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The Small Grant Accessibility Program (SGAP) is open for a new round of applications! Apply before Dec. 20. |
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Upcoming Webinar: Financial Health & Sustainability for Non-Profits | |
Register now for SaskCulture’s upcoming webinar. Join James Barr from KPMG on November 29 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. for this lunch & learn about Financial Health and Sustainability for Non-Profits.
The webinar is free for SaskCulture Members. The session will include:
• Understanding financial risk, specifically common warning signs of financial risk a non-profit should be aware of to help ensure sustainability and effectiveness in fulfilling its mission.
• Identifying the warning signs of declining financial health.
• Ways to assess financial health to help ensure financial stability.
| December deadline for Creative Kids | Creative Kids is receiving applications until December 1, for activities that begin in January or February 2024. Creative Kids funds children from families with financial barriers to access artistic and cultural activities. | | |
SGAP open for applications for grassroots and innovative initiatives | |
The Small Grant Accessibility Program (SGAP) is open for applications until December 20. SGAP aims to provide support to grassroots, unique and innovative cultural initiatives that respond to emergent needs or changes in the cultural sector, and create access and pathway for first-time and under-served applicants.
This grant has a maximum grant request of $2,000 and is intended for small-scale initiatives.
Read this article from the 2022 Annual Report to learn about PRIMORG Foundation's first event, funded by SGAP: New funding program supports emerging group.
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SK Indigenous Subject Headings now available for use in libraries | The Saskatchewan Indigenous Subject Headings project was started in 2020 by a working group of Saskatchewan library staff who wanted to examine how subject headings related to Indigenous Peoples could be updated to be more inclusive and respectful. The group worked with Indigenous Peoples and groups in the province to determine what terms are preferred. These terms have been translated into subject headings for use in libraries across Saskatchewan. Read more | Report shows high economic impact of organizations funded by SK Arts | The Saskatchewan Arts Alliance (SAA) released a report this month estimating the economic impact of arts organizations funded by SK Arts. According to the most recent Statistics Canada data available, for every $1M invested by the province, SK Arts’ funded organizations were able to leverage that provincial funding to receive over $2M from the federal government, $1.8M from the private sector, $1.75M from the municipal government, and were able to generate $1.2M in earned revenue. This report, shared with the provincial government, is part of the SAA’s ongoing efforts to advocate for increased funding for the arts. Read more | Community Initiatives Fund seeks peer-review volunteers | Openings are currently available for the Community Initiatives Fund's North, Central, South, and Provincial committees for the 2024-26 term. These regional committees are responsible for reviewing applications for the Community Grant Program and providing informed funding recommendations to the Board of Directors. Read more | | |
What is the non-profit board's role in governance? | Often, in non-profit organizations, the board of directors and its role are not always clearly understood. This is in part because non-profit boards are structured in many ways — they may be solely concerned with policy, or they may be more concerned with direct operations. Here are some resources to learn more about the board's role, and how to make the most of your governance structures: | | |
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Looking for more tips? Check out SaskCulture's Organizational Resources for more. | |
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Knowledge Sovereignty Workshop (kihci-okâwîmâw askiy Knowledge Centre)
Led by kêhtê-aya, Joseph Naytowhow, Cultural Advisor, Indigenous Law Centre, University of Saskatchewan, this conversation will focus on ethically responsible ways in which traditional knowledge is accessed, earned, and shared.
When: November 16, 2023
Where: Saskatoon, SK *Register online
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Volunteer Management (Museums Association of Saskatchewan)
This course will cover volunteer trends and motivation, and community analysis. You will also examine the relationship between the museum and community and its impact on volunteerism, learn how to write a volunteer policy, and understand the volunteer management cycle.
When: November 25, 2023
Where: Regina, SK *Register online by November 17.
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Financial Health & Sustainability for Non-Profits Webinar (SaskCulture)
This session, led by James Barr, KPMG, will guide non-profits to understanding financial risk, assessing financial health, and identifying the warning signs of declining financial health, to help ensure sustainability and effectiveness in fulling its mission. Free for SaskCulture Members.
When: November 27, 2023
Where: Online *Register online
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Increasing support for best practices for non-profits:
Building a strong foundation for the future
from SaskCulture Year in Review
For the past four years, many cultural organizations have taken the opportunity to assess their operations against the Nonprofit LifeCycles model. This past year, SaskCulture linked eight new organizations, large and small, with LifeCycles consultants to help ensure they were able to adapt and move forward successfully. Read more
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SaskCulture's E-Update is a bi-weekly electronic bulletin that includes information on upcoming SaskCulture events, programs and activities, along with other information and events that may be useful to cultural organizations, or individuals, interested in building a culturally vibrant community.
SaskCulture receives financial assistance from Sask Lotteries.
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