It is easy to get excited about a big idea. Sometimes the idea is so big and inspiring that we can’t wait to get started and jump right into it. It isn’t long before fatigue takes over and inspiration fails us. The task is too big the effort too great. Andrew Littlefield has some ideas to help you keep momentum on the big goals.
With funding from the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration's Partnership Project Office, the Fellowship in Inclusion and Philanthropy Program will offer inclusion-oriented education, specialized training, networking activities and one-on-one mentorship for 35 Ontario-based emerging and mid-level nonprofit professionals representing a wide range of diverse identities and interests. Sahar Vermezyari introduces us to the program’s first round of Fellows.
Many people think of the Canada Revenue Agency as something they would like to avoid, but did you know that there is a plethora of online resources available to you – for free? In this two part series Mark Blumberg and Yi-Mei Ting walk us through the many useful resources available to you on the CRA website.
Does your organization struggle to keep continuing education funding in its annual budget? James Temple is happy to share information about a granting program committed to your professional development. You may qualify to receive up to $5,000 for your team. Deadline for submissions is October 30, 2015.
Imagine giving away money? Giving money to accomplish what you believe. Now that would be an awesome job! Did you know that 5% of the charities in Canada have that job? They are grantmakers.
When your charity needs money in order to deliver programs and make an impact, do you approach those groups whose sole mandate is to give away money? Or are you thinking, “Isn’t everyone approaching them? Isn’t the competition for grant money fierce?”
Truth is, it’s not. The competition for grant money is quite mild. In fact, the trick to getting some of that grant money lies in writing proper applications. Anne Morais shares 5 tips to writing stellar grant proposals.