Welcome Aboard The ARC
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. 

Thursday
May242012

Vancouver Island Association Executive Round-Table: Revenue Stream Generation

This is a networking lunch and facilitated discussion for association executives courtesey of CSAE-BC and the Hotel Grand Pacific.

Gain insights from a recent survey conducted by the Association Resource Centre on revenue stream generation then take part in a facilitated round-table discussion to share your knowledge and experience with industry colleagues. 

Event Details

Date:

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Time:

12:00 pm – Networking Lunch provided courtesy of the Hotel Grand Pacific
12:30 to 1:30 pm – Roundtable Discussion
 

Location:

Hotel Grand Pacific
463 Bellville Street
Victoria, BC
Click here for map.
 

Prices:

$25 - Members
$35 – Non-Members
(Prices include HST – HST# R106866890)
 

Registration:

Click here for the registration form
6 seats available to Business Members

Please register by Wednesday, May 30, 2012

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.

Click to read more ...

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!