Calls for proposals are out. Read our latest blog post for more details.
Read MoreOn-line systems documentation for non-profits
“If you can’t describe what you are doing as a process, you don’t know what you are doing”. To be effective and valuable an organisation’s operating procedure documents must be accurate, accessible, complete and up to date so that the work they describe is logical, consistent, transferable, replicable and, above all, usable.
Read MoreVolunteer BC – Volunteer Futures Conference
The Volunteer Futures Conference is cost-effective training for anyone involved in non-profits whether as staff or volunteers. Volunteer BC will host two substance-packed days of workshops, panel discussions and networking sessions on Septemeber 29th and 30th, 2011.
Read MoreNew REES Location Grand Opening!
After experiencing a ceiling collapse in the REES Office at 707 Johnson Street last month, the REES doors have re-opened at a temporary location at 823 Broughton Street.
Read MoreJoin us for Every Step Counts – The Summer Session July 20th at the Atrium!
July 14, 2011 (Victoria, BC) – Every Step Counts, Victoria’s inclusive walking and running program, is holding The Summer Session, a culinary and musical fundraiser…
Read MoreEngage Youth in Summer Volunteerism
Here are some ideas to help your nonprofit engage youth in volunteerism this summer.
Read More75 Years and Counting
This year the Victoria Foundation is celebrating its 75th years in Victoria. We marked the occasion with a celebration event featuring Rick Mercer, and a milsetone video.
Read MoreStrategic Planning: The Missing Bits that Make it Work
Some initiatives get started and some don’t. When the plan itself is dusted off we realise that we have achieved some goals but not others. It’s rarely the fault of the planning process; it is usually the fault of the execution process – the means by which the recommendations in the plan are implemented by the CEO and his/her senior people.
Read MoreDowntown Community Centre Doubles Its Hours
Victoria Cool Aid Society’s Downtown Community Centre’s service delivery hours have doubled from 25 hours per week to 50. Read about their upcoming programs.
Read MoreTeen philanthropists help strengthen our community with $17,500 in grants
Celebrating its 75th year in our community, the Victoria Foundation is working with local youth to promote philanthropy and community development. Through the Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) program, approximately 100 students in seven high schools have allocated grants totaling $17,500 to charitable organizations in our community.
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