Building Strong Communities with John Peacock

April 01, 2025 00:19:48
Building Strong Communities with John Peacock
Community Conversations
Building Strong Communities with John Peacock

Apr 01 2025 | 00:19:48

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Show Notes

In this week’s episode, John Peacock, CEO of Associations Forum, explores the powerful parallels between associations and community centres. He dives into the key elements that drive success in the non-profit sector, emphasizing the importance of strong governance, transparent financial planning, and effective strategic planning. John highlights the vital role of passionate volunteers and offers practical advice on membership engagement, benchmarking, and organisational transparency. He also shares tips on how community centres can differentiate between members and clients, optimize board size and tenure, and ultimately foster greater community impact. Tune in for insights and expert advice on how associations and community centres can thrive in today’s landscape.

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