The Association Agenda – Recognize Excellence in Association Management!
CSAE NEWS & UPDATES
Nominate a Peer for a CSAE Award – Deadline February 19, 2021
CSAE’s Awards & Recognition Program highlights the best and brightest stars in Canadian association management. Help celebrate excellence by nominating a peer. Click here for information on the nomination process. The submission deadline is February 19, 2021. Questions? Feel free to reach out to CSAE via info@csae.com.
CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau Tête-à-Tête
February 10, 2021
CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau’s most popular event is almost here!
Join Tête-à-Tête’s opening keynote speaker Riaz
Meghji on February 10 to learn Five
Habits of Human Connection and the conversational skills that
will connect you to exciting new opportunities in 2021!
Attend the lunchtime Planner
Panel Discussion, where industry experts will evaluate the virtual conference
experience of 2020. What went well and what pitfalls can you
avoid when planning your association’s next online event?
Plus, hear the latest
COVID-19 news from closing keynote speaker and renowned
epidemiologist Dr.
David Fisman.
Tête-à-Tête registration is free for all association professionals and event planners: register here!
Are you a CSAE business member? You’re welcome to attend one of the keynote sessions by registering here.
New & Free! CEO Roundtable Series
February 17, 2021
Are you a CEO or executive director? Join your leadership peers at CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau’s new CEO Roundtable Series on February 17 at 12:00 pm Eastern. Open to all CSAE ED/CEO members across Canada at no charge, you’ll discuss challenges and opportunities unique to association leadership roles – and discover fresh ways to approach common issues in this 1.5-hour virtual session. Don’t delay, register here!
Thanks to our event sponsor:
Symposium for Chief Staff and Chief Elected Officers – Second Symposium Open for Registration
February 25-26, 2021
Is your board chair new this year? 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. Register here!
Unsure about signing up? Find
out why this event is a must-attend, as we chat with a CSAE member who has
attended with her board chairs for more than 10 years.
Event sponsors:
New! CSAE Trillium Feel Good Friday
February 26, 2021
CSAE Trillium welcomes you to a virtual café on the last Friday of every month at 12:00 pm EST. The first session will be facilitated by Steven Van Alstine, Vice President, Education, The Canadian Payroll Association. Attendees are welcome to join in a discussion about hosting virtual tradeshows – what works and what doesn’t. Bring your lunch and have a chat with your colleagues in the association world! Register here.
March 2-4, 2021
Warm up at the Winter Summit with a discussion about resilience
and its relation to mental health, joy and renewal. Register today!
– Discover insights on resilience, productivity and leadership from Keynote speaker Hamza
Khan. Hamza is an award-winning marketer,
bestselling author and global keynote speaker whose TEDx talk “Stop
Managing, Start Leading” has been viewed over a million times.
-What Keeps You Up At Night?
Participate in a 90-minute, peer-based
learning event unlike any other. Draw from the wisdom of the
crowd and share your own successes with association and business leaders
from across the country. Hosted in Remo, you’ll hop from table
to table, connecting with others in facilitated discussion. Learn more here.
How AI Will Transform Financial Management
March 11, 2021
This webinar is hosted by CSAE Partners: Sage Intacct
RPA. Machine Learning. Algorithms. Do you wonder what these terms have in common? They are all part of Artificial Intelligence, and they’re being used all around us, from the spam filter on your email to your digital assistant. But what does AI do for businesses, and what does it really mean for the finance function? Join us as we discuss AI and the impact it will have on how you manage your financials. Our expert panel will be discussing AI, the benefits for companies of all sizes, and how you can prepare today for the financial management of tomorrow. Register here.
Governance Forum with Dr. David Weiss
April 8, 2021
This year, you can bring your entire board and team leadership together – at a single price – for a productive session that will set you up for success in 2021. Dr. David S. Weiss will expertly lead you through this specially-designed, interactive workshop where you will:
- 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
NEW DATE: CSAE Trillium Technology Day
April 28, 2021
There’s no doubt technology makes your association tick! Seize the day ̶ Technology Day ̶ and learn to make technology work for you. All are welcome at this half-day event, featuring a keynote address from Ricardo Wagner of Microsoft Canada on prioritizing accessibility. Plus, we’ll have multiple technology-focused case studies and a panel on the “Technology of People.” Don’t miss this chance to brush up on the soft skills you’ll need to manage the interface of people and technology. Learn more and register here.
Reach higher this year with the Certified Association Executive® (CAE®) program, a professional designation in not-for-profit leadership. CAE’s online curriculum was developed for senior leaders, executives and managers of associations and not-for-profit organizations. Work at your own pace so you can fit your learning into your busy schedule. The Spring term is now open for registration. Click here for details.
Get Valuable Insights from CSAE’s Latest Blog Posts
Don’t miss these curated perspectives on a variety of association-focused issues:
7
Tips to Prepare Your Association for the Unexpected
There are many lessons for proactive association leaders to learn in our
post-COVID world. Instead of scrambling to react appropriately to the next
unexpected event, there are practical steps you can take now to prepare your
association, non-profit, or social enterprise organization for the unexpected.
Dr. David S. Weiss and Peter Primdahl outline the path forward.
How
Associations Can Benefit from a Continuing Education (CE) Platform vs. A
Standard Learning Management System (LMS)
For many associations, having a solid continuing education (CE) program
has proven to be one of the most effective ways to deliver member value. Anna
Micha Djaja outlines the key factors associations must consider when choosing a
platform to deliver their CE programs.
Let’s
Talk About Mental Health
More than ever, it’s important to speak openly and honestly about our
collective mental health challenges as we navigate this global pandemic. Get
some practical advice for association leaders from mental health experts across
the country.
How
to Better Manage Your Online Career Centre
Association online career centres are reliable traffic generators. Author
Shanna Mertel shares tips on how to launch or upgrade this valuable resource
that brings active and passive job seekers together on one hub.
Tapping into Your Hidden Resiliency During a Job Search
If the events of the last several months have caused you internal angst, you are not alone. Career and employment strategist Erika Mendonca De-Silva shares tips for releasing anxiety and moving forward when you’re looking for a job.
Network News
Join these virtual networking events, hosted each month by local CSAE Network Councils, for facilitated conversations about current topics relevant to association professionals. Both members and non-members are welcome to attend these events at no charge.
February 18, 2021 at 4 pm MST
Join CSAE Alberta Council Chair Sheila Steger to talk about hosting virtual,
hybrid or in-person AGMs in 2021. Register
here.
What’s Brewing Ottawa-Gatineau
February 23, 2021 at 8 am EST
Our next What’s Brewing Ottawa-Gatineau session will feature Dr. Karen Cohen,
and focus on:
- Stress, stressors and how to cope – coping with the lockdown during the Canadian winter.
- Juggling homeschooling and working from home? How not to feel like mediocre parents/employees, and coping strategies for families.
- Maintaining relationships – how to care and connect with others.
- Helping your staff best cope with the pandemic and a changed work environment.
- How to know when you or someone else needs professional mental health help and where to access it.
Le Clavardage de la SCDA Québec
25 février 2021 à 15 h 00 heure de l’est
Rejoignez Edith Lalanne, directrice générale, Cœliaque Québec pour discuter des
relations gouvernementales. Inscriptions
ici.
Membership Spotlight
Chris Nash, Executive Director, Pet Food Association of Canada
I have been in the agri-food association world for a few years now, currently as the executive director of the Pet Food Association of Canada (PFAC). Working for an industry trade association is challenging, exciting and always changing. PFAC is no different. As the national voice of the pet food industry in Canada, we work domestically and with global counterparts. I joined CSAE to be part of the community, which is especially important when working in a remote office for a small association. I’ve made great contacts and connected with colleagues who bounce ideas off each other and provide support when needed.
Email Chris at cnash@pfac.com and connect with him on LinkedIn.
Sector News
How to Make Smart Hires in the Age of Remote Work
Source: Associations Now
Like everything else, the recruitment process has gone virtual, which means
it’s often more difficult for hiring managers to gauge a candidate’s fit. Here
are a few ways they can adapt.
Canadian Roofing Contractors Association Establishes National Women in Roofing Council
Source: ConstructConnect
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) has partnered with the
National Women in Roofing (NWiR) to establish a Canadian council of the
organization.
Lacombe joins CPIA as Association Manager
Source: Graphic Arts Magazine
The Canadian Printing Industries Association (CPIA) has appointed Gerard
(Gerry) Lacombe to the newly created position of Association Manager.
CSAE Events
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9 Feb 2021 |
CSAE Talk
Tuesdays (member exclusive)
Location: Online Type: Networking Learn More… |
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10 Feb 2021 |
CSAE
Ottawa-Gatineau Tête-à-Tête
Location: Online Type: Networking Learn More… |
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17 Feb 2021 |
CSAE
Ottawa-Gatineau CEO Roundtable Series
Location: Online Type: Roundtable Learn More… |
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18 Feb 2021 |
CSAE Alberta
Chat & Cheers
Location: Online Type: Networking Learn More… |
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22 Feb 2021 |
2021 Virtual
Symposium for Chief Staff and Chief Elected Officers
Date: February 22-23,
2021 Location: Online Type: Symposium Learn More… |
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23 Feb 2021 |
What’s Brewing
Ottawa-Gatineau!
Location: Online Type: Networking Learn More… |
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23 Feb 2021 |
CSAE Talk
Tuesdays (member exclusive)
Location: Online Type: Networking Learn More… |
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24 Feb 2021 |
CSAE Manitoba
Coffee & Conversation
Location: Online Type: Networking Learn More… |
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25 Feb 2021 |
2021 Virtual
Symposium for Chief Staff and Chief Elected Officers
Date: February 25-26,
2021 NEW SESSION ADDED! Location: Online Type: Symposium Learn More… |
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25 Feb 2021 |
Le Clavardage
de la SCDA Québec
Location: Online Type: Networking Learn More… |
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26 Feb 2021 |
CSAE Trillium
Feel Good Friday
Location: Online Type: Networking Learn More… |
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2 Mar 2021 |
CSAE Trillium
Winter Summit
Date: March 2-4, 2021 Location: Online Type: Workshop Learn More… |
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9 Mar 2021 |
CSAE Talk
Tuesdays (member exclusive)
Location: Online Type: Networking Learn More… |
Featured Publications
Duties & Responsibilities is Now Available in Digital Format!
Duties and Responsibilities of Directors of Not-for-Profit
Organizations is CSAE’s most popular publication and is now available in a
digital format.This eBook provides a road map of the important duties and
liabilities of the directors of not-for-profit corporations. It offers general
practice points to help directors meet their obligations, reduce liability
risk, and govern more effectively in an increasingly complex environment.
Visit the CSAE
Bookstore for more information and to purchase.
Career Resources
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%.
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 Corporate Services
Organization:
The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists
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Location: Toronto,
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Title: Executive Director / Directeur général
Organization: Ontario
Arts Foundation / Fondation des arts de l’Ontario
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Thank You to Our Corporate Partners
Featured Corporate Partner: Gallagher Affinity
Gallagher Affinity is a leader in member benefit (saving) programs for associations in Canada and the United States. As a CSAE corporate sponsor, Gallagher Affinity partners with CSAE members to build a program that addresses their own members’ needs and priorities. These programs enhance the member experience and build engagement – becoming a useful retention and acquisition tool for more than 250 associations in Canada. Invest in savings for you, your association and your members! Visit us here or call 1-800-MEMBERS (800-636-2377), ext. 2400.
