The 2024 Benefits & Compensation Report provides essential salary and benefit information on all levels of staff within Canada’s association and not-for-profit and communities. This latest report, reflecting data collected in fall 2023, provides insight on remuneration data, statistics and emerging trends relative to executives, directors, managers and frontline employees working in all types and sizes of organizations within the sector.

This interactive guide introduces associations, their role in society, and common types. It also covers the structure of Canadian associations, detailing the roles and duties of the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers. The guide explores the value associations provide to their members, the communities they represent, the public, and the government. Additionally, it explains the five Competencies for Association Executives, a foundational guide for senior association leaders. With detailed explanations, case studies, and examples, “Intro to Associations” is an essential resource for professionals and volunteers new to the association world. 

This course, explores diverse topics identified by leaders and colleagues within the Canadian association space on what knowledge, skills and abilities a Canadian association executive needs to support an association successfully. The readings, videos, forum discussions, and assignments help you engage with the material on a deeper level enhancing your knowledge and exposure to multiple perspectives on optimizing governance.

As a senior staff leader, you play a critical role in ensuring your governance structures are current, suited to your specific organization’s needs, and reviewed on a regular basis. Help your board focus on identifying the strategic goals for your organization – the role they are best suited to provide – while you facilitate putting in place the checks and balances that will steward your association into the future.