Join us for the second annual FSAE Women’s Summit - EMPOWERED 2020 on May 8 at the FSU Alumni Center! The Summit features inspiring speakers, informative panels, networking and strengthening women leaders in association management. After all, the Best Way to Direct Your Future is to CREATE It!
FSAE Foundation Grants Extend Your Budget for Professional Development!
Get the professional development skills and hours you need - with a little help from your friends at FSAE. This year we're pleased to announce over $18,900 - up to 35 grants are available! Learn More
Introducing NEW Online, Real-Time Compensation BenchmarkingGain access to the only 24/7/365 online compensation benchmarking tool designed exclusively for executives of professional, trade and service-centric associations, nonprofits and association management companies.
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FSAE is partnering with our sister state societies through Association Societies Alliance (ASA) to offer an online, real-time compensation survey and benchmarking platform. Participation in the survey is always free. During our initial launch, salary reports are free as well. And reports are available as an Excel Spreadsheet or formatted PowerPoint. Get Started!
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We are happy to announce that your CAE and CMP credit history is now available online!
Just login and click on the CAE Credits link above in the member navigation (below the "my name is" graphic) to see your in-person event history since 2017.
FSAE is partnering with North FL MPI to offer a virtual study group for CMP Certification at the member rate. The study group meets weekly beginning February 26 - May 6 in preparation for the May or August 2020 exams. MPI is offering FSAE members a conference call option to participate. Click here to learn more.
To register, click here and register as a non-member. Use the discount code FSAE at checkout to receive the member rate.
We have exciting events planned for 2020 - including the Women's Conference, Annual Conference and luncheons around the state. Our 2020 FSAE at a Glance calendar is here to help you plan and make the most of your membership!
Our online calendar will have details as events get closer next year.
In 2019, FSAE reached 1,200+ members - with over 630 Association Executives - and we're continuing to grow. In addition, we've offered 45 in-person events and 28 webinars totaling 90 CAE credit hours and 29 CMP hours.
We have even more planned for 2020! Don't miss out on your opportunities for professional development, peer-to-peer networking and support for reaching your career goals.
Help Direct the Future of FSAE as a Board Officer - The FSAE Nominating Committee is seeking nominations (self nominations only) for individuals with leadership and management experience to serve as Officers on the 2020-21 Board of Directors.
Available Officer Seats: Chair-Elect (3-year commitment), Treasurer (1 year term) and Secretary (1 year term)
What does that mean?
We have 637 Executive Members (anyone who works in an association/AMC)
and 563 Associate Members (anyone who wants to do business with our execs)
Where are members located?
The majority of our members, 52%, are in North Florida/Tallahassee. The map below shows our total members in each area, with the ratio of Executives (yellow) to Associates (orange).
The FSAE December Power Luncheon featured a food drive for Second Harvest of the Big Bend to help ensure members of our community have full-bellies in the winter months to come. FSAE members donated an overwhelming *443 pounds* of food for our neighbors in need!
A very special shout-out to our Luncheon sponsor Visit Orlando who generously donated a large amount of food for this drive - THANK YOU!! Thank you all for your participation and generosity!
We had 82 participants and practically 100% attendance!
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A few key take-aways from attendees:
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Executive Members
Ashley Gholston, FL Restaurant & Lodging Assn
Catie Moody, FL Engineering Society
Damien Raimondi, Assn of Collegiate Schools of Planning, Inc.
The end of the year is fast approaching. So is the deadline for CAE renewals and using professional development funds.
FSAE has several convenient, affordable opportunities for on-demand professional development and CAE credits:
Year-end reviews are coming soon. Ensure that your salaries and benefits are competitive, and be prepared to ask for what you need.
The FSAE Foundation is here to help ensure you and your employees are taken care of with the 2019 Compensation & Benefits Survey.
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The 2019 FSAE Annual Conference service project with Rethreaded is featured in Naylor's Association Adviser:
The Florida Society of Association Executives (FSAE) began incorporating a social responsibility component into its annual conference back in 2010. That year, conference attendees helped sort and box food for a food bank. Over the years, attendees have donated to multiple Florida-based food banks, Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System, All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, and Sneakers for September, a nonprofit that provides new sneakers for children in Orange and Osceola counties. In 2016, FSAE’s giving was personal: Conference attendees were asked to donate to the UF (University of Florida) Health Cancer Center in memory of FSAE members who had recently lost battles with cancer.
Volunteers and the service they provide Committees and Task Forces are vital to the success of FSAE and the FSAE Foundation!
If you want to be a part of making your professional community stronger, volunteer for a committee! Upcoming terms begin September 2019 and run through July 2020 (Annual Conference). Committees typically meet monthly and (almost) always by conference call.
The Florida Society of Association Executives Foundation has granted over $17,600 this year to 29 professionals across Florida. The members that will receive these grants will use the 2019 funds for professional development and educational opportunities that help advance their careers in the non-profit and association management industry.
“The Hilton Hotel Sponsors are so honored to be part of Hilton’s Diversity and Inclusion Grant. In a time where there seems to be so much divide, we are proud to be advocates in uniting and providing professional development opportunities for our association professionals. Hilton is not just a company committed to diversity and inclusion, we embody it and we look forward to continuing this partnership for years to come!” said Cheryl James, Hilton Worldwide (who partnered with a select number of Florida Hilton Properties to provide this grant).
FSAE presented its most prestigious leadership awards at its recent Annual Conference held at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront. The Executive of the Year Award honors an association executive who has displayed the highest commitment to professional growth and dedication to advancing the association management profession. The Associate of the Year Award honors an association supplier whose dedication and leadership also advances the industry. FSAE’s Rising Star Award honors an association professional and/or supplier member who contribute significant time and talent to ensure FSAE’s continued success.
FSAE also recognized organizations that support the association industry and local communities. Our Association of the Year and Supporting Associate Organization of the Year awards honor organizations that demonstrate outstanding efforts, excellence and innovation.
