Workshop

Rules of Advocacy and Lobbying with Sean Moore of Advocacy School

Sean Moore of Advocacy School discusses what all public-policy advocates need to know about the current and emerging rules of lobbying and political action in Canada. He covers such matters as lobbyists registration, conflicts of interest, political finance, recently modified advocacy rules for registered charities; and the impacts on ENGOs, other NGOs, and professional and […]

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ampaign Planning for ENGOs with Mike Balkwill of Water Watchers

Campaign Planning for ENGOs is for staff and volunteers of environmental NGOs and grassroots groups who want to grow their capacity to plan effective grassroots campaigns to protect the environment. Over six participatory sessions, participants will learn about the elements essential to plan, run, and sustain effective campaigns: 1. Identifying & Analyzing Issues 2. Assessing

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EcoAnalytics Update: Efficacy, Fairness, Affordability: Moving Canadians in Support of Transformative Environmental Action

In the coming year, Canada could pass legislation capping carbon emissions in the oil and gas sector, establishing a clean electricity standard, and protecting 30% of all land, freshwater and oceans. In this exclusive webinar, V.P. of Research for Environics Sarah Roberton presents new intel from qualitative research on how communicators might use narratives about

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How To Speed Up Zero-Emissions Vehicle Adoption in Your Municipality

Hundreds of Canadian municipalities have declared a climate emergency, and cities across Canada are looking for new and effective ways to reduce the carbon footprint of their communities. Any effective municipal response needs to address transportation as a leading source of emissions, and any sustainable transportation strategy needs to enable the rapid adoption of zero-emission

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The Last, Best Gift: How to Build a Legacy Giving Program with Harvey McKinnon and Andy Robinson

Let’s start with two facts… 1. If you’re like most nonprofits, your most generous donors are aging. For years, these older donors have been the backbone of your giving. Nobody knows if younger generations will fully replace them.  2. Your donors’ largest donations are typically given after they die — in the form of legacy

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Social Justice Week 2022 (Sept. 26 – Sept. 30)

2022 marks the 12th and final edition of Social Justice Week. This year under the theme of “Reclaim, Repair” SJW features gatherings that focus on topics such as Indigenous land reclamation, revitalizing student activism, solidarity journalism, addressing the TRC calls to action, reclaiming Black history, doing social work differently, exploring socially impactful ventures, and more.

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Top Ten Compliance Issues for Canadian Registered Charities with Mark Blumberg

A great deal has been written about legal compliance surrounding charities in Canada. Much of that material, however, is highly specialized, hard to understand and sometimes esoteric. As a result, it can be extremely difficult for charities, employees and volunteers to focus on the issues that are most important for charities. This webinar provides plain

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Engagement Organizing 101: A Series of Six Two-Hour Sessions on People Power and Your ENGO

Engagement organizing (EO) involves building your organization’s people power by identifying and recruiting people who share your organization’s interests, cultivating relationships with them, and supporting them in specific ways to volunteer, donate and advocate for your cause. It allows organizations to scale up their efforts with the help of digital technologies and a shift in

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