CSAE Programming: CSAE Roundtables, Webinars and National Webinars
CSAE offers high-impact programming and education designed to empower association professionals with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to excel in your roles.
- CSAE's Association Roundtables provide collaborative conversations that are framed by people from across associations, so that you gain important insights, best practices, lessons learned and share your valued perspectives.
- Webinars are offered for all members, designed to bring instruction or strong content from subject matter experts.
- With a focus on peer-to-peer learning and real-world applications, CSAE provides a collaborative space for all association professionals to navigate challenges, drive innovation, and elevate organizations.
- CSAE Roundtables are exclusively for association professionals, no matter if you are new to your association or a seasoned executive, always at no cost to association members.
- CSAE Webinars are offered to all members to provide important insight about the industry.
- National Webinars are offered through our national network of other "SAEs" across the country, and members receive a 40% discount.
Facilitators, co-facilitators and presenters are members and industry leaders to acknowledge the remarkable intelligence within the CSAE community.
Check out the Events Calendar for upcoming sessions and all events. And, remember that webinars are included in all members' benefits; roundtables are complimentary for all association members. National webinars are $45 per session, including an on-demand scheduling option. All roundtables and webinars are submitted for ASAE's CAE credits, providing you the opportunity to garner more than 25 CAE credits per year eligibility if you register and attend.
Upcoming 2026 Roundtables:
October 14, 2026 — What If Your Association Could Help Fund the Future of Your Industry?
Speaker: Tom Serena, CEO, American Gastroenterological Association.
A C-Level conversation about AGA’s innovation ecosystem and GI Opportunity Fund, including how associations can connect member expertise, entrepreneurs and investment while managing governance, risk and mission alignment. Virtual, noon–1 p.m. MT.
October 20, 2026 — Creating Alternative Revenue for Associations: Finding Opportunity Beyond the Traditional Model
Speaker: Avi Olitzky, President and Principal Consultant, Olitzky Consulting Group.
An interactive discussion about generating revenue from association assets such as expertise, content, intellectual property, partnerships and subscription-based services. Participants will explore how to evaluate opportunities, pilot concepts and build board support while strengthening member value. Virtual, noon–1 p.m. MT.
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Recap of Recent and Past Roundtables and Webinars
September 30, 2026 — Are You Charging What You’re Worth?
Speakers: Dr. Michael Carr-Tatonetti, CPP, CAE, Founder and CEO, Pricing for Associations; and Tyrone Adams, CEO, Colorado Association of REALTORS®.
Explored how associations can make pricing decisions using member value, research and financial goals. Discussion addressed dues, program fees, discounts and communicating price increases.
August 19, 2026 — Rethinking Sponsorship: Stronger Proposals, Greater Value and Lasting Relationships
Facilitator: Christy Landwehr, Senior Director of Corporate Relations, National Reining Horse Association.
Examined how to build sponsorship opportunities around a company’s objectives, identify and price association assets, and develop relationships that generate lasting value.
July 29, 2026 — Hybrid and Remote Workforce Strategies for Associations
Speakers: Veronica Muñoz, Regional CEO, West, Association for Corporate Growth; and Stacy L. Johnson, Principal, Maggiore HR Services, LLC.
Discussed approaches to managing hybrid and remote teams, strengthening organizational culture and engaging employees. Particular attention went to supporting young professionals and retaining talent.
May 20, 2026 — C-Suite Leadership in Associations: Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining the Best Talent
Co-facilitators: Teresa Fraker, Executive Director, Obesity Medicine Association; and Emily Zadvorny, CEO, Colorado Pharmacists Society.
Focused on building and sustaining strong senior leadership teams through recruitment, compensation, professional development and succession planning. Executives exchanged approaches to planned and unexpected leadership transitions.
April 23, 2026 — Your Association in the Age of AI Search: How to Get Cited, Stay Visible and Protect Your Revenue
Speaker: Drew Veach, CMS and AI Strategy Lead, BizStream.
Introduced Generative Engine Optimization and how associations can make their expertise more visible in AI-generated answers. Covered a practical framework for improving visibility and protecting membership, sponsorship and program revenue.
April 15, 2026 — From Communication to Connection: The Next Evolution of Association Marketing
Speaker: Jena Dunham, Vice President, Marketing and Creative, Etherio.
Explored how associations can move beyond routine communications to build relevance, trust and stronger member relationships. Included current marketing trends, association examples and AI-enabled tools.
April 8, 2026 — Membership, Recruitment = Retention: Building Sustainable Membership Growth
Co-facilitators: Travis Skodack, CAE, Director of Membership & Partnerships, American Oil Chemists’ Society; and Derrol Moorhead, Director of Member and Business Development, Colorado Society of CPAs.
Connected recruitment, engagement and retention as parts of a sustainable membership strategy. Participants shared successes, challenges and practical ideas for strengthening long-term membership growth.
February 11–12, 2026 — Communicating with Confidence in Divisive Times (two-part national roundtable)
Speaker: Jen Hellman, CEO/President, Goff Public.
Addressed how association leaders can communicate confidently about sensitive issues in a divided environment. Offered approaches to clear messaging, difficult conversations and maintaining stakeholder trust.
February 4, 2026 — Culture in Action: Real Stories, Real Strategies, Real-Time Solutions
Co-facilitators: Alison Teitelbaum, CAE, Founder & Principal Consultant, AST Strategies; and Emma Blackwood, Senior Manager for Conference Education, Obesity Medicine Association.
Examined the visible and hidden behaviors that shape workplace culture and how professionals at any level can influence change. Connected culture with strategy, leadership continuity and practical everyday actions.
January 16, 2026 — High-Trust, High-Impact Boards: Governance Moves for the Next 12 Months
Co-facilitators: Teresa Fraker, Executive Director, Obesity Medicine Association; and Tyrone Adams, President and CEO, Colorado Association of REALTORS®.
A C-Level discussion about board roles, decision-making authority, effective meetings and the executive–board partnership. Shared practical ways to strengthen trust, accountability and continuity as volunteer leaders change.
January 8, 2026 — The New Landscape of Association Compensation
Speakers: Kim Keating, Founder & Principal, Kim Keating Consulting; and Karen A. Kralios, SPHR, MBA, Director of Human Resources, American Water Works Association.
Explored compensation trends, benefits, pay equity and transparency in a changing talent market. Considered how total rewards strategies can support recruitment, retention and organizational culture within association budgets.
October 16, 2025 — The Future of Connection
Speakers: Cecilia Sepp, Founder, Rogue Tulips Consulting, and author of Association Chapter Systems: From Frustrating to Fruitful; and Allison Hammer, Executive Director of WACUBO and SHRM Colorado Council through Etherio.
Examined how associations can build authentic connections across chapters, components and organizations of any size. Discussion connected member engagement with effective structures, collaboration and stronger member value.
October 9, 2025 — Sales to Partnerships: Building Sponsor Relationships
Speaker: Bill Sheehan, Global Head of Association Strategy, D2L.
Focused on turning sponsorship transactions into lasting partnerships through shared goals and mutual value. Addressed sponsor identification, outreach, relationship development and follow-up.
September 10, 2025 — How to Leverage 529 Funds to Grow Your Association Education Income
Speakers: Dr. Josh Evans, Executive Lead for Denver, Wipfli; and Jeff Forker, Senior Manager of Retirement Services, AMG National Trust.
Explored opportunities for eligible association education and credentialing programs to receive payments from 529 education savings accounts. Covered qualification, payment administration and participant documentation.
August 27, 2025 — Behind the Numbers: A Candid Conversation with Association CFOs
Speakers: Sandra Garcia, CFO, Investments & Wealth Institute; and Bereket Haile, CFO, RIMS—the Risk Management Society.
A C-Level conversation about financial uncertainty, cash flow, rising costs, technology investments and revenue diversification. Examined how finance leaders support strategy and help boards and colleagues understand financial decisions.
August 7, 2025 — Exploring—and Planning For—the Association Cyber Threats That Keep You Up at Night
Speakers: Jacee Dobbs, Director of Strategic Services; and Vince Tinnirello, Director of Business Development, Anchor Networks.
Addressed cybersecurity threats facing associations and practical approaches to preparing for them. Focused on protecting organizational information and strengthening readiness for cyber incidents.
July 31, 2025 — Behind the Screens: Demystifying AV, Contracts and Costs
Speaker: Stephen O’Connor, Owner/CEO, O’Design Productions and Consulting.
Examined audiovisual services, event contracts and costs to help association professionals make more informed planning decisions. Focused on understanding AV needs and managing event budgets.
July 15, 2025 — Rethinking Revenue: Unlocking New Pathways to Association Sustainability (webinar and roundtable discussion; calendar title: “Charting the Course Beyond Membership”)
Speaker: Bill Sheehan, Global Head of Association Strategy, D2L.
Explored revenue diversification through sponsorships, paid content, credentials, corporate partnerships and education. Emphasized aligning new revenue opportunities with mission and member value.
May 20, 2025 — Sh** (Stuff) Happens, Don’t Freak Out!
Co-facilitators: Joan Hablutzel, Senior Director, Education, Events & Operations, Obesity Medicine Association; Allison Hammer, Association Executive Director, Etherio; and Betty Knecht, Executive Director, Colorado Mortgage Lenders Association.
Explored how to handle event disruptions, contract uncertainty and competing member expectations while protecting financial results. Participants shared approaches to risk mitigation and balancing customer service with fiscal responsibility.
May 14, 2025 — Small Staff, Big Certification: Building a Certification Program with Limited Experience and Resources
Facilitator: Peter Frank, CAE, Senior Director of Certification and Operations, Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools.
Used ATLIS’s certification-development experience to illustrate how a small association can build a credentialing program. Covered development milestones, resource constraints and lessons from the program’s early implementation.
April 8, 2025 — Best Practices in Board Governance: Lived Experiences from Association C-Suite Leaders
Co-facilitators: Jeanne Blankenship, former Vice President of Public Policy and Government Relations, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; and Teresa Fraker, Executive Director, Obesity Medicine Association.
Examined how boards can improve performance by focusing on strategy, structure and culture. Addressed micromanagement, fiduciary responsibility and other governance challenges through the facilitators’ lived experiences.
April 3, 2025 — Associations at Risk: 2025 Tax Reform Implications (related national briefing)
Speakers: Mary Kate Cunningham and Kyle Hayes, ASAE; and Jarrod Clabaugh, Ohio Society of Association Professionals.
Reviewed proposed federal tax changes and their potential effects on association revenue and tax-exempt status. Discussed advocacy and collective action to protect associations and nonprofits.
March 21, 2025 — Marketing Strategies for Non-Dues Revenue: An Interactive Roundtable Discussion
Facilitator: Stephanie Shark, Executive Director, Reprographic Services Association.
Explored marketing approaches for education, certifications, events, sponsorships and other non-dues offerings. Participants discussed targeting member and nonmember audiences and shared ideas for increasing revenue and engagement.
March 12, 2025 — Engagement Unlocked: How to Connect, Measure and Empower Your Members
Co-facilitators: Derrol Moorhead, Member Services Director, Colorado Society of CPAs; and Travis Skodack, Director, Membership & Partnerships, American Oil Chemists’ Society.
Examined ways to create meaningful member connections while balancing personalization and scale. Covered engagement scoring, interpreting member interactions and creating pathways to volunteer involvement.
February 6, 2025 — CSAE and ASAE Discuss Upcoming Tax Changes and Impacts
Speakers: Mary Kate Cunningham, Chief Public Policy and Governance Officer; and Kyle Hayes, Senior Director of Public Policy, ASAE.
Reviewed potential tax threats to associations, possible expansion of 529 education funding and ASAE’s advocacy efforts. Introduced opportunities to participate in the Community Impact Coalition.
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