Volunteering in Quebec
Posted November 12th, 2008 by François LahaiseApproximately one in five Quebec residents (19% or 1.1 million people) volunteered through a charitable or nonprofit organization, according to the 2000 National Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating. This is a decrease from 22% in 1997.
A new chapter begins for the Volunteer Bureau of Montreal!
Posted November 10th, 2008 by François LahaiseNovember 2008 marks the end of an era for the Volunteer Bureau. Over a year after our friend and colleague Kevin Cohalan announced his intention to step down as executive director, the moment has arrived. The months leading up to his retirement gave the board of directors and the staff time to prepare for the change, to define the qualities needed in a new director and to ensure a successful transition.
Leadership Grants for training programs in Non Profits
Posted November 4th, 2008 by François Lahaise
I am writing to invite you to participate in an exciting opportunity from our PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada Foundation! Through our Leadership Grants Program, our Foundation is once again offering grants to support the leadership development of existing and emerging leaders at charities across Canada.
Better organisations: Endgame Extinction
Posted October 31st, 2008 by François Lahaise
Effective people: Swings and Roundabouts
Posted October 31st, 2008 by François LahaiseThere is much evidence pointing to the positive effects of volunteering. The good outcomes of investing hours in voluntary work are widely known and include: Increased self-esteem, producing an increased sense of well-being*, Remaining active and socially engaged in old age helps identity and well-being**, Volunteering enables feeling good about one's situation in life*** and Volunteers have a greater sense of satisfaction in feeling that they are making a contribution to wider society.#
A new Facebook application called Volunteer Connect...
Posted October 15th, 2008 by François LahaiseFederal Election - You have the power to make change!
Posted September 12th, 2008 by François Lahaise
Law & (Dis)Order: COCo's Legal Information Workshop Series - 3 Workshops this Fall
Posted September 8th, 2008 by François LahaiseAre you an environmental non-profit organization?
Posted August 6th, 2008 by François Lahaise
Pour des gens de terrain-apprendre des autres autrement!
Posted August 4th, 2008 by François LahaiseLe Centre St-Pierre propose aux directeurs et coordinateurs des organismes communautaires un nouveau programme de perfectionnement intitulé Nouvelles avenues de formation. Les thèmes traités comprennent la gouvernance démocratique, la planification du développement organisationnel, la production de plans d'actions, de rapports d'activités, de bilans annuels ainsi que la gestion des ressources humaines.


