filled with free and low-cost tips to help get your online presence in order! Get a clear understanding of which tactics are best for your nonprofit and how to take immediate action. Both members and non-members are welcome at no charge. Register here.

CSAE Talk Tuesdays

June 15 – 2:00 pm EDT
Join Tracy Folkes Hanson, CSAE president and CEO, and your association colleagues from across the country to discuss challenges and opportunities specific to the not-for-profit sector. All CSAE members are welcome at these no-charge chats! Click here to register.

CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau CEO Roundtable

June 16 – 8:00 am EDT
Here is your chance to share your 2022 planning challenges with other senior executives across Canada, as we all face the uncertainties of next year. Hear fresh ideas and discuss opportunities that will ensure your organization’s success! Don’t forget your favourite morning beverage of choice. Register here for this exclusive, no-charge event.

CSAE Alberta Chat & Cheers

June 17 – 4:00 pm EDT
Join our panel discussion to learn the dos and don’ts of hosting successful hybrid events. Hear about their challenges and triumphs, the technology required and how you can make your own future hybrid event a success. Both members and non-members are welcome at no charge. Register here.

CSAE Trillium Feel Good Friday

June 25 – 12:00 pm EDT
Join CSAE Trillium to celebrate the beginning of summer! Come out to our last session before the break to test a new virtual platform, Wonder, with the CSAE Trillium PDX Committee. All are welcome to this event at no charge. Register here.

CAE™ Fall Term – Registration is Now Open

Sept. 6 – Nov. 29
Grow your competencies and your career 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. Register now!

Governance Forum

Sept. 23 – 10:30 am EDT
After the challenges of the past 15 months, it’s time for association boards and management teams to regroup for future success! This one-day virtual leadership retreat brings your entire team together – at a group price – to roll up your collective sleeves and get to work. Expertly facilitated by Dr. David S. Weiss, this forum will help you:

• engage your board
• clarify accountabilities
• establish your key strategic priorities
• collaboratively determine how you’ll measure success 
• reach a clear understanding of what good governance means for your association in the year ahead

You can bring as many people from your leadership team as you like to this specially-designed, interactive online workshop – all for a single team price. Early bird pricing and bundle options are available. Learn more!

CSAE’s 2021 Conference – SAVE THE DATE!

Nov. 9 – 11
We’re hard at work planning CSAE’s 2021 conference and will share more details soon. Meanwhile, there are many sponsorship opportunities available. If you are interested, please contact Edward Byers, CSAE’s director of membership and business development, at edward@csae.com. 

Chief Staff and Chief Elected Officers Symposia – SAVE THE DATE!

Feb. 21-22, 2022 or Feb. 24-25, 2022
Will you have a new board chair in 2022? Here’s your chance to forge a connection with them at this two-day session, where association CEOs and their board chairs attend together to 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 to attend. Watch for more details to come. 

Explore Informative Podcasts in CSAE’s Latest Blog Posts

Leadership Through COVID-19: A Discussion With Gemma Beierback, CAE
In episode 3 of the Associations Connect podcast, listen to Gemma Beierback, CAE and CEO of the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board reflect on the pandemic’s early challenges and her biggest hurdle as a leader during this difficult time. 

Talking Technology: A Discussion With JF Champagne, CAE
Learn how the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) shifted gears to deal with COVID-19 and hear president JF Champagne, CAE share his advice on how to smoothly transition to a digital platform.

Click here to read more content on the key competencies of governance, organizational direction, leading people, operations and value to membership.

PARTNER OFFERINGS

Tech Savvy Finance Leader – Driving Value Creation

June 8 – 1:00 pm EDT

As your association grows, the challenges begin to mount – from revenue recognition complexity to managing multiple entities and currencies. Are you confident you have all the data you need to make informed decisions? Learn more about the ever-evolving role of the CFO and building a resilient financial infrastructure at this webinar hosted by Gord Beal, vice president, Research, Guidance and Support at CPA Canada; Jeff McMullen, CFO at 4Point; and David Rumer, vice president of Market Development at Sage Intacct.

You’ll learn about: 

• The evolution of the finance leader’s responsibilities
• How using data can help you become proactive in planning and decision-making
• How to regain control of your finance processes to set the stage for your next level of growth

Free to all. Register here. 

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Let’s Talk – Turning Insight Into Action

June 17 – 2:00 pm EDT 

Being a data-driven organization is a critical component of being a member-centric organization. In part three of this three-part webinar series, you have all the data at your fingertips. Now what? It’s time to take action based on trends you’ve seen over time and view the full picture. In this session, you’ll learn how to develop the “voice of the member;” tips for validating data; and ways to activate members. Members and non-members are welcome at no charge. Click here to sign up now.  

Did you miss the earlier sessions? Listen to Member Data 101 and Exploring Your Data on demand anytime by visiting this link. 

The Catalyst For a New Revenue Model

June 23 – 11:30 am EDT

The past 18 months have been difficult. With in-person events not possible and sponsorship revenue challenging to generate at times, it’s become imperative to develop new revenue streams. To help you expand your revenue generation strategy, we’ve partnered with Canadian Marketing Association (CMA). Join us on June 23 at 11:30 am EDT to learn how the CMA built an online designation program to boost its revenue and reach thousands of learners around the globe. During this free, exclusive 30-minute webinar, you’ll hear about:

• How the CMA developed and executed its strategy
• The impact of the designation program on CMA’s business growth
• The components of a modern online experience and the next phase of CMA’s digital transformation strategy

Unable to attend the session live? Don’t worry—register, and we’ll send you a recording.

Click here to register.

Developing a Coaching Mindset

June 24 – 1:00 pm EDT

Coaching is a critical skill for today’s leaders. Join Liane Taylor and Richard Antosik of The Talent Company for this essential two-hour interactive session, where you’ll gain an understanding of coaching and the results it can deliver through increased individual performance, accountability and self-sufficiency. Coaching can be provided by anyone, at any level, if they know the right questions to ask! Get the tools you need to develop a coaching mindset while applying your learning to real-life team challenges.

Learning objectives:

• Feeling the difference between an expert “tell” approach vs. a coach “ask” approach
• Understanding the importance of coaching and its impact on engagement and performance
• Identifying when an expert vs. coach approach is most appropriate
• Developing strategies to shift gears quickly between an expert and coach approach
• Learning a model for providing feedback that propels individuals forward
• Applying coaching skills to organization-relevant case studies

Register here for this free interactive session!

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MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

Maria Chung, Club Med Canada Inc.

My name is Maria Chung, business development manager with Meetings & Events by Club Med Canada. As a supplier, I am new to the association segment. I figured the best way to learn is to become a member of CSAE, as it provides networking and education opportunities for its members. I look forward to sharing knowledge and gaining insight from this organization. As well, we have a new jewel scheduled to open in December 2021: Club Med’s first Canadian, all-inclusive four seasons resort in Charlevoix, Quebec, a region known for its gastronomy and local artists. This is an ideal destination for your board or annual meetings. If you are interested in learning more about this fabulous resort, please let me know.

Email Maria at maria.chung@clubmed.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.

SECTOR NEWS

Scenario Planning Provides a Framework for Associations to Pivot

Source: Associations Now
We heard a lot about how quickly associations made hard pivots to perform during the pandemic. What if getting there didn’t have to be so hard? Experts suggest using scenario planning to create a strong underpinning that allows your association to be nimble in uncertain times. Read More…

Canadian Oil Drilling Contractor Association Changes Name to Reflect Energy Transition

Source: Global News
A 72-year-old bastion of the Canadian oilpatch is changing its name and mandate in a sign of the times as the world aims to reduce its use of fossil fuels in favour of cleaner, greener forms of energy. Read More…

Canada Moves Closer To A Food Industry Code Of Practice

Source: Forbes
As Canadian grocery prices rise and questions about sustainability, supply chain logistics and food deserts and insecurity come to the forefront increasingly in recent years, the grocery segment of foodservice has also come under scrutiny. Read More…

FEATURED PUBLICATIONS

Media Relations for Canadian Associations: How to be the Voice of Your Members in the Media

In the world of the 24-hour news cycle, associations must be prepared to be the voice of their members at any time. This calls for a sharp media relations and information management plan. In this book, Huw Williams familiarizes the reader with today’s media machine, demonstrating how your association can apply a concise and workable plan to deliver framed messages to target audiences.

Visit the CSAE Bookstore for more information and to purchase.

CAREER RESOURCES

Employers

Have you thought about leveraging CSAE’s relationship with over 15,000 association executives to fill your next position? Post your job to AssociationJobs.ca now! Remember, 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: Executive Director
Organization: Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM)
Location: Winnipeg, MB

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Title: Advocacy and Communications Manager – Responsable de la représentation et des communications
Organization: Association of Canadian Pension Management
Location: Toronto, ON
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THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS

Featured Corporate Partner: PheedLoop

PheedLoop is a 360° event management software solution that helps associations manage smarter, larger and more profitable events. We do everything from registration, ticketing, call for abstracts, mobile apps, websites, exhibitor/speaker/sponsor management, interactive floor plans and more! 

 
Apart from event basics, PheedLoop is extremely focused on automation and monetization. Our product is specifically designed to help associations save time, run flawless events and ultimately accelerate membership growth. To learn more about our end-to-end software and how it can take your events program to a new level, visit our website and request a demo! All CSAE members will receive a promotional discount on their first event.