When the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic as result of COVID 19 in March 2020, the impact on events involving public gatherings was immediate and significant. Volume 4 of the TPG Pulse for Associations focuses on the impact of COVID 19 on in-person...
With news of record layoffs rivalling the Great Depression, an economy in deep recession, and the universal unknown of what the future holds, it may surprise people to learn that some associations have been hiring. For those now starting a job search or looking to...
Volume 2 of the TPG Pulse for Associations focuses on the impact of COVID 19 on membership, financial viability and staffing. The findings are based on a quantitative survey that was completed by 372 Canadian associations and other nonprofits between April 29 and May...
Volume 2 of the TPG Pulse for Associations will be released on Thursday May 21. The upcoming Pulse will discuss results from a recent survey of 372 Canadian associations and will focus on the impact of COVID 19 on membership, financial viability and staffing. For a...
Over the last few weeks, we have seen many of you in the news and out in front of government and the public fighting harder than ever to represent your members and pivoting to help them navigate these extremely challenging times. There has never been a greater need...
In the midst of a crisis, it can be hard to think and act strategically, but it is critically important. In this inaugural publication of the TPG Pulse for Associations, The Portage Group shares some of the initial steps and strategic considerations associations have...
Succession planning is not about replacing an existing employee. The purpose is to prepare the organization and develop its “bench strength” for future organizational requirements. This article shares five elements to managing a succession process in associations and not-for-profit organizations.
Is your membership model designed for the future environment and realities of your profession or industry? This hands-on workshop leads participants through a discussion on better understanding the different components, key considerations, as well as emerging and...
"Make Your Data Work For You" a Trillium Chapter PDX Workshop will take place on November 14th, led by Jack Shand, CAE & Geoff Thacker, Partners with The Portage Group. Did you ever think you would live in a time when data was “sexy”? Welcome to 2017 where data...
Sean Kelly, CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau President and Geoff Thacker, Executive Partner - Research and Strategy with The Portage Group TPG Executive Partner - Research and Strategy, Geoff Thacker was honoured this week by his colleagues at the Canadian Society of Association...
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