Why You Should Join FSAE

FSAE Membership at a Glance

The Florida Society of Association Executives (FSAE) unites association executives and associate suppliers who desire to connect with others, learn valuable ways to work smarter, and develop leaders.

For over 65 years, association professionals have enhanced their careers and ensured professional growth and success because of their involvement with FSAE. Watch the video below to learn what FSAE means to our members.

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FSAE fosters collaboration and inspiration through association management professional development for all positions and career-stages.

Through timely education sessions, an active peer network and online community, plus in-depth magazine articles and resources, FSAE keeps members informed and connected to what they need most:

  • Best practices for member engagement, growth and communication

  • Innovative strategies for growing non-dues revenue and sponsorships

  • Effective techniques for staff retention and engagement

  • Organizing successful meetings and educational events

  • Education and networking to achieve your professional development goals

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Our members include anyone who works for an association such as CEOs, management, meeting planners, membership staff, marketing staff, the receptionist and anyone in between. Industry suppliers are also members of FSAE, including hoteliers, CVB staff, destination representatives, technology providers and service providers. Click here to learn more about our membership categories.

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Top 5 Reasons to Join

  1. Access to a Peer to Peer Network. Network and learn from 1,100 professionals that do what you do and understand the challenges and issues that you face. Build relationships through our many in-person events or tap into your peers’ experience and expertise instantly through the Online Community.

  2. Continuing Professional Education. Stay current with best practices; we host over 30 in-person events throughout the state each year. We also offer monthly Webinars and affordable on-demand programs appropriate for chief staff executives, their employees, and suppliers.

  3. Career Enhancement. Publish an article in our magazine. Earn your certification. Chair a committee and strengthen your leadership skills while playing an important role in FSAE’s success. Be recognized as a leader among your peers.

  4. Job Opportunities at Your Fingertips. Employers turn to FSAE’s online Career Center when they need qualified professionals. Post resumes, search available positions or subscribe to receive opportunities via email.

  5. Information is Power x10.

    • SOURCE - FSAE’s magazine is published 6 times a year.

    • Association Pulse: FSAE’s weekly smart newsletter with time-sensitive information

    • Association RESOURCE: our membership directory/ buyers guide.

    • Visit www.fsae.org for alerts, events, registrations, certifications, and publication information.

Bonus: Invest in Your Future. The FSAE Foundation offers professional development grants for CAE/CMP certification and to attend the FSAE or ASAE Annual Conference. In the past 20 years, the Foundation has awarded members over $260,000 to reach their professional goals.

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