I’ve been in the academic publishing field for a good 45 years, and it’s been quite a journey. The conversation about open access and changing publishing models has been a lively one, growing more intense with time. It’s clear now that it’s not a matter of if but when these changes will happen, and figuring […]
3 #AssociationReadings from the web worth a read on #risk #memberresources #agility for #nonprofits.
The pandemic had certainly made nonprofit organizations rethink their approach to marketing communications. Developing a stronger digital footprint is high on the priority list when the market begins to emerge around the “new normal”. This puts into question all communications and resource-heavy programs, including your association’s flagship publication. If you are considering the possibility of […]
Member retention is often a lower priority than member acquisition, and small associations professionals are less confident about retention. Here are just some of our top best practices to get you started on a membership process. What drives member retention? Making sure that they see and experience the value of membership throughout their membership life, […]
Do you know the main reason why the majority of passwords are poor and easily cracked? When setting up a new account or login, there is no investment in the content of the account. It is brand new, a blank slate, void of content, personal data, or purchase history, so a quick weak password matches […]
Courtesy of “The latest news + updates from Iler Campbell LLP” by Claudia Pedrero Last week the provincial government passed an emergency order giving Ontario non profits some much needed flexibility during this challenging time. Unfortunately, this order does not extend to Ontario co operative corporations, so organizations governed by the Co operative Corporations Act […]
From The Ontario Nonprofit Network ( https://theonn.ca/nonprofits-on-the-front-lines-of-covid-19/ ) In an ideal world, we’d all have business continuity plans ready at our fingertips! If you do, now is the time to dust it off and ensure that everyone on your team knows what your plans are. If you don’t have one, now is the time to […]
From The Ontario Nonprofit Network ( https://theonn.ca/nonprofits-on-the-front-lines-of-covid-19/ ) Only rely on information provided by public health authorities to make decisions that affect your employees, programs and services. Here are trusted sources of information: Local public health units: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/common/system/services/phu/locations.aspx Public Health Ontario https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/diseases-and-conditions/infectious-diseases/respiratory-diseases/novel-coronavirus Public Health Agency of Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health.html The Government of Canada has published an Outbreak […]
Becker Associates is keeping an eye on developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Our staff have all been given the option to work remotely, and we review the situation daily. While we deal with the immediate ramifications of the rapidly changing situation, we are also keeping an eye on developments that affect our clients. We are […]
Did you know that your operating processes could be limiting you from doing your best work? Does your organization know which best practices will ensure its effectiveness? Do you know the areas of your governance processes that need improvement? Every successful strategic enterprise needs to understand its strengths and weaknesses to ensure that it meets […]
Did you know that the Canadian Nonprofit sector accounts for 6.8 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) and, when the value of volunteer work is incorporated, contributes 8.5 percent of the GDP? This sector contributes to the country’s output in excess of $61.8 billion (Canadian)? Did you know that Canada has one of […]
We had an inspiring and impactful year at Becker Associates thanks to our employees, clients, and partners. Here’s a look at some of the highlights… 7,000+ Registrations Thousands of online membership applications, exam bookings, event registrations, subscriptions, and conference proposals went through The Association Panel (TAP©). 35 Client Events 3 AGMs, 3 international meetings, […]
