December 2022 Edition
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Last Chance to register for Board Governance BootCamp!
Capacity Canada’s three-day annual Board Governance BootCamp is right around the corner and if you haven’t registered yet – what are you waiting for? You would not want to miss this opportunity! Sponsored by Manulife, this year’s BootCamp will be held at Bingemans Conference Centre.
Our 2022 BootCamp will kick-off with a presentation and fireside chat with Paul Smith, founder, Future Directors Institute, Australia.
For the first time, you will also be able to choose a governance track you would like to follow for yourself at the BootCamp.
Join us this year with your team, board of directors, and CEOs/EDs!
Limited bursaries are also available. Please contact Andrew Wilding at [email protected] to register with a bursary. Check out the three-day schedule and register on our website.
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Capacity Canada Celebrates Hallman Family’s legacy in Waterloo Region
Last month, Capacity Canada had the privilege to honour the legacy of the Hallman Family as 300 people came together to at the launch of a new book authored by John G. Fast – The Hallman Legacy. Since 2004, the Hallman foundation has disbursed around $90 million. It now gives $15 million a year in grants supporting more than 100 local charities, organizations and grassroots efforts strengthening communities.
Jim Hallman, author John G. Fast and an all-star cast of storytellers David Johnston, John English, Kenneth McLaughlin, Elizabeth 
Witmer and Karen Redman came
together to celebrate the 100-year legacy of Lyle S. Hallman and 75 years of Hallman Construction Ltd.
“We are privileged to have the opportunity to work closely with the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation. It’s an honour to be a part of this celebration and book launch. The Foundation has played a key role in building a supportive community in the Waterloo Region over the past 100 years, and it’s important to learn about its impact,” said Cathy Brothers, CEO, Capacity Canada. “The Foundation’s work has left a lasting imprint on this community. It is indeed a legacy.”
Read more about the event and the book on our website.
Makeover Project: New Project Coordination and Communication Lead joins the team
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 6 years of experience working in the non-profit sector to our team.
She specializes in the areas of project management, fundraising, research, and consultation. She has authored articles and reports on gender equality, tertiary education, economic integration, sustainable development, and energy efficiency in Bangladesh. “I wrote a short story which was published in a book that was sold at one of the biggest book fairs in Bangladesh. It was a dream come true,” says Fableeha.
In her free time, Fableeha loves travelling and taking pictures of anything that catches her eye! We welcome Fableeha to our Capacity Canada family.
Learn more about Fableeha on our website.
Our family is growing – New EIR joins Capacity Canada!
Acknowledged for his leadership in the area of charitable accountability, Rob Donelson has joined Capacity Canada as its new Executive-In-Residence. Most recently, Rob served as Executive Director of Advancement at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. Before this, he was Executive Director, Development & Alumni Relations at University College Cork in Ireland and Vice-President, Development & Alumni Relations at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada. He has also led multi-million-dollar campaigns with two hospital foundations. His experience in all aspects of the donor cycle is extensive.
Capacity Canada is thrilled to have him join our family. Learn more about Rob and his 41 years of extensive experience here.
TEAM SPOTLIGHT: EIR Dianne Fehr In Alberta
A passionate, value-driven non-profit leader, Dianne Fehr 
has worked in the social profit sector for more than two decades. She led Windmill Microlending (formerly Immigrant Access Fund Canada), a micro loan program that helps internationally-trained immigrants pay for licensing and training they need to work in their field in Canada, to become Canada’s largest and most successful loan program for immigrants.
Prior to joining Windmill, Dianne enjoyed roles in fund development, marketing and communications with The Calgary Foundation and Leave A Legacy™ Calgary. Her corporate sector roles were in the areas of marketing, public affairs and communications.
On learning about Capacity Canada and their mission, Dianne was excited to join the team. She has now been representing Capacity Canada in Alberta since 2017!
Learn more about Dianne here on our website!
CD4SG: Creatively supporting non-profits across Canada!
Every year, Capacity Canada invites non-profit organizations 
from across Canada to apply to participate in Creative Day for Social Good (CD4SG). Around 100 students pursuing Public Relations and Graphic Design from Conestoga College team up with industry professionals to create free-of-cost marketing tools for participating charitable non-profits. This year, 11 non-profits were selected from across the country to be part of CD4SG. The various marketing tools created by the teams were presented on October 21.
This annual event is an excellent opportunity for organizations
with small to no marketing budgets to receive valuable design and marketing tools for no cost. It has made it possible for charitable non-profits to access professional resources to build their brand and have a more significant social impact. This year, the teams together produced more than $100,000 of pro bono work!
Read about the participating non-profits organizations and the students’ experience on our website.
Coaching program for new non-profit CEOs/EDs
Capacity Canada, with the generous support of the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation, has launched a new coaching and development program to support newly-appointed CEOs and Executive Directors of non-profit organizations. The coaching program is completed in four phases spread over three to four months! It can be tailored to meet the needs and experience level of the new organizational leader.
The program is beneficial to individuals who are first-time CEOs or EDs and have needed help achieving effective onboarding. It gives access to a step-by-step framework based on best practices and the skill set necessary to activate their new role as the senior staff leader successfully. The board or new CEOs/EDs may initiate the program to enhance their successful start-up within their new organization.
Capacity Canada cannot thank the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation enough for their ongoing support and the resources they have provided to make this program successful!
Read more about the program and how it can benefit you and your organization here!
Registration for Modern Board is now open!
Capacity Canada’s Modern Board program, offered in partnership with Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, was developed by governance experts. It offers unique and comprehensive training for current and future board members. You receive an in-depth introduction to learn the tools and techniques you need to advance modern governance and moving organizational missions to achieve positive outcomes for communities. Through pre-recorded lectures, reflections, and instructor input, students will learn key tools and techniques to become successful contributing members of a modern non-profit board of directors.
Registration for Advanced Board Governance program being offered in January 2023 is now open! To learn more about the program or register, visit our website.
Running Effective Meetings
Register for Capacity Canada’s upcoming virtual workshop – Running Effective Meetings – to make the most of your meetings! During the discussion, our board governance experts will share information and best practices to ensure your next meeting is everything you expected it to be. We will hold the workshop on January 26, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET.
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Setting strategic Succession Planning Priorities For Your Board
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Support Capacity Canada
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. We are also grateful for the ongoing generous support of Suncor Energy Foundation and the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation.
Your financial support will help Capacity Canada bring together the ideas, people, and resources that fuel social innovation. To donate, visit our website.
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