We send What's on the MOVES on the first and third Friday of the month. Our purpose is to share information about upcoming events, agency news and relevant announcements with the DC MOVES mailing list. If you have information to share through this bulletin, please email your information in text and an attached image or logo OR pdf AD/Flyer to the DC MOVES Coordinator Elaine Capes. |
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The traditional territories upon which we live and learn, are steeped in rich Indigenous history and traditions. It is with this statement that we declare to honour and respect the past and present connection of Indigenous peoples with this land, its waterways and resources. |
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March 22, 2022
9 to noon, doors open at 8:30 for networking
Beyond Grant Writing, – How to develop a sustainable fundraising program
Cathy Mann, President of The Fundraising Lab returns to take our Funding conversation deeper.
Watch for the invitation to register next week, and please take the poll below.
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DC MOVES - Beyond grant writing – How to develop a sustainable fundraising program
You’re a master at writing grant proposals to raise (usually) project-based funds. But you hear about multi-million dollar fundraising campaigns and think, “If they can do it, why can’t we?”
In this session, you’ll hear what is required to move your fundraising efforts beyond grant writing to a more diversified program - and if it’s right or feasible for your organization. You’ll be given a “readiness checklist” to help identify your organization’s structural and cultural readiness to establish and maintain a sustainable fundraising program. You’ll be given a crash course on what it takes to raise funds in the private sector (I.e. from individuals, corporations, groups and foundations) and what the first steps are to get you there.
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What portion of your funding comes from other than government ? Please select one answer.
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COVID-19 Helpful Links and Resources |
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You can get up-to-date information and advice on the coronavirus at these trusted links:
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Dufferin County Equity Collaborative
DCEC
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Our DCEC equity lens shapes our vision that every resident of Dufferin County will have the opportunity to realize their potential.
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What Does Poverty Look Like in Ontario?
Poverty is increasingly affecting a wider swath of Ontarians and the ripple effects of living with a low income can also be broad. Without the support services found in many large urban centres, living in poverty can become even more complicated and devastating in rural parts of the province.
TVO's The Agenda recently discussed the issue of poverty in communities across Ontario. They invited two OMSSA Board Members - Vice President Henry Wall and Polly Smith - for a panel discussion on poverty in Ontario.
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Now that Parliament is back for another session—we need to encourage immediate and meaningful action in order to address the housing and homelessness crisis in Canada.
This happens with the upcoming federal budget - a budget we can help shape by ensuring housing is on the agenda.
Vote Housing has developed an Immediate Action Plan for Parliament that our decision-makers can implement and there is no better time to put it into action than an upcoming federal budget.
We need your help! Will you take 2 minutes to send a letter to your Member of Parliament and key members in Parliament, including party leaders that you want this budget to prioritize ending homelessness and housing need?
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New report just released by the National Housing Council
The National Housing council released a report, conducted by Blueprint ADE and the Wellesley Institute, analyzing the programs most heavily funded under the National Housing Strategy.
Tim Richter is Co-Chair of The National Housing Council, an advisory body that promotes participation and inclusion in the development of housing policy with the aim of improving housing outcomes for all Canadians.
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Developmental Services Ontario is hosting a virtual presentation on "Bricks and Mortar: Exploring Home Ownership Options" on Tuesday, March 8th from 6:30-8:00pm EST.
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Out Now: New strategies to support an inclusive community-housing sector
NEWS: Stéphane Corriveau is this week's guest of our On the Way Home podcast!
Our guest is the Executive Director of The Community Housing Transformation Centre and brings decades of experience working as a leader, researcher, analyst, and advisor for local, regional, and national non-profit organizations.
Join us on this week’s episode where we'll discuss The Community Housing Transformation Centre's innovative approach in working with housing organizations across the country to drive transformation, sustainability, and growth in community housing.
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The Office of the Federal Housing Advocate is supporting CLELN in the creation of a Lived Experience of Homelessness database directory. This directory will be a directory of organizations and or entities created for, created by, and led by people who have and are experiencing homelessness.
We hope to create a robust and authentic directory so that Lived Experts can inform the work of the Federal Housing Advocate to ensure that the Right to Housing is upheld and realized in Canada!
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Local Labour Market Plan Update is ready!
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Know someone who’s thinking about a new career? Let them know that opportunities are opening up in the skilled trades.
As you know, Canada’s skilled tradespeople keep our country running and help our communities thrive. The last two years have emphasized how essential they are to sustaining critical sectors of our economy and they will have an even greater role to play in the years to come. Despite this reality, Canada is facing a shortage of skilled trades professionals, with more than 700,000 skilled tradespeople expected to retire by 2028.
Employment and Social Development Canada's new website: Canada.ca/skilled-trades, offers helpful tools, resources and information about available funding for people who choose to pursue a career in the skilled trades.
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Employability & Leadership Training for Newcomers – FREE
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There are a number of FREE mental health resources available to business owners and agriculture professionals in need of support:
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The Canadian Mental Health Association is holding a free event, The Power of Mindfulness and Gratitude. Check it out here.
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Room For Her is offering free 1-hr counselling sessions for women. Learn more.
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Access our mental health groups, counselling services & crisis supports here.
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Mental health resources specific to agriculture professionals can be found here.
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Mental health supports led by and addressing the needs of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour can be found here.
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Workplace Health & Safety tools and fact sheets can be accessed here.
Should you require assistance with navigating the resources above or below, you can reach us at 519.941.2816 x 2508 (Karisa) or 519.941.2816 x 2511 (Terrilyn).
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These Organisations have something they need to
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Headwaters Health Care Centre’s Board of Directors is recruiting for four new volunteer board members.
We would appreciate your amplification on these channels.
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Public Consultation
Share your ideas and answer a quick survey TO BE LIVE NEXT WEEK at www.JoinInDufferin.com/RecreationPlan to help this process get started. You can also comment and vote on ideas that have already been submitted.
Your input will be used to produce a draft recreation plan that will be subject to public review and more specific feedback.
Ideas are due by April 22, 2022 and participants have a chance to win 1 of 3 $50 gift cards to an independent business of their choice in Dufferin County!
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These Organisations have something to GIVE |
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In-school student nutrition programming is the ideal setting for students to receive this nutrition, as such should be available and offered at schools.
The Children’s Foundation’s Food & Friends at Home initiative was in interim measure and we acknowledge recipients relied on the food support they received during this difficult time; however, this initiative is finishing at the end of March. It’s been a pleasure bringing healthy food to hungry minds!
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About this event
Is your board prepared for any future changes and Opportunities? Boards today are facing a complex new reality. Convoluted demands and an uncertain future have characterized the constantly evolving, contemporary environment. To keep pace, boards need to reshape and reimagine their roles. Tailored to prospective, new, and experienced non-profit board members, executive directors, CEOs, and corporate partners, Capacity Canada’s 90-minute webinars on emerging governance trends are an ideal way for you to meet your professional development goal. With our new four-part webinar series, ‘Emerging Governance Trends Webinar Series,’ we aim to prepare you and your board for any current and future developments.
$650 Package price ($50 savings if you register for all 4 webinars before March 31st) An educational digital certificate will be issued when you complete the four webinars. To register for all four webinars for the special price, please click
Post Pandemic Reality
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Part 1)
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Part 2)
Building a High Performing Board
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The next OIFN "Shared Learning" Event will be happening on March 1st and March 3rd @ 10am-3pm EST each day. This session will be focused on "Conscious Listening and Speaking" and will be led by Judith McGill. For more information and to register head to the link below:
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LEARNING SERIES, in partnership with Peel FASD, Dufferin Wellington Guelph FASD is hosting a monthly learning series for parents, caregivers and professionals to share information on related topics about FASD. Click on the dates below for the registration links:
Learning Series #6: Online Safety and Digital Citizenship- April 18, 2022
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Corporate Partnerships: Research, Pitch and Engage
Corporations are seeking new and innovative ways to engage with community partners in a post-pandemic world. Traditional sponsorship activities are being reimagined with creative and engaging partnership opportunities that are mutually beneficial to the corporate partner and the nonprofit.
This workshop will include a panel including:
- Cara O'Ray, Community Banking Associate, TD
- Jennifer Nikolevski, Regional Manager, Corporate Citizenship & Social Impact, Southwestern Ontario, RBC
- Carolina Triana, Brand Specialist, Libro Credit Union
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