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Understanding the Impact of the ASAE Market

Connect to Our Vibrant Association Community!

ASAE has more than 52,000 association professional, industry partners, and consultant members representing over 7,400 organizations and growing! Its members manage leading trade associations, individual membership societies, and voluntary organizations across the United States and in 50 countries around the globe. ASAE also represents suppliers of products and services to the association community.

7,400

Professional and Trade Associations

with 5,942 in Washington, DC

52,000

Dues-Paying Members

10,000

C-Suite Association Executives and City-Wide Meeting Planners

Members by Organization Type

Professional Association 46%
Trade Association 23%
Combined Trade & Professional Association 13%
Association Management Company 10%
Philanthropic / Non-Profit / Charitable / Foundation Organization 3%
Other 5%

Members by Job Level

Employee (Non-Manager) 31%
Manager 24%
Director 21%
C-Level / VP 12%
CEO / ED 9%
Other 3%

"Our long-standing partnership with ASAE provides several meaningful opportunities to connect with the leaders shaping the future of the association industry. The ASAE team listens to what we need as a partner, as they've been responsive to our feedback and continue to tailor the partner program to make sure it’s the perfect fit for us. That openness and collaboration are what make this partnership so strong, and we’re proud to be a part of it." 

Debbie Willis

Vice President, Global Marketing
Advanced Solutions International, Inc. 

What We Do for the Association Community

We provide a wide variety of knowledge resources, learning experiences, and other tools and resources to help members of the association community grow and maximize their performance. We also serve as the voice of the association profession and advocate on its behalf.

100+ Years

ASAE is the oldest, largest, and only association offering the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation, the highest achievement in association management.

Setting Standards

Associations are the primary provider of post-college education in America. The Annual Meeting provides in-person education and networking.

Who We Serve

Our membership is a diverse mix of association CEOs and professional staff (focusing on membership, meetings, education, expositions, publications, communications, marketing, technology, finance and administration, advocacy, component relations, and every other area of association management), as well as industry partners and consultants.

Decision Makers

ASAE members are the final decision makers for meeting site selection for 315,000 association meetings per year, and serve as the final decision maker on tech and solution provider partners.

Industry Partnerships

ASAE, a founding member of CLC/CIC, now EIC, is the only organization serving Association Executives serving every industry, community, and society.

ASAE Membership Benefits

We are the largest, and the only international organization serving the association community. This, coupled with our commitment to excellence, means that we offer the greatest variety of tools and resources for our members. Our international scope uniquely qualifies us to offer global networking opportunities. Maximize your membership experience by reviewing your Industry Partner or Consultant member benefits. Not yet a member? Join ASAE today!

What Our Association Members Do Each Year

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