As a part time fitness professional I have a vested interest in the scientific evidence of the benefits of a daily physical activity, and am confident that adding a fitness component to your association meetings and conferences will create a positive response. If you look at people’s wrists, you [...]
For event planners, the planning process is dedicated to ensure the success of an association annual conference or event – however, an event planner’s work isn’t over after the closing remarks. It is now time to build on your experience. If you are planning a recurring event, this post-event [...]
To tweet or not to tweet, that is the question many associations grapple with when trying to communicate with members and the public at large. I have written about social media in a previous blog, in this article share a real life example of one of our association management [...]
“The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers accountants.” These words were not spoken by the butcher in Shakespeare’s Henry The Sixth Part 2, rather they are from the mouth of a new treasurer of a not-for-profit association or registered charity who mistakenly thought that taxes and [...]
Lately I have been having casual conversations with friends and contacts about situations we have all gone through when we’ve changed positions within our workplaces. I’ve heard stories of absolute chaos, confusion and many triumphs. The purpose of this article is to help prepare you for a smooth transition. [...]
Communication, communication and communication, is the key to creating strong ties with the stakeholders of your association. It may sound obvious but knowing who your stakeholders are, and then opening up a solid flow of information between them, is crucial to the success of any association. As an association [...]
Association board meetings can happen virtually or in-person, they can be monthly, quarterly or annually, and they can have a specific focus or touch on several different topics. In such a flexible board meeting structure, one thing that remains certain is that board meetings generally result in a lot [...]
By-laws are a very important component of a not-for-profit association. All boards operate based on the member-approved by-laws of the organization. By-laws define how the organization is structured and run, and as mentioned in a previous blog, associations can also develop a series of policy statements, which add further [...]
Imagine if you had the resources at your fingertips to help you organize and connect with all of your members at once. Look no further because the Internet has provided us with a plethora of virtual sidekick in the form of online tools. There are three tools in particular [...]
The power of social media is undeniable. When used properly, social media is a great tool to increase awareness, promote membership, advertise and facilitate upcoming events, and connect members with similar associations or groups. Although the benefits may seem obvious, not all associations are keen to jump on the [...]
