WHY JOIN CSAE

It makes sense for your association and for your career

CSAE is the premier organization for association professionals in the state of Colorado. With more than 60 years as the state-wide resource for industry information, best-practices, and innovations in the association community, CSAE fosters professional networking and association community engagement, while offering cutting-edge learning and professional development opportunities aimed to enhance personal growth and professional leadership.

Whether you’re an association professional or a supplier, it makes sense to join CSAE and take advantage of the following benefits:

 

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Meet people with common interests

CSAE Membership Directory – online and searchable

CSAE functions – connect, share, and learn from leaders and colleagues

CSAE social media and members only special interest groups

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Advance your career with professional development opportunities

Career Headquarters – THE place to go whether you’re looking for a new job or a new employee.

Qualified Association Specialist (QAS) Certificate Program

Resources – CSAE library of books, white papers, association management documents

Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation

CMP Preferred Provider

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Develop professional and leadership skills

Programs, best practices, seminars and webinars

Committee involvement

Board of Directors

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Invitation to become involved

Members are always considered first for volunteer opportunities, Board and  committee participation

Exclusive members-only events

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Get the latest association industry news

CSAE e-Newsletter with research, best practices, insights and more

Special issues of association information and research from both in the state as well as our national network

CSAE website

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Learn new, innovative ways to improve your association

Educational opportunities – luncheons, webinars, workshops, seminars, annual conference

Industry publications and research papers

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Take advantage of member benefits and programs

Multiple benefits of membership including peer-to-peer roundtables included in your membership

Member discounts to special events, meetings and programs

Research reports and publications

Institute for Organization Management (IOM) scholarships

Qualified Association Specialist (QAS) certificate program discounts

Compensation Benchmarking Platform

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Let your voice be heard

Representation in CSAE policy, regulatory or government advocacy programs

2024 CSAE Dues

Individual Memberships

Professional Members Supplier Members EIT* or Affiliate** Members
1st Member in an Association-$395 1st Member in a Company-$490 $95 Per Member
Additional Members in the Same Association– $255 Additional Members in the Same Business — $255  
*EIT is the Executive In Transition membership for association professionals between positions.
**Affiliate members are individuals working for government departments or universities and full-time students.
 

Association Group Memberships

Offer the benefits of CSAE membership to more of your association staff and take advantage of group discounts.

Group Membership Type Annual Dues Savings
Bronze (2 Members) $575 Average $287 Per Member, Based on 2 Members – a 27% savings
Silver (3-5 Members) $885 Average $177 Per Member Based on 5 Members – a 55% savings
Gold (6-10 Members) $1,175 Average $117.50 Per Member Based on 10 Members – a 70% savings
Platinum (Unlimited —For your entire staff) $1,275 Average $85  Per Member Based on 15 Members) – a nearly 80% savings
Platinum Plus (Unlimited—For your entire staff and in-state chapters)  $1,900 Average $76 Per Member Based on 25 members) – an 80% savings – and, you can include your in-state chapters at no added cost
       

Supplier Sponsorships

If you are a business that isn’t an association, contact us to find ways for more of your team to be involved, and, to help your organization elevate your branding and involvement.

“What I get from CSAE on the local level is enormously powerful. It’s the face to face networking, ideas, and relationships which pay off my dues ten fold!   CSAE is truly an investment that yields dividends! “

Mark Williams
Executive Vice President
Apartment Association of Metro Denver
Colorado Apartment Association

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Mission

CSAE is the community where Colorado association professionals connect, gain insight, share best practices and lessons learned, learn at all levels, and support each other.

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Promise

CSAE is committed to delivering high-value programs and services that provide each person with value in their association careers.  We invite all members to be involved, and, to help us shape the future of CSAE.

CSAE is about

Connecting, Learning, and Leading

Diversity

CSAE in principle and in practice values and seeks a diverse and inclusive membership. There shall be full participation in this association by all people, regardless of race, gender, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.