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Maria Turnbull
November 20, 2018
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From our Vantage Point: Podcast for not-for-profit leaders, board members, managers and staff

Esther Jang, Senior Consultant with Global Philanthropic, returns as a podcast guest to share her passion for planned giving as a key fund development strategy. Whether you are new to this form of giving, or keen to understand it better – this is the podcast for you! Listen in, to learn what planned giving is all about. Discover how to create a truly donor-centred approach and integrate planned giving strategy with major gift cultivation.

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Nav Nagra
November 5, 2018
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Vantage Point's Communications and Events Manager Nav Nagra shares her thoughts on diversity in a not-for-profit context.

 

Diversity and Inclusion. We hear this partnership of words all the time as something we should strive for, we hear it in the media with #Oscarssowhite and within our organizations, particularly when it comes to hiring processes. But what does this actually mean?

Recently on an episode of the Daily Show, actor Riz Ahmed argued that we as a society should stop using the word Diversity and instead use Representation. In doing so, we can thoughtfully address the goal of diversity in our practice. I think we should consider both diversity and representation when we look at the individuals we bring...

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Mark Friesen
October 24, 2018
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In January 2018, the federal government created a Senate Committee with the express purpose to examine the impact of the charitable and not-for-profit sector and the rules that govern it.

The committee is currently accepting written submissions and is also administering an electronic survey until November 2, 2018 at midnight.

We strongly encourage all not-for-profits and charities to provide feedback to the committee. The committee has a broad mandate, and is examining a whole range of topics related to not-for-profits and charitable organizations, including:

  • A recognition that the funding...
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Maria Turnbull
October 17, 2018
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From our Vantage Point: Podcast for not-for-profit leaders, board members, managers and staff

Alison Brewin, Vantage Point’s Executive Director, shares her thoughts on the importance of not-for-profit organizations considering their role in advocacy. She defines advocacy and provides examples of how it can achieve mission impact and address societal challenges.

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Mark Friesen
October 12, 2018
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Thanks to the support of Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union, Vantage Point will be connecting and orienting a community of trainers and consultants located in the Okanagan to develop the capacity building training for not-for-profit organizations in the region.

Over 26,000 not-for-profit organizations build and shape British Columbia every day and enable thousands of people to positively engage with their communities. The Okanagan benefits from a tremendous range of not-for-profit organizations engaging diverse individuals to enhance community assets in areas such as social services, health, recreation, sport, arts, and culture.

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Philip Manzano
October 4, 2018
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Through a four part blog series with Vantage Point, Keela will be providing insights on how and when to find technology that will have lasting positive impact on your organization. Stay tuned for a new blog on this topic every few months as Philip from Keela provides key insights to make strong decisions on technology for your organization.

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Maria Turnbull
September 18, 2018
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From our Vantage Point: Podcast for not-for-profit leaders, board members, managers and staff

Philip Manzano is a seasoned technology professional with a passion for not-for-profit impact, and Head of Marketing & Communications at Keela. In this podcast, he shares his thoughts on how technology provides opportunities to small and medium-sized not-for-profits.

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Larissa Hayes
August 30, 2018
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Vantage Point is turning 75. Well, actually, we turned 75 in May and like many people who are septuagenarians the details are a little hazy and we’ve forgotten many dates. Yet, after sifting through 75 annual reports, we’ve discovered some lost tidbits about ourselves that we thought we’d share.

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Elijah van der ...
August 2, 2018
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Photo credit: Jamie Poh of Jmeshoots.com

We’ve all been there… an AMAZING volunteer walks through the front door offering their support. Maybe they’re a professional videographer, or they have a PhD in your issue area, or they’re a marketing expert. So naturally they spend the next day licking envelopes – and then they stop answering your calls, never to return.

Managing volunteers is hard, especially when our organizations only offer a limited number of roles for high-skill volunteers.

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Maria Turnbull
July 12, 2018
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From our Vantage Point: Podcast for not-for-profit leaders, board members, managers and staff

Nav Nagra, a dedicated arts sector volunteer, received an exciting opportunity her inbox – a board role with the Vancouver Art/Book Fair. She took the leap into this board position in early 2018, leveraging her passion for the sector together with her writing skills. Now 6 months into her role, Nav shares tips to find a great board role, prepare for your first board meeting, and how to contribute as a new board member.

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