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Kinwa Bluesky
June 4, 2018
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In celebration of National Indigenous History Month, and as a part of our commitment to Reconciliation, Vantage Point reached out to a governance expert for her thoughts about not-for-profits and Indigenous governance.

In celebration of National Indigenous History Month, Vantage Point reached out to a governance expert for her thoughts about not-for-profits and Indigenous governance. Kinwa works as a consultant to organizations and leaders in the areas of strategic planning, organizational development, fundraising, and project management. She is also a legal researcher, policy advisor, human resource consultant, and contract manager. Kinwa is a doctoral student at the University of Victoria Faculty of Law. It is an honour to have her share her thoughts with us.

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Gordon Holley
May 31, 2018
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Let's talk about the Overhead Myth and how we can better support not-for-profit organizations

Charities and other not-for-profit organizations are often created to address society’s most persistent challenges (e.g. homelessness, hunger, poverty) – those that neither governments nor for-profits have historically been able to solve.

According to the latest research, changing demographics and an aging population, is significantly increasing demand for charitable services while available funding is set to decreasei. Therefore, it is a critically important time to build the capacity of not-for-profit organizations.

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Maria Turnbull
May 16, 2018
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From our Vantage Point: Podcast for not-for-profit leaders, board members, managers and staff

As a non-Indigenous organization, Vantage Point has continued to explore appropriate ways to engage with Reconciliation efforts. Kevin Barlow, CEO of the Metro Vancouver Aboriginal Executive Council (MVAEC), joins us for this month’s podcast to discuss the topic of Urban Indigenous Engagement. 

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Alison Brewin
May 1, 2018
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We would like to introduce Alison Brewin, our next Executive Director at Vantage Point.

 

Alison Brewin has joined us as the next Executive Director of Vantage Point. To get to know Alison a bit better - we have compiled a series of questions to learn everything from her favorite books to her life motto.

Welcome to Alison, we are glad to have you on Vantage Point team!

How would you describe your leadership approach/philosophy?

Leadership is about giving hope – hope that we can succeed, hope that complex problems can be solved, hope that the world is a grand place where most people want to do the right thing. It is also about following through on promises made. I am an empathetic...

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Denise Baker
April 26, 2018
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Denise Baker retires this week and says her good-byes to the Vantage Point community.

When I made my decision to retire I knew it was the right time for me and for Vantage Point. The organization is in a great place with wonderful staff and knowledge philanthropists, a refreshed strategic plan, and relevant programs and services. I will be so excited to see new successes under Alison Brewin’s leadership.

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Maria Turnbull
April 25, 2018
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From our Vantage Point: Podcast for not-for-profit leaders, board members, managers and staff

Matt Corker, Co-Founder of the Corker Co shares onboarding strategies for both new and returning team members. He shares some great tips that include both straightforward and out of the box approaches! Listen to the full podcast for ideas to integrate at your organization – as well as best practices for the first week of onboarding!

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Mark Friesen
April 17, 2018
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Let's make governance fun and engaging. Discover three practices that your organization can implement to make your governance work more impactful.

Serving on a board should be fun and engaging. At Vantage Point we’re passionate advocates for governance that goes beyond oversight. With a focus on impact, there are some great practices organizations can use to support meaningful governance. In our work we often come across organizations that have developed or adopted unique governance practices that are aligned with their values.

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Pat Evans
April 12, 2018
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For those of us who work with not-for-profit sector organizations and their governing bodies, the same issues in not-for-profit governance seem to keep coming up year after year. That insight has caused a thoughtful sector leader to ask: “why are we doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results?”

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Denise Baker
April 4, 2018
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Not-for-profit organizations do incredibly important work – providing critical services that support and enrich our communities. Robust internal capacity and organizational competence is what supports their ability to achieve impact. At Vantage Point we are on a mission to improve not-for-profit capacity. By building the capacity of your not-for-profit organization, you can strengthen the impact your programs have in your community and ensure long-term program sustainability. The importance of capacity building is a critical conversation for not-for-profits, funders, government, and the broader community.

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Maria Turnbull
March 17, 2018
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From our Vantage Point: Podcast for not-for-profit leaders, board members, managers and staff

For our 35th episode, we delve into the financial reporting requirements under the new BC Societies Act. Maria Turnbull interviews Chris Adams-Brush, Accounting Manager at Enkel, a bookkeeping firm offering high-end bookkeeping services to small and medium-sized organizations.

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