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!

DFWAE Association Day Recap 2024 

To all the sponsors, speakers, volunteers, attendees, and staff, thank you for making the 2024 A/Day event a success! Your dedication and contributions are truly appreciated.

Association Day Awards 2024 

Congratulations to the DFWAE Award recipients! Your hard work, commitment and dedication is truly inspiring to us all! 

  • Keith Gentry, MS, CAE: CAE of the Year Award
  • Christian Malesic: DFWAE Executive of the Year Award
  • Meda Merritt: Distinguished Association(s) of the Year Award
  • Leona Scott: Distinguished Associate Member of the Year Award
  • Ryan Byrd: Young Professional Award
  • Asha Desai, CAE: IDEA Award

 DFWAE Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

People feel a sense of belonging when differences are embraced and valued. DFWAE is dedicated to nurturing equality by creating spaces for the voices least heard, providing educational opportunities to grow leaders, instilling a greater understanding of diverse and equitable environments, and expanding opportunities to collaborate with one another to ensure DFWAE is reflective of the larger, richer community of association voices. We commit to raising awareness and cultivating an atmosphere and culture that is inclusive for all.