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.
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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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Not too late to take the poll |
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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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Prosper Canada’s Benefits wayfinder, an online tool that simplifies the search for government benefits for people seeking ways to boost their incomes and/or reduce their expenses.
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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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Out Now: CHRA's 54th National Congress on Housing and Homelessness
NEWS: Jacob Gorenkoff and Julie McNamara are this week's guests of our On the Way Home podcast!
It’s been over two years of having to adjust to an ongoing pandemic and fostering a sense of community has been challenging. With public health restrictions being raised, there’s finally light at the end of the tunnel.
CHRA’s April 2022 Congress on Housing and Homelessness is an opportunity for the sector to come together, learn, and re-establish the sense of community we have been missing over the past two years.
Jacob Gorenkoff and Julie McNamara from the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association join us to discuss the latest news and updates on this year’s event. You don’t want to miss it.
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Habitat HMD has partnered with secondary schools in Halton to bring a unique hands-on building experience to students in their high school construction classes. This program connects youth exploring the skilled trades with bringing community and corporate partners together in a united effort to make an impact for families and communities in need.
- Over 100 students are underway building five Tiny Homes on their school facilities under the direction of their faculty & construction staff in collaboration with Habitat HMD’s Tiny Home Project Manager.
- Through the generosity of Habitat HMD corporate partners, all schools and classes participating are provided with all of the materials, designs and interior finishings to build their homes over their academic year.
- In partnership with The Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, all tiny homes will be relocated to the community in August 2022. The Tiny Home village will be fully site serviced and operated by the Chippewa community as part of their strategy to increase their available housing stock.
- We are thrilled to announce Phase 2 and the building of six more Tiny Homes across schools in both Halton & Mississauga starting September 2022.
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The Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin led this project, with partnership from local non-profits, to define what transferable skills all non-profits need in key roles within their organizations. We recognize that we need specialized skills within our organizations but where did base skills sets overlap in those key roles?
Out of surveys and interviews, a skills profile has been developed for each key role. Non-profits can use these profiles as a skills starting point and then add specialized skills they seek for their organization when they create job postings and job descriptions, think about future skills training or design and conduct performance evaluations.
For jobseekers who may have public administration or for-profit experience, this profile would help them develop their application to meet the needs of the employers and help them find their best fit. These skills profiles could improve communication from employers and skills needs and from jobseekers/students interested in the sector around the skills they offer, providing a better opportunity for skills-based hiring and development.
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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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There's still time to participate or sponsor our Move for Kids Sake event. This is our largest fundraiser and helps us raise critical funds to continue to run our programs. Click here for more information or to sign up. Have fun, help kids!
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The Dufferin Board of Trade’s annual business survey is just 25 questions long and takes just a few minutes to complete. It helps DBOT, the local municipalities, and partner organizations learn the issues you are facing and how we can direct our efforts to help you the most.
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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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Community Action Grants due April 8. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion stream to open late April 2022. |
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We will be hosting an online event for the provincial election on March 22nd at 1:00pm
This event will touch on topics such as:
- When, where and how to vote
- How electors can confirm, update, and add information to the voters list with e-Registration
- Vote by mail processes and timelines
- Accessible Tools and Services
- How to register as an administrator and complete the Certificate of Identity and Residence
- Job opportunities to work in the election
Contact: Sharon Blemano
Returning Officer | Dufferin-Caledon
Electoral District 023
Ph: 437-833-5646
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Bill S-216 aims to enable charities to establish more equal partnerships with non-charities (or non-qualified donees) while still ensuring accountability and transparency. The bill has passed in the Senate and will soon be debated in the House of Commons. There appears to be substantial support across the parties, which means it may pass and become law in the next few months. Join us on March 23 for a webinar to learn about the bill, the issues it seeks to address, and what it might mean for the nonprofit sector’s work.
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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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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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pin hosted 'Conversations that Matter' to celebrated the inaugural Nonprofit Appreciation Week February 14 - 18, 2022
You know the value of the sector in Ontario, it is a large driver of economic and social development. We know your value, the efforts you and your teams deliver on everyday and the impact that results. Thank you.
- 58,000 nonprofits and charities operating in communities across Ontario
- Employs 844,000 workers* – of whom 77 per cent are women
- Contributes 7.9% of Ontario’s GDP; $65 billion in economic impact
- More than 35% of income is earned independently of government funding and donations
- 41.5% of Ontario residents volunteer, contributing a total of 612 million volunteer hours annually. (Ontario Nonprofit Network – 2019 data)
As follow up, please find:
SAVE THE DATE! 'Another Conversation that Matters' Wednesday, April 13 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. Register here!
Last but not least! You are invited!
Executive Director Peer Group - Tuesday, March 29 from 8:00 - 9:30 am with Kris Cummings, Principal. DO/ABLE
'What if there was a way to get strategic planning and operations to get along more naturally, and to have a hope of keeping pace with the environment'?
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