Diversity in the Workplace
A survey of over 500 UK-based arts workers suggest the sector is “deeply conflicted about the best way to improve diversity in its workforce.” The…
Funding Update from our Friends at CAPACOA
The Minister of Canadian Heritage announced a series of changes related to grants and contribution management. These will speed up the turnaround on applications and…
Words, Words and More Words
Do the words we choose help or hinder us? Can one word be so overburdened with meaning that it is essentially meaningless? In a relatively…
Building a Better Business (Model)
It has often been said: "there has to be a better way". Shared platforms may be one such way. The term shared platform is commonly used to…
Crunching the Numbers
Earlier in the year, Hill Strategies released its report: “Finances and Attendance of Arts Organizations”. Containing information that will be important for every arts consultant,…
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…