We are in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic; association leaders are undoubtedly going through challenging and unpredictable times. As an association leader, you are dealing with cancelled association events, a postponed AGM, new online platforms for board meetings, events, and webinars, and you are working harder than ever [...]
These are unprecedented times that most of us we are living in right now. With the COVID-19 pandemic, financial hardship is undoubtedly a concern for many associations. I have put together a few tips to make sure your association are doing all it can do to manage finances in [...]
COVID-19 has changed work for everyone. Front line workers are working harder than ever and are always at risk. Some started working from home while others were unfortunately laid off. The world of association management and my role as a graphic designer quickly pivoted as well. Since I already [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it impossible to hold in-person association events. Many associations are now looking to host virtual events to keep their members engaged and to provide new revenue generating activities. This article will explore options to pivot your cancelled events and will hopefully give you a [...]
What have I learned during March and April amidst the global economic pause and stay at home orders? I’ve learned that despite legislated closures, jobs lost, and event cancellations, association members are engaging with their associations more than ever! They want to be engaged and connected; they want to [...]
As I sit here at my kitchen table writing this article, I have my children running around in the background, wanting to go outside, asking questions, wondering why we are stuck inside. I question myself all the time - am I making the right decision, is keeping them home [...]
I recently spoke with an association member that was trapped on a cruise ship during the current COVID-19 pandemic. She shared with me some ideas that helped her keep in touch with her staff and clients while stuck on board. You can see her interview on The Big Story [...]
A board of directors' Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics are valuable tools in board related issues. Recent events spurred me to write this article to emphasize the importance of incorporating these two documents into an association’s board member orientations, ensuring that they are signed annually and ensuring [...]
Delegating tasks to both association volunteers and staff is a primary role of association leaders. Considering that delegation is integral in the day-to-day work in associations, can we then assume that association leaders are good at it? The answer is, not necessarily. Delegation is not a skill that most [...]
The proper software for your association can make work efficient and simple, however the wrong software can quickly ruin your day. We strive to maximize productivity, but it can be difficult to allocate time to learn or research new software. In this blog, I will discuss tips and ideas [...]
