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A blog & resource centre for not-for-profit organizations

Calling All Non-Profit Leaders! The Association Resource Centre (ARC) is a full-service consulting firm that specializes in providing research and strategic planning services to not-for-profit organizations. We have created this space to discuss the issues, challenges and opportunities that dominate today's changing NFP landscape. It is also home to the Not-for-Profit Pulse, an ARC-led research initiative that provides relevant and timely data, information and analysis on the trends and issues that matter to NFP professionals. 

Wednesday
May022012

Five Key Elements of the Succession Planning Process

By Jack Shand. Succession planning is not about replacing an existing employee. The purpose is to prepare the organization and develop its "bench strength" for future organizational requirements. There are five elements to managing a succession process.

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Wednesday
Apr252012

TED Talks You Should Watch: Simon Sinek On How Great Leaders Inspire Action

Why does your organization exist? What do you get out of bed in the morning? Why should anyone care? Simon Sinek maps out a simple process by which you can lead and inspire from the inside-out.  The words that stuck with me the most?

“People don't buy what you do. They buy why you do it.”

Watch it:

Thursday
Apr192012

Done With Dull! Shake Up Your Next Strategic Plan Free Webinar Recap

 

Want to develop a strategic plan for your association that isn’t boring? Missed last week’s webinar?  No problem! Check out this 15 minute recap on how you can create a plan that gets folks motivated and thinking ‘big’ when it comes to your association.

 

Wednesday
Mar282012

Strategic Planning for Associations in 20 Minutes or Less

Who? YOU...and me!

What?  Discuss how you can develop  a strategic plan that is effective, easy-to-follow and that gets everyone excited and pulling on the same set of oars to help turn your Association’s strategy into a reality

When? April 2, 2012. 4:00PM PST

Where? From the comfort of wherever you like via webinar or in-person at SSU's gorgeous Gastown studio

Why? Because I know you want to develop a plan that works...and that doesn't make everyone want to press the snooze button!  

How?  Register Here For Free!

 

Friday
Mar232012

CharityVillage Launches 2nd Annual Salary Survey for Canadian Nonprofits

CharityVillage launched it's 2nd annual Salary survey for Canadian nonprofits yesterday.  

The initiative hopes to build on the success of last year's inaugural study, which was the first of its kind to focus specifically on compensation and benefits in nonprofit organizations from across Canada.  Last year saw almost 1,200 respondents report data on almost 16,400 employees in the Canadian charitable sector.

They are hoping to do even better this year!  Participants recieve...

  • A complimentary copy of the Executive Summary;
  • Be able to purchase the full report for only $49 (50% discount); and
  • Be entered in a draw to win a new Apple iPad

Click here for more info and a link to the survey