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Cover Story: And The Buzzie Goes To...

Last week we announced the inaugural Buzzie Awards for the best charity campaign video and asked our readers to vote for their favourites on our Facebook page. You responded in force and made it very clear which videos caught your attention. And so, the Buzzie goes to... [Read more...]

Hey You, Get Out of Your Social Media Comfort Zone...Yes You!

Most organizations who get their feet wet with social media start with the three big ones: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. But don't forget the little guys! Claire Kerr outlines three up-and-coming social networks that might be a great fit for your nonprofit. [Read more...]

Against the 'Tyranny of Cheerfulness': A review of Pink Ribbons, Inc.

This new feature-length documentary takes a critical view of breast cancer as ‘the poster child’ for cause marketing and explores the idea of corporations using this ‘dream cause’ to pink-wash their reputations. CharityVillage® Editor Lee Rose checked out an advance screening and offers this review of the film. [Read more...]

Newsbytes

Canada Revenue Agency revokes charitable status of two organizations
RBC invests $20 million in new social and environmental initiatives
Awards recognize leaders in mental health initiatives
Few nonprofits have written marketing plan for 2012
Volunteer Canada seeks nonprofit participation in communications survey
SVP Calgary invites letters of interest from children/youth organizations
TELUS launches new social change awards honouring everyday citizens
Lions Club members strengthen philanthropy locally, globally
[Read more...]

CharityVillage® Campus

You've got to have policies and procedures in your organization, but it isn't always easy to know where to begin. It's hard to imagine that learning about writing effective policies and procedures could be interesting and fun, but this course is both!

Learn more about Writing Effective Policies and Procedures at:
www.charityvillage.com/cv/learn/cvcpandp.html

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Hot Off the Web

Here are some of the noteworthy blog posts and articles we spotted over the past week:

• Andrew Frank's Whistle-Blowing Letter About Tides Canada Reveals Need for Charities Commission — Environmental whistle blower Andrew Frank's allegations about threats by the Conservative government warrant more than a one-day story in the news.
  
• 2012 Annual Letter From Bill Gates — Bill Gates challenges global leaders to invest in innovations that are accelerating progress against poverty, or risk a future in which millions needlessly starve.
  
• Three Tips for the Introverted Conference Attendee — If you're an introvert with tickets to an upcoming conference, follow these tips to reduce your stress while making the most of the event.
  
• Stop Calling It Strategic Planning — Why three faulty assumptions about strategic planning can lead organizations astray.
  

Nonprofit Neighbourhood

ActiveChefs™ (National: Oakville, ON)
As a nonprofit organization, ActiveChefs™ is committed to promoting and sustaining healthy living for school age children through healthy multicultural cooking and physical activity. ActiveChefs™ offers affordable programs that benefit young Canadians and their families in schools and the community.

Upper Room Hospitality Ministry (Local: Charlottetown, PEI)
The Upper Room Hospitality Ministry is a nonprofit, non-denominational organization that operates a soup kitchen and a food bank.

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (Regional: Halifax, NS)
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia's mandate is to develop collection, exhibition, and public programs that bring Nova Scotians and visitors in contact with contemporary and historic art that is associated with the province while also introducing art from across the region, the country, and other nations and cultures.

Trillium Energy Alliance Inc. (Regional: Toronto, ON)
Trillium Energy Alliance Inc. is a nonprofit corporation that specializes in organizing supporters of community generated electricity (using a co-operative corporate business model) and assisting them in the assessment of large scale electricity generation opportunities.

Health Horizons for Children & Families (HHCF) (International: Niagara Falls, ON)
HHCF provides medical aid to families living in poverty in Honduras, sending teams to work in partnership with local doctors and employers. Their primary focus is on medical brigades and medical training, but food, housing, and educational needs are also addressed.

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Sources of Funding

We've added The Mosaic Company, which makes investments in its communities through philanthropic funding, employee engagement and in-kind product donations. Their giving is tied to three focus areas: food security and agricultural development; water security, conservation, and protection; and locally-determined needs in the communities in which Mosaic has an operational footprint. [Read more...]

Upcoming Events

Effective Delegation: Building the Skills and Abilities of Your Team
Date: February 2, 2012
Location: Toronto, ON
Cost: $169
Complete details: www.charityvillage.com

Be sure to check out all the professional development events happening in your area.

The Career Centre

For new Canadian jobs in the nonprofit sector every single business day, visit the Career Centre at CharityVillage®. We've posted more than 100,000 positions in the sector and you can find all of the current ones here. [Read more...]

Marketplace at CharityVillage®

Find all of your service and supplier needs in the Marketplace at CharityVillage®. Browse or search by keyword through dozens of categories.

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