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More speakers announced for CSC’s Provincial Forum
The Community Sector Council is excited to announce that several dynamic speakers have been confirmed for the Provincial Forum.
August 25, 2010

National Council of Welfare launches new website
The National Council of Welfare has launched a new website that includes an interactive map of welfare incomes, customized tables and charts and media summaries on poverty and related topics.
August 25, 2010

Canada's Champions of Change
If you know someone whose volunteerism is having exceptional impact in their community, in Canada or on the planet, nominate them for Canada’s Champions of Change. More than $100 000 in donations will go to the winners' charities.
August 23, 2010

Trying to shake the salt habit
By Katie Hyslop for The Telegram. CSC CEO Penelope Rowe on the province's high sodium consumption and the efforts of CSC's new working group, formed to increase awareness about the issue.
August 19, 2010

Study: The role of socio-economic status in the incidence of diabetes
Low levels of household income and education are associated with the onset of type 2 diabetes in Canadian women, independent of other factors such as the well-established relationship with excess weight.
August 19, 2010

Governor General to Host Youth Dialogue in St. John's
As part of her "Can We Talk" series, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will be hosting a youth dialogue in St. John's on August 18. The dialogue is one of series being held across Canada. The dialogues will place special attention on celebrating International Year of Youth: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding (August 2010 – 2011).
August 13, 2010

CSC CEO commends campaign to celebrate the province's volunteers
CSC CEO Penelope Rowe speaks with CBC's Jonathon Crowe about the voluntary, community sector and comments on the recent launch of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador's "Who Cares?" campaign to celebrate the province's volunteers.
August 10, 2010

Who Cares? New Campaign Celebrates the Volunteer and Non-Profit Sector
Who cares? The volunteer and non-profit sector cares. So does the Honourable Dave Denine, Minister Responsible for the Volunteer and Non-Profit Sector, who today launched a marketing campaign – Who Cares? – to celebrate the province’s volunteer and non-profit sector and acknowledge the volunteers and organizations that are making a difference in communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador every day. August 10, 2010

HR Council publishes research findings investigating the potential for late career/post-retirement recruitment from other sectors to the nonprofit sector
As part of a larger initiative exploring recruitment opportunities from outside of the nonprofit sector, the HR Council for the Nonprofit Sector (HR Council) recently concluded a research initiative that explored one aspect of the new face of retirement: the potential for transitions from employment in the public or private sectors to the nonprofit sector.
August 5, 2010

July 2010

Your input wanted for survey about the voluntary sector
The Centre for Voluntary Sector Research and Development has been working with Volunteer Canada on a study to better understand the world of volunteering today. Please take a few minutes to complete an online survey as part of this study.
July 26, 2010

Attention: Burin Peninsula Voluntary Organizations
Don't miss your opportunity to be heard! We want to learn more about your organization and ways that we can provide support. You can influence the activity of the Burin Peninsula Voluntary Clusters Project by completing the Burin Peninsula Voluntary Clusters Survey
July 22, 2010

2010 Internship Program -- Funding Available
Conservation Corps of Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking proposals for local environmental and cultural heritage conservation placements for the 2010 season.
July 12, 2010

Join CSC Sept 29 – Oct 1 for an exciting three day event: New Thinking for the Next Decade
This Fall the Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador will host a Provincial Forum – Connecting People, Organizations and Communities: New Thinking for the Next Decade. This Forum will bring together individuals and organizations to focus on current and future directions for the community sector. CSC is partnering with Imagine Canada to host this event, which will also include workshops.
July 7, 2010

Women’s Community Fund applications available
Status of Women Canada invites organizations to apply to the Women's Community Fund component of the Women's Program. Starting with the 2010-2011 fiscal year, Status of Women Canada will be accepting and reviewing applications to the Women's Community Fund on an ongoing basis, year-round.
July 5, 2010

June 2010

TD Financial Literacy Grant Fund - deadline to apply is July 31st
The TD Financial Literacy Grant Fund provides grants to charitable or other non-profit organizations that serve low income and otherwise economically disadvantaged persons and groups in Canada to support and promote financial literacy.
June 29, 2010

Volunteering in Canada from the Not-for-Profit Pulse
The Association Resource Centre looks at the changes non-profits are seeing in the way people volunteer their time and what, if anything, they are doing to adapt.
June 24, 2010

Attracting and Retaining Young Adults in Voluntary Organizations
It is often expressed that “young people won’t get involved” as volunteers with community groups. Yet most research shows that many young people are actively engaged.
June 22, 2010

Bosch Home Appliances launches the Canadian Eco-Leader award
Bosch Home Appliances is encouraging communities to continue to make a difference in the environment by launching the Canadian Eco-Leader Award.
June 16, 2010

Weak Labour Force Attachment and Poor Health
Using 1994-2004 data from the National Population Health Survey, this paper from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada sheds light on the health situation of working-age Canadians and illustrates the connection between low income, weak labour force attachment and poor health.
June 14, 2010

Involving Older Adults: Workshop for Community Organizations
CSC is working to encourage more older adults to get involved with community activities. Workshops are being held in Burin and Bonavista for community organizations to learn more about engaging older adults in volunteer activities.
June 10, 2010

Building Community Enterprise: A One-Day Workshop
If you are a nonprofit leader looking for new ways to serve your community, create jobs, or generate new revenue, this workshop is for you.
June 9, 2010

Cabot Loop Clusters project offers Basic Bookkeeping learning session
Would you like to learn more about accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll? The Cabot Loop Clusters Project is holding a Basic Bookkeeping session in Port Union on June 16 for people involved with voluntary, community-based organizations.
June 4, 2010

May 2010

AFP-NL spring conference taking place June 10
The Association of Fundraising Professionals – Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter (AFP-NL) is holding a one-day spring conference on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Holiday Inn, St. John’s.
May 31, 2010

Penelope Rowe discusses ‘mandatory volunteering’ plan in New Brunswick
The New Brunswick government is introducing volunteering as a high school graduation requirement. Since 2006, students in Newfoundland and Labrador have been contributing 30 hours of service to the community as part of a mandatory career development course. In this CBC Radio audio clip, students in NB offer their opinions, followed by an interview with Penelope Rowe of the Community Sector Council NL. Rowe speaks about how the language used in discussing these programs can be problematic — the focus should be on community contribution or engagement, instead of 'mandatory volunteering'. She also talks about some of the benefits of curriculum-based volunteer work for students.
May 28, 2010

Eastern Health seeks input for community health needs assessment
Eastern Health is conducting a community health needs assessment in the Discovery Zone region, which includes the area from Bonavista to Port Blandford to Swift Current to Chapel Arm. The due date for submissions is June 11.
May 26, 2010

CSC offering free webinars on Social Enterprise
Coming in June, Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador will be hosting several free webinars about social enterprise in the community sector. Register today to reserve your spot.
May 21, 2010

Imagine Canada releases first Sector Monitor Report
Imagine Canada has released its first Sector Monitor report from a new survey program designed to monitor the state of charities across the country and their ability to deliver their missions.
May 18, 2010

Disbursement quota changes for charities
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has issued a news bulletin for registered charities with a fiscal period ending on or after March 4, 2010 to announce changes on how they are to report some revenues and expenditures.
May 14, 2010

2010 Donner Awards Program accepting applications
The Donner Awards Program, Canada’s largest and most prestigious non-profit recognition program is accepting applications for 2010. A total of $60,000 is available to be won, with a total of nine awards granted.
May 12, 2010

Pepsi To Give Away $1 Million Dollars To Fund Positive Ideas
A new Pepsi poll shows that 92% of Canadians would like to do something to improve the world around them, but many lack the money and the know-how to put their ideas into action.
May 7, 2010

Calendar of cultural events from Association of Cultural Industries
Association of Cultural Industries reminds all artists, arts organizations and cultural businesses/producers in Newfoundland Labrador to list their events, training opportunities, and cultural jobs on ACI's Web 2.0-enabled site. The site is open to, and free for, all residents of and visitors to Newfoundland Labrador, from those offering cultural wares to those just taking it all in!
May 6, 2010

New report reveals effect of recession on poverty in Canada
Bearing the Brunt: How the 2008-2009 Recession Created Poverty for Canadian Families demonstrates the deep impact of the recession by examining key economic trends, comparing them to the baseline of 2007 – the last year for which we have poverty measures available. This trend analysis projects that the poverty rate in Canada rose to 11.7% in 2009, an increase of over 900,000 Canadians compared to 2007. The child poverty rate has likely risen to at least 12%, an increase of 160,000 children compared to 2007.
May 5, 2010

York University health researchers produce public primer on who gets sick and why
A report released by York University health researchers offers Canadians the opportunity to learn how their living conditions will determine whether they stay healthy or become ill.
Social Determinants of Health: The Canadian Facts shows why these factors are so important for health and documents the state of these living conditions in Canada in an accessible manner for the Canadian public.
May 4, 2010

Free Public Lecture on building healthy communities
On Thursday, May 20, 2010 join John McKnight, the Co-Director of the Asset-Based Community Development Institute and Professor of Human Development and Social Policy, School of Education and Social Policy in Northwestern University—Evanston, Illinois for The Building Blocks for a Healthy Community: How to Identify and Mobilize the Assets in Local Neighbourhoods and Towns.
May 3, 2010

April 2010

Cabot Loop Clusters salutes volunteers
They came from every part of the Bonavista Peninsula, representing fire departments, church groups, recreation and service organizations, as well as senior and youth groups. They all had one thing in common; they were volunteers.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010

First regional volunteer celebration a success
Dave Denine acknowledged communities in the province would be very different without people who freely give their time to benefit others. The minister responsible for the volunteer and non-profit sector was an invited guest for Thursday's regional volunteer appreciation night, hosted by the Burin Peninsula Voluntary Cluster Project at the Garnish Community Centre.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Portal for Starting New Charities Launched
People looking to start a new charity now have a comprehensive resource to use online. CentrePoint Non-Profit Management has launched the website with funding from the Canada Revenue Agency to help non-profits navigate the sometimes confusing waters to getting charitable status.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010

The times they are a-changin' for community groups
Community groups are successfully collaborating to deliver programs and increase their reach and capacity. Penelope Rowe, CSC’s CEO, says research and development might help these groups find innovative ways to do their work and deliver services.
Friday, April 23, 2010

CBC's The Current - Compulsory Volunteering
Several provinces in Canada have enacted policies requiring highschool students to complete a certain number of hours of volunteer work before graduating. For their thoughts about the value of requiring people to volunteer and whether it encourages people to contribute to their communities down the road, The Current spoke to Penelope Rowe, CEO of the Community Services Council of Newfoundland and Labrador, Margaret Somerville, founding director of the McGill Centre for Medicine, Ethics and Law and Steven Brown, Director of the Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy.

The Western Star: Weeklong celebration to say thanks to volunteers
They are often the hidden heroes of our society but for the next week at least, volunteers will have a chance to soak up some well-deserved accolades.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Volunteer Expo 2010 - Discover Volunteering!
The Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador and the 2010 Volunteer Week Committee are partnering with the Village Shopping Centre to hold a Volunteer Expo on Monday, April 19 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone who would like to learn more about community groups or contribute to the community through volunteering.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Register now for The Association of Nonprofit and Social Economy Research Annual Conference
ANSER (The Association of Nonprofit and Social Economy Research) will hold its annual conference as part of the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences at Concordia University, June 2 to 4, 2010. Henry Mintzberg of McGill University will be the keynote speaker, Wednesday, June 2nd, at 4 pm. Anyone with an interest in the conference is invited to attend.
Thursday, April 8, 2010

SWASP Applications Now Available
Apply online NOW to the 2010 Community Service Component of the Student Work and Service Program (SWASP). Community sector sponsors submit joint applications with students attending post-secondary studies in the coming academic year.
Thursday, April 1, 2010

Volunteer Week events announced
Volunteer Week is fast approaching! From April 18-24 take the time to celebrate the wonderful efforts of volunteers at events happening in your area.
Thursday, April 1, 2010

March 2010

Announcement of Community Sport Funding Program
The Community Sport Funding Program provides financial assistance to help communities promote inclusion and increase access to sport programs for children and youth, aged four to seventeen. The deadline to apply is April 12.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Request for Proposals: Community Based Housing
Newfoundland Labrador Housing (Housing) invites proposal submissions to develop a series of options to support Community Based Housing groups within Newfoundland and Labrador.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Funding available from United Way of Newfoundland and Labrador
Last year United Way of Newfoundland and Labrador disbursed almost $450,000 in grants to charities for programs and services benefitting individuals and neighborhoods throughout our province. United Way of Newfoundland and Labrador has issued its latest Call for Proposals for Registered Charities throughout the province to apply for funding for programs and services.
Monday, March 23, 2010

Provincial youth leadership conference aims to inspire students to become involved in global issues
The RADHOC Youth Leadership Conference is a free conference on March 26-27, open to youth from across the Atlantic provinces. Students will participate in two full days of interactive workshops and presentations on topics including climate change, women's rights, fair trade, poverty, child soldiers, and health issues. This education is then backed up by skill-building sessions, which teach the students strategies for fundraising, public speaking, media outreach, event planning, starting a group, running a meeting, and much more.
Monday, March 22, 2010

Task force seeks input for national financial literacy strategy
In its 2009 budget, the Government of Canada announced its intention to establish a national task force dedicated to the issue of financial literacy. The Task Force on Financial Literacy will provide advice and recommendations to the federal Minister of Finance on a national strategy to strengthen the financial literacy of Canadians. A series of public sessions will seek out the thoughts and perspectives of Canadians over the next several months with a session in St. John's on April 22.
Friday, March 19, 2010

Presentation and discussion on giving and volunteering in Atlantic Canada
Join Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador for an online presentation and discussion about the results of the Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating. David Lasby of Imagine Canada will conduct an online presentation focusing on rates and trends of giving and volunteering in the Atlantic region followed by a discussion amongst attendees about the implications of the survey results.
Thursday, March 18, 2010

New project to guide nonprofits through Canada Revenue Agency's charity registration process
A Nova Scotian legal team specializing in voluntary sector matters is currently in the process of drafting what they believe will become the country's first charitable registration decision tree - a document designed to guide charitable organization hopefuls through the sometimes sticky morass of the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) rules on how it makes its decisions before conferring charitable status upon an organization.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Nominations open for City of St. John’s Volunteer Award
The Building Healthy Communities Volunteer Award, sponsored by the City of St. John’s, Department of Recreation, is presented annually to an individual or group in St. John’s who contributes to increasing the quality of life for residents in their community through recreation and leisure.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Help us learn how community groups communicate in Atlantic Canada
If you work or volunteer in the community you probably understand the value of effective communications within and outside your organization. Information on how we communicate is seldom shared across the region, however, or among other players in the social economy. Here is an opportunity for inputs to an interesting survey in Atlantic Canada that will address those issues.
Friday, March 12, 2010

Register now for Executive Director Boot Camp
Nonprofit executive directors have a tough job, managing multiple roles and facing diverse challenges, often with very limited resources. CSC's Executive Director Boot Camp will help you get focused on your most important issues to take action quickly and effectively.
Friday, March 12, 2010

Insurance and your community group: Free teleconference sessions and webinars
Have you ever asked yourself: Does our community group need insurance? Are Board members personally liable for decisions made as a group? Should our volunteers use their own vehicles while performing their duties? Should we purchase additional insurance when hosting special events? What does General Commercial Liability insurance cover? If so, register for a free session on insurance for nonprofits from Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador.
Friday, March 12, 2010

Community Priorities Summit focuses on provincial non-profit sector
Approximately 80 members of the voluntary and non-profit sector have come together in Corner Brook for a Community Priorities Summit hosted by the Voluntary and Non-Profit Secretariat. The Honourable Dave Denine, Minister Responsible for the Volunteer and Non-Profit Sector, addressed participants at the opening of the summit which is focused on the discussion and development of solutions for issues facing the sector.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Registration open for youth forum on coastal issues
Young peoples' visions for the future of their coastal communities will be a vital part of Coastal Zone Canada 2010 (CZC 2010), to be held on Prince Edward Island this July. Young people (age 16-26) are invited to particpate in Youth on the Coast, July 23-25, just prior to CZC 2010.
Monday, March 8, 2010

Charity changes announced: Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador to watch for revisions by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
The 2010 Government of Canada budget included changes that will affect all Canadian charities in the near future. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced March 4 2010 that Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is, “reforming the disbursement quota to reduce administrative complexity and better enable charities to focus their time and resources on charitable activities.” Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) will endeavour to inform charities of new reporting requirements when posted by CRA.
Friday, March 5, 2010

Charities: Learn about CRA filing and how to mentor others in upcoming CSC session March 19th in Corner Brook
CSC’s Atlantic Charities Learning Exchange in co-operation with Charities File: On Board is offering a learning session in Corner Brook on March 19. This session will include information on filing the T3010B followed by a discussion on mentoring and peer support among charities in the sector.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Nomination Deadline Approaching for URock Volunteer Awards
In just two weeks, the nomination period for the URock Volunteer Awards will close. The Honourable Dave Denine, Minister Responsible for the Volunteer and Non-Profit Sector, today reminded the public to nominate individuals and organizations for the awards by Monday, March 15. The unique URock Volunteer Awards will recognize the contributions of young volunteers and organizations with a connection to young people.
Monday, March 1, 2010

February 2010

Community Services Council encourages mentoring in the charitable sector through Atlantic Charities Learning Exchange
How to mentor board members and volunteers on improved annual reporting to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) was the topic for a day long training and discussion session at Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC) in February. The session is part of Atlantic Charities Learning Exchange (ACLE), an initiative led by CSC.
Thursday, February 25, 2010

New open-access non-profit journal launched
The Association for Nonprofit and Social Economy Research (ANSER) has just launched its open access peer-reviewed journal, Canadian Journal of Nonprofit and Social Economy Research. ANSER is inviting submissions to be published in the first issue in Fall 2010.
Wednesday, February 23, 2010

Volunteer Week Kit now available
The Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador’s Volunteer Week 2010 Committee encourages everyone to make an effort to thank and recognize volunteers and to embrace this year’s theme, “Volunteers Connect Communities”, especially during Volunteer Week 2010, April 18-24. To get ready, the Volunteer Week Kit is now available.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Registration open for national volunteer resources conference
The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Volunteer Resources (NLAVR) will host the 2010 Canadian Association of Volunteer Resources (CAVR) National Conference in St. John's from May 30-June 1, 2010. Join NLAVR at the Sheraton Newfoundland for three days of professional development, networking and Newfoundland hospitality.
Monday, February 15, 2010

Governor General’s Caring Canadian Awards presented today
The award is presented to individuals whose unpaid, voluntary contributions provide extraordinary help or care to people in the community. Recipients usually have served over a number of years and normally have not been previously recognized by a national or provincial honour.
Friday, February 12, 2010

Mark your calendar for Volunteer Week 2010 – April 18-24
Volunteers Connect Communities. That’s the theme for Volunteer Week 2010, recognizing that volunteers truly make a difference to our quality of life. Make a special effort April 18-24 to celebrate their contributions. As a prelude to Volunteer Week, the Volunteerism Luncheon provided an opportunity for volunteers and organizations to network and celebrate the impact of volunteerism around the province and across the globe.
Thursday, February 11, 2010

Volunteer Week Memories
The Community Services Council NL has been promoting and coordinating Volunteer Week activities for many years. View our photo slideshow of past Volunteer Week celebrations around the province and discover how Volunteers Connect Communities.
Thursday, February 11, 2010

Coastal Zone Canada 2010: Call for papers, registration now open
Coastal Zone Canada 2010 (CZC 2010) is being held in Charlottetown, P.E.I. from July 23-29, 2010 to bring the important subject of integrated coastal and ocean management to the province. All marine & coastal researchers, policymakers, watershed and environmental organizations concerned about water and the marine environment, and community development groups are invited to register or submit papers. The deadline to submit abstracts is February 26, 2010.
Wednesday, February 8, 2010

Take it Without a Grain of Salt: Working Group being formed by Community Services Council
A Working Group to focus community attention on the high rate of salt consumption and its potentially negative health impacts is being established by the Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSC).
Wednesday, February 3, 2010

January 2010

Get introduced to social enterprise through a 90-minute webinar
Social enterprise is a big deal, and it's getting bigger every year, thanks to the efforts of the many nonprofits that are selling products and services to achieve or contribute to their community goals. Attend CSC's Social Enterprise Essentials webinar to learn how your non-profit can get involved in social enterprise.
Thursday, January 29, 2010

Global feminist conference launches 'Call for participation'
A 'Call for Participation' has been launched for Women's Worlds 2011, a global feminist conference being held in Ottawa-Gatineau in July of 2011.
Thursday, January 28, 2010

Presentations available on access to post-secondary education
Canadian Post-Secondary Access Partnership has posted conference presentations from their inaugural conference, Prepared Minds, Prepared Places, held in Toronto October 25-27, 2009, on the conference web site.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Public dialogue on housing options for persons with intellectual disabilities
Persons with intellectual disabilities have the right and ability to live in community. But all too often they are denied the necessary supports and services that make an inclusive life and home in community possible. The Canadian Association for Community Living and Newfoundland and Labrador Association for Community Living are holding a public dialog on January 26th to discuss this issue.
Monday, January 25, 2010

Building Capacity among Charities
Are you a member of a charity and would like to learn how to complete the Registered Charity Information Return (T3010B)? If so, please join the Community Services Council as they present Mentor Training - Completing the T3010B in St. John’s Newfoundland on February 15, 2010. The session will take place from 10am to 3pm at the Community Services Council Virginia Plaza Newfoundland Drive.
Thursday, January 21, 2010

It’s a fact, salt is bad for our health
It’s time to launch a frontal attack on the high rate of salt consumption in this province. The Community Services Council NL (CSC) is forming a Working Group to focus attention on this problem in Newfoundland and Labrador. Newfoundlanders have the highest level of sodium consumption in the world, according to an international study conducted in the mid-1980s. No wonder we are concerned!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Public forum on hypertension and dietary salt
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador is holding a public information session, Hypertension and Dietary Salt The Silent and Hidden Killers Time to Put Them in Jail, with Dr. Norman Campbell on February 4, 2010.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Call for proposals for inclusive communities projects
The goal of the Community Inclusion Initiative is to ensure that individuals with intellectual disabilities are being included in all aspects of society throughout the country. The Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) invites communities and community organizations to submit proposals to develop community projects to address issues that result in inclusive communities where all citizens are welcomed to participate.
Monday, January 18, 2010

Guess Who’s Coming to Lunch January 27^th 2010?
The Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador’s Annual Volunteerism luncheon is shaping up to be a rousing event. Scheduled for Wednesday, January 27th at the Battery Hotel and Suites, doors open at 11:15 am with a networking session followed by lunch from noon to 1:30 pm. The cost is $20 per person. Live music compliments of Wreckhouse Jazz & Blues. Registration is now closed, this event is at capacity.
Thursday, January 14, 2010

Call for papers for student conference on the social economy
This one-day Social Economy Student Network conference will be held at Concordia University in Montréal June 1st, 2010 (with a social event for presenters, organizers and attendees to follow). The Deadline for abstract submissions is March 1st, 2010.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Deadline extended for proposals for social economy conference
Association for Nonprofit and Social Economy Research (ANSER) invites you to submit proposals for individual papers, panels, or roundtable discussions on topics related to Canadian, comparative, or international contexts for their third annual conference taking place June 2-4, 2010. This year's theme is Social Innovations for a New Era: Contributions from Nonprofits and the Social Economy. The submission deadline is January 16, 2010.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Bring your story to the 2010 Olympic Games through digital storytelling project
Canada CODE (Cultural Olympiads Digital Edition) is a digital scrapbook and collaborative art project which will be presented on large public screens during the 2010 Winter Games. To encourage Canadians to tell their story, The National Film Board of Canada is holding workshops across Canada. You can contribute to the project by attending a workshop hosted by Vibrant Communities St. Johns and the Department of Recreation for the City of St. John's on Saturday, January 16th.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Canada’s non-profit sector: Big, growing, important
Canada’s non-profit sector has passed the vital $100 billion mark – measuring the overall contribution to GDP. The full non-profit sector (including hospitals and universities) amount to 7% of the overall economy. The latest numbers from Statistics Canada confirm that non-profits play a vital role in our country’s economy, in addition to providing critical services to people and strengthening communities.
Monday, January 11, 2010

Memorial University offering public presentation on healthy aging research
Join Dr. Wendy Young, Canada Research Chair in Healthy Aging, and Dr. Sharon Buehler, honorary research professor from the Division of Community Health and Humanities for Aging Gracefully: Plugging into Health Research on January 17.
Friday, January 8, 2010

Canadians plan to be more generous in 2010
A new Investors Group poll shows increases planned for contributions of both time and money, with volunteer efforts expected to see the largest increase with three-in-ten (29 per cent) Canadians saying they plan to donate more time to worthwhile causes in 2010. But financial contributions are also expected to enjoy an upswing, with two-in-ten (19 per cent) saying they plan to increase the size of their donations this year.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010

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