Nonprofit News: Difficult Conversations, Federal Data Working Group Budget Recommendations
Join Tomorrow's Webinar! I Need to Talk to You: The Art of Navigating Difficult Conversations
OCTOBER 4 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | ZOOM
Many leaders avoid having difficult conversations at work and as a result, individual and team performance levels drop, customers and clients become dissatisfied, team morale plummets, and confidence in leadership is eroded.
Most leaders confess that they aren't comfortable having these conversations because they don't get enough practice doing it. So, instead of losing your cool, let's practice early proactive intervention.
In this webinar, Ken and Russell will discuss why leaders often avoid difficult conversations and watch two actors try to navigate a typical conversation. You’ll have the chance to offer feedback and explore the B.E.E.F. Model as a technique for structuring these conversations.
Nonprofit Connections: The Great Resignation Impacts on the Nonprofit Sector
OCTOBER 18 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | ZOOM
The Great Resignation's impact on retention and recruitment continues to be an ongoing human resources phenomenon. One that has amplified the need for organizations to understand and adapt to the changing needs of employees and the current social landscape.
At this Nonprofit Connections, hear how leaders in the nonprofit sector have been responding to The Great Resignation, building engagement and inclusive, diverse, and equitable cultures from a systems lens. Panelists will discuss impacts faced at their organizations, innovative approaches and learnings, and shifts in how they are thinking about the future of work and sustainability of their organization.
PANELLISTS
Tara Lockyer | Chief People Officer, ATB Financial
Ilda Songhurst | Director - People, Culture and Communications, CUPS Calgary
Anne-Marie Pham | Executive Director at the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
Paul Taylor | Executive Director, FoodShare Toronto
TICKET INFORMATION
CCVO Members: FREE
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Non-Members: $25
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REGISTRATION NOTE
This event will be held on Zoom, and registration is through Eventbrite. The confirmation email from Eventbrite will include the meeting information for you to join. You will also receive an email from Eventbrite the day before the event with this information.
ABNN Webinar Series: CRA Information Sessions for Nonprofits and Charities
Co-hosted by CCVO and Volunteer Lethbridge, ABNN is hosting three webinars in the coming weeks focused on GST for nonprofits and charities. See below for details about each session and how to register.
GST for Charities and Nonprofit Organizations
October 12 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM
This Presentation is designed for both Charities and NPOs and is intended for all individuals who may be involved with the entity’s GST. We will cover issues for organizations already GST registered, and those of you who might be wondering about becoming registered. You will hear about how to ensure you maximize your GST recoveries and how to avoid some of the common mistakes which can result in future non-compliance.
REGISTER FOR OCT 12
GST for Capital Property
October 19 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM
This Presentation is designed for various Public Service Bodies, such as Charities, Non-profit Organizations and Municipalities. It is intended for all individuals who may be involved with the entity’s GST We will cover the GST rules for Capital Property from initial purchase to various changes as they occur over time. You will hear about maximizing your GST recoveries and how to avoid some of the common mistakes which can result in future non-compliance. REGISTER FOR OCT 19
GST Audits & Taxpayer Rights
November 2 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Do you know want to know more about GST audits and examinations? Would you like to learn about what to expect or how to prepare for an audit? Would you like to hear more about your rights as a taxpayer? This presentation will introduce and review some of the publicly available information on these issues, as well as provide you with some additional tips based on many years of practical experience.
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Policy Highlights
Nonprofit Federal Data Working Group Federal Budget 2023 Recommendations
With the deadline approaching for federal budget consultations, Imagine Canada has shared recommendations from the Nonprofit Federal Data Working Group to the federal pre-budget consultation process. They focus on collaboration between the sector and Statistics Canada, collecting more and better nonprofit sector data, and ensuring the data collected is presented in accessible formats. Read the submission to learn more about the group and their priorities. If the recommendations resonate, the group encourages you to adopt them into your own pre-budget submission or policy work. Read the recommendations on the Imagine Canada website.
Imagine Canada has also created a simple pre-budget toolkit with instructions and templates to help you get involved and have your voice heard. Consultations are open until Saturday, October 8.
National Depression Screening Day 2022
The past couple of years have been difficult for everyone. Taking a few minutes to check on our mental health and encourage others to do the same, can make a big difference.
Every year, Calgary Counselling Centre runs an initiative called National Depression Screening Day (NDSD), a free public service to help raise awareness of depression and encourage those who need it to get help. This is done through a quick free and anonymous online depression screening test screens for depression symptoms from a computer or mobile device. It is available in English, French, Spanish, Punjabi, and Chinese.
The screening test does not attempt to offer a diagnosis, but lets participants know the presence or absence of depressive symptoms and offers a referral for further evaluation if needed.
The test is available from October 3 - 9 on the Calgary Counselling Centre website.
Learning Opportunities
Ask Me Anything About Social Enterprise
October 11 | online
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The Cost of Inflation: Challenges, Sustainability and Recovery
October 12 | online
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Strategies for Polarizing Interactions
October 12 | online
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Partnership Brokers Fall 2022 Courses
3 modules in Oct & Nov | online & in-person
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Calgary Foundation Major & Signature Grants
Major & Signature Grants assist qualified donees in all parts of the charitable sector by providing grants to support single or multi-year, large-scale initiatives with transformational impact that broadly enrich the community in Calgary and area.
Eligible initiatives:
Align with the Calgary Foundation’s mission, vision and priority areas
Positively impact our community by addressing major issues and encouraging participation in charitable activities from a great number of people
Encourage innovative partnerships and collaboration
Are at an advanced stage of readiness
Demonstrate good planning, a firm case for financial support and sustainability, organization resilience, and secure leadership that demonstrates trusted relationships, significant or unique reach in community and capacity to drive change
Significantly enhance the Calgary Foundation’s ability to serve as a philanthropic leader
The Major & Signature Grants program can only accept applications from registered charities and other qualified donees. If you are not a qualified donee, it may be possible to apply in partnership with a registered charity. Check out the Better Together guide for more information about working in partnership.
The proposed initiative must significantly benefit Calgary and area communities, which includes Calgary, Banff National Park, Canmore, Rocky View County, the Municipal Districts of Big Horn, Foothills, Kananaskis and Wheatland, and the surrounding First Nations of Treaty 7 territory.
Learn more about the grants and apply on the Calgary Foundation website.
The next application deadline is November 1, 2022.
Blogs & More
HR for the New Normal: How to Keep Remote Employees Engaged
Partner HR for Imagine Canada
One of the biggest changes COVID-19 has had on the workforce was the transition to working from home. Remote work is now a regular feature of employment for many, with organizations giving people the option to work from home at least a few days a week. Some even turned the whole organization remote!
This new normal presents a unique challenge for nonprofit HR teams. How do you keep employees and volunteers (who may have never met each other before) motivated and engaged? This post highlights five ways for organizations and their HR teams to encourage interaction and keep employees engaged while working remotely. Read More →
Structuring a Board in a Not-for-Profit
Guest Blogger Robin Butler, Baker Tilly Catalyst
Structuring a Board is a strategic and in-depth process. Many boards consist of professionals in other sectors or positions that serve on a board on a volunteer basis. Sometimes it can take a couple of attempts to create the perfect scenario.
A key element one should look for in a board member in a director position is that they have an understanding of the mission of the not-for-profit and are ready and willing to donate the time required. Many technical things, like governance practices, can be taught after the director has committed. When forming a board, it is beneficial to look for a variety of individuals with relevant background knowledge to guide the organization to success.
Read more →