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ABOUT US

MEGRAM IS . . .

. . . a firm of experienced association managers and information technology specialists who work together
to provide clients with customized services that efficiently and creatively meet their needs.

We are innovative problem solvers with a reputation for getting things done.

Our Vision Statement

Reduce volunteer burn-out so not-for-profit associations can become what they were meant to be

Our Mission Statement

To help not-for-profit associations achieve objectives

We are well versed in the day-to-day administrative tasks required in every association. We provide
leadership and governance support to our boards and support their member service programs.  Our
membership, financial, and meeting management skills are extensive and we:

  • Address and respond to issues quickly and competently
  • Deliver results on time and on budget
  • Provide high levels of personal member service, and
  • Always go the extra mile!

We provide bilingual association management services to both provincial, national, and international non-profits. We are website developers and newsletter and magazine publishers.

We understand how academic not for profits work.  Our clients include:

We also manage the Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation which provides scholarships to young women in university engineering programs in Canada.  For this client, we deal directly with all the Deans of the engineering programs in the universities in Canada.

When it comes to accreditation, certification and credentialing, we are the experts.  We manage the:

In business for over 20 years, the Megram has 15 full and part-time staff in Renfrew, Ontario, only 45 minutes from Ottawa.  We offer complete office support with equipment, dedicated telephone, internet, and fax; conference call, webinar, and video conferencing services, online payment processing, and secure paper, and digital storage. Our staff have backgrounds in customer service so they have experience in issue resolution and personal service.

We take full ownership of the client’s affairs with which we have been entrusted. We analyze processes and programs and we recommend changes that will improve services, reduce costs, mitigate risk, and make our clients stronger.

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Megram offers an extensive range of professional services to provincial, national and international non-profit association and we can provide one or more or all of these to fit specific requirements. Please visit Megram Services

Testimonials

“I just wanted to let you know how happy we are at the CAVEWAS BOD (and especially Mary and I), with our assigned team at Megram.

We absolutely love working with Jenna, who has settled in well with our business. I find her to be smart, intuitive, and very well organized.

We are blessed to be working with her and Lauren (financials). They both respond to any inquiries we have – with the speed of light!

Lauren is able to explain things in a down to earth manner, leaving no questions from me or the treasurer.”

Marg Smith,
President, CAVEWAS

“I do want to thank you (Kayla Wright), for all of your work with us… we have really enjoyed having you back this year – there were many comments from Board and committee members in my discussions that folks feel like you are on top of things, helpful in organizing our work etc. so THANKS for that.”

Lori Letts, PhD,
OT Reg. (Ont.) Assistant Dean, Occupational Therapy Program & Professor School of Rehabilitation Science McMaster University

“I would like to express my great appreciation for all your work and patience on the changes to the CE maintenance system over the past months.

This work is now paying off, as the fan letter below from a very important CES stakeholder, attests. Bravo to all!!! “

Natalie Kishchuk, PhD, CE/ÉA,
Vice President Canadian Evaluation Society

“Karen and I were raving at the Board meeting last night about how night and day it has been in regards to service since we came onboard with Megram. We’re so thrilled with all of you, especially you, Lynn!

Thank you for your patience with all our questions and requests!

We’re very, very happy with the service Megram provides to VRA BC. We feel very supported and that our business is valued.”

Sheryl Thompson,
RRP President

“Bob – thank you very much! The whole organization is amazing and we appreciate so much working with you! I have so far worked with Lynn (a lot) and Devon and yourself and I honestly cannot express enough how impressed and appreciative I am.”

Khalil Bitar,
Palestinian Evaluation Association Vice-Chair, EvalPartners – EvalYouth Global

“Megram has demonstrated full competency in all relevant skills. Of particular note is that Megram has taken the initiative whenever necessary to advise the CCUEN executive of its responsibilities, providing effective guidance regarding operating in this legal and organizational environment.”

Dr. Linda Skilton/Dr. Stephen Bocking,
Co-Chairs Canadian College and University Environmental Network

“Bob brings a wealth of expertise and common-sense to association management. As manager of several associations, Bob keeps on top of current laws and regulations and is able to share “best practices” and “lessons learned” from one association to another which saves association time. Bob’s engaging personality and thoughtful, respectful approach helps to guide Association Presidents and Executive Committees.”

Margaret Kennedy,
Assistant Director, Accreditation, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

“I have been so impressed by the work Megram has done for the Canadian Association of Fine Arts Deans.”

John D. Kissick,
Director, School of Fine Art and Music University of Guelph

“While Megram excels in many areas, I am most impressed with the ability of senior staff to analyze existing procedures and develop new processes that solve issues and get the job done, covering points not previously considered and mitigating risks to our organization.”

Michael Kerford,
President and CEO, ECO Canada

“Ce fut un plaisir de travailler avec Bob et son équipe, au développement de la Fondation pour améliorer sa visibilité et augmenter le nombre et la valeur des bourses. De 2002 à 2004, le nombre de bourses offertes est passé de 6 à 14, et leur valeur totale de 35 000 à 100 000 dollars canadiens. L’équipe de Bob offre une belle gamme de services et agit toujours aujourd’hui comme directeur exécutif de la Fondation.”

Suzelle Barrington, Ph.D ing,
Past President, Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation

“We have contracted with Bob and his company and have kept in touch over the years. Bob is very effective and always has something to propose for our organization. Great resource. He is competent and available almost instantaneously. Always a pleasure to work with him and his professional staff.”

Yves E. Beaudin,
National Coordinator, Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials

“Secretariat services to IOCE are provided by Megram . . . the professionalism, enthusiasm and patience of Megram staff considerably contributed to the success of IOCE work in 2014.

Natalia Kosheleva (CIS (IPEN) – Russia),
President, International Organization for Cooperation in Evaluation

“Once again, thank you for all the work that went into preparing the three meetings last week. It made a tremendous difference. It made ACOTUP look very professional. Thanks to you and your team.”

Jean-Pascal Beaudoin M.A.P.,
Clinical Education-OT, University of Ottawa