Category Archives: Resources
The Basics: What are founding documents?
All successful non-profit associations have one thing in common – they are guided by a [...]
The Basics: Getting your organisation started
Community organisations are the backbone of any community. They come in various forms, shapes and [...]
Municipal Law: 10 laws that are important to municipalities
All law effects local government but there are some pieces of legislation that make specific [...]
Municipal Matters: Everything you need to know about ward committees
A ward committee may make recommendations on any matter affecting its ward to the ward [...]
Municipal Matters: Councillors are a critical link. Here’s why.
Councillors provide the critical political link between the executive mayor or executive committee and the [...]
Municipal Matters: Mayoral systems explained
Municipalities are generally divided into two governance types – the mayoral executive system and the [...]
Municipal Matters: It’s everyone’s business
Local government is the sphere of government that is closest to the public. It provides [...]
Revenue: Tips to membership success
Yes. Below are six steps to creating a successful membership model and once you’ve mastered [...]
Revenue: Why monthly membership models work
Associations that develop member strategies early on and encourage their members to make monthly contributions, [...]
The Basics: The chair, secretary, treasurer explained
The general rule is that committee members should meet monthly, while general meetings that are [...]