Category: non profit
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Use these 3 Useful tools to save your Organization Money…..
The non profit sector is filled with extraordinary people. Most of them caring and mission-driven. One area where the sector needs improvement, is developing a start-up attitude. This is where non profits can learn from startup-ups. They can learn about doing things efficiently and cost effectively. Over the years, I have found a few tools…
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Upcoming Grant Deadlines
Dates to Note We are a little short on time this week, so our post will just be dates to watch for some upcoming grants due in the next few weeks. Gender based Violence Promising Practices to Support Survivors and Their Families- Due March 1 – http://swc-cfc.gc.ca/fun-fin/cfc-adc/2018-1/pp-en.html Opportunities Fund-Projects to support Canadians with Disabilities- Due March…
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When Data Metrics and Non-Profits Meet
Over the last few years, many nonprofits have jumped on the data train. Some for the first time, either through their own efforts or through the coercion of funders, have begun to evaluate and track their data. Others, evaluate project to project, with no interconnectedness between evaluation systems. Others still, are fighting a losing battle…
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Canada Summer Jobs Extension to Feb 9th, 2019
The Canada Summer Jobs Program Deadline is Tomorrow February 9th! For any small businesses or not for profits looking for some extra help this Summer, The Canada Summer jobs program represents a great way to get funding to cover the expenses associated with hiring Summer students. With the additional expenses associated with increases to…
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When Your Mission Stinks….
When Your Mission Stinks…. Having worked in consulting to both for profit and non-profit organizations over the last decade, one of the time honoured truths that I often see, is that very often, mission statements stink. While this may seem like a harsh statement, consider the weight and importance we place on mission. Your mission,…