Expert Advisory Panels
AAE Advisory Panel Members are experienced association executives who champion knowledge-sharing and inspire collaboration across the association community, and support AAE’s strategy and services, ensuring they remain relevant and high quality.
Members of AAE are invited to apply to one of the panels.
Panels
What Panel members do
- Act as a sounding board on AAE’s offerings, including events, products and services
- Provide perspective on the AAE's activities through annual Expert Advisory Panel meetings (online meetings or in-person)
- Act as thought leaders for their panels
- Initiate discussion threads (every 2 months) and comment (once a month) on threads of other people in the discussion group related to their panel
- Facilitate Member Meetings in the area of their panel (three per year)
- Review Resource Centre submissions from members; rating them and commenting where possible (average 5 items per month)
- Recommend content for AAE events on the area of their panel
- Submit content item(s), such as resources, checklists, templates etc. (every two to three months)
- Support the AAE executive team to develop and maintain links with the community through recommending experts, member leads, suppliers and other partners
Benefits for Panel members
- Free upgrade to Transformation or Leadership Plan
- Recognition on social media and Expert Advisory Panel member badge for display
- Attend AAE events free of charge (up to 10% of attendees of an event)
- Attend Expert Panel events
- Give back to the association community
- Network with other active association executives
- Be instrumental in guiding the association community
Requirements
- Senior manager, director, head of department or executive head of a business, scientific association or membership body
- Substantial expertise and strategic insight gained through senior roles in associations or similar organizations
- Member of Association of Association Executives
- 12 months appointment, with the possibility of extension
- On average 2 hours commitment per month
- Attend online / in-person meetings at least once a year
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The AAE is committed to building panels that reflect the rich diversity of our association community across all panels, with focus on amplifying voices from a diverse mix of association types, sectors, member geographies, and other relevant factors. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, professional and personal experiences, and identities.
How to apply
We welcome applications from association executives passionate about shaping the future of association world. To apply, simply complete the form below. Please indicate which panel you would like to contribute to. Due to time commitment, we recommend joining one panel.
Applications are reviewed monthly. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for a brief conversation to discuss expectations and alignment. All applicants will be kept updated of this process.