Capacity Canada’s Design Collective: Resilient and Diverse Communities By Design Inviting Applications
Capacity Canada, with the generous support of Suncor Energy Foundation, is inviting non-profit and charitable organizations and collaboratives from across Canada to apply for their free nine-month education and skill-development program. The program is intended for organizations and collectives that want to make progress on an important challenge while learning a process that can be […]
Capacity Canada Welcomes New Executive-In-Residence
We are ecstatic to announce that Ian McDonalds, a well-recognized expert in business and product strategy, marketing, partnerships, and emerging industries, has joined the Capacity Canada team as their new Executive-In-Residence. Formerly the Chief Customer Officer at Communitech, a globally recognized innovation hub, Ian has led advisory services for startups, scale-ups, and Fortune 500 organizations. […]
BootCamp equips CAWA staff with skills to strengthen board
The Canadian Arab Women’s Association (CAWA) has one very important goal this year – to strengthen the organization’s board! “Attending Capacity Canada’s Board Governance BootCamp was the first step to achieve this goal for our organization, says Asma Alwahsh, Founder and Executive Director of CAWA. Currently in the process of transitioning from an operational board […]
Learnings from BootCamp to support SPECTRUM’s transition to a governance board
As a relatively new Executive Director of an organization transitioning from a working board to a governance board, Scott Williams wanted to learn more about promising governance practices. “We had two of our board members and two staff members from SPECTRUM attend the Board Governance BootCamp last year,” Scott said. “SPECTRUM is transitioning to a […]
Resilient and Diverse Communities By Design: A Capacity Canada project developed with support from the Suncor Energy Foundation
Nickolas Collinet, Apprentice, Resilient & Diverse Communities By Design Capacity Canada’s Apprenticeship Program, Resilient and Diverse Communities By Design, has been developed with the support of Suncor Energy Foundation (SEF). The Suncor Energy Foundation helps spark change and propel progress for generations ahead through partnerships and relationships with those who are courageously seeking solutions. Capacity Canada […]
Board Governance BootCamp continues to prepare non-profit leaders for success!
Each year, thousands of individuals dedicate their time and expertise to shaping the future of non-profit organizations by becoming board members. A strong board is critical to the success of any organization and, more so, a non-profit organization. It is imperative that directors are properly trained in the responsibilities and demands of a governance position. […]
Six Nations child welfare agency Ogwadeni:deo, Family & Children’s Services of Waterloo Region honoured with Social Innovation Award
Every year, Capacity Canada selects a non-profit organization as the recipient of its prestigious Social Innovation Award. This award celebrates risk-taking, innovation, creativity and boldness in improving the lives of Canadians. This year, however, was different. Capacity Canada recognized not one but two well-deserving non-profit organizations! The Social Innovation Award was presented to Family & […]
Celebrating the legacy of the Hallman Family
If you have been to the Waterloo Region or live around here, it’s no doubt you would have experienced the Hallman Foundation’s legacy. From Wilfrid Laurier University’s Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of social work to the University of Waterloo’s School of Public Health Sciences to The Eden Oak Trail Park developed by Hallman Construction, the […]
New member takes over reigns of Makeover Project
Fableeha Choudhury is the newest member to join the Capacity Canada team as the Project Coordination and Communication Lead for the Makeover Project, funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE). Capacity Canada’s commitment towards Diversity, Equity and Inclusion peaked Fableeha’s interest and drove her to apply to work with Capacity Canada. She brings over […]
CD4SG: Creatively supporting non-profits across Canada!
Marketing is critical to the success of non-profit organizations in advancing their mission. A holistic marketing and communications strategy and quality tools will help any organization connect with prospects and strengthen connections in the community. An organization’s website or logo is a first look into who they are, what they do, and how they are […]
