DFWAE, the Association for Association Professionals 

WHO WE ARE: DFWAE is a professional society of executives and fundraisers who are focused on individual giving, corporate development, and revenue growth. Our members are staff leaders for associations and/or c3 nonprofit foundations that are affiliated with professional societies or trade groups.

WHAT WE DO: DFWAE provides the North Texas Association community with leading educational and networking events designed specifically for the needs of association professionals.

DFWAE's membership is made up of professionals who serve a variety of industries, societies, and social organizations. Collectively, we represent countless professionals throughout the state, country, and nation.

Our members contribute their skills and knowledge to advance DFWAE and exchange experiences that will benefit the Texas association industry. DFWAE exists to support and strengthen the success of association professionals and the associations they serve.

Association professionals seek to grow in their career paths, and DFWAE ensures that by hosting a wide variety of in-person events, webinars, conventions, online learning resources, and many more.

We invite you to discover what DFWAE can do for you and your career!

UPCOMING DFWAE EVENTS

501C Games 1 and Happy Hour

Join your association colleagues for a night of friendly 
competition and fun on November 7th at Our Glass in Irving.
This time, it’s personal – just like last time.

Singles Competition
Compete in:

  • Shuffleboard
  • Connect 4
  • Cornhole

 Event Details:

  • Date: Thursday, November 7th
    Check-in: 5:00 PM
    Competition Starts: 5:15 PM
    Cost: $20 per person

Event Location:
Our Glass Restaurant and Sports Bar
530 W. LBJ Freeway, Irving, TX 75063


 

Please join us at the Sheraton Downtown Fort Worth
for full day of speakers, 
networking, lunch, and 
mentoring with association professionals from the 
Dallas-Fort Worth region. Together, we face the 
same challenges in our roles and can learn from
each other. The exhibit hall will provide 
opportunities to meet suppliers 
and discover how they can assist us in our field. 

If you're interested, sponsorship and exhibitor 
opportunities
 are available. 

We look forward to seeing you at DFWAE's
premier event for association professionals
in North Texas! #DFWAE #AssociationDay2025





 

 

 

 

 HAPPENING THIS MONTH!

Immersive Seminar: AI for Association Excellence
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Where: ACEP Headquarters ( 4950 W. Royal Lane Irving, TX)
Half-Day Workshop

Role-Specific AI Applications: Attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of how AI and ChatGPT can be applied in their specific association roles. Whether it's optimizing event planning, personalizing member experiences, or refining marketing and communications, participants will explore case studies that directly relate to their day-to-day responsibilities.

Hands-On Problem Solving: Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate within their groups to tackle association-specific challenges, applying AI concepts discussed during the seminar. This hands-on approach ensures that attendees leave with practical skills they can immediately apply. Crowdsourcing Solutions for

Current Challenges: Attendees are encouraged to bring their current challenges to their respective groups for discussion. Through the collective knowledge and experience within each group, participants will engage in the crowdsourcing of potential AI-driven solutions to address their real-time challenges.

Writing prompts.

Speakers:

  • Colby Horton,  Association Briefings: AI &  Marketing
  • Mollie Pillman, ACEP: AI & Membership
  • Lisa Buchanan, IAEE: AI & Operations 
  • Cori Dossett, CMP Fellow, CEM, CITP; Conferences Designed, LLC. 

This event offers (3) CAE Hours

Members: $85
Non-Members: $105