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IN THIS ISSUE:

FEATURE
Make Strategic Planning a Way of Managing, Not an Annual Episode

AXI Associate Jane Logan takes a look at strategic planning as an ongoing process and not a one-time event... [FULL STORY>


VIEWPOINT
Volunteers' Motivation Is Key

AXI Associate Reg Watts uses some "out-of-Canada" experiences to argue that Board members' attitude and motivation can be more important than their charisma, connections and credentials... [FULL STORY>


ASSOCIATE ARTICLE
Vision and Mission: Seven Suggestions Why You Need Both
AXI Associate Carol Humphries provides good insights on two foundational elements of good governance... [FULL STORY>


GUEST ARTICLE
Dysfunctional Boards - Symptoms and Cures
Blake and Harris tackle the job of describing what a dysfunctional Board look like, and what can be done to create a well-functioning Board ...[FULL STORY>
GUEST ARTICLE
Taking a Walk in Your Prospective Members’ Shoes
Association membership consultant Denise Tarka uses a "mystery shopper" experience to explain why associations need to think like their prospects if they want to make it easier for them to join...[FULL STORY>

GUEST ARTICLE
New Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act and Its Impact on Charitable and Non-profit Corporations

Charity and non-profit lawyers Connor, Carter and Walters analyze the impact of the proposed new incorporation act for federal non-profits and charities ...[FULL STORY>


GUEST ARTICLE
Empowered Teams =  Depowered Management?

Speaker and author Peter de Jager extends some practical advice on creating empowered team in your organization...[FULL STORY>


GUEST ARTICLE
So Much to Say

Association exec Jone Sienkiewicz shares some strategies for maintaining successful volunteer relationships...[FULL STORY>


GUEST ARTICLE
Court Considers Application of PIPEDA to Non-Profit Club

Lawyer Rachel Blumenfeld explains the result of a recent court decision involving the federal privacy law as it applies to non-profits...[FULL STORY>


GUEST ARTICLE
Please Stop the Bleeding!

Association membership exec Joseph Grant, Jr. offers practical tips on how associations can address declining recruitment and retention results...[FULL STORY>


GUEST ARTICLE
The Top Seven Strategies for Website Success

Association web guru Philippa Gamse explains some simple strategies for improving an association's website experience...[FULL STORY>


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