What We Offer

Benefits and opportunities to meet the challenges of association management.

CSAE is a tireless advocate for the association community, working to educate diverse audiences as to the significance and value of associations. As the official community for association industry professionals in Colorado, CSAE strives to help you develop as a professional and advance you your organization through the provision of valuable, in-demand, future-focused opportunities for learning, networking, and career development. No matter your role, CSAE provides the resources and support for success. 

Essential learning and professional development opportunities

• Programs and luncheons with most offering CEA credit.
• Webinars and virtual discussion groups
• Peer-to-peer roundtables held every other month for association professions in Membership, Marketing/Communications, Events/Programming and CEOs/Presidents/Executive Directors.
• Workshops, seminars, special events.
• Annual multi-day conference.
• Industry news.
• Members-only shared interest groups.
• Volunteer leadership opportunities.

Industry-focused publications

• E-newsletter focused on member best practices, local and national research, expert association insight and more.
• On-line membership directory to give you updated information 365/24.

Other resources

• CSAE website.
• Online articles, publications, and research.
• Association sponsored-research and industry intelligence.
• Programming and education offered multiple times each month to provide collaboration, insights and connections.
• Online Career Headquarters.

Networking/Education

• Informal networking - First Tuesday event - every first Tuesday of the month (except January and June).
• Roundtables and programs.
• Annual conference.
• Vital contacts (both within and outside of your particular industry).
• Social media.

Association advocacy

• Legal and legislative updates and analyses.
• Voice on behalf of associations in Colorado and through our national network.

Professional certification

• Certified Association Executive (CAE).
• Qualified Association Specialist (QAS).
• CMP accepted programs.

Marketing and sponsorships

• Sponsorships available either with each event or as an annual sponsor, giving you multiple choices for recognition, thought leadership, visibility, promotion and more to our full membership ecosystem.