2009/2010 Association Executive Compensation & Benefits Report
Based on Annual Survey of Benefits & Compensation (Published by CSAE)*
This report, based on an annual survey of not-for-profit executives across the country, is widely hailed as the most complete and in-depth benefits and compensation survey for the not-for-profit sector in Canada. It is used by hundreds of association executives and boards, as well as numerous executive search and consulting firms that work with associations, and serves as a crucial benchmarking tool for salaries and benefits in the association sector.
Click here for an Executive Summary of the Report.
Le Rapport 2009/2010 sur la rémunération des cadres d’association
Fondé sur l’Enquête annuelle sur la rémunération (Publié par la SCDA)*
Ce rapport fondé sur une enquête annuelle auprès de cadres d’association est considéré comme le rapport le plus complet et détaillé traitant des salaires et des avantages sociaux du secteur canadien des OSBL. Il est utilisé par des centaines cadres d’association, de conseils d’administration, ainsi que par des firmes et des conseillers en recherche de cadres travaillant auprès des associations comme outil principal d’étalonnage pour la rémunération et les avantages sociaux du secteur associatif.
*Veuillez noter que le Rapport est maintenant disponible à l'achat, mais il paraîtra et sera expédié en septembre 2009.
7 Measures of Success: What Remarkable Associations Do That Others Don't
Published by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
Are you and your team operating your association in the best possible way? Do you gobble data, data, and more data—and use it to inform your offerings? Do staff and volunteers openly analyze failures, extract the lessons, and apply the experience to innovative new products and services? In remarkable associations and other not-for-profit organizations, the answer is an emphatic, across-the-board “yes.”
What makes remarkable? Anecdotal clues to what allows organizations to achieve exceptional results abound, but, until now, no research-proven qualifiers existed. 7 Measures of Success: What Remarkable Associations Do That Others Don’t fills that gap.
This project was executed by a group of not-for-profit executives who adapted the acclaimed research methodology of Jim Collins, author of the bestseller Good to Great, for the association community. In fact, Collins served as a mentor to the group throughout, and the result is that 7 Measures is a must-read for CEOs, staff members and volunteer leaders who are invested in making their organizations remarkable—or more remarkable.
Achieving Sponsorship Success: Advice and Tools for Association Executives
By Gary R. Brown and Lisa A. Brown (Published by CSAE)
Whether you already have a sponsorship program in place or are only beginning to contemplate one, this publication will help you make informed, smart decisions that in turn can help your association make more money.
CSAE’s sponsorship firm, The Brown Group, tells all in Achieving Sponsorship Success: Advice and Tools for Association Executives. With critical advice on how to develop the program that’s right for your organization, and how to best sell, implement, and maintain that program, Gary and Lisa Brown lay out a step-by-step plan for achieving sponsorship success. Purchase your copy and start raising your bottom line today!
By Donald Belfall (Published by FARE/CSAE Foundation)
By the same author of "Creating Value for Members," this is the definitive study on how Canadian associations can enhance their value to members. Don Belfall explores key issues confronting associations and examines their primary activities and overall effectiveness. This publication provides vital information for association leaders, government and consultants to the non-profit sector.
Individuals and organizations constantly look for new and innovative ways to improve what they do. This book will inform those in the association community about benchmarking and provide them with access to over 200 best practices that will save associations time and money, and improve the quality of association activities.
The best practices in this publication cover a broad spectrum of association management issues and are based on CSAE's Association Management Competency Standards. Along with extensive information on benchmarking, best practices and performance indicators, the author deals with specific strategic and operational issues that are relevant to all types of associations and non-profit organizations. This is the reference book for today's association executive.
Best Practices and Tools for Not-For-Profit Boards
By James Pealow, CAE, and Sandi Humphrey, CAE (Published by CSAE)
Highly publicized governance failures have board members doing a lot of soul searching these days. What is the board's real role? What are boards and individual board members liable for? Are the right things actually being done in your organization, and how do you determine what the right things really are?
This toolkit contains a treasure trove of best practices and easy-to-use tools designed to help directors face challenges and pursue opportunities as they actually arise. Useful charts ease the way to selecting the practices and tools that directly relate to the situation at hand.
"Best Practices and Tools for Not-For-Profit Boards" adopts a no-nonsense approach to solving those problems that occur time and again in not-for-profit organizations. It not only shares successful board practices and competencies, it goes one step further by providing the reader with a number of relevant and easy-to-use tools. Designed to play a key role in developing board leadership and capacity, this publication should become an essential reference tool for all senior volunteer executives in Canada's not-for-profit sector.
The content applies to all not-for-profit organizations. Key competencies—organized under people, policy, property and process—are accompanied by insightful and specific responsibilities that apply to each.
Quick reference charts connect the most often asked questions by boards and individual board members to various practices and tools in the publication.
Chapters Include:
competencies of board members
quick reference charts
tools and practices for dealing with people, policy, property, and process
Board Governance Classics: A Compilation of Articles, Checklists, Tools and Templates
In an ideal world senior association staff and Board volunteers would function flawlessly together: meetings would always be good-natured, positive and harmonious; and decisions would always be constructive, balanced and sensible.
We do not live in an ideal world!
Governance Classics compiles over 60 of CSAE’s most popular articles, checklists, tools and templates from the Members Only area of CSAE’s website, AssociationTM magazine, The Association Agenda newsletter and the former CSAE Volunteer Newsletter into one terrific reference publication.
Briefing Executives in An Information-Intensive World
This practical monograph by Dr. Laurence Mussio, Adjunct Professor in the Department of Communication Studies and Multimedia at McMaster University, examines the two pivotal pillars of organizational success: effective communications and intelligent leadership. It provides a solid foundation for improved executive briefings and includes an in-depth discussion of two important dimensions -- the quality and structure of decision making and managing massive information flows -- and the connection between them. These pages will help you deal with information and email overload; discover the not-for-profit advantage in the information age; develop better briefing documents, and identify the key messages of successful briefing notes, executive summaries and dynamic reports. As Dr. Mussio points out, well prepared briefing notes allow decision makers to focus on those skills they’re expected to perform best: strategic thinking and program execution.
Edited by James Pealow, CAE, and Sandi L. Humphrey, CAE (Published by CSAE)
This new CSAE publication is destined to become essential reading for anyone in association management. Whether you’re new to the field, looking to move up, or a seasoned veteran, it covers the full range of competencies you’ll need for success—from a fully Canadian perspective.
Bringing together 34 leading executives, managers and consultants from a variety of segments, Canadian Association Management is the definitive source of information on leadership, latest developments and best practices in the not-for-profit-sector.
This publication is now the primary textbook used in the CAE® Program. The competencies covered in the book mirror those identified in the course syllabus.
This book focuses on value creation and value management in membership-based organizations. Value consciousness is entrenched in consumer society, and associations are not exempt fro this trend. This book will assist association boards and staff in understanding the positive impact that proactive member value management can have on the association's performance, and how the process itself can serve as an ongoing catalyst to focus staff and board members' attention.
This book is a must read for association CEOs, staff, and volunteers, as well as advisors and suppliers to associations.
This selection of articles from a variety of leading industry and other professional references gives you the information you need to prepare for the unexpected. Inside you'll find expert articles to help you communicate in a crisis, recover from disaster, cope with conference cancellation, manage traumatic stress, and much more. This critical resource will save you the time of scrambling to find the right information for your organization's crisis plan. A must-have reference for every association!
The Decision to Join: How Individuals Determine Value and Why They Choose to Belong
By James Dalton and Monica Dignam (Published by ASAE)
If you really understand why people choose to affiliate, then you hold the key to major membership growth…right? While it isn’t quite that simple, comprehending members’ and non-members’ motivation for joining—or not—is fundamentally important. You might call it the foundation of everything you do to appeal to members and prospective members. That’s why you need The Decision to Join. In effect, it’s the bricks and mortar for your foundation.
Nominated for the 2008 Annual Terry McAdam Book Award for most inspirational and useful new book contributing to not-for-profit management.
Duties & Responsibilities of Directors of Not-For-Profit Organizations
By Hugh M. Kelly, Q.C. (Published by CSAE)
Directors of not-for-profit organizations are increasingly interested in learning about potential liabilities that they might face in their capacity as a director.
CSAE presents an updated edition of its most popular monograph aimed at helping directors better understand their duties and responsibilities. This monograph is key reading material for directors of associations, charities and other not-for-profit organizations.
From Scan to Plan: Managing Change in Associations
By James G. Dalton, CAE (Published by ASAE)
Building on the previous publication from the ASAE Foundation, From Scan to Plan: Integrating Trends into the Strategy-Making Process, this new product focuses on how association executives can identify and manage the changes already affecting the culture of their workplaces.
From Scan to Plan: Managing Change in Associations, addresses change management from three points of view: the mid-level manager who must supervise one major change initiative from a project perspective; the CEO who must manage the ongoing change initiatives from a process perspective; and the elected officer who sees the need for change from the standpoint of the association's mission and vision.
Includes:
A model for change management
Reasons for resisting change
Ten challenges of change
Steps for change leaders
Stages of change management
Factors that influence an association's readiness for change
Guide to Better Meetings for Directors of Non-Profit Organizations
By Eli Mina (Published by CSAE)
Non-profit organizations can ill-afford to spend money, not to mention the time of volunteers, staff and members, on unproductive meetings. In fact, with the rising costs of meetings and the reduced time that volunteers are willing to commit, non-profit organizations must take the initiative to enhance and improve the value of meetings. This how-to guide provides a simple, straightforward approach to meetings suited to the needs of non-profit organization stakeholders, and is the ideal guide for non-profit directors.
Guide to Government Relations for Directors of Not-For-Profit Organizations
By Huw Williams and Lou Riccoboni (Published by CSAE)
For the majority of associations, government relations is the most important activity they undertake. Yet research shows that many organizations do not commit enough resources to government relations, and often do not follow the best approach for achieving success.
Based on their own experiences as government officials, political aides, association professionals and outside advisors to associations, Huw Williams and Lou Riccoboni shed light on government relations approaches that really work. Included in this overview are case studies showing how a variety of not-for-profit organizations have succeeded with government at all levels, as well as tips and checklists to help you prepare at a glance.
If your organization is committed to having a strong voice with government and protecting your members’ core interests, you are sure to find this publication an invaluable resource.
Guide to Revenue Diversification for Directors of Non-Profit Organizations
By John Pepin (Published by CSAE)
Identifying new revenue sources can be a major challenge for any not-for-profit organization. For board members, senior staff officers and others charged with the responsibility of generating new funds and leading the organization to a more innovative and creative approach, finding the guidance and inspiration to see you through this challenge has also been difficult.
Based on his own experiences as the chief staff officer of a charity and consultant to numerous associations, John Pepin provides a compelling case for revenue diversification that can be applied to associations, charities and other types of not-for-profit organizations. This informative monograph serves as a first step for those directors of organizations embarking on a revenue diversification process.
If your organization is committed to making a change and becoming more innovative, then this publication is an invaluable resource for your board and senior staff members alike. It will help you understand the process and terminology recommended to develop your own organization's roadmap to a successful revenue diversification model.
Guide to Positive Staff-Board Relations for Directors of Non-Profit Organizations (Revised Edition)
By Sandi L. Humphrey, CAE, and Donald Evans (Published by CSAE)
Do you and your board and/or board chair have a healthy and productive relationship? Do your board members and chair refrain from wandering into operational matters? Do you communicate openly and honestly with each other? These are just a few of the questions posed by co-authors Sandi Humphrey, CAE, and Donald Evans in this monograph. Through examination of common and desired situations, they identify how boards and staff of non-profit organizations can overcome the obstacles that test their relationship and, in so doing, increase organizational effectiveness.
The Heart of Presenting: The Essential Presenters' Toolkit
By Carla Rieger (Published by Trafford)
Too many presenters overuse the dry lecture format and leave audiences feeling unconnected, bored or confused. Concepts alone will not foster understanding for your ideas or win you support. Powerful presenters combine facts with stories, statistics with humour, get people interacting, involve them in the material, and overall link the head to the heart.
In this book, you'll find ways to:
get clear on what is at the heart of your message
inspire, ignite and engage a wide variety of listeners
use humour, stories and audience participation with ease
maintain confidence as a presenter
prepare yourself and the venue for maximum success
handle challenging speaking situations and audiences
By James B. Pealow, MBA, CMA, CAE (Published by CSAE)
Author Jim Pealow is a key leader in the not-for-profit community, with more than 30 years of experience in industry, three levels of government, and associations. For several years, he has been contributing the popular “Learning Link” column to Association™ magazine, the official periodical of CSAE.
Learning Links is a collection of 32 of Jim’s articles from the past six years, featuring innovative ideas and practical solutions applied to trends, issues, challenges and opportunities for the not-for-profit community.
This publication provides a wealth of relevant and reliable information for any not-for-profit executive. In fact, several of the articles have already become part of the syllabus for the CAE® program.
Member Services helps you develop your membership strategy and offers vital information on improving and maintaining a high level of customer service. Key topics include attracting new members, building loyalty and achieving customer satisfaction, and enhancing non-dues revenue. The authors features in this book are membership experts from the ASAE Membership Section. Whether you are a seasoned membership professional or a newcomer, you wil benefit from this sharing of their expertise.
The CSAE Source Guide directory contains contact information on association executives and key business suppliers to associations—a complete list of all CSAE members. There is also detailed information on programs, services and resources provided by CSAE. This vast resource enables association executives and suppliers to better build coalitions, seek information from colleagues, or access the services of association suppliers.
Are you devoting so much staff time to database management, accounting, and other non-core functions that you're not able to focus on the things that make your association important to your members? Use this guide to assess you outsourcing needs and find a qualified outsourcing partner to make your association thrive. Inclludes a chapter on legal issues and features sample RFP's and contract agreements.
Trade shows, consumer shows, product launches, corporate events, professional conferences and other opportunities to interact face-to-face with customers have become an important part of the marketing mix. Well chosen and executed events can shorten the sales cycle significantly and put you miles ahead of the competition, but you need to have an exhibit plan that's well thought out, organized, and executed. Powerful Exhibit Marketing provides the step-by-step advice you need to get real results from your exhibits. Learn how to:
set objectives, budget for your event, and measure its success
choose the right show and find the right audience
develop an action plan for working the show
design an attractive, memorable, and effective booth
create promotions and in-booth activities that work
turn leads into business
gather customer information and competitive intelligence
Put the experts to work for you with this comprehensive volume - each chapter is written by an association professional with 10+ years of experience! Major topics include governance and structure, leadership processes, management and administration (including finance and human resources), internal and external relations, and programs and services. You'll get in-depth coverage of 34 critical subject areas, which were selected based on a role delineation survey of association executives. (Published by ASAE)
Professions are in transition. In his new book, Donald Belfall looks at the various trends that are currently affecting all professions—a loss of pride in profession, the decline of profession culture, the increasing disconnect between practitioners and their profession, decreased job satisfaction, shifts in the nature of consumer involvement with professional services—and the threat these trends, if left unattended, pose not only to professional organizations but to professions at large.
Through his examination of the challenges faced by practitioners, Belfall shows how professional associations need to assume their role as profession leaders and start addressing, if not reversing, this worrisome shift—to prevent the transition from becoming a case history of decline, and set the conditions for a positive future.
More than just a testament to the difficulties inherent in leading a professional association, this book provides new direction, a backdrop for strategic planning, and the impetus for a greater bond between associations and their members.
Risk Management Primer for Directors of Not-For-Profit Organizations (Revised Edition)
By Paulette Vinette, CAE, and Stuart Hartley, FCA (Published by CSAE)
How can board members improve the tone at the top? Have we successfully communicated our ethics, values, mission, and vision? What proof do we have? Do we have anti-fraud controls in place to avoid management override of these controls, misappropriation of assets, and production of fraudulent financial statements?
Along with senior staff, directors and other volunteers of not-for-profit groups are accountable for the wellbeing of their organization. This requires careful definition and management of these and other risk factors in order to protect the organization, its leaders and its assets.
As co-authors of this publication, Paulette Vinette, CAE—a former president and CEO of CSAE—and Stuart Hartley, FCA—president of a consulting firm specializing in risk management, IT and inernal auditing services—have collaborated to develop this very effective framework for risk management that's adaptable to any not-for-profit organization. This revised version presents updated material in a format that makes it even easier to apply to your organization’s unique circumstances.
Risk Management Toolkit for Not-For-Profit Executives
By Paulette Vinette, CAE, and Stuart Hartley, FCA (Published by CSAE)
Risk isn’t just something for corporations to worry about. It has become increasingly important for not-for-profits to monitor and manage risk, and every organization must have a plan in place.
By now, most not-for-profit executives are familiar with the concept of risk management. But implementing an integrated strategy—measuring and assessing risks, balancing avoidance against opportunity, allocating proper resources, and understanding one’s basic legal rights and obligations—is a process that can easily be mishandled.
This new publication from CSAE is designed to help executives by introducing them to the best practices and tools necessary for planning, executing and maintaining an effective risk management strategy. Topics include:
The business reasons and legislative pressures to implement a program
The roles and responsibilities shared by the board, its committees, external auditors and senior management
Implementing a risk management program
Establishing financial controls
Applying the COSO model of Enterprise Risk Management
Tools, templates, and quick-reference checklists to simplify the implementation process
The toolkit is an invaluable resource for senior staff at any not-for-profit organization, and a perfect complement to our popular Risk Management Primer for Directors of Not-For-Profit Organizations.
By Jack Shand, CAE, and Kenneth Thacker (Published by CSAE)
One of the greatest challenges facing associations and other non-profit organizations is recruiting and retaining talented volunteers who can make a valuable contribution. This guidebook provides a straightforward overview of non-profit organizations, their structure and purpose, and how volunteers fit into the process. Information is directed to both association staff leaders, to aid in recruiting and retaining volunteers, and to volunteers themselves - to provide them with a clear picture of what is expected once they choose to volunteer.
The Self-Evaluation Tool provides a means for association executives to measure themselves against today's association competency standards. (Research undertaken by CSAE has identified these professional competencies). This resource is available electronically or in hard copy.
More than outsourcing, strategic alliances provide like-minded organizations an opportunity to realize equal rewards and accomplish their objectives. In the pages of this practical and informative resource, Charles Bartling uncovers: why associations form alliances; what kinds of partnerships associations develop; how to find prospective partners and structure a deal that works; how to avoid the pitfalls of partnership; how to maintain an effective, ongoing relationship; and how to end the alliance amicably when it no longer serves a worthwhile purpose. This practical resource will be your best friend when your association considers forming a strategic alliance.
Strategic Planning for Associations and Not-for-Profit Organizations
by Ron Knowles, FCMC & Helen Hayward, CMC
Strategic planning has come of age. It is now the fundamental tool and resource not-for-profit Boards use to direct and control their organizations. It also provides Chief Staff Officers with the essential means to lead and manage their associations—both large and small.
A broader acceptance of strategic planning has occurred because it is useful to Boards and staff in many ways. There is a greater familiarity with the fundamental methods, language and tools of strategic planning and, as a result, broader appreciation of its value and importance as a management tool. In the association world, almost everyone has participated in a strategic planning workshop, defined a mission, articulated a vision or selected a set of key strategic directions. Although there may be growing fatigue with some of these methodologies—e.g., writing mission statements—a good strategic plan is now a basic expectation of Boards and a valued management tool for many Executive Directors.
This book is part of the Strategic Planning for Associations and Not-for-Profit Organizations suite of tools. More information on the full suite can be found here.
Successful Meetings for Not-for-Profit Volunteer Leaders and Staff
by James Pealow, CAE
A ‘how-to’ guide to leading and effectively managing meetings in a not-for-profit environment. It will assist volunteer leaders and staff to carry out their roles and responsibilities when conducting and participating in meetings and making decisions on behalf of the organization.
This publication will help volunteer leaders and staff make decisions and understand the critical elements, policies, processes and practices required to manage and participate in successful meetings.
Succession planning has been called the discipline that needs to be as pervasive and routine as annual planning and budgeting. It is about developing people strategically, and not just filling a vacancy when someone leaves. Preparing your association for the smooth transition necessitated by staff either retiring or leaving for other career opportunities is a crucial, yet too often overlooked, exercise. Jack Shand explains the steps in the succession process so your organization develops the competencies it will need tomorrow, retaining its best people, and saving money through effective succession planning.
By Jane Watson (Published by CSAE) A must-have book for meeting minute-takers
Minute takers perform a vital function at meetings. Without effective minutes, many of the ideas and decisions made at meetings would be lost. This revised fourth edition of The Minute Takers Handbook, published by CSAE, is designed to help all people who are involved in the minute-taking process, either on an occasional or regular basis. Along with helping you to become a confident minute taker, it provides techniques and examples to enable you to produce concise, accurate minutes for all types of meetings.
The writer of this guide, Jane Watson, is a trainer, consultant, and author in the field of business communications. For over 15 years, she has worked with Fortune 500 companies, health care agencies, financial institutions, and all levels of government to advance their written communication skills.
Published by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
The best partnerships are deliberate, well-defined, and most importantly, tied to strategic imperatives. Effective partnering demands forethought and hard work - both in identifying opportunities and prospective partners and in creating and managing the relationships in ways that produce the desired results. The Power of Partnership, itself the outgrowth of a cooperative research effort by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, digs into the distinguishing characteristics, principles, practices, and application among effective partnerships.
The Power of Partnership focuses on conclusions drawn from the study of partnerships among nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government entities. The book's preparation comprised virtual discussion groups with association and other industry leaders, interviews with partnering organizations, case studies, and secondary research into the topic of partnership. The result is insight into a key strategic weapon for leaders and organizations bent on achieving their dreams.
The importance of effective media relations has never been greater to not-for-profit organizations as they face growing competition for resources, member support and public attention. 'Earned' media can be one of the most cost-effective ways to build credibility and awareness among key target audiences. This invaluable guide will help safely steer even the most experienced not-for-profit executives and communications professionals through the complex world of media relations.
This concise guide will become the essential reference book for not-for-profit organizations as they increasingly rely on the media to carry their messages. Learn the "do's and don'ts" of electronic and print interviews, and gain an informed appreciation of how journalists view and work with executive sources. Learn how to negotiate and take control of a media interview, create and communicate key messages, use "sound bites", manage crisis communications, hold media conferences and editorial board meetings, place contributed articles and use your web presence as a key communications tool.
This is a reference book no not-for-profit executive should be without. Make it your essential guide to media relations.
It will pay for itself with your first media interview!
Selecting the right spokesperson
Developing your message and getting it across
Successful interviews
Arranging media briefings and editorial board meetings
This benchmark Canadian study, previously conducted in England, Scotland and Ireland, will be used to create a valuable international resource on governance and management, organization and operations, member relations, services offered and routes to membership for professional associations.
Les Guides pratiques pour une Gouvernance Stratégique Guide no 1 : Le président du Conseil d'administration
Par Roméo Malenfant
Vous vous préparez à devenir président de votre organisation ? Vous recherchez des critères pour choisir une personne qui prendra le leadership de votre association ? Vous vous posez des questions sur les rôles que devraient jouer votre président ? Qui doit élire le président de votre groupe ? Et pour combien de temps ?
Le présent guide de Gouvernance Stratégique aborde un aspect de la gestion des OSBL pour lequel on retrouve moins facilement de réponses.
Roméo Malenfant, auteur de La Gouvernance Stratégique : la voie de l’imputabilité, répondra à vos questions de manière concise et claire sur la plupart des aspects entourant le poste de président du Conseil d’administration.
Les Guides pratiques pour une Gouvernance Stratégique
Guide no 3 : Le directeur général en action
Par Roméo Malenfant
Le directeur général est constamment dans le feu de l’action. Il doit motiver son personnel, être attentif à ses administrateurs et également se maintenir à l’affût des derniers développements dans son domaine.
Quelles sont ses préoccupations quotidiennes? Sur quelles habiletés doit-il compter? Quelles son les caractéristiques d’un directeur général dynamique, compétent … et en santé? Voilà quelques-uns des éléments que ce Guide pratique 3 aborde.
Les Guides pratiques pour une Gouvernance Stratégique
Guide no 4 : Le procès-verbal (et l'ordre du jour)
Est-ce que le procès-verbal d’une réunion d’un Conseil d’administration est préparé comme le procès-verbal d’une assemblée générale ?
Ce guide pratique 4 aborde clairement ces questions et d’autres. Il est destiné surtout aux directeurs généraux et aux personnes qui ont à préparer des réunions et assemblées et à rédiger les procès-verbaux dans le contexte d’une Gouvernance Stratégique bien comprise.
La Gouvernance Stratégique : La voie de l'imputabilité
Par Roméo Malenfant, Ph.D.
Quand vous acceptez un poste d’administrateur, savez-vous à quoi vous vous engagez? Est-ce que les associations et les organismes sans bu lucratif ont des règles de bonne gouvernance ? Est-ce que la reddition de compte se fait de façon responsable ?
Face au déficit d’imputabilité dans notre société, les associations et autres organismes sans but lucratif, tant privés que publics, ont peu de pratiques de performance leur permettant d’assurer leur crédibilité et d’inspirer confiance.
Ce livre s’adresse aux administrateurs et gestionnaires d’organismes qui désirent améliorer leur façon de faire et ont à cœur la pérennité de leur organisation. Le modèle de la Gouvernance stratégique apporte des réponses aux interrogations de ceux-ci d’une manière simple mais efficace et devient la voie d’une imputabilité bien comprise.
Le Guide de planification stratégique des administrateurs
Par Chris LeClair (Publié par la SCDA)
Préconisant que la planification stratégique constitue le rôle le plus important que puissent jouer les membres du conseil d'une association, cette monographie brosse un tableau complet du processus de planification des OSBL. Sa lecture permettra aux cadres (personnel) et administrateurs (bénévoles) d'association de prendre conscience de la valeur d'une planification stratégique bien exécutée qui sert vraiment à orienter les stratégies et la structure de l'organisme.
Cette publication est un guide pratique de la planification stratégique dans un cadre associatif.
Le rôle des bénévoles dans les organisations s.b.l.
Par Jack Shand, c.a.é., et Kenneth Thacker (Publié par la SCDA)
Toute association ou organisme sans but lucratif se trouve devant un défi de taille : recruter et retenir des bénévoles talentueux, capables d'une solide contribution. Ce guide pratique jette un coup d'œil honnête sur les organismes sans but lucratif, leur structure, leur objet et la place qu'y tiennent les bénévoles. Les dirigeants d'association y apprendront comment recruter et retenir des bénévoles, tandis que les bénévoles y trouveront une explication de ce que l'on attend d'eux.
C'est un excellent outil d'orientation pour tout bénévole appuyant un organisme sans but lucratif et un précieux ouvrage de référence pour le personnel des associations.
Le rôle des bénévoles – un aperçu
Les avantages et les récompenses du bénévolat
L'établissement des rôles et des responsabilités (y compris ceux des directeurs, président et chef de la direction)
La motivation des bénévoles
L'animation de réunions efficaces
PLUS : un aide-mémoire à l'intention des directeurs, président et chef de la direction
Cet outil permet aux cadres d’associations de vérifier leurs compétences par rapport aux normes actuelles du milieu associatif. Ces normes de compétence ont été dégagées par la Société canadienne des directeurs d’association. Il est possible de commander cet outil en version imprimée ou électronique.
Réunions efficaces, Guide à l'intention des admin. OSBL
By Par Eli Mina (Publié par la SCDA)
Ce guide explicatif de la SCDA propose une conception simple et directe des réunions, bien adaptée aux besoins des parties prenantes des OSBL. Il s'agit du guide parfait pour les administrateurs de ces organismes.
