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…
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…