The challenges facing associations require leaders to have a knowledge-based vision of how to best serve their industry now and in the future. Both your volunteer leaders and your staff need to have the necessary commitment, hard work, and vision for your association to succeed. You and your board colleagues may possess these traits, but does your staff? One way to ensure your staff has the necessary knowledge and leadership to guide your association is to look for the Certified Association Executive credential.

The Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential is widely recognized as an indication of demonstrated skill in leadership, activity in community affairs and expertise in association management. To earn the CAE credential, an applicant must have obtained a minimum number of years of required experience in nonprofit management, complete multiple hours of specialized professional development, pass a stringent examination in association management which tests fundamental knowledge of all areas of the profession, and pledge to uphold a code of ethics. Less than five percent, approximately 3,000, of all association professionals have achieved this distinction.

At Svinicki Association Management, Inc., you can be assured that your association is in good hands. Two staff members, Jane Svinicki and Marty Tirado, hold the CAE credential. All of SAMI’s staff benefits from each others knowledge and having two CAE’s in the office. Additionally, SAMI staff regularly attend meetings and are active in committees of the American Society of Association Executives and the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (also a SAMI client).

To partner with the necessary staff to build your association, contact Svinicki Association Management, Inc. at 414-276-8788 or email jane@svinicki.com