< Use this link to view a 2-part webinar series on this topic: http://vimeo.com/111229759 and http://vimeo.com/113734754 > A membership organization is an organization, typically not-for-profit, that collects fees from its members in return for services, and whose primary purpose for existence is to serve its members. A membership organization is a business and must be operated as one…
These are provided by Paul Tellier – a corporate director and the former president and CEO of Canadian National. A few years ago he spoke to an audience of well-nourished diners at the Conference Board in Montreal and he delivered 10 zingers. These are 10 flaws that he has observed in corporate boards in Canada.…
I had a great question today from one of my favourite clients. They are a membership organization of about 1,000 members. They are in the fortunate position of being well-endowed with cash and their finance committee is trying to decide how much to set aside in reserves. Here’s what the CEO told me. “The committee…
I was talking to one of my favourite clients the other day and he raised this question. It’s always puzzled me, too, but until he pointed it out I never thought to try and explain it. So I went back to my old friend, General Henry M. Robert. Roberts Rules dictates that the “auditor’s report”…
Summary: In this environment it’s often difficult for your members to find the time and the money to attend events. You need to make a compelling case for them to attend, and then wow them. The major drawing cards are your keynoters and session speakers. You need to ensure that your budget is being used…
I was asked a great question the other day by the CEO of a national membership organization. “Do most national organizations conduct their board meetings in English? Do they provide translation at all? Is there a requirement that national directors have to be bilingual? Is there a requirement that they have to be able to…