The Association Agenda – Issue 30

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CSAE NEWS & UPDATES

CSAE Conference 2020: Unprecedented.
Join your association colleagues for a virtual journey through learning and connecting, which will culminate in a face-to-face November gathering in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia – if the future allows.

Register today for our Virtual Conference and get started as of June 1st, 2020, with focused Association Think Tanks and Business Think Tanks designed for collaborative discussion and solution development, as well as leading-edge virtual tools and techniques.

Speaking With One Voice On COVID-19
The federal government is entering a new phase of development for supports related to COVID-19. First phase efforts to contain the virus, secure connections between workers and their employers, and offer financial aid for people affected have been rolled out. The eyes of policy makers are starting to shift to the future. We need to ensure associations are included. Use the CSAE Digital Advocacy tool to send a letter directly to your Member of Parliament, and Economic Development Minister Mélanie Joly.

Visit this page, enter your association information, and add your voice to the chorus that is advocating for association-specific support from the federal government.

CAE® Spring Term Has Begun!
Take the next step toward your Certified Association Executive (CAE®) designation – and benefit from the added advantage of staying connected with association peers during an unparalleled time. Course work draws from real-world experiences – making the program more valuable than ever.

It is not too late to register for the spring term, which began April 20th. Register here or contact Eve Mechici, CAE^® program manager at eve@csae.com.

CSAE Talk Tuesdays (CSAE members only)
Every Tuesday – 2 pm (EDT)

Join CSAE president and CEO Tracy Folkes Hanson for Talk Tuesdays, a chance to connect with association colleagues from across the country and discuss our most pressing issues. This informal, online chat leverages video conferencing technology to bring everyone face-to-face in real time. Let us know the topics you’d like to discuss and register here.

New! Associations Connect Podcast
Hear, here! Introducing the Associations Connect Podcast. Grab a coffee and join CSAE’s Danielle Lamothe as she talks with association leaders and subject matter experts from across the country. Listen in to explore various aspects of leadership and how we can run successful associations — even in difficult times.

• Episode 1: Managing Through Chaos with Phil Buckley
• Episode 2: Human Resources with Laura Williams
• Episode 3: Talking Leadership Through COVID-19 with Gemma Beierback, CAE

Tune in each week at www.csae.com/podcast.

TPG Pulse Newsletter – NEW
In the midst of a crisis, it can be hard to think and act strategically, but it is critically important.  In this inaugural publication of the TPG Pulse for Associations, The Portage Group shares some of the initial steps and strategic considerations associations have been addressing head on over the last few weeks, along with some of the big questions that must be tackled next.

Click here to read it.

SECTOR NEWS

Why Canada’s Dairy Farmers are Dumping Milk Despite Food Supply Issues in COVID-19
Source: CBC
Some Canadian dairy farmers started dumping milk last week to rid the system of surplus production as demand from restaurants plummeted amid the COVID-19 pandemic that forced eateries across the country to close their doors.
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Canada Failed to Learn from Past Pandemics: Health-Care Associations
Source: National Post
Canada has failed to learn vital lessons from past pandemics, and front-line workers are now paying the price, according to some of Canada’s top health-care associations.
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Leading During a Pandemic: a “Right Now” Mindset
Source: Associations Now
It can be tempting to dive into big strategic discussions in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. But don’t lose sight of what your stakeholders need in the moment.
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CSAE EVENTS

FEATURED PUBLICATIONS

CSAE Canadian Association Financial Operations Report 2020
The 2020 Canadian Association Financial Operations Report is available!

While association operations may have been affected by the current pandemic,this report may be helpful as you make plans for the future. Produced in partnership with The Portage Group, it presents updated financial data on the not-for-profit (NFP) sector, with:

• Detailed operating ratio breakdowns
• Information on financial policies
• Comparisons to the 2017 results
• Worksheets and instructions on conducting a self analysis and comparison of operating ratios and financial performance with similar NFPs

Visit the CSAE Bookstore to access the report’s Executive Summary 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: Firearms Safety Education Service of Ontario (FSESO)
Location: Orillia, ON
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Title: Director, Government & Stakeholder Relations
Organization: Dying with Dignity Canada
Location: Toronto, ON
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THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS

D2L Webinar Series : Digital Transformation for Associations / April 28 at 2 pm
Register for this free webinar series to guide your association through the process—how to take events virtual, make the move a success, build a culture of learning remotely, and increase membership engagement.