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Social Innovation Monthly
December 2, 3, and 4, 2021- Virtual
Capacity Canada is pleased to announce that its upcoming Board Governance BootCamp will be communications accessible for Deaf/deaf persons with an ASL interpreter and closed captioning for hard of hearing person or persons with hearing loss. Further details can be obtained by contacting Andrew Wilding [email protected].
This year’s theme of BootCamp is Transforming Governance: Preparing Your Board for Diversity. Board members and E.D.’s will not want to miss this extraordinary opportunity to change their organizations. BootCamp will be led by an incredible roster of Indigenous, Black, and Muslim experts.
For any non-profit, the Board of Directors plays a critical role in making a powerful and positive impact as it advances an organization’s mission. To fulfill this role, it is imperative that Directors are properly trained in the responsibilities and demands of a governance position. Yet, many Boards often struggle to adequately educate new and existing Directors. Without the right education, resources, and guidance for their Directors, Boards may fall short of reaching their organizational goals.
Sponsorship opportunities exist to ensure the success of this Governance BootCamp. To learn more about sponsorships, contact Cathy Brothers, CEO, Capacity Canada at [email protected]
By attending our 2021 Board Governance BootCamp:
• You will have a greater awareness of systemic racism in our communities
• You will have an opportunity to reflect on your own experiences
• You will develop a plan for the next steps in your response to the transformation
Governance BootCamp Price
The price to attend this year’s Governance BootCamp is $600 per person. If you have any questions please contact Andrew Wilding at [email protected]
Applications open for Social Innovation Award
Capacity Canada is inviting applications for its Social Innovation Award. Since 2008, Capacity Canada, in partnership with the Suncor Energy Foundation, has honoured organizations that have raised the profile and quality of social innovation across the country and beyond with its prestigious award.
Manulife was the first recipient of the award for its commitment to building a culture of leadership and innovation across Canadian social purpose organizations. Last year, Suncor Energy Foundation was recognized for its work and honoured with the award.
Click here to learn more and submit your nomination.
Is your nonprofit resilient?
Imagine Canada’s free organizational self-assessment tool is designed to help non-profits examine their competencies related to risk, governance, accountability, and trust. Complete the self-assessment to receive a comprehensive report that can easily be shared with your board to inform the steps you can take to bolster your organization’s preparedness and help your non-profit thrive.
Ten non-profits selected for CD4SG
In partnership with Intertek Catalyst, Conestoga College, Him & Her, and Manulife, Capacity Canada has selected ten non-profit organizations from across Canada as participants for its yearly event – Creative Day for Social Good (CD4SG). The two-day event will see students from Conestoga College and industry professionals come together to create free-of-cost marketing tools for the selected non-profit organizations. This year, the CD4SG will be held on October 21 and 22 on a virtual platform. To learn more, visit our website.
The non-profit organizations taking part in CD4SG this year include:
- Camp Winston Foundation, Muskoka, Ontario
- Cerebral Palsy Kids and Families, Calgary, Alberta
- IntegralOrg, Calgary, Alberta
- Lethbridge Family Services, Lethbridge, Alberta
- NB Lung Association, Fredericton, New Brunswick
- Ontario Public Health Association, Toronto, Ontario
- Peel Senior Link, Mississauga, Ontario
- The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity, Guelph, Ontario
- The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth, Kitchener, Ontario
- Wellbeing Waterloo Region, Kitchener, Ontario
Designing for Impact
Our Designing for Impact team has completed its first sprint with two participating organizations – Wilmot Family Resource Centre and the Muslim Association of Canada. As a result, four prototypes have been created by the two non-profits to help support our diverse communities in different ways.
The team from the Wilmot Family Resource Centre has developed two prototypes. One explores the notion of a community ambassadorship program that would educate and inform residents about the good work happening in Wilmot and Wellesley townships. The second prototype is the development of a new community-wide art installation tentatively called “The Path” that would include living or movable art made by local artists to share their story, history, and vision for the future.
The team of eight women from the Muslim Association of Canada focused on developing culturally responsive solutions intended to improve the experience of Muslim youth in foster care. They have also successfully developed two prototypes – one focusing on creating a youth champions program and the other focused on creating an online interactive guide called “Hope Away from Home.” The guide explains the fostering process and provides alternative ways for the Muslim community to support Muslim children in care.
Read more about Designing for Impact and the work of the two organizations here.
Capacity Canada is growing!
Capacity Canada has welcomed four new members to its family – Randa MacNaughton, Hannah Van Hofwegen, Martha Hancock, and Roa’a Hamed.
Randa, an experienced leadership and organizational culture professional, has joined as the Executive-in-Residence and will be supporting our MatchBoard team.
Hannah, a recent graduate from the University of Ottawa, has come on board as Project Assistant. Hannah is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Carleton University.
An experienced leader in corporate social responsibility, brand marketing, philanthropy, and environmental sustainability, Martha has joined Capacity Canada as an Executive-in-Residence and will be working with the MatchBoard and Modern Board program.
Roa’a will be collaborating with youth and non-profit boards to develop a proposal to engage diverse 18 to 24-year-olds as board members.
Upcoming Events
- CD4SG ( Creative Day for Social Good)
- October 21st & October 22nd
- Board Governance BootCamp
- December 2, 3, & 4th
Upcoming Workshops
- Collaborative Board Governance
- October 28th @ 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm ET
Donate
Each year, we help non-profits from all across Canada with Board Governance training. We are always grateful for our non-profit partners, community leaders, and their support and even more so now with the ongoing pandemic. Your financial support will help Capacity Canada bring together the ideas, people, and resources that fuel social innovation.
