Online Resources for NonProfits and Charities

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Online Resources for Non-Profits and Charities

• United Way Ottawa / Sharing our Strengths
  Conference
• Wednesday June 13, 2007, 145 345
• Presenter Cathy Reid, iSisters

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Agenda

• Welcome
• Introductions
• Hands-on review of 11 online resources
• -intro to site, hands on exploration
• Your additions
• QA

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TechSoup

• http//www.techsoup.org
• TechSoup Stock connects nonprofits and public
  libraries with donated and discounted technology
  products. Choose from over 240 products from
  companies such as Microsoft, Adobe, and Symantec.

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TechSoup

• Sign up for product alerts
• Register your charity
• -join
• -getting started
• Shop for discounted software
• -note restrictions
• Visit the learning centre

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Volunteer Ottawa

• http//www.volunteerottawa.ca
• Volunteer Ottawa is a bilingual agency committed
  to building the capacity of our community through
  strong leadership and quality services.

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Volunteer Ottawa

• Post volunteer opportunities (if a member)
• Access resources on volunteerism and management
• -including training and workshops
• View a calendar of events
• They have a good resource centre onsite too (near
  Billings Bridge)

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Volunteer Canada

• http//new.volunteer.ca/en
• The national voice for volunteerism in Canada.
  Since 1977, Volunteer Canada has been committed
  to supporting volunteerism and civic
  participation through ongoing programs and
  special projects.

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Volunteer Canada

• Membership Benefits
• -e.g. board insurance discount
• Resources Section
• National Volunteer Information

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Partnership Platform

• http//www.partnershipplatform.ca
• The Partnership Platform works with non-profit
  organizations to help them define their
  technology needs and identify potential partners
  to meet and accomplish these objectives.

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Partnership Platform

• Browse current opportunities for corporations to
  connect with non-profits in need of technical
  support
• Post (create) a technical need request
• Browse project profiles

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Imagine Canada

• http//www.imaginecanada.ca
• Imagine Canada is a registered charity that does
  five key things research, engage corporations,
  share information and tools, encourage dialogue
  and promote ethical conduct.

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Imagine Canada

• Research and information on many topics such as
  Ethical Fundraising
• Link to nonprofitscan.ca for giving statistics
• Some resources available as a non-member

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CanadaHelps.org

• http//www.canadahelps.org
• CanadaHelps.org provides a cost effective
  alternative to setting up their own online
  donations facilities there is no set up fee and
  no annual charge to charities.

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CanadaHelps.org
Register your charity -Admin fee of 3 per
donation Look at the FAQ under For Charities
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Conference Board of Canada Governance and CSR

• http//www.conferenceboard.ca/GCSR
• Leaders in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  research and best practice.

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Conference Board of Canada Governance and CSR

• Leading research available on many topics from
  corporate social responsibility, to learning and
  governance
• Courses are expensive, and so are there reports,
  but there are excellent resources available for
  free too

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OCRIs Entrepreneurship Centre

• http//www.entrepreneurship.com/
• Dedicated to helping Ottawa entrepreneurs make
  educated decisions about starting and growing
  their businesses.

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OCRIs Entrepreneurship Centre

• Seminars and events
• -very reasonably priced
• Good onsite library at Laurier and Elgin
• Access to legal, accounting and other
  professional services at a reduced fee
• -look under consultations

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Canada Revenue Agency

• http//www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/charities/menu-e.html
  
• registers qualifying organizations as charities,
  gives technical advice on operating a charity,
  and handles audit and compliance activities.

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Canada Revenue Agency

• Find your charity listing
• -view the information return
• Use the charity listing to find other charities
• All legal and policy information you will ever
  need
• Roadshow information available

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Charity Village

• http//www.charityvillage.com
• Canada's supersite for the nonprofit sector ---
  3,000 pages of news, jobs, information and
  resources for executives, staffers, donors, and
  volunteers.

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Charity Village

• A great place to post job opportunities
• (or look for them!)
• Great research and other relevant information for
  charities
• -tour the welcome centre
• -look under the resources section

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Action Without Boarders

• http//www.idealist.org
• Action Without Borders connects people,
  organizations, and resources to help build a
  world where all people can live free and
  dignified lives.

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Action Without Boarders

• Often referred to as idealist
• Another great place to post a job listing
• Many resources available
• Focuses on connecting non-profits

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Your additions

• www.communityzero.com
• www.mentoringcanada.ca
• www.meetingwizard.com

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QA
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Thank you

• Contact information
• Cathy Reid
• Email creid_at_isisters.org
• Web www.isisters.org
• Phone [phone]