Join Every Step Counts for The Fall Session at the Atrium on October 11th, 2013, from 6-9 pm.
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Introducing the Community Food Security Roadmap
We are proud to release a collective food security regional vision shared by funders and stakeholders with whom we consulted over the past three months.
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Vital Youth 2013
This week we celebrated the close of another successful year of our Vital Youth program. Vital Youth grants this year total $20,000 – 20 individual grants to 18 different local charitable organizations.
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LifeCycles Urban Agriculture Hub: Connecting for a Food-Secure Community
LifeCycles’ Urban Agriculture Hub connects community members and groups with the knowledge and support necessary to create food sustainability possibble in their neighbourhoods.
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LEAVE A LEGACY Table Talks – May 4
In recognition of LEAVE A LEGACY month, the local LEAVE A LEGACY Committee will be hosting a free half-day event on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre. This event is for the general public to learn about estate planning, Wills and Power of Attorney, and the impact of legacy giving.
Read MoreCall for Grant Applications
The deadline to submit applications for funding from the Lex Reynolds Adoption and Permanency Trust Fund is 4:00pm, April 15, 2013.
Read MoreOnline Assessment of Your Board’s Performance – Simple, Effective and Inexpensive
Many larger organisations have their own board assessment processes, but fewer smaller ones do. Where do you start to evaluate your board’s effectiveness?
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A Charity as Beneficiary of the Estate – Part 2
Sara Neely, LLB, CRFE, discusses leaving a gift to charity in a Will. The article addresses the role of the charity as the beneficiary of the estate.
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A Charity as Beneficiary of the Estate – Part 1
Sara Neely, LLB, CRFE, discusses leaving a gift to charity in a Will. The article addresses the role of the charity as the beneficiary of the estate.
Read MorePutting the Profit Back into Not-for-Profits
Astute donors seek organizations that are able to demonstrate their effectiveness and show accountability, no matter how admirable the NFP’s mission. Here are five things you can do right now to improve your NFP’s effectiveness and efficiency.
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