Thursday, September 30, 2004
NFPs / NGOs
Coping With Cutbacks
E-LIST Reference, Sept. 12, 2004 (Nonprofit Online News) - 185 Cutback Strategies is an excerpt from Coping with Cutbacks : The Nonprofit Guide to Success When Times Are Tight, a book from the Wilder Foundation. I know a lot of organizations who could use these ideas right now. http://news.gilbert.org/clickthru/redir/5206/54657/rms
Coping With Cutbacks
E-LIST Reference, Sept. 12, 2004 (Nonprofit Online News) - 185 Cutback Strategies is an excerpt from Coping with Cutbacks : The Nonprofit Guide to Success When Times Are Tight, a book from the Wilder Foundation. I know a lot of organizations who could use these ideas right now. http://news.gilbert.org/clickthru/redir/5206/54657/rms
Community Ownership
Demonstrating Sharing
VICTORIA, BC, Sep.24, (CIPNews Reader Email) - Burnside Gorge Community Association’s Community Chest - For as little as $30, Colleen Kasting keeps poor families living in the Burnside-Gorge area stable. Sometimes the money is used to top-up rent, buy groceries until payday or pay for school supplies. Sometimes the money pays for expensive antibiotics, or family bus passes. But whatever the reason, Kasting, along with the outreach workers working at the Burnside Gorge Community Association and local volunteers, make sure that families living in the area can stay warm, fed and in their homes. And they do it with help of the Association’s Community Chest. "If we can stabilize the families, and keep them in their homes, we can help stabilize the entire community," said Kasting, who helped spearhead the project. Read more.
Demonstrating Sharing
VICTORIA, BC, Sep.24, (CIPNews Reader Email) - Burnside Gorge Community Association’s Community Chest - For as little as $30, Colleen Kasting keeps poor families living in the Burnside-Gorge area stable. Sometimes the money is used to top-up rent, buy groceries until payday or pay for school supplies. Sometimes the money pays for expensive antibiotics, or family bus passes. But whatever the reason, Kasting, along with the outreach workers working at the Burnside Gorge Community Association and local volunteers, make sure that families living in the area can stay warm, fed and in their homes. And they do it with help of the Association’s Community Chest. "If we can stabilize the families, and keep them in their homes, we can help stabilize the entire community," said Kasting, who helped spearhead the project. Read more.
Empowerment
Getting Out the Kids’ Vote
ELIST, Sep. 30, 2004 (Idealist Updates) - From Montrose Daily Press: An innovative nonprofit program is helping to quell voter apathy by teaching children the ins and outs of voting. Kids Voting USA creates a nonpartisan way for kids to learn about the electoral process at school. Then, on Election Day, the kids head to actual polling places to vote in their own mock election. http://www.montrosepress.com/articles/2004/09/28/local_news/1.txt
Getting Out the Kids’ Vote
ELIST, Sep. 30, 2004 (Idealist Updates) - From Montrose Daily Press: An innovative nonprofit program is helping to quell voter apathy by teaching children the ins and outs of voting. Kids Voting USA creates a nonpartisan way for kids to learn about the electoral process at school. Then, on Election Day, the kids head to actual polling places to vote in their own mock election. http://www.montrosepress.com/articles/2004/09/28/local_news/1.txt
Events / Cooperatives – Moncton, NB, Canada
Making Co-ops Work: Practical Learnings
CALGARY, AB, Sep. 24, 2004 (CWCF) The National Conference of the Canadian Worker Co-op Federation will be heldMemramcook Institute, Memramcook (outside Moncton), New BrunswickOctober 28-30, 2004.The Canadian Worker Co-op Federation National Conference is being held in Memramcook (outside Moncton), NB on October 28 - 30th, 2004. There is an up-to-date Conference program available to download at: http://www.canadianworker.coop/english/index_e.html by clicking on "CWCF AGM and Conference". Please direct any queries to: Hazel Corcoran hazel@canadianworker.coop.
Making Co-ops Work: Practical Learnings
CALGARY, AB, Sep. 24, 2004 (CWCF) The National Conference of the Canadian Worker Co-op Federation will be heldMemramcook Institute, Memramcook (outside Moncton), New BrunswickOctober 28-30, 2004.The Canadian Worker Co-op Federation National Conference is being held in Memramcook (outside Moncton), NB on October 28 - 30th, 2004. There is an up-to-date Conference program available to download at: http://www.canadianworker.coop/english/index_e.html by clicking on "CWCF AGM and Conference". Please direct any queries to: Hazel Corcoran hazel@canadianworker.coop.
Leadership Training – Vancouver, BC
Building Blocks of Facilitation
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 28, 2004 (Hollyhock Leadership Institute) - The Hollyhock Leadership Institute and Dovetail Consulting Inc. present Building Blocks of Facilitation, an experiential two-day workshop that will introduce you to the basics of effective group facilitation. This popular program, offered once a year by the Hollyhock Leadership Institute, is a valuable addition to the tool-belt of anyone who ever finds themselves leading meetings, or even just participating in a lot of them! This is an intensive classroom session that will teach you how to plan and design your meetings or events, while providing practical tips on supporting groups to make enduring decisions together. Effective facilitation can extend your leadership capabilities and encourage greater effectiveness of the teams within your organization. Building Blocks of Facilitation with Julian Griggs of Dovetail Consulting Inc. November 16-17, 2004, Vancouver Masonic Centre, 1495 West Eighth Avenue (Broadway & Granville) Vancouver, BC, 9:00am - 4:30pm (refreshments available from 8:30am). Cost: $185 for participants from non-profit organizations. $385 for government and corporate participants. Space is limited -- please register as soon as possible! For more information, please contact info@hollyhockleadership.org. If you are unsure about whether this workshop is for you, please don't hesitate to call Hollyhock at 604-669-4802 -- The Hollyhock Leadership Institute provides leadership training and strategic support for people working towards environmental and social change. www.hollyhockleadership.org
Building Blocks of Facilitation
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 28, 2004 (Hollyhock Leadership Institute) - The Hollyhock Leadership Institute and Dovetail Consulting Inc. present Building Blocks of Facilitation, an experiential two-day workshop that will introduce you to the basics of effective group facilitation. This popular program, offered once a year by the Hollyhock Leadership Institute, is a valuable addition to the tool-belt of anyone who ever finds themselves leading meetings, or even just participating in a lot of them! This is an intensive classroom session that will teach you how to plan and design your meetings or events, while providing practical tips on supporting groups to make enduring decisions together. Effective facilitation can extend your leadership capabilities and encourage greater effectiveness of the teams within your organization. Building Blocks of Facilitation with Julian Griggs of Dovetail Consulting Inc. November 16-17, 2004, Vancouver Masonic Centre, 1495 West Eighth Avenue (Broadway & Granville) Vancouver, BC, 9:00am - 4:30pm (refreshments available from 8:30am). Cost: $185 for participants from non-profit organizations. $385 for government and corporate participants. Space is limited -- please register as soon as possible! For more information, please contact info@hollyhockleadership.org. If you are unsure about whether this workshop is for you, please don't hesitate to call Hollyhock at 604-669-4802 -- The Hollyhock Leadership Institute provides leadership training and strategic support for people working towards environmental and social change. www.hollyhockleadership.org
Local Living Economies / Co-ops
At CCEC, we're dedicated to community economic development!
VANCOUVER, BC, Sep. 2004 (Website Reference, 1995 Article) - CCEC Credit Union received its charter in February 1976 after several years of hard work. The original organizers were active in Vancouver's fledgling self-help movement and they had often lamented the lack of capital available to their enterprises. No financial institution would give them a loan even though their member organizations represented a great deal of money. But once they realized the potential of their collective wealth, the idea of starting a credit union wasn't far behind. http://www.ccec.bc.ca/ccec/about/index.html
At CCEC, we're dedicated to community economic development!
VANCOUVER, BC, Sep. 2004 (Website Reference, 1995 Article) - CCEC Credit Union received its charter in February 1976 after several years of hard work. The original organizers were active in Vancouver's fledgling self-help movement and they had often lamented the lack of capital available to their enterprises. No financial institution would give them a loan even though their member organizations represented a great deal of money. But once they realized the potential of their collective wealth, the idea of starting a credit union wasn't far behind. http://www.ccec.bc.ca/ccec/about/index.html
Events / Local Living Economies – Vancouver, BC
BALLE BC’s Sustainable Business 101 Launch Event
VANCOUVER, BC, Sep. 29, 2004 (BALLE BC) - Businesses and individuals who care about Local Living Economy are an important force; the ability of local, sustainable businesses to compete and grow in today’s global economy is essential to the health and long-term prosperity of our community, and our planet. Are you interested in the practical tools that can help local businesses thrive? Are you interested in how we can support the unique character of businesses that are owned and operated by passionate people who are part of our community? Do you want to know more about how we can work together to increase prosperity and equity in our society while strengthening local businesses? On October 22, BALLE BC is hosting local leaders who are committed to learning our way together to a vibrant local economy by supporting local business. Read more.
BALLE BC’s Sustainable Business 101 Launch Event
VANCOUVER, BC, Sep. 29, 2004 (BALLE BC) - Businesses and individuals who care about Local Living Economy are an important force; the ability of local, sustainable businesses to compete and grow in today’s global economy is essential to the health and long-term prosperity of our community, and our planet. Are you interested in the practical tools that can help local businesses thrive? Are you interested in how we can support the unique character of businesses that are owned and operated by passionate people who are part of our community? Do you want to know more about how we can work together to increase prosperity and equity in our society while strengthening local businesses? On October 22, BALLE BC is hosting local leaders who are committed to learning our way together to a vibrant local economy by supporting local business. Read more.
Community Building / Youth
Youth Town Halls
ELIST, Sep. 30, 2004 (PIRG-Calgary) - This year Child & Youth Friendly Calgary is holding four Youth Town Halls for the municipal election in Calgary. These town halls are part of the Youth Can Vote Calgary initiative. The town halls (in wards 3, 6, & 13) will allow youth to ask candidates questions and express their concerns. The town halls will be fairly informal, and will not be a debate. We just want to allow youth to learn about the candidates, as well as the candidates learn about what issues are important to youth. You don't have to live in the ward in which the town hall is being held, so everyone is welcome. http://www.calgaryurbanvibe.ca/YCV/students/townhalls/schedule.php
Youth Town Halls
ELIST, Sep. 30, 2004 (PIRG-Calgary) - This year Child & Youth Friendly Calgary is holding four Youth Town Halls for the municipal election in Calgary. These town halls are part of the Youth Can Vote Calgary initiative. The town halls (in wards 3, 6, & 13) will allow youth to ask candidates questions and express their concerns. The town halls will be fairly informal, and will not be a debate. We just want to allow youth to learn about the candidates, as well as the candidates learn about what issues are important to youth. You don't have to live in the ward in which the town hall is being held, so everyone is welcome. http://www.calgaryurbanvibe.ca/YCV/students/townhalls/schedule.php
NFPs / NGOs
Everything A CEO Should Know About Governance
ELIST, Sep. 27, 2004 (The Gilbert Center) - Strategicwise Coaching Announces four Coaching Seminars For 2004-2005, "Everything A CEO Ought To Know About Governance". Master the art of a good working relationship with your board. Broaden your understanding of good governance and acquire skills in getting your board to adopt good governance practices. Learn how to manage and work with a board in stressful times. Focus your attention and that of your board on the fiduciary responsibilities you have before the US Congress and the IRS do. Two sessions meet in the greater Boston area and two meet by phone. Limited to six participants per section. Contact Arnold Clickstein for further information at aclickstein@strategicwisecoaching.com or call him at 617.834.2612 or 781.721.5357. Sessions begin soon!
Everything A CEO Should Know About Governance
ELIST, Sep. 27, 2004 (The Gilbert Center) - Strategicwise Coaching Announces four Coaching Seminars For 2004-2005, "Everything A CEO Ought To Know About Governance". Master the art of a good working relationship with your board. Broaden your understanding of good governance and acquire skills in getting your board to adopt good governance practices. Learn how to manage and work with a board in stressful times. Focus your attention and that of your board on the fiduciary responsibilities you have before the US Congress and the IRS do. Two sessions meet in the greater Boston area and two meet by phone. Limited to six participants per section. Contact Arnold Clickstein for further information at aclickstein@strategicwisecoaching.com or call him at 617.834.2612 or 781.721.5357. Sessions begin soon!
NFPs / NGOs / Exemplary Resources
Communication Centered Technology Planning
ELIST, Sep. 27, 2004 (The Gilbert Center) - We're very pleased to announce our newest and largest publication: Communication Centered Technology Planning. It includes a new ten page guide to our planning techniques, along with 122 of the best communication centered technology planning resources, organized into fourteen categories, including Communication & Collaboration, Communities & Networks, Knowledge Management, Stakeholders and Systems Thinking. It's written for people who have to make decisions about nonprofit technology. It's available for sale today! http://classifieds.nonprofitnews.org/clickThru/redir/110/54657/rms
Communication Centered Technology Planning
ELIST, Sep. 27, 2004 (The Gilbert Center) - We're very pleased to announce our newest and largest publication: Communication Centered Technology Planning. It includes a new ten page guide to our planning techniques, along with 122 of the best communication centered technology planning resources, organized into fourteen categories, including Communication & Collaboration, Communities & Networks, Knowledge Management, Stakeholders and Systems Thinking. It's written for people who have to make decisions about nonprofit technology. It's available for sale today! http://classifieds.nonprofitnews.org/clickThru/redir/110/54657/rms
