Over the past year we have all adjusted to working in the virtual space. We made refinements to how we collaborated with colleagues, association boards, committees, or task forces. The transition from in person meetings to the virtual space was not easy. Now that the pandemic is winding down, [...]
Membership databases play a crucial role for the success of any association. Keeping track of membership information is important for organization and billing purposes. Most associations utilize some sort of membership system; whether it’s an online website, or the old school file cabinet, the information is kept somewhere. If [...]
One of the easiest ways for associations to keep their members updated on all the goings-on in their field or industry is through social media. Facebook and LinkedIn are great tools for connecting with members and sharing information, while Twitter and Instagram work well for generating buzz around events [...]
Podcasts are everywhere these days—and for good reason. According to research from The Podcast Exchange, 30% of English-speaking Canadian adults listened to podcasts each month in 2020. And over 11 million Canadian adults listened to podcasts in 2020. Among these listeners, 47% are aged 18–34—a difficult-to-reach demographic. This article will [...]
I recently had the opportunity to connect with Olivia Reed, licensed insurance broker, and Director at BMS Canada Risk Services Ltd. (BMS). BMS is a specialist insurance brokerage that has a national team dedicated to working with associations and association members across Canada. Olivia shared information that is particularly [...]
There are many reasons your association has a blog: show-casing the knowledge and accomplishments of your members, building your online presence, or inspiring your audience. One of the main benefits to blog is that it’s one of the best ways to improve your Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Having a [...]
Throughout the past year, we have placed health and safety as the highest priority. However, we must remain vigilant of privacy concerns amidst the measures we take to protect our staff and clients. Recently, Andrew Buck, a partner at Pitblado Law in Winnipeg gave a webinar presentation on issues [...]
A long-time client who holds an annual educational conference for its professional members did not want to lose a year of presenting new procedures and treatments to their members due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They knew they could not hold a three day in-person conference with live presentations and [...]
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 [...]
We live in a fast-paced world where things change at a rate that our brains struggle to keep up with. Technology is the big driver behind the speed at which society is changing. How does your association deal with the rate of change and how do you incorporate innovative [...]
