Engagement organizing (EO) involves building your organization’s people power by identifying and recruiting people who share your organization’s interests, cultivating relationships with them, and supporting them in specific ways to volunteer, donate and advocate for your cause. It allows organizations to scale up their efforts with the help of digital technologies and a shift in management roles to support ever greater levels of volunteer participation and leadership. The result is resilient, robust and effective organizations that operate at a level…
Find out more »his seminar series is ideal for new fundraisers, part-time fundraisers, and those who work in small fundraising shops. Over six weeks, we will focus on the essentials of fundraising. We will explore the fundamental principles of effective fundraising, review the most common forms of fundraising, and learn how to grow your fundraising results. In addition to six 90-minute interactive webinars, you will receive six resource manuals containing checklists, templates, and step-by-step guides. Learning outcomes: By the end of this…
Find out more »Join Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. for City Nature Challenge 2024, CNC YXE 2024, and let's shine a spotlight on the natural wonders of the Saskatoon area! From April 26 to April 29, 2024, use the free smartphone app iNaturalist to capture sound recordings and images of plants, animals, insects, and mushrooms. Saskatoon is vying for the prestigious title of the most biodiverse city, and we need your enthusiastic participation! Did you know you can observe organisms and…
Find out more »Join us on an exhilarating biodiversity quest at George Genereux Urban Regional Park as part of the City Nature Challenge 2024 in Saskatoon! 🌿✨ The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. invites you to be a part of this communal citizen-science effort to record the diverse species within this picturesque location. Date & Time: Monday, April 29, 2024, at 7:00 PM Overview: Embark on a journey to discover the hidden gems of George Genereux Park and contribute to the City Nature Challenge.…
Find out more »The Hearts + Minds research team has released our summary report from a community conversation about Black and Indigenous youth we hosted in the Fall with those working in youth-serving community organizations. Everyone is invited to join a webinar on April 30 at 1:00, where we will provide an overview of the report and discuss findings. You can register at the link below: Learn more and register here.
Find out more »HOPE Starts with Giving Dinner in support of Haven on the Queensway. Join us and hear unique and touching stories of how the Haven has changed lives and learn about how you can partner with us as we move into our next decade of compassionate aid. ​This inspiring evening of HOPE will be dedicated to expanding our weekly community programs and moving into a larger, more spacious building. We can't wait to see what the future holds for our organization,…
Find out more »Just in time for Mother's Day!! The Annual Spring Market will feature over 40 vendors, bake sale, plant sale, garage sale and a delicious brunch buffet. The proceeds will go to support The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda's Partners in Mission program in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia.
Find out more »Urban Stable presents its annaul Barn Dance Fundraiser featuring live entertainment from the Dust Rhinos and Line Dance Instructor Darolyn Pchajek. Join us for an evening of Family Fun, Pulled Pork Supper, Dancing, Live Entertainment, Cash Bar, Fund the Need Auction, Silent Auction Raffles & more! All funds raised at this event will support youth facing challenges to attend Urban Stable's hands-on learning programs with horses and help to cover the costs of caring for our 7 amazing program horses.…
Find out more »On May 4th, Good Shepherd Ministries presents the Angels Among Us Good Shepherd Gala. Please join us for an evening of cocktails, dining, auctions, and dancing with live entertainment! The gala will raise funds to support programs and services to assist homeless individuals within our community. Date: Saturday, May 4th, 2024 Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm Attire: Semi-Formal Attire Venue: Paramount Eventspace, 222 Rowntree Dairy Road, Woodbridge, ON. Tickets For information on how to buy tickets, please contact adrienne@goodshepherd.ca / 416.869.3619 x…
Find out more »Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC) invites you to join us and Leaders of Volunteers from across Canada as we come together to learn and grow. In our daily work, there is no shortage of relationships that we manage, each with their own unique characteristics. Whether we are talking about volunteers themselves, and the diversity of groups represented within, or our partners, government, or the sector as a whole, lessons from the past 5 years have proven that engagement is…
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