Partnership hosts training opportunity for Renfrew County’s charitable sector
EvalU, Capacity Canada’s Evaluation BootCamp, arrives in Renfrew County next week. The 1.5-day event Dec. 5-6 takes the fear out of evaluation for non-profit organizations in the charitable sector. “Evaluation is an opportunity for organizations to look at what they do, ask whether they do it well, and make changes before small problems become bigger […]
Joy Arnold knows how meaningful it can be
Dear Friends, Joy took part in a Board Governance BootCamp in May that Capacity Canada held in St. John’s, NL, with Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador as a local partner. She is vice-chair of the Newfoundland and Labrador Foster Families Association, and a long-foster parent herself. The BootCamp was an eye-opener. “I was just […]
Social Enterprise Gift Guide for 2016-2017 Now Out
Looking for a gift? Why not make a purchase that won’t just make the receiver happy… it will also benefit Ontario, and your local community! Browse through 47 featured goods and services that Ontario social enterprises have to offer. This newly launched Social Enterprise Gift Guide makes it easy to extend the impact of your giving. […]
At Capacity Canada, it’s Mission Possible.
Dear Friends, Lionel Laroche’s message to a group of board directors (and potential candidates) was clear when he spoke at a Capacity Canada event in October. Successful non-profits in the charitable sector run towards change, not away from it, and they adapt. In this case, he was talking about diversity; about how our understanding of […]
BootCamp message: To make a difference, try something different
After spending two days at Capacity’s Canada’s Manulife Board Governance BootCamp, David Barth has some serious unpacking to do. The BootCamp doesn’t skimp on material. “There are lots of different tools here and you have to be careful not to try to address them all at once,” said Barth, the executive director of World Accord. “You […]
Volunteer centre earns governance award for excellent “tone at the top”
A few years ago, the the Volunteer Action Centre of Kitchener Waterloo and Area set out to adjust the tone of its board work. Now a panel of judges loves the pitch. The centre, which encourages volunteerism in Kitchener, Waterloo and the townships of Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich townships, won the 2016 Manulife Governance Excellence Award […]
Volunteer agency wins $5,000 Manulife board governance award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WATERLOO REGION, Nov. 18, 2016: The Volunteer Action Centre of Kitchener Waterloo and Area is the 2016 winner of Manulife Governance Excellence Award presented by Capacity Canada. The award recognizes outstanding board work in Waterloo Region’s charitable not-for-profit sector. It was presented at the start of Capacity’s annual Manulife Board Governance Boot […]
Community Event: SWO Forum, Collaborative Leadership in Practice
Join us in ur journey to create a community of social change focused on: Transforming partnerships using principles of equity Sharing power and resources Talking about equity and anti-oppression Exchanging stories Wednesday, November 16, 2016 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Brantford Public Library (2nd Floor) 173 Colborne St., Brantford Parking at Market Centre Parkade (59 […]
Capacity Canada’s Stephen Swatridge Selected As Interim CEO for the Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation
The Board of Directors of The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation (The KWCF) is pleased to name Stephen Swatridge as the organization’s Interim Chief Executive Officer. Swatridge’s appointment as interim CEO is an important component of the Board’s transition plan and ensures that the Board has a solid leader and relationship builder in place during […]
Community Event: SVP Waterloo Region Information Sessions for Prospective Charities
WHY: SVP grants to organizations as a whole as opposed to specific programs. This session will offer a good opportunity to ask questions ahead of submitting your Letter of Interest. Agenda: SVP History / SVP Global Network SVP Model Investment Focus and Process Who Should Apply Key Dates Answer questions WHO SHOULD ATTEND: CEOs/Executive Directors are welcome to bring […]
