Success Story Business Education Council of Niagara

“We have 44 staff. Our income comes from a combination of project delivery, fee for service, brokering programs and administrating multi-partner programs.  For example, we manage the Early Years program, which in Niagara involves 20 partners.  We’re responsible for promotion, marketing, administration and meeting objectives.  We were asked to broker and administer the program because we’re neutral. No one wanted the government to do this (businesses think government is fully paid for so won’t donate).  The books are all computerized, we have monthly reports, there’s staff input and manager input so it’s transparent.  We have one meeting per year to present finances.  We are also ISO registered. If anyone is over budget by 20% they come to the ED, otherwise financial matters are handled between the finance manager and program managers.”