CEO/Volunteer Leader Workshop
The CEO/Volunteer Leader Workshop is a transformative two-day experience designed to strengthen collaboration between association CEOs and volunteer leaders, driving organizational success through innovative leadership practices.
This highly interactive program blends cutting-edge facilitation with real-world problem-solving to address the critical challenges facing today’s associations. Participants will engage in dynamic activities such as design-thinking exercises, role-based simulations, and strategic planning labs, all tailored to redefine governance, enhance board effectiveness, and foster stronger staff-volunteer partnerships.
May 19-20, 2026
Fort Worth, TX
Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel
1701 Commerce St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Hotel
Room Block Deadline: April 28
Schedule At A Glance
Day 1: Foundations of Executive Leadership
| 1:00 - 1:45 PM | Welcome and Program Overview |
| 1:45 - 2:45 PM | Leadership Roles and Board Dynamics |
| 2:45 - 2:50 PM | Break |
| 2:50 - 4:00 PM | Strategic Board Effectiveness |
| 4:00 - 4:10 PM | Break |
| 4:10 - 5:15 PM | Enhancing Board Meetings and Engagement |
| 5:15 - 5:45 PM | Reflection and Close |
| 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Dinner and Reception |
Day 2: Strategy, Alignment, and Action
| 8:00 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30 - 8:45 AM | Morning Welcome and Connection |
| 8:45 - 9:30 AM | Purpose, Perspective, Leadership Challenges |
| 9:30 - 9:35 AM | Break |
| 9:35 - 10:35 AM | Strategic Planning: Core Concepts |
| 10:35 - 11:15 AM | Committees, Volunteers, Org. Alignment |
| 11:15 - 11:45 AM | Action Planning and Next Steps |
| 11:45 - 12:00 PM | Program Wrap-Up |
Fee Schedule
Each registration fee includes 1 CEO/Executive Director registration and 1 Volunteer Leader Registration.
| CEO/Executive Director + 1 Volunteer Leader |
Early Registration |
Registration |
| TSAE Member | $599 | $699 |
| Nonmember | $899 | $999 |
| CEO Premium Member | FREE | FREE |
Pricing below is for an ADDITIONAL Volunteer Leader Registration.
| Additional Volunteer Leader | Early Registration price increase after 4/17/2026 | Regular Registration |
| TSAE Member | $399 | $499 |
| Nonmember | $599 | $699 |
| CEO Premimum Member | $399 | $499 |
Thank you to our CEO Strategies Sponsor:
Cancellation Policy
The cancellation deadline is 14 days prior to the event. No refunds will be issued after the cancellation deadline. Cancellations received in writing to the TSAE office at info@tsae.org before 14 days in advance, will receive a refund, minus a 20% processing fee. Registration transfers are available from TSAE member to member at no charge. Transfers from a TSAE member to non-member will pay the difference in registration fees. Member account credit to use for future events is not available.