From the ACCA President’s Desk
I’m pleased to pass on just a few of the comments and observations made by ACCA members during a phone conversation outreach effort made by…
What we really mean when we say…
Finding the truth behind commonly used NFP phrases | Welcomes diversity/seeks diverse leadership You will be the first and/or only person of colour on our…
Exploiting Hidden Assets
ACCA member Debra Chandler shares an interesting article that poses a stimulating question: Is the arts sector missing out by not exploring intangible assets? Author Patrick…
New from Hill Strategies
1 Million Donors and 900,000 Volunteers | The equivalent of 56,000 jobs were volunteered by 900,000 Canadians in arts and culture organizations in 2013. The…
Professional Development: Online Learning
Cultural Planning and Development at UBC | ACCA member Sue Harvey and her team have put together an exceptional range of courses including Foundations…
The Age of Disruption: Thriving in Changing Times
A conference presented by Orchestras Canada | This year’s conference takes place in Kitchener ON, co-hosted by the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. It starts Wednesday, April 27 with…
New Vision, Mission & Strategic Plan 2015-18
Strategic Plan 2015-18 Since becoming President in November (thanks to Past President Jerry Smith for his efforts during his 2013-15 term), I have been working…
Are you a not-for-profit martyr?
JENNY MITCHELL, Chavender | Summer’s almost over! Are you feeling fresh, or frazzled? This video blog is all about ways to avoid not-for-profit burnout. Don’t…
Noun or Verb?
JERRY SMITH, ACCA President | Is PLAN a noun (the name of a thing, person or place), or a verb (an action word, or a state…
ACCA Survey Results
Have you ever wondered who we are, who makes up ACCA, and do we have an impact? The Membership Recruitment and Retention Committee (Angela Birdsell,…