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TNSAE Leadership Program 

Elevate Your Association Career with TNSAE's Leadership Program!

Are you prepared to take your role in association management to the next level? Have you considered how you can become a more impactful leader within your association and community? Is now the time to enhance your essential skills while fostering meaningful connections?

TNSAE is delighted to launch its Leadership Program, offering a dynamic opportunity for growth, collaboration, and connection with like-minded peers who share a passion for professional development, and build lasting connections with fellow leaders dedicated to elevating the association community.

  • Duration: 5 sessions (beginning in June & final session in early December)
  • Kick-off Date: June 3, 2025
  • Sessions: dynamic, skill-building sessions
  • Facilitation: Led by experienced TNSAE association leaders and subject specialists
  • Recognition: Inaugural class will be recognized among their peers and receive a Certificate of Completion at the TNSAE Convention (Dec. 10-11, 2025 in Franklin)
  • Post-Graduation: We encourage graduates to remain connected with their class, consider facilitating a future leadership program session, engage with TNSAE committees, and serve as a mentor to other TNSAE members. 
  • Session Topics to Include: 
    • Governance
    • Executive Leadership
    • Operations/Financial Management
    • Advocacy/Government Relations
    • Conflict Management
    • Career Development/CAE Designation

This program is tailored for:
  • Aspiring or newly appointed chief executives
  • Seasoned professionals seeking to advance within their organizations or someone who recently changed roles
  • Prospective CAE candidates considering or preparing to sit for the CAE exam

Registration fee: $849

Includes:

  • Five sessions
    • Three in-person (afternoons: June 3 in Nashville, Sept. 3 in Knoxville, Dec. 9 in Franklin)
    • Two virtual (mornings: July 23 and Oct. 7) 
  • TNSAE Golf Outing registration (June 4, GreyStone Golf Course, Dickson)
  • TNSAE Convention registration (Dec. 10-11, Franklin Cool Springs Marriott)

Attendance is required at all program sessions to ensure a cohesive learning experience and maximize networking opportunities.

Open only to TNSAE members - join our community of driven professionals dedicated to advancing the association industry in Tennessee! 

Application window for the 2025 program has closed. For more information on this program, contact TNSAE.