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From the Editor's Desk

This week we've got a collection of outcome management resources, starting with Eli Bennett's third article in his six-part series. We also have a link to the Outcome Measurement Resource Network, and a publication on real-time evaluations. Our cover story this week profiles the new Charitable Decision Tree Project, which aims to help nonprofits make a sound decision on whether to pursue charitable status. Mitchell Stephenson weighs in on recruiter challenges in our Career Q&A column, and finally, Adam Aptowitzer discusses everything you need to know about the recent federal budget, including changes to the disbursement quota.

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Cover Story: The Charitable Decision Tree Project

Deciding whether or not to seek registered charitable status is a tough decision for many nonprofits. The Charitable Decision Tree, published through a joint venture between the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia and the Canada Revenue Agency, aims to help nonprofits through this difficult decision-making process. Set to be released at the end of the month, we've got a preview of this unique project in this week's cover story. [Read more...]

Career Q & A: How to handle negative recruiters

Each month, career specialists Michael Mayne and Mitchell Stephenson answer your questions about working in the nonprofit sector. This month, Mitchell offers advice on how to work with a recruiter who seems to have a personal issue with you. [Read more...]

Newsbytes

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BC government makes changes to gaming grants
NHL stars give back this week with donations to charity
Consumers like charity-corporate partnerships
Youtube nonprofit program launches in Australia and Canada
Telemiracle event raises $4 million in Saskatchewan
Community funding available to nonprofits in Ottawa
Young women are dreaming big
"Thon" fundraising programs raised less funds in 2009
Salvation Army receives $1.5 million for building repairs
[Read more...]

CharityVillage Campus

Is it time to take your board of directors from good to great? Check out SpringBoard: The Better Board Kit from CharityVillage Campus. SpringBoard includes full board access to our How Boards Work course, a confidential board self-evaluation survey, and a facilitator's guide to help you and your board become more cohesive and effective. [Read more...]

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Research and How-to Library

We've added Response to the 2010 federal budget, an audio podcast where charity tax lawyer Adam Aptowitzer explains the changes announced in the recent budget, most specifically the changes to the disbursement quota. [Read more...]

We've added Outcome measurement: Defining your program, in which Eli Bennett discusses how to use a logic model to help with your outcome measurement process. [Read more...]

Online Resources

We've added the Outcome Measurement Resource Network, which offers information, downloadable documents, and links to resources related to the identification and measurement of program- and community-level outcomes. [Read more...]

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Nonprofit Neighbourhood

River City Squash (Local: Kamloops, BC)
The River City Squash program was developed to serve financially disadvantaged youth in Kamloops by providing an after-school program of squash coaching, academic tutoring, and community service opportunities, based on the very successful urban squash model used in the United States.

Canadian Youth Climate Coalition (National: Whitehorse, YT)
A coalition of leading youth organizations and individuals across Canada tackling the biggest challenge of a generation: the emerging climate crisis. They work locally, provincially, federally, and internationally to combine efforts to implement concrete solutions to this crisis.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association of Canada (National)
The Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association of Canada exists to provide comprehensive information, support, and advocacy for women and girls with the condition known as polycystic ovary syndrome.

Bracelet of Hope (International: Guelph, ON)
The Bracelet of Hope Campaign has a goal of seeing a red and white bracelet on the wrist of every Canadian, with funds raised serving the HIV/AIDS infected and affected people of Lesotho, Africa.

Delta Gymnastics Society (Local: Delta, BC)
The Delta Gymnastics Society is a nonprofit society dedicated to the development of youth in Delta, BC. "Where Kids are First!" is the society's mission and illustrates their commitment to assist the youth in their community through fun programming and sport.

Sources of Funding

We've added the Northern Development Initiative Trust, which offers funding to municipalities, regional districts, First Nations groups, not-for-profit organizations, and public authorities to support sustainable economic development and diversification throughout central and northern British Columbia. [Read more...]

Free Publications

We've added Real-time evaluations of humanitarian action, which is intended to help both evaluation managers and team leaders in commissioning, overseeing, and conducting real-time evaluations (RTEs) of humanitarian operational responses. Drawing on a synthesis of existing good practices, it is intended as a flexible resource that can be adapted to a variety of contexts. [Read more...]

Professional Associations

We've added the Native Women's Association of Canada, which was founded on the collective goal to enhance, promote, and foster the social, economic, cultural, and political well-being of First Nations and Métis women within First Nation, Métis, and Canadian societies. NWAC is an aggregate of thirteen Native women's organizations from across Canada and was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1974. [Read more...]

Upcoming Events

17th Annual National CAGP-ACPDP Conference
Date: May 12th - 14th, 2010
Location: The Westin Edmonton, AB
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Be sure to check out all the professional development events happening in your area.

The Career Centre

For new jobs, every single business day, visit the Career Centre at Charity Village. We've posted more than 87,000 positions in the sector and you can find all of the current ones here. [Read more...]

Marketplace at CharityVillage

Find all of your service and supplier needs in the Marketplace at CharityVillage. Browse or search by keyword through dozens of categories.

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