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Many community sector groups use webinars for distance learning and collaboration. Many more would love to, but aren't sure how to get started. This report pulls together the results of the Community Sector Council's study of webinar users and a survey of best practices to let you know just how to use these useful tools. Read the report HERE (pdf), or read the summary of pointers HERE (pdf).
AlphaPlus recently had a great write-up on the benefits of using MailChimp for email campaigns. Literacy NL began using MailChimp last fall, and we can't say enough good things about it. But don't take our word for it - sign-up for free!
This 2-hour presentation will include practical methods for participants to promote early literacy development in children ages 0 to 6 years as well as theoretical information about child development including brain development. Discussion will include topics such as ways to support children as they lead their own learning through play while balanced with adult-led activities in a variety of settings (home, childcare, school). Appropriate interactions and relationships with children are key to supporting each child’s optimal development.
The McKesson Foundation announced the launch of its 2011-2012 Regional Grants Program, a Canada-wide campaign that each year provides financial assistance to non-profit organizations whose mission is to assist children and youth in the areas of health, education and poverty.
Canada World Youth (CWY) is accepting applications for youth interns as part of CIDA’s International Aboriginal Youth Internships (IAYI) initiative. CWY is hosting a total of 10 internships with overseas placements occurring in Nicaragua, Peru or Tanzania. Internships aim to improve young Aboriginal women and men’s skills to engage in international development, to develop their employment skills and to promote international development work in Canada.
A pilot program at Memorial University is connecting community sector organizations with students in Memorial's co-operative education program. Advancing Non-Profit and Voluntary Investments in Learning (ANVIL) has already placed students with non-profits around the province, but would like to place more!
Are You involved in an organization dedicated to helping people, a retired professional, or interested in helping individuals in your community learn basic money management skills? Then this opportunity might be of interest!!
The PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada Foundation Leadership Grants Program provides funding for professional development opportunities for staff and volunteers who work at small- to medium-registered charitable organizations in Canada. Since the program's launch in 2006, the PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada Foundation has awarded more than $973,000 in grants to 358 recipients.
Join AlphaPlus for a webinar on September 20, 2011, at 2 pm to explore free and easy to use screen sharing tools. Screen sharing tools allow users to share their screen with others live over the Web. They are great for quick online meetings, web conferencing, support, collaboration, file sharing, chats and more.
Many nonprofits and social benefit organizations worldwide serve the needs of low-income, underserved populations and create positive social change. We believe these organizations could have even greater impact through the appropriate use of technology. This requires assistance with obtaining, using, and sustaining technology.
CanadaHelps is an online fundraising solution that allows charities to accept donations over the internet. We make online fundraising affordable, easy and secure.
From social media to mobile "text to give" campaigns, technology is changing the way nonprofits and libraries raise money. We’ve gathered together software tools and information on how to meet the many challenges of modern fundraising.
Charity Village has an extensive collection of information about fundraising management and marketing, prospect research, corporate partnerships, special events and much more.
What differentiates leaders who’ve made steady headway with their SWP programs? Often, it’s their ability to partner with other functions and, by doing so, to broaden the base of support for SWP.
The Aboriginal Literacy Symposium will be an opportunity for participants to explore a variety of key concepts. Our goal is to develop a shared vision to improve literacy and essential skills towards employment for Aboriginal people in Manitoba.
The Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program was created to help you celebrate your community, its past and its present. The Program will increase opportunities, through festivals and other events and projects, for local artists and artisans to be involved in their community and for local groups to commemorate their local history and heritage.
Since 2010-2011, Strategic Initiatives, one of the four components of the CCIF, has provided not-for-profit cultural organizations with financial support to help them become better rooted in their communities.
The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) supports community-based projects across Canada that improve accessibility, remove barriers, and enable Canadians with disabilities to participate in and contribute to their communities.
The Health Promotion and Wellness Division, Department of Health and Community Services, are offering training to your staff in developing and writing provincial wellness grants proposals.
This video, about 35 minutes long, was recorded during a webcast announcing the findings of a survey on the financial literacy of Canadians, undertaken by the Ipsos Reid market research firm on behalf of ABC Life Literacy Canada.
in collaboration with Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador.This project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Office of Literacy and Essential Skills.