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In This Issue Editor's Desk Cover Story Fundraising Q & A Newsbytes CharityVillage Campus Research Articles Canadian Online Resources Nonprofit Neighbourhood Sources of Funding Free Publication Professional Associations People on the Move Upcoming Events SpeakOut! Career Centre Marketplace Subscription Management Follow us on Twitter

From the Editor's Desk

This week, hop aboard the technology bandwagon and learn why social media tools like Twitter and Facebook can no longer be ignored. In order to engage today's Internet users, you must offer dialogue, not just information. Find out how in this week's cover story. Plus we have new research articles with advice on improving usability of your website and making the most of search engine optimization. And in this month's Fundraising Q&A, Cynthia Armour addresses the issue of incomplete charitable tax receipts and how to correct the problem. Lots of great information, and all the latest news and resources.

Have a great week!
Nicole

Cover Story

It seems that "tweeting" is not just for the birds anymore. As more and more online users sign on to Twitter and other social networking websites, it's clear that nonprofits can not afford to ignore this growing trend. Find out how other Canadian nonprofits are taking advantage of these new, virtual memberships, and what it takes to be successful as a social networker, in this week's cover story. [Read more...]

Fundraising Q & A

Each month, Cynthia J. Armour offers expert advice and feedback about the fundraising issues and challenges facing nonprofits. This month she discusses charitable receipts, how to make sure they are complete, and when it is appropriate to issue them. [Read more...]

Newsbytes

CRA revokes status of Living Waters Ministry Trust
Canadians raise more than $1.2 million for Wheels in Motion
Alberta changes granting criteria for Community Initiatives Program
Get help with Income Tax Act compliance through new charity program
Religious organizations still tops for Canadian donors
US report shows slight decline in national giving levels
Apply now to distribute water on Toronto’s streets
Participate in a new survey and help revise the Virtual Volunteering Guidebook
Nominate a Burnaby resident for their community contributions
Survey finds generational divide with certain social networking sites
Students come out in droves for Change the World volunteering initiative
[Read more...]

CharityVillage Campus

Time to start telling your organization's story more effectively?

"I finished the Case for Support course yesterday and proudly printed up my certificate. The content is excellent -- great overall organization, clear writing, good and brief explanations and examples, meaty checklists and resources. The technology is also kind of fun -- enough variety that it's easy to move through. I appreciated understanding the whys and wherefores of case writing -- and truly wish I'd had this perspective years ago." -- Kelly Talayco, BC Children's Hospital Foundation, Vancouver, BC

Learn more about Telling Your Story Through the Case for Support at: www.charityvillage.com/cv/learn/cvccase.html

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Research and How-to Library

We've added Upgrade your website's usability, enhance your bottom line, in which Kent Wakely outlines how improving your website will translate into more dollars earned and saved. [Read more...]

We've added Search engine optimization: An introduction, in which Wayne Atkinson discusses the basics of search engine optimization and how it can benefit your organization. [Read more...]

Online Resources

We've added the Texas Commission on the Arts Fundraising Toolkit, where you'll find information on building a fundraising plan, an overview of the different types of funding and their unique constraints, rules of thumb on boards and fundraising, guidelines on how to organize and develop your fundraising materials, a research checklist, and a variety of sample documents and templates. [Read more...]

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Nonprofit Neighbourhood

Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba (Regional: Winnipeg, MB)
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba is a nonprofit, community-based agency whose mandate is to reduce the number of women and girls involved in the criminal justice system by providing a variety of programs, services, and advocacy support to those in conflict with the law or who have been in conflict with the law.

BC Borstal Association (Regional: Vancouver, BC)
The British Columbia Borstal Association was established in 1948 to assist young men to move away from criminal lifestyles and toward constructive community involvement. Today the organization continues to offer a wide range of programs aimed at assisting male offenders to successfully re-enter the community.

Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (O.W.L.) (Regional: Delta, BC)
The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society is a nonprofit organization whose volunteers are dedicated to public education and the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned birds.

Vietnam Friendship Village Project Canada (International: Vancouver, BC)
The Vietnam Friendship Village is a reconciliation project in Vietnam for children and veterans suffering from Agent Orange-related illnesses. They are committed to building friendships with the people of Vietnam, and to help mitigate the ongoing effects of the toxic herbicides sprayed during the war.

Ontario Genealogical Society (Regional: Toronto, ON)
This nonprofit corporation works to support genealogical research in Ontario. They operate numerous branches where Ontario citizens can receive assistance in accessing records, connecting with other genealogists, and conducting general genealogical research. 

Sources of Funding

We've added Dofasco, which funds registered charities and incorporated not-for-profit organizations that focus on any one of these sectors: arts and culture, civic and community, environment and conservation, education, health care, human and social services, and sports and recreation. [Read more...]

Free Publication

We've added A Nonprofit's Guide to Choosing a Fundraising System, which provides a framework to research, evaluate, and ultimately choose the fundraising software system that best meets the needs of your organization. [Read more...]

Professional Associations

We've added the Newfoundland and Labrador School Boards Association, which exists to promote the role and common interest of the five publicly elected school boards within the province, as well as to deliver professional development to school board trustees and to facilitate relations with school boards and school board trustees at the regional and national levels. [Read more...]

People on the Move

New appointments in the nonprofit sector this week:

• Faye Wightman at Community Foundations of Canada

[Read more...]

Upcoming Events

Art of Being Green Festival - A discussion about our changing times.
Date: July 11-12, 2009
Location: Ottawa, ON
Cost: Free
Complete details

Be sure to check out all the professional development events happening in your area.

SpeakOut!

Does your organization maintain a Twitter account? Participate in our online poll. [Read more...]

The Career Centre

For new jobs, every single business day, visit the Career Centre at Charity Village. We've posted more than 80,000 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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