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Welcome to the Dallas/Fort Worth Association Executives

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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!

June Webinar: Think Like a Media Company: Unlocking Non-Dues Revenue for Sustainable Association Growth

Join your DFWAE colleagues for our June webinar focused on unlocking sustainable, non-dues revenue strategies for your association.

Membership dues alone can no longer sustain today’s associations. Join us for a forward-thinking session on how to diversify your revenue streams and build long-term financial stability. Discover practical strategies for leveraging sponsorships, content, education, certifications, and partnerships to unlock new growth opportunities.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location: Virtual Webinar (Zoom link shared prior to meeting)

Engage Live – June 4: Leading with Your North Star 

How do associations stay true to their North Star when facing tough decisions or uncertain times?

Join us for Engage Live on Tuesday, June 4, as Bill Hengstenberg of FEET FIRST EVENTERTAINMENT! leads a lively, meaningful discussion inspired by thought leader Mary Byers’ recent article on purpose-driven leadership. Bill brings his signature warmth, energy, and fun to this peer-to-peer conversation, making it the perfect space to connect, reflect, and grow with fellow DFWAE members.