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!

Dec 2025 Webinar

December Webinar

Get practical tips, real-world examples, and the confidence to start telling your association’s story through podcast or video.

Approved for 1 CAE credit hour.

Event Details:

Date: Dec. 3

Time: 10 am - 11 am CT

Location: online

 

Spring 2026 CAE Study Group

Spring CAE Study Group

Learn, network, and prepare for the May CAE exam alongside fellow association professionals and current CAEs.

Nine virtual Friday sessions cover all domains of association management.

Event Details:

Date: Jan. 23 - Mar. 27, weekly

Time: 4 - 5:30 pm CT

Location: online