Ottawa Association Exchange (OAX)
About OAX: Ottawa Association Exchange
The Ottawa Association Exchange (OAX) brings together association and nonprofit leaders to share insights, spark collaboration, and strengthen Ottawa’s nonprofit community.
Launched in partnership with OTUS Financial Solutions, OAX was created to fill a gap in the sector — a space where executive directors, CEOs, and emerging leaders can step away from day-to-day operations to connect, learn, and explore new approaches to leadership, advocacy, and governance.
Each event blends learning with connection — helping participants expand their networks, exchange ideas, and engage the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of the nonprofit sector.
EVENTS
Our Next Event: Transparency in Advocacy: Understanding Your Obligations
🗓 December 9, 2025
📍 AC Hotel, Ottawa
How can nonprofit and association leaders engage policymakers with confidence — while staying compliant with federal lobbying rules?
Join us for an in-depth discussion on transparency, ethics, and accountability in advocacy, featuring remarks from the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada. This session will help leaders understand the line between education and lobbying, learn how to navigate the registration process, and explore real examples of effective, transparent engagement.
Expect a mix of practical takeaways and peer conversation, plus time for networking with Ottawa’s nonprofit and association community.
How to Get Traction: The Systems That Make Leadership Easier
🗓 February 18, 2026
📍 Delta Hotel Ottawa City Centre
Leading a nonprofit is rewarding — but it can also feel like you’re constantly putting out fires. This session explores how proven organizational systems, like the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), can help leaders gain clarity, accountability, and measurable traction toward their goals.
Through real-world examples and open discussion, you’ll learn how to strengthen your leadership team, align priorities, and create structure without adding complexity.
Designed for executive directors, CEOs, and senior managers, this interactive event blends learning and networking to help you lead with focus and confidence.
