Since 1985, the Greenway-Chaplin Community Centre (GCCC) has been at the heart of its neighbourhood. A welcoming place where families, children, and seniors come together to learn, grow, and connect. Their mission, rooted in inclusion and community empowerment, guides every program they deliver, from youth activities to neighbourhood support services.
But like many small charities, GCCC faces the ongoing challenge of balancing their passion for community with the realities of nonprofit operations, from fundraising and communications to long-term financial planning.
Partnering for Growth: A Connection with Capacity Canada
The GCCC team first engaged Capacity Canada through the Board Governance BootCamp in 2024. The experience opened doors to new ways of thinking about board development and strategic leadership. The organization also engaged with Capacity Canada’s Scalable Ops Program in partnership with the Lyle S Hallman Foundation, focusing on communication, fundraising, and finance.
“I learned so much about communication, fundraising and finance. I really appreciated their custom approach and how patient they were as I was learning too. Working with Capacity Canada provided an opportunity to increase our agency’s message in the neighbourhood and I was grateful for their new ideas around fundraising.”
— Emily Jaarsma, Executive Director, Greenway-Chaplin Community Centre
With Capacity Canada’s guidance, they strengthened internal systems, allowing their small team to focus more energy on what truly matters.
Transformation and Impact
Since working with Capacity Canada, GCCC’s board and staff have grown in confidence and capacity. Their leadership is now more strategic and cohesive, with stronger communication between staff, board, and community partners. The learnings around fundraising and finance have already started to shape future campaigns and donor engagement strategies.
This Giving Tuesday, please consider a gift to support the important community building led by Greenway-Chaplin Community Centre at https://greenwaychaplin.com/donate/