This article was previously published by Plan International Canada and is reprinted with permission. As Canadians pull back from making donations, and needs increase, social impact organizations need to double down on meaningful engagement. I’ve been in the sector for a long time and know that the joy of giving is never really lost — […]
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First held in 1974 by the United Nations, World Environment Day–celebrated worldwide on June 5th each year–is a day for raising awareness about environmental issues that need our attention, including human overpopulation, global warming, pollution, and conservation. More than ever before, our environment needs our protection. A 2020 study found global greenhouse gas emissions dropped 17 percent […]
For those of us working as volunteer engagement professionals, volunteer recruitment has become the biggest challenge we face in our work. Tobi Johnson’s annual Volunteer Management Progress Report finds that recruitment is the top identified challenge amongst volunteer engagement professionals several years running and indicates that “recruiting volunteers for traditional, ongoing roles that were supported […]
June 21st marks International Day of Yoga, a day dedicated to promoting the practice of yoga and its many benefits for physical, mental, and emotional health. Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India and has gained popularity worldwide for its ability to reduce stress, improve flexibility, build strength, and promote overall well-being. On […]
Click here to read the French edition. Roll up your sleeves and…skill up ED positions are “unicorn” positions. Nonprofit organizations and charities require leaders with an incredibly diverse skill set, from financial administration to human resources, from program development and evaluation to policy creation and crisis management. As we have described in our previous blog […]
A beach volleyball tournament staged by a south coast property finance lender has raised a record £20,000 to help two hospice charities.This was the third year in a row that MSP Capital has invited fellow businesses to have fun in the sand on Bournemouth beach while supporting Julia’s House and Lewis-Manning Hospice Care.The tournament attracted […]
June is Men’s Health Month, a time to focus on the unique health challenges faced by men and to encourage them to prioritize their physical and mental health. This month is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and treatment of health conditions that disproportionately affect men, such as prostate cancer, […]
Speaking about starting her studies in Boité, “I’m excited to live a new life away from the refugee camp and to prove myself and my capabilities. At the same time, I’m emotional about leaving my life here.” “Many Syrians cannot afford medications or cover basic expenses, especially in the refugee camp. My aspirations are to […]
United Way Greater Toronto invites applications for the 2024 Community Program Grant. The grant stream will fund up to 10 new evidence-based programs or initiatives addressing Housing and Homelessness or Inclusive Employment. The funding proposals are required to provide supports in the Peel Region, the City of Toronto and/or York Region serving people who live in […]
A Bournemouth charity which has supported over 2700 homeless people to access safe accommodation and get their lives ‘back on track’ has been awarded £225k in National Lottery Reaching Communities funding. The grant, which will be paid over the next three years, will enable Hope Housing Training & Support (HTS) to employ three further support workers for its Opening Doors programme, which helps formerly homeless people to develop education and employability skills and move towards independent living. Hope HTS was founded 15 years ago by Julie Berti and her father David Botterill to help the […]