activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 8
- Annual Awards Gala Industry Awards & Expos ManagementHosts an Annual Awards Gala each December to recognize outstanding members and professionals in the industry, which involves garnering award nominations, managing the voting process, and obtaining donations for the silent auction and Gala sponsorships.
- Annual Awards Gala Industry Awards & Expos ManagementOrganizes and hosts an Annual Awards Gala each December to recognize outstanding members and professionals in the industry, involving nominations, voting, and securing sponsorships and donations.
- CAE Certification Support Professional Certification Support ProgramsSupports members in achieving and maintaining their Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential by offering programs that qualify for CAE credit, maintaining participation records, providing a scholarship, partnering on virtual prep courses, and maintaining a resource library.
- CAE Credential Support and Resources Professional Certification Support ProgramsOffers comprehensive support for members pursuing or maintaining the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential, including a scholarship, CAE prep courses, maintenance of participation records for CAE credit, and a resource library of relevant materials.
- Career Center and Job Postings Association Job Board ServicesOperates an online Career Center to connect employers and job seekers, displaying approved job postings on its website for 30 days and announcing them once to AzSAE members via email.
- Career Center and Job PostingsOperates an online Career Center to connect employers and job seekers within the association community, displaying approved job postings and announcing them to members via email.
- Career Services Association Job Board ServicesOperates an online Career Center to connect employers and job seekers, displaying approved job postings on its website and announcing them to members via email.
- Networking Events and Member RecognitionHosts dedicated networking events, including an Annual Executive Getaway retreat and a monthly Virtual Speaker Series, to foster relationships among professionals. The organization also recognizes outstanding members and professionals through an Annual Awards Gala.
capacity building · 8
- CAE Certification Support Professional Certification Support ProgramsOffers the LaDonna Courtney CAE Scholarship to assist individuals in pursuing their CAE certification and partners with the Michigan Society of Association Executives to provide virtual CAE prep courses, including application assistance, discussion groups, practice exams, mentoring, and recorded calls. Additionally, it maintains a resource library of books and materials for CAE exam preparation.
- Networking EventsHosts dedicated networking events for professionals to build relationships within the Arizona association community.
- Networking EventsHosts dedicated networking events, including an Annual Executive Getaway retreat, to facilitate relationship building among association professionals.
- Partnership ProgramOffers a year-round partnership program that provides targeted exposure and exclusive benefits to organizations within the Arizona association community.
- Professional Development and Education for Association Professionals Professional Certification Support ProgramsProvides a range of educational and professional development opportunities for association professionals, including webinars, in-person events, leadership forums, and self-study courses. These programs are designed to help members gain insights, knowledge, leadership strategies, and meet requirements for the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential.
- Professional Development and Education for Association Professionals Professional Certification Support ProgramsProvides a variety of educational and professional development opportunities for association professionals, including webinars, in-person events, leadership forums, and self-study courses. These programs are designed to help members gain insights, knowledge, leadership strategies, and meet requirements for the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential.
- Professional Development and Education for Association Professionals Professional Certification Support ProgramsProvides a range of educational and professional development opportunities for association professionals, including webinars, in-person events, leadership forums, an annual getaway, and an annual membership meeting. These programs often meet the requirements for earning or maintaining the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential, with records of participant involvement maintained.
- Qualified Association Specialist (QAS) 2.0 Certificate Program Professional Certification Support ProgramsOffers the Qualified Association Specialist (QAS) 2.0 Certificate Program, which provides a broad view of association management for professionals.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Community-building through networking and collaboration community_networking_modelFosters a connected, collaborative community of association professionals across diverse organization types by providing structured networking events, relationship-building opportunities, and shared platforms for engagement with peers, strategic partners, and the hospitality sector.
- Community-building through networking and collaboration community_building_modelFosters a connected, collaborative community of association professionals across diverse organization types by providing structured networking events, relationship-building opportunities, and cross-sector engagement with strategic partners and the hospitality industry.
- Fostering a connected professional community community_buildingThe organization connects and fosters collaboration among diverse nonprofit professionals, aiming to be a hub for education, networking, and professional development. This approach builds a thriving community by providing knowledge, resources, and relationships among association executives, their teams, strategic partners, and the hospitality sector.
- Member benefit and value proposition model member_benefit_modelStrengthens membership engagement and retention by offering differentiated benefits—such as free job postings for members—and clearly communicating the value proposition through onboarding, outreach, and enhanced benefits.
- Member benefit and value proposition model member_benefit_modelStrengthens membership engagement and retention by offering differentiated benefits—such as free job postings for members—while charging non-members, thereby reinforcing the tangible value of membership and supporting professional access to career resources.
- Member-centric engagement and value proposition member_benefit_modelThe organization focuses on encouraging, recruiting, retaining, and engaging members through outreach strategies, membership drives, enhanced onboarding, and improved membership benefits. This involves communicating clear value propositions and offering services like free job postings to members to support access to career resources.
- Network-driven partnership model network-driven partnership modelFacilitates strategic partnerships that connect organizations with key decision-makers in Arizona's association industry to increase brand visibility, credibility, and trusted supplier relationships by leveraging targeted access to high-value audiences.
- Professional development and certification for elevated standards professional_development_and_certificationThe organization equips association executives and staff with education, development, and networking opportunities to help them overcome challenges and serve members. This includes offering certification programs like the Certified Association Executive (CAE) to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and ensure professionals demonstrate essential knowledge in association management.
- Professional development and certification model professional_development_modelAdvances the knowledge, skills, and career growth of association professionals through education, training, mentorship, and certification programs—particularly the CAE designation—aimed at elevating professional standards and keeping members ahead of industry trends.
- Professional development and certification model professional_development_modelAdvances the association profession by equipping executives and staff with education, training, mentorship, and certification (e.g., CAE) to improve performance, keep pace with industry trends, and elevate professional standards.
- Strategic communication and branding strategic_communicationExecutes a coordinated communication strategy using newsletters, social media, website updates, and public relations to strengthen branding, deliver consistent messaging, and engage members, stakeholders, and the public.
- Strategic communication and branding strategic_communicationAmplifies organizational impact and member engagement through a coordinated communication strategy using newsletters, social media, website updates, and public relations to reinforce branding and deliver consistent messaging to members and stakeholders.
- Strategic partnerships for brand visibility and credibility network_driven_partnership_modelThe organization provides strategic partnership opportunities that connect organizations with key decision-makers in Arizona's association industry. This approach aims to increase brand visibility and credibility for partners and build trusted supplier relationships through targeted exposure to high-value audiences.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Annual Awards Gala
Year-end celebration recognizing outstanding contributions by association professionals in Arizona
Annual Executive Getaway
Summer retreat outside Phoenix combining professional development, networking, property tours, and recreational activities for association leaders
CAE Preparation Program
Partnership with Michigan Society of Association Executives to offer full, concentrated, and cram prep courses for the Certified Association Executive exam
Career Center
Online job board connecting employers in the association sector with job seekers
Professional Development Webinars
Live and on-demand webinars offering CAE credits, with 2 live sessions per month and over 70 self-study courses available to members
QAS 2.0 Certificate Program
Qualified Association Specialist program providing foundational knowledge in association management for professionals at all levels
relationships · 9
who they work with
- ASAE Partner — AzSAE is a CAE Approved Provider, meeting requirements for the CAE credential, though AzSAE programs are not endorsed, accredited, or affiliated with ASAE or the CAE program.
- ASAE Center Partner — Provides information about the CAE credential and Approved Provider program.
- AzSAE Network — Organization participates in the AzSAE Association Partner Program, indicating membership or affiliation with AzSAE.
- CAE Approved Provider Partner — AzSAE is an approved provider for CAE, offering programs that meet professional development requirements for the Certified Association Executive credential.
- CHDB Law LLP Partner — General Counsel for the Arizona Society of Association Executives
- HSMAI AZ Partner — AzSAE networks, participates, and supports HSMAI AZ, listing their special events on its industry calendar.
- Michigan Society of Association Executives Partner — Partners to offer CAE prep courses.
- SeminarWeb Partner — Platform used for registering for webinars and courses.
- The Power of A Partner — Promotes "The Power of A" initiative which highlights how associations create positive change.