Engagement organizing (EO) involves building your organization’s people power by identifying and recruiting people who share your organization’s interests, cultivating relationships with them, and supporting them in specific ways to volunteer, donate and advocate for your cause. It allows organizations to scale up their efforts with the help of digital technologies and a shift in management roles to support ever greater levels of volunteer participation and leadership. The result is resilient, robust and effective organizations that operate at a level…
Find out more »his seminar series is ideal for new fundraisers, part-time fundraisers, and those who work in small fundraising shops. Over six weeks, we will focus on the essentials of fundraising. We will explore the fundamental principles of effective fundraising, review the most common forms of fundraising, and learn how to grow your fundraising results. In addition to six 90-minute interactive webinars, you will receive six resource manuals containing checklists, templates, and step-by-step guides. Learning outcomes: By the end of this…
Find out more »July 2024 officially marks our 10th Anniversary! From a spark of inspiration (way back in 2012), Data for Good launched and grew to incorporate as a Canadian National Not-for-Profit in 2014. With a decade of (1) successful projects, (2) partnerships, (3) purposeful community building and (4) skilled volunteer engagement to CELEBRATE... we'd like to do it in style! Naturally, this takes financial support and we graciously and sincerely appreciate yours. Your support allows us to support the social sector better…
Find out more »Join us on zoom next Wednesday! Our grad advising team will share how our programs can help you make an impact and take the lead in the public or non-profit sectors. Hear all about our renowned Master of Public Administration (MPA), MA in Community Development (MACD), the Graduate Certificate and Diploma in Evaluation, and PhD programs. See you then!
Find out more »Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC) invites you to join us and Leaders of Volunteers from across Canada as we come together to learn and grow. In our daily work, there is no shortage of relationships that we manage, each with their own unique characteristics. Whether we are talking about volunteers themselves, and the diversity of groups represented within, or our partners, government, or the sector as a whole, lessons from the past 5 years have proven that engagement is…
Find out more »Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC) invites you to join us and Leaders of Volunteers from across Canada as we come together to learn and grow. In our daily work, there is no shortage of relationships that we manage, each with their own unique characteristics. Whether we are talking about volunteers themselves, and the diversity of groups represented within, or our partners, government, or the sector as a whole, lessons from the past 5 years have proven that engagement is…
Find out more »Invitation In celebration of Mental Health Week 2024, we are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming film screening dedicated to raising awareness around mental health. Who should attend: Employees of community and social sector Students and teachers Artists and filmmakers Health Care professionals Volunteers MEHAR has created 4 short films to provide a unique format for understanding the complex mental health topics through a powerful cinematic experience. We encourage you to join us to celebrate mental health week. May 9, 2024 at 9:30 A.M. Film.Ca Cinemas, 171…
Find out more »When should you send a press release? What happens when you ask a journalist "can you just send over the story before it's published?" Have "special days" been cancelled by journalists as a news hook? When it comes to PR advice, you can get it from people who haven't trained as journalists, haven't worked in newsrooms, haven't been foreign correspondents, don't know how journalists think, and don't even speak to reporters or editors regularly. Or you can get it from us. Together, we have…
Find out more »An afternoon of collective wellness - Yoga, Sound Healing, and Conversation Mothers and maternal figures are cordially invited to embark on a journey of connection and relaxation. We will begin the retreat with our signature Just Checking In experience. Similar to speed dating, this is a great way to meet new people. With the help of our card game, guests will engage in small group conversations designed to foster meaningful connections. Thereafter, we will lead a guided yoga session where…
Find out more »Organizations Kin & Care Collective as well as Stay Golden will be partnering to host an amazing event together! Both groups are Scarborough-based grantees of the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Youth Opportunities Fund, and strive for more community-led, arts-based programming for youth. There will be light refreshments, art installments, and amazing live performances. Reserve your tickets now! and join us to have an amazing time filled with the arts and community! Don’t forget to bring your friends and family along, we hope to see you there!
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