A strong association website is a dynamic one, evolving to meet the ever-changing needs and expectations of its key stakeholders. Having a strong online presence is vital for an association to thrive and grow. In the fall, and in preparation for the New Year, it is ideal for the [...]
To ensure the success of an association event, you need help to assess the event's strengths and challenges in order to improve on future events. That’s where an event feedback survey comes in. Whether it is positive or negative feedback, it is incredibly important to collect for future events. [...]
Developing a high-functioning Board is no easy feat for an association, but it can be the difference between a surviving association and a flourishing one. Joan Garry, an internationally recognized champion for the nonprofit sector, is at the forefront of transforming a dysfunctional not-for-profit Board into a high-functioning Board [...]
It’s Monday morning, you are in line for coffee at your favorite local coffee shop and as the barista hands you your custom latté, they decide to ask: ‘What do you do for work’? Panic ensues as you try to boil down your position as an association coordinator using [...]
As a volunteer association leader, being present is not just about being seen, and physically showing up to wave the flag at your association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), or Conference, it’s about being fully engaged in the moment. What Does it Mean to Be Present? Being present refers to [...]
In the association industry, it is not uncommon to experience inconsistent workloads. Sometimes, you find yourself overloaded with tasks, while at other times, the workload seems surprisingly light. This inconsistency can be challenging to handle, leading to stress, inefficiencies, and a lack of work-life balance. From a management perspective [...]
When managing an association, communication is one of, if not the most important components of ensuring engagement with your members. Since email has become arguably the most important form of communication today, guaranteeing your emails are opened and read by your members is imperative for sound communication within your [...]
Difficult people are everywhere. Despite one’s best efforts some people are never pleased. But when they are exhibitors at an association event or tradeshow how can they be transitioned from difficult to champion? Practicing the art of WOO or Winning Others Over can help move difficult exhibitors to enthusiastic [...]
Policy statements are the guidelines for the association, they state appropriate standards of action and behaviour for all Board, committee, and staff members. Policy statements can be defined as a definite course of action adopted for expediency, facility, and efficiency. In short, policy statements detail how things are done [...]
In today's world, we rely on technology, software, and automation for a lot of our work. It is no different in the association world, and the need for the right software is paramount in how an association is functioning. Software is essential to an accounting department's efficiency, speed of [...]
