Annual individual membership for association professionals is $325 for the first member from an association and $150 for additional staff members from the same organization.
NEW: As of November 2024, GSAE is launching a bold pilot for group membership. Click here to see if it's right for your association.
we offer a variety of ways to improve your world
- Expanding Your Network – We’ll help connect you to professionals who do what you do with a knowledge exchange unparalleled in the Southeast.
- Building New Skills – GSAE provides educational opportunities that are affordable, accessible, relevant and local - Luncheons, Workshops, Annual Meeting, Shared Interest Groups, Leadership Academy, on-demand and live webinars and more.
- Solving Today’s Problems – Compelling resources to keep the information flow clear, concise and actionable - connections magazine, e-newsletter, the GSAE Library, fellow GSAE members who’ve “been there, done that,” and online resources
- Learning by Leading – Leadership opportunities for you and your staff to experience volunteering and being on the other side of the board table – Committees, Internship grants
- Advancing Your Career – A career path to success in association management (and if you’ve been there, done that, we’ll put you to work helping us train the next generation) - Certified Association Executive assistance, Career Headquarters, Leadership Academy, Qualified Association Specialist (QAS)
fine print
- Association executive memberships are retained by the individual, even if employers change. Membership is not transferable. The membership year runs from January-December. Membership dues are pro-rated based upon the quarter in which you join.
- Association categories for completing the application can be downloaded here.
- IRS definitions for 501c organizations.
- W-9 for download
