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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Capacity Canada establishes national award to profile smart governance in non-profit sector
WATERLOO REGION, March 9, 2015: A $5,000 award celebrating good governance in Canada’s charitable not-for-profit sector has been announced by Capacity Canada. The award is part of Capacity’s broad partnership with Manulife.
“Bold governance lies at the core of organizations that think creatively and readily adapt to change,” said Steve Farlow, chair of Capacity’s board of governors. “This honours the efforts of staff and board volunteers who keep their clients top-of-mind by embracing continuous improvement.”
Manulife supports a number of services Capacity provides to strengthen the relationship between boards of directors and the staff that run charitable non-profits.
Operating in Toronto and Waterloo Region, MatchBoard links Manulife staff with community groups that have vacancies on their boards.
The annual Manulife Board Governance Boot Camp brings together board directors and administrators for two days of training in November, followed by a session in March. The award was announced March 6 at a luncheon ending the 2014-15 boot camp.
Capacity also runs advanced governance sessions for non-profit leaders, and holds in-house governance workshops for Manulife employees.
Details of the award, including its title, application process and deadline, will be settled in a few months. Capacity will announce the winning organization Nov. 19, at the opening of the 2015-16 governance boot camp.
Organizations that have attended any of the boot camps since 2009 can apply.
“The award shines a light on a group that overcomes challenges and provides great service by being committed to smart governance,” said Cathy Brothers, Capacity’s chief executive officer. “It celebrates innovation.’’
For more information, contact:
Cathy Brothers, CEO
Capacity Canada
Office: 519-513-2606 x1 Mobile: 226-808-7220 Toll Free: 866-317-1992 x1
[email protected]
Capacity Canada is a national registered charity that brings together the ideas, people and resources that fuel social innovation. Our vision is to change lives through courageous community organizations that excel. We are accomplishing this by providing non-profit leaders new resources and professional support that enhances leadership skills, stimulates cross-sector collaboration, promotes knowledge sharing, and encourages social innovation.
