Membership Organizations in the 21st Century
One of the defining characteristics of a social movement is that it is relatively long lasting; the activity of the membership is sustained over a period of weeks, months, or even years rather than flaring up for a few hours or a few days and then disappearing. (CPF started in 1977)
Collaborative Networks Independent contribution/Systems approach System as a solution that integrates all the moving parts of the organization into a well oiled machine all working towards realizing a goal. Traditionally, the various parts of an association are independent and contribute in a dynamic way to furthering the organization as a whole – too often they exist in silos – often co-existing separate from each other.
CPF Network Strategic Directions 2015-2020 See the blue section D Organization Lead a dynamic strong and effective network How does this fit into collaborative network?
Report to CPF National Dec 2013
Naylor Report Observations To thrive today, organizations must demonstrate adaptive capacity – monitor, assess and respond to internal and external changes Great deal of good will for changes to happen; stakeholders are ready to put their best efforts forward to support a robust CPF Reference Naylor Report December 2013
Naylor Report Recommendations Development of a meaningful membership database is a priority Development of a youth category and a CPF supporter category to encourage maintenance of long term relationships 3 year timeline for suggested changes to be implemented Reference Naylor Report December 2013 New Plan arranged in pillars: each pillar represents an important aspect of Canadian parents for French work
Naylor Report – Key Discussion While a very small minority of CPF stakeholders engaged for the membership model review talked about imploding the current membership model, the data strongly shows that stakeholders want to make a genuine attempt to address the problems with the current model before turning to a whole new strategy. Reference Naylor Report December 2013 p. 7
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Discussion 20-25 minutes Discussion Topic on each table. Required background information is included for each topic. Delegate a recorder and reporter. Write your province on the work sheet. No need to track specific names of contributors. Wave your hands if you need assistance or clarification. Some Discussion Topics are on multiple tables.
Discussion Findings Your name, role in CPF and from what province. Concise if possible! Maximum two minutes please (excuse me if I have to move to the next province). Keen listeners are keeping notes for ‘what’s next steps’. What I heard …from Carmen Wyton
Membership Organizations in the 21st Century Check in… Member Research Innovation and Transformation Collaborative Networks Members and Volunteers Membership as Revenue
Thank you. Merci Beaucoup. With appreciation for input from Karen Pozniak, ED Saskatchewan/Michael Tryon, ED Alberta/ Carmen Wyton, Ripple Enterprises/Nicole Thibault, ED CPF National With appreciation for design assistance from Dr. Neir Eshel, son-in-law/Dr. Hossein Hatami, friend/Cindy Walter, consistent IT rescuer