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CSAE’s Annual General Meeting
Oct. 27 – 12:00 pm EDT
CSAE members: Join us at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), taking place virtually on the Remo platform on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at 12:00 pm, EDT. Please take a few minutes to register and confirm your attendance today. You can access the agenda and all other meeting materials on the website here (use your member login).
Get all the highlights of the previous fiscal year in CSAE’s Annual Report 2020-21, Building Community.
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Discover Diverse Learning Opportunities at COMMUNITY: CSAE’s 2021 Virtual Conference
It’s the professional development event the association community has been waiting for all year! Tap into the power of your COMMUNITY at CSAE’s 2021 virtual conference, Nov. 9-11. Enjoy cohort-based learning, expert speakers and valuable networking. Attend alone or with your team at a single group price! Click here to register.
Here are just a few of the concurrent sessions planned:
Survival or Transformation: How AI Based Personalization Can Accelerate Revenue and Growth
with Adam Hostetter, FUSE Search
Today’s associations are employing AI to do the heavy lifting of tagging and categorizing their content. But that is just the beginning of the story. When AI is part of a well-formed marketing strategy, the rewards of effective personalization can be considerable. Organizations are not only seeing deeper engagement, but also increased sales and more diverse revenue streams. Aside from all the other cool stuff, you will learn that implementing AI is not that complex, and a lot more affordable than you think! Click here for more info.
Building Communities, Digitally
with Ilkka Makitalo and David Donaldson, Howspace
Association member engagement is an elusive goal. Over the past 10 years, Howspace has developed a successful recipe for engaging groups of people and transforming them into a community. Sharing their perspectives as an association member and the CEO/founder of Howspace, Ilkka and David examine the key elements needed to build association member engagement in order to build a community. Read more here.
Financial Planning & Analysis in 2022 and Beyond: What Associations and NFPs Can Learn From Leading For-Profit Enterprises
with Dr. Vijay Jog
Change is coming at finance leaders like a freight train. Gone are the days when purely dollar-based budgets and profit and loss models were enough to call it a day. Today’s finance professionals and business leaders are under intense pressures to stretch beyond reporting and deliver strategic insights that will guide the organization into the future. Canadian associations and nonprofits are feeling this pressure the most – having to juggle legacy operational responsibilities and limitations with finding the right mix of systems and capabilities to meet the demands of stakeholders, donors, members and staff. Join Dr. Vijay Jog for this live session where he will outline how to transform your organizational plans, reports, and acts to mitigate risk, deliver value across all areas of business, and excel in a new age. Click here for details.
Click here for more information on concurrent sessions.
Conference Sponsorship
There are still sponsorship opportunities available. Contact Edward Byers, director of membership and business development, at edward@csae.com.
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Accelerating Social Purpose in Business
Nov. 17-18, 2021
Tracy Folkes Hanson, CSAE’s president and CEO, will be speaking at the Propelling Purpose 2021 Summit, a unique two-day virtual event on Nov. 17-18, 2021. Leaders and change-makers in business, finance, academia, civil society and government are co-creating a new narrative and vision for a Canadian Purpose Economy that fosters a thriving future for everyone. For details and to register, visit propellingpurpose.ca. As a valued member of our network, receive a 15 per cent discount by registering with code PAN-21.
Make Plans to Exhibit at Tête-à-Tête 2022
April 6, 2022
Tête-à-Tête is back in person this year! Join us at the EY Centre in Ottawa and celebrate 32 years of success as one of the association community’s largest industry events. Apply now to exhibit and get the early bird exhibitor rate before Jan. 31, 2022. Space is limited! Looking for something extra? Contact edward@csae.com to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
Association and not-for-profit leaders, meeting and event planners and government procurers from across the country can attend this event – free. Registration details coming soon.
Register for the CAE® Winter Term
Challenge yourself as you further your career with CSAE’s Certified Association Executive® program, developed especially for senior leaders, executives and managers of associations and not-for-profit organizations. Winter registration is now open for Canada’s only fully online program leading to a professional designation in not-for-profit leadership . Click here for program information and register here. Or, contact Eve Mechici for a free program trial.
CSAE LEARNING & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
What’s Brewing Ottawa-Gatineau!
Oct. 26 – 8:00 am EDT
Join Ivy Cuervo of Halmyre for an enlightening discussion on proactive and reactive public relations. Everybody has a story to tell and taking advantage of a news event can help elevate your brand! Get actionable tips and advice for recognizing opportunities to build your brand, influence your stakeholders and deliver on your organization’s strategic vision. Free and open to all members and non-members. Register here.
What’s On Your Mind? Let’s Connect at Talk Tuesdays
Nov. 2 & 16 – 2:00 pm ET
All members are warmly invited to join CSAE president and CEO Tracy Folkes Hanson for an informal virtual chat about what’s on your mind. This is a chance to reconnect with other members for conversation and camaraderie. Log in to the CSAE website and click here for more information.
New Member Orientation
Nov. 4 – 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. Log in to the CSAE website and click here to register.
Alberta Chat & Cheers
Nov. 18 – 4:00 pm MST
CSAE Alberta is honoured and pleased to welcome Jordan Wapass and Carey Calder to share their perspectives and expertise on Active Reconciliation and associations. The format will be a panel discussion followed by opportunities for Q&A. All are welcome (both members and non-members) to join with open minds and open hearts as we explore how the association sector can help Canadians walk a good path of Reconciliation. Please plan to attend this free event for one hour. Find out more and register here.
Manitoba Coffee & Conversation
Nov. 24 – 2:00 pm CST
Join Jonathan Strauss, president, Strauss Event & Association Management, for an informative case study presentation on how to hold an in-person event in the COVID era. All are welcome to this free session, both members and non-members. Register here.
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, you’ll cement your 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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Explore CSAE’s Latest Blog Posts
The Future of Work: Building Inclusive Hybrid Workforces
The workplace is evolving. From in-person to remote and now hybrid work models, organizations are continuously refining how work gets done and where. Dr. Aaron Barth and Bev Attfield discuss the impact of remote work in this blog leading up to their session at CSAE’s 2021 Virtual Conference. By Dr. Aaron Barth & Bev Attfield
Leading With ‘Outside-In’ Thinking: Refocusing the Value Proposition of a 150-Year-Old Association
In 2016, the Canadian Medical Association faced a challenge: creating an association value proposition that would retain members and boost the relevance of belonging. Read how they did it in this blog leading up to their presentation at CSAE’s 2021 Virtual Conference. By Jeff Gibson and Christine Saunders
Click here for more content on the key competencies of governance, organizational direction, leading people, operations and value to membership
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Your association probably has access to a lot more data than you think. But knowing what member data you have access to and knowing how to use it are two different things. So many resources talk about “data-driven decision-making” as this big, scary thing. But really, becoming data-driven is just about taking the data you have and using it to make decisions. Find out more in this new eBook from Higher Logic! Click here.
MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT
Pat Guay, Québec City Business Destination
My membership in CSAE allowed me to establish links with our clients quickly. I especially appreciate the welcoming atmosphere at CSAE events. Members are always willing to help you find a solution or a contact and I have made many new friends. Participating in the Trillium network has also been a highlight. I have lived in many parts of Ontario and attending Trillium events has allowed me to go back and revive fond memories of my time there. It’s a privilege to be associated with such high-quality, friendly people!
Email Pat at pguay@meetquebeccity.com and connect with him on LinkedIn.
SECTOR NEWS
A Website Redesign Boosts Member Engagement, Retention and Value
Listening to what members expect from their digital experience can pay off in lots of positive ways. Find out how a website redesign yielded several mutually beneficial outcomes for one association and its members.
Source: Associations Now
Provide Direct Value to Members – Not Just to Your Industry
Does your organization exist to serve its members, or to serve the industry at large? Association consultant Ed Rigsbee considers the question from both sides.
Source: Associations Now
Air Travel Associations Call for Federal Vaccine Passport for New Vaccine Mandate
Transportation industry associations say the federal government’s development of a national vaccine passport will be vital for airlines to carry out a vaccine mandate for air travellers.
Source: Associations Now
2021 CSAE Benefits & Compensation Report
Get essential, up-to-date salary and benefit information for all levels of staff within Canada’s association and not-for-profit communities. This latest report, reflecting data collected in the first half of 2021, provides 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.
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