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 […]
With the strict new Canadian Anti-Spam Law (CASL) coming into effect on July 1st, the staff at Becker thought we would take the stress of yet another administrative task off of your shoulders. Adam Becker has developed a new service for our clients that will automatically manage your contacts lists to ensure your compliance with […]
Have you investigated the demographics of your association recently? I mean really investigated them. Have you noticed numbers slowly decreasing over the past 5 years and not been able to really put a finger on why? Chances are fairly good that if you take a close look, you’ll notice that older professionals are leaving your […]
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.”
This is a perennial question for associations. Many factors need to be considered… newsletter or magazine cycles, access to protected online content, how members’ budget cycles work and does your website allow good self-management of membership accounts and renewal. Digging Further on Membership Dues Cycles: Associations Now Need help working through the ramifications for your […]
Talk of cloud computing is everywhere. The dust is settling on many issues surrounding this new way of managing your data. Concerns about privacy have permeated every business decision, and the implications of where your data resides will make managing privacy more difficult. We were concerned about the implications of the Patriot Bill in the […]
With so many demands on your time and energy, it’s hard to find time to go out and volunteer – but contributing to your community can also have a positive impact on your career. By helping out with school fundraisers, coaching Little League or volunteering to lead your employers United Way Campaign, you can develop […]
Becker Associates provides full secretariat services to local, provincial and national not-for-profit bodies. Many of our clients have membership or subscription lists that are less than a thousand. This scale of operation makes it prohibitive for an association to maintain its own office. Even with a volunteer or student workforce, operating and equipment costs may be […]
