Hang in there Wow! A month into this shutdown. Your members are suffering. Your organization’s finances are suffering. Your employees are suffering. Your finances are suffering. Your kids/pets/spouse are driving you nuts. Your parents are stuck in a care home and you can’t stand the news that is coming out about the care home…
Immediate Funds Updated April 16,2020 – to reflect the changes in the qualifying amounts related to the Canada Emergency Business Account program Capital preservation is a primary concern for any association leader at the moment. For this reason crisis funding opportunities for small business and not-for-profits have been made available by the federal government. For…
Do You Have a Crisis Management Plan? How should your association communicate during a crisis? If you have a plan, that’s awesome, and good for you. Check your progress against these objectives. If you don’t (and you’re not alone) let’s make it happen. The first step is to identify your objective. Answer the question: “Where…
Now is the time for Leadership Now is the time for Leadership! At times of uncertainty, such as this, members turn to their associations for guidance and leadership. “What should we do?” “How should we do it?” As their association it is your duty to demonstrate leadership, for without leadership, why should your members continue…
Is your board of directors a dream team? Do you love heading into board meetings because you’re excited about what is going to be accomplished? Or are you frustrated that the meeting will fail to deliver the high-level and strategic decisions that your association needs? Your board of directors sets the stage and leads the…
Are you a competent, confident and effective speaker? Do you deliver your message in a way that resonates, convinces and inspires confidence in your association?Public speaking is a fact of life for association leaders. Leaders must address member meetings, stakeholder groups, regulators and other decision-makers. Your speaking abilities have an impact on the credibility and…