Let me share with you AuSAE is proudly the only not-for-profit Association for Association Executives that is owned and run by members.

We support a broad community of association professionals who are committed to making a difference in the sectors and industries in which they work.

As we approach the end of the year and I reflect on the great work the team here at AuSAE are delivering, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to join AuSAE as a financial member to allow us to continue to develop and support you on your journey in association management no matter what stage of your career. Let me share some of the initiatives we have undertaken this year:

• Across Australia and New Zealand we increased our community of Association professionals, welcoming 171 new members into the organisation
  
• Following an extensive consultation process the members passed a constitution with a new governance structure to better reflect the contemporary environment in which we operate
  
• Create the opportunity for members to meet, network and connect at some 35 face to face events across Australia throughout the year
  
• Provided thought leadership on key industry issues through digital communications and social media
  
• Offered personal, hands on support to over 40 organisations through our Senior Leadership team
  
• Demonstrated our commitment to the development of future leaders for the sector through the Mentoring and Leadership program.
  

What I can’t put on this list is the intangible benefits belonging to a community of likeminded individuals brings. For some it’s personal development, for others its meeting a colleague who can help with a challenge just at the right time.

Our mission is to provide a home for association professionals. A place to belong, feel connected and advance your career. I feel very passionate about the collective impact that associations have on society and the greater the size of our community the greater impact we will have.

I look forward to welcoming you as a member in 2019. JOIN HERE 

Warm regards Toni

AuSAE is proudly the only not-for-profit Association for Association Executives that is owned and run by members.

We support a broad community of association professionals who are committed to making a difference in the sectors and industries in which they work.

As we approach the end of the year and I reflect on the great work the team here at AuSAE are delivering, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to join AuSAE as a financial member to allow us to continue to develop and support you on your journey in association management no matter what stage of your career. Let me share some of the initiatives we have undertaken this year:

• Across Australia and New Zealand we increased our community of Association professionals, welcoming 171 new members into the organisation
  
• Following an extensive consultation process the members passed a constitution with a new governance structure to better reflect the contemporary environment in which we operate
  
• Provided that opportunity for members to meet, network and connect at some 19 face to face events across NZ throughout the year
  
• Provided thought leadership on key industry issues through digital communications and social media
  
• Offered personal, hands on support to over 30 organisations through our NZ General Manager
  
• Demonstrated our commitment to the development of future leaders for the sector through the introduction of the Emerging Leaders Program at LINC18
  

What I can’t put on this list is the intangible benefits belonging to a community of likeminded individuals brings. For some it’s personal development, for others its meeting a colleague who can help with a challenge just at the right time.

Our mission is to provide a home for association professionals. A place to belong, feel connected and advance your career. I feel very passionate about the collective impact that associations have on society and the greater the size of our community the greater impact we will have.

I look forward to welcoming you as a member in 2019. JOIN HERE

Warm regards Toni

AuSAE Executive Briefing events provide an exclusive environment for motivated association executives to gain insights and advice from other industry professionals. Executive Briefing events enables members to raise and discuss critical issues affecting industry and network with other professionals from the not-for-profit sector.

The Topic

Around the world, social enterprise businesses are on the rise. The social enterprise model combines commercial approaches with social purpose to achieve scalable impact for businesses, innovation and financial sustainability for not-for-profit organisations.

This seminar will cover:

• Current trends in the social enterprise sector.
• Problems for social enterprises in Australia.
• Overseas developments.
• Legal structures.
• Commercialising existing operations.

Perth l Wednesday 5th December 3pm - 5pm

Register Here. 

Sydney l Tuesday 11 December 3pm-5pm

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The Topic

Welcome to the Talent Economy—a 21st century economy characterised by unprecedented innovation, connectivity, disruption, and opportunity. Unfortunately, the positive attributes of this economy have been largely overshadowed by employee turnover, skills gaps, and the struggle to simply keep up with the rapid pace of change.

Until now, we’ve just assumed there is no other way. But Sarah Sladek proves there is another way.

Drawing from documented workforce and talent-development research, her presentation cites numerous examples of organizations that have been capable of engaging employees in this era of disruption—what they did, why it worked, and how it’s made a difference to the organisations’ outlook and bottom line.

Sladek proves that it’s possible to create an organisation designed to engage talent, and she will provide the audience with the guidance to do it. 

• Gain a better understanding of what is causing employee turnover and how to resolve it
• Learn the traits shared among the most engaging and successful organisations in existence today
• Understand the core differences between struggling and successful companies
• Learn how to inspire and motivate your workforce and thrive in an era of disruption 

About the Presenter

Sarah Sladek, CEO, XYZ University 

Sarah Sladek is founder and CEO of XYZ University, a leading future-focused management consulting company based in the U.S. She is the author of five books. Her latest book, Talent Generation: How Visionary Organizations Are Redefining Work and Achieving Greater Success, is the result of two years of research of many of the top-performing companies in existence today boasting higher than average employee engagement. Sarah’s expertise has been prominently featured in international media and she has keynoted events worldwide.

Sydney l Tuesday 4th December 3pm-5pm

Register Here.

Melbourne l Monday 10th December 3pm-5pm

Register Here. 

What's Included:

• Size: 5.8 x 3.0m
  
• Parking: 1 reserved car park with 24 hour access (more may be available)
  
• Use of Boardroom / Training Room
  
• Kitchen facilities
  
• Use of copier can be negotiated
  
• Office furniture by agreement if required
  
• Rent: $953.35 plus GST
  
• Available NOW
  

An office is now available for lease within Level 3, 255 Pulteney Street, Adelaide with shared boardroom/meeting room and reception area.

This will suit the professional business person(s) looking for a CBD office location.

For more information and to arrange an inspection, please contact Karthe AICSA: Tel: 08 8359 2090.

The Perth Convention Bureau’s (PCB) 2019 Aspire Program is now open to individuals involved with not-for-profit associations in Western Australia, who can apply for the City of Perth Convention Scholarship and the Giving West Conference Scholarship. In addition, the City of Fremantle Convention Scholarship and the City of Mandurah Convention Scholarship are open to individuals involved with not-for-profit associations in the city of Fremantle and the City of Mandurah respectively.

The aim of the Aspire Program is to assist the individual’s personal and professional development through attendance at a relevant national* and/or international* conference. The funding covers travel, accommodation and registration expenses to the maximum value of the award.

Application information and guidelines are now available at http://www.pcb.com.au/aspire. The deadline for applications is the 29th March 2019. Individuals are able to apply for multiple scholarships if eligible. A wide of assistance and advice is available to help you apply, for more information or to enquiry if you are eligible to apply, please contact Sophia Okeby, Communications Manager, Perth Convention Bureau – Email: sokeby@pcb.com.au.

*dependent on individual award guidelines

Welcome to our October edition of Insider.

Whilst we may be a mere 8 weeks away until Christmas,  the AuSAE team are not slowing down in terms of continuing to deliver relevant content and events to our valued community.

We are proud to again be delivering our Women in Association Leadership (#WIAL) series in November and this year will run the event in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.  This years theme of women leading in traditional male led industries will be debated and discussed by a panel of amazing women.  With no other event like this for our association leaders in the marketplace, we are delighted to bring like-minded women and male champion of change together to build support networks and develop professional and personal skills.

We are also very excited to be bringing out Sarah Sladek from the USA.  Sarah wrote the book “The end of membership as we know it” and as CEO and Founder of XYZ University will be delivering a one day workshop on the Future of Membership.  An amazing opportunity not to be missed.  More details here.

Internally,  we have recently spent some time as a board and management team reviewing our strategic plan and ensuring we are delivering relevant content, events, education and information to help you on your path as an Association leader. I will be sharing the outcomes of that with you in the coming months and will welcome feedback and comments as to how we can better serve you.

Finally,  we would like to wish Director Holly Morchat Stanko our warmest congratulations on the arrival of Zachary Arthur Stanko earlier this month.  We wish you all the very best as a new family.

Wishing you a great November.

Warm regards

Toni

Kia Ora

Whilst we may be a mere 8 weeks away until Christmas, the AuSAE team are not slowing down in terms of continuing to deliver relevant content and events to our valued community.

November networking lunches will focus on the topic of Diversity, both in our membership and our workplaces. Julie Raine, who was recognised as one of New Zealand's 50 top Women of Achievement 2016 and finalist in the Westpac Women of Influence awards will lead the important discussion topic of “what is the gender diversity debate all about” in both Auckland and Wellington next month.

Another exciting project we are pleased to the deliver is the inaugural NFP Salary Survey exclusively for New Zealand. In partnership with Enterprise Care this is a fantastic opportunity for the sector and I encourage all of you to participate. More information will be coming to you in the coming days.

Internally, we have recently spent some time as a board and management team reviewing our strategic plan and ensuring we are delivering relevant content, events, education and information to help you on your path as an Association leader. I will be sharing the outcomes of that with you in the coming months and will welcome feedback and comments as to how we can better serve you.

Finally, we would like to wish Director Holly Morchat Stanko our warmest congratulations on the arrival of Zachary Arthur Stanko earlier this month. We wish you all the very best as a new family.

Wishing you a great November.

Warm regards

Toni

AuSAE are proud to bring back Women in Association Leadership #WIAL for 2018, after a successful launch last year. The networking series provides a platform to showcase and celebrate women in leadership who have led the way.

The theme for the 2018 series is women leading in traditionally male led industries with events being held in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.

Each event will welcome three inspiring women, who will share their journeys, challenges and advice in a facilitated and interactive discussion. 

Sydney l 26 November l 3:00pm-5:00pm

Our guest speakers include Alexia Hilbertidou, Founder, GirlBoss New Zealand and Amelia Hodge, CEO, Australian Property Institute. Final speaker to be announced soon!

At just 16, Alexia founded GirlBoss NZ, an organisation which encourages young women to embrace STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), Leadership and Entrepreneurship. 

Amelia has enjoyed a senior executive career spanning over 25 years, with her depth of experience driving successful outcomes across a range of sectors, projects and industries. 

Register Here.

Melbourne l 27 November l 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Our guest speakers include the Hon Trish White, President, Engineers Australia; Denita Wawn, CEO, Master Builders Australia and Sarah Styles, Head of Female Engagement, Cricket Australia.

Trish is the National President and Chair of the Board of Engineers Australia. A professional company director, she serves on the boards of the CHL group of companies and chairs boards in the insurance, property, manufacturing and university sectors. 

Denita is one of Australia's leading industry and business advcocates and the first female CEO of Master Builders in its 127 year history. Denita has a wealth of experience from more than 20 years at the forefront of public policy, advocacy and politics. 

Sarah is the Head of Female Engagement for Cricket Australia, responsibly for driving the greater involvement and inclusion of women and girls as players, athletes, fans and employees. 

Register Here.

Brisbane l 28 November l 7:30am - 9:00am

Our guest speakers in Brisbane are Antonia Mercorella, CEO, Real Estate Institute of Queensland; Mell Greenall, Executive Director QLD, Australian Institute of Architects and the Hon Trish White, President, Engineers Australia.

Antonia is the CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland - the first woman in its 100-year history and the youngest person to take on the role. Antonia is a solicitor specialising in property law and has previously been the General Counsel for the REIQ and prior to that, General Counsel for the REISA. 

As The Executive Director of Queensland, Mell Greenall works closely with the Australian Institute of Architects members in the areas of advocacy and engagement. Mell is currently holding positions on numerous State government advisory panels and reference groups driving industry reform across the construction sector. 

Trish is the National President and Chair of the Board of Engineers Australia. A professional company director, she serves on the boards of the CHL group of companies and chairs boards in the insurance, property, manufacturing and university sectors. 

Register Here.