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FREE Access to Grant Connect at VM!
Search comprehensive data managed by expert fundraisers who know what you need. You'll know what to ask, how much to ask for, and even how to position your ask for success.
Please note that access is only available at the Volunteer Manitoba office.
Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3C 0E2
Click here for tips on using the service
Free access to use Grant Connect is thanks to the generosity of The Winnipeg Foundation.
Should I start a Non-Profit
Provides a comprehensive list of considerations and action steps to help you decide if starting a new non-profit is the best way to achieve your goal. Click here to download the PDF
Your Guide to Applying to be a Registered Charity
Provides an outline of the steps to prepare your application to be a registered charity along with links to resources and guidelines from the Canada Revenue Agency. Click here to download the PDF
Your Guide to Starting a Non-Profit
Provides an overview of the structure of a non-profit entity, considerations to operating a non-profit and the steps to becoming incorporated. Click here to download the PDF
Your Guide to Winding-up a Charity
Review the key issues which directors should consider when making the decision to close the doors and shut down a charity. Click here to download the PDF
Additional Resources
Corporations Canada's Online By-law Builder
Allows you to create by-laws for your corporation under the Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act (NFP Act). It allows you to customize the by-laws to better meet your corporation's needs.
Manitoba Corporations Act
Manitoba legislation governing all corporations, including non-profits, registered in Manitoba.
Volunteer Canada Non-Profit Insurance Program
Insurance programs for non-profit and charitable organizations including Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance.
Volunteer Toronto Learning Library
A large selection of free resources, including webinars, volunteer program success stories, helpful tools, research reports, and more.
Example of pdfs available: Strategizing Virtual Roles and Volunteer Retention & Recognition.
Techsoup.ca
Incredible offers for non-profits from leading brands such as Microsoft, Adobe, Zoom, Autodesk, Constant Contact and more. Low administrative fees.
Canva.com
Canva.com is a comprehensive online platform for graphics and more. It has a free option that has somewhat limited functionality, but Canva also offers full functionality for free to registered non-profit organizations. Apply here: www.canva.com/canva-for-nonprofits.
Cyber Security: What do you need to know?
Learn more about how you can best protect your organization against cyber crime through CyberSecure Canada. The Government of Canada's cybersecurity certificate is designed specifically for non-profits wanting to take proactive steps to protect themselves.
The facilitator, Nigel Russell is a Policy Analyst and CyberSecure Canada Advisor headquartered in Calgary.
Special guest speaker, Hernán Popper - POPP3R Cybersecurity - asks relevant questions about your organization and it's vulnerability to cyber crime and offers his expertise.
This webinar will be of interest to all organizations who want to learn more about Canada's cybersecurity landscape, the top threats affecting non-profit organizations, CyberSecure Canada, and the immediate steps you can take to protect your organization. You will develop the skills and knowledge needed to begin working towards CyberSecure Canada's Certification and access the program's free Online E-Learning Modules covering the absolute essentials in non-profit cybersecurity.
Useful links to other websites:
• CyberSecure Canada Online E-Learning Modules
• CyberSecure Canada Customizable Templates
• CyberSecure Canada Online Self-Assessment
• CyberSecure Canada Website
• Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity Website
• RCMP Anti Fraud Centre Website
(60 mins, Recorded January 19, 2022)
Understanding Key Financial Statements for Non-Profits
Assiniboine Credit Union Lunch & Learn Series with Volunteer Manitoba - Session 1
This session reviews 2 primary financial statements (Balance Sheet and Income/Expense Statement) used to assess the financial health of non-profit organizations. Key ratios used to monitor the financial stability of the organization are discussed to provide non-profit Management and Boards insights on what lenders/investors look for.
At the end of the recording, participants will understand:
- Key components of the Balance Sheet & Revenue/Expense Statement
- How Management and Board can use statements to monitor financial health and stability
- How Lenders assess risk reviewing non-profit financial statements
Facilitator:
As Director, Community Financial Centre at Assiniboine Credit Union (ACU), Nigel Mohammed leads a team of specialists with expertise in providing creative financing solutions to support not for profits, social enterprises, cooperatives and small businesses.
This unique Centre is the only one of its kind in Manitoba as an example of how "community banking" can contribute to building stronger local economies and more inclusive civil societies.
Nigel's career spans over 30years in banking and within the non-profit sector in Canada and across the eastern Caribbean, the last 20years contributing to the evolution ACU's social finance and values based banking focus.
Nigel has the International Credit Union Development Educator (I-CUDE) designation along with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and continues to share his experience serving on community Boards.
Specific Loan programs/partnerships available to access credit
(CSBF Loan, Jubilee Fund)
Assiniboine Credit Union Lunch & Learn Series with Volunteer Manitoba - Session 2
This session builds on Session 1 (Understanding Key Financial Statements for Non-Profits) by discussing the different sources of capital available to non-profits including types of debt instruments, government loan guarantee program and community partnerships.
At the end of the session, participants will understand:
- Features and benefits of different types of Capital
- Eligibility and criteria under the CSBF government loan guarantee program
- Eligibility and criteria under the Jubilee Fund guarantee
Facilitator:
As Director, Community Financial Centre at Assiniboine Credit Union (ACU), Nigel Mohammed leads a team of specialists with expertise in providing creative financing solutions to support not for profits, social enterprises, cooperatives and small businesses.
Special Guest Speaker:
Peter Cantelon, Executive Director of the Jubilee Fund, Manitoba's only charitable, ethical investment fund to offer financial help for local non-profits and social enterprises working to reduce the impact of poverty.
Links shared in this Session:
https://theconversation.com/amp/how-covid-19-could-transform-non-profit-organizations-153254
www.50.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/45-28-0001/2021001/article/00042-eng.htm
https://digitalmanitobainitiative.com
Banking in a Post-COVID Era
Assiniboine Credit Union Lunch & Learn Series with Volunteer Manitoba - Session 3
This session provides an overview of how technology continues to influence banking and opportunities for non-profits to achieve greater efficiencies and capacities within its operations. At the end of the recording, participants will understand how the following services can reduce administrative costs, attract/retain employees, enhance employee productivity, and reduce paper usage within their organization:
- On-line banking
- Corporate cards
- Electronic Funds Transfer
- Payroll Services
- Group Benefits Plan
Facilitator:
As Director, Community Financial Centre at Assiniboine Credit Union (ACU), Nigel Mohammed leads a team of specialists with expertise in providing creative financing solutions to support not for profits, social enterprises, cooperatives and small businesses.
Special Guest Speaker:
Anneke Pantin, Management Specialist, Business Financial Centre, Assiniboine Credit Union
