Recognize the signs of dysfunction and act now! You are part of a non-profit to make a difference in the community, but it can be hard to get things done if your board of directors doesn’t work well together. Did you know that we are more likely to communicate our unhappiness through our behaviour? Successful […]
Last month, I met some remarkable volunteer leaders. It was a great experience. The occasion was a workshop that I gave at the national conference of the Canadian Society of Association Executives on Volunteer Leadership. I love talking to people about their challenges and hearing their stories. Wonderful conversations were had with each round table […]
Many non-profit Boards of Directors are working boards. They must attend to the functions of governance and management. Sometimes the distinction between the two gets lost. Definitions One way to think about the difference is to look at the roots of each word. The earliest reference to the notion of governance comes from the ancient […]
Non-profit organizations often let strategic planning fall by the wayside. As a result, far too many associations function without a plan. Criticisms often cited include “it is too expensive”, “it takes too much time”, “nothing really changes afterwards”, and finally “things change so fast that we can’t keep the plan current”. However, strategic planning can […]
As a non-profit board member, you may have sat through countless meetings over the years wondering why they aren’t more useful or efficient. You are a busy person and wonder if you might just be wasting your time. Too much energy is spent talking about operational details and not enough on policy or future direction. […]
Have you wondered about the best practices of being on the Board of Directors for a not-for-profit organization? Did you know that most Boards don’t have board orientations for new members? Are you new to a Board and unsure of what your responsibilities are? Are you looking for a short training session or orientation that […]
“What has arisen in these challenging times is a strategic gap. That is – a gap between the way that most associations are operating and the economic, demographic and technology reality of the modern world.”
Becker Associates marks two significant milestones this week with the celebration of thirty-one years in business and the issuing of our ten thousandth invoice. Becker Associates, formerly Publishing and Printing Services, was started by Gwenne Becker in July 1980, opening its doors on July 15 1980, with five employees. The previous spring had introduced Gwenne […]
