Issue 13.46 - November 17, 2008
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From the Editor's Desk
We have lots of great advice this week about coping in difficult economic times. Paulette Vinette's research article focuses on managing volunteers through tough times, while our Career Q&A offers suggestions on how to weather the storm of uncertainty as an employee. The key message: don't panic. Stay the course and focus on the basics. That includes creating a healthy and inclusive work environment. Read our Cover Story to learn about inclusiveness audits and how they can help strengthen any team. You'll also want to check out Newsbytes, featuring a new report from Imagine Canada about corporate citizenship - the first-ever, comprehensive portrait of business contributions to charities and nonprofit organizations in Canada.
Have a good week!
Nicole
Cover Story
Canadian society and the Canadian workforce are constantly evolving and changing, and today include many people with disabilities, as well as members of minority groups. Cities and organizations across the country are increasingly turning to inclusiveness audits to ensure that their services and organizational structure are supportive of all Canadians. Find out how your organization can get involved in this week's cover story. [Read more...]
Career Q & A
Each month, career coach Michael Mayne answers your questions about working in the nonprofit sector. This month, special guest columnist Mitchell Stephenson discusses how to handle your fears about the way in which the current economic climate might affect your job. [Read more...]
Newsbytes
Imagine Canada releases report on corporate philanthropy
Montreal Children’s Hospital receives $3 million donation
UN report highlights need for culturally sensitive development strategies
Average giving levels across Canada Grateful families inspire support for the Alberta Children's Hospital
Community achievement awards in BC accepting nominations
Tele-learning workshops available on filing charity returns
Two Canadian organizations shortlisted in global competition
Canada may be losing the gender gap battle
Charities encouraged to participate in survey on Income Tax Act compliance
Canadian Museum of Human Rights benefits from $1 million donation
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Research and How-to Library
We've added How to manage volunteers in difficult economic times, in which Paulette Vinette discusses the effect of the current economic climate on volunteering, and how to use the volunteer cycle to keep things cost-effective for both your organization and your volunteers. [Read more...]
We've added Gaining free publicity for nonprofits, in which Mark Buzan outlines several easy ways to get the word out about your organization without spending a lot on advertising. [Read more...]
Online Resources
We've added the Diversity Training Group, a site that contains a variety of resources and articles devoted to inclusiveness, including in the workplace. Articles explore such topics as interracial families, disabled workers, and also offer insight on screening a diversity trainer, and how to make diversity training programs succeed. [Read more...]
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Nonprofit Neighbourhood
Canadian Artists for the Poor (International: Calgary, AB)
A registered nonprofit organization that raises money for international relief efforts through public art auctions featuring local Canadian artists.
PACE Program (Local: Vancouver, BC)
The PACE Program is a family centre offering early intervention and prevention programs for children and families. PACE offers a range of services to support families and young children who struggle with significant emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.
Worldwide Orphans Foundation Canada (International: Montréal, QC)
Worldwide Orphans Foundation provides direct services in many areas to care for the health of children living in orphanages around the world.
Community Volunteer Connections (Local: Coquitlam, BC)
A volunteer centre serving the Tri-Cities and New Westminster regions, this organization maintains an online volunteer posting board, volunteer management resources, and special programs for volunteers with developmental or physical disabilities.
Reach Canada (National: Ottawa, ON)
Reach is a nonprofit, charitable organization dedicated to educating and informing persons with disabilities, lawyers, care givers and the general public about the rights and interests of persons with disabilities. They are also committed to ensuring that people with disabilities are provided with quality legal and social representation, and provide lawyer referrals.
Sources of Funding
We've added the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation, which provides financial support to registered nonprofit organizations whose activities provide benefit to residents of the Sea to Sky Corridor in the areas of health, human services, education, recreation, arts and culture and the environment with an emphasis on children, youth and family programs. [Read more...]
Book Reviews
We've added a review of Face Time: Relationship philanthropy, a book by Robert Ian Peacock exploring the importance of relationship building in the field of fundraising. [Read more...]
Professional Associations
We've added the College of Early Childhood Educators, a professional self-regulatory organization for early childhood educators formed to protect the public interest, and focused on quality and standards in the practice of early childhood education. It operates under Ontario's Early Childhood Educators Act of 2007. [Read more...]
People on the Move
New appointments in the nonprofit sector this week:
- Célia Cruz at Ashoka Canada
- Dr. Judith Woodsworth at Concordia University
- Gaston E. Bouchard at the Foundation of Greater Montreal
- David M. Cvet at the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada (RHSC)
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Dates: November 2008 - January 2009
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SpeakOut!
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