SectorCasts are web/audio conferences designed  give participants an opportunity to share and discuss of-the-moment issues affecting the nonprofit and charitable sector.

To learn more about our SectorCast program contact: membership@imaginecanada.ca.

View a sample SectorCast right now on Best Practices in Partnership Development, April 22, 2009.

Pricing:

• Members pay a maximum of $90 for all topics (BEST VALUE!) or $30 each up to 3
• Non-members pay a maximum of $270 for all topics (BEST VALUE!) or $90 each up to 3

All presentations will be in the language indicated however participants are able and encouraged to ask questions in the language of their choice.

Register NOW for the 2010 SectorCast series!

NOTE:  CHANGE IN DATE - The Nonprofit Starvation Cycle SectorCast has been changed to Wednesday, November 3rd, 1:00 EDT.

Wednesday September 22 - 1:00pm EDT

Best Practices in Corporate and Foundation Fundraising

Do your proposals reflect your mission, do they stand out? Are you searching for support in all the right places? Join an experienced panel of Corporate and Foundation administrators as they highlight what works best and how you can make the strongest possible case for support. Your mission deserves nothing less.

Presenters: Gayle Longley, Director Corporate Donations, RBC; and Bob Wyatt, Executive Director, The Muttart Foundation
Learn more at: http://www.rbc.com/donations/focus-areas.html     http://www.muttart.org/granting_programs

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Wednesday September 29 - 1:00pm EDT

Les meilleures pratiques de collecte de fonds des entreprises et des fondations

Vos projets sont-ils à l’image de votre mission? Ceux-ci ressortent-ils du lot? Recherchez-vous votre appui aux bons endroits? Joignez-vous à un groupe d’administrateurs d’entreprises et de fondations expérimentés alors qu’ils mettent en lumière les meilleures astuces et les façons de bâtir une cause solide pour obtenir le soutien nécessaire. Votre mission ne mérite rien de moins.

Présentateurs: Linda Sheehan, Chef des programmes communautaires de Pfizer Canada; and Caroline Tison, MBA Directrice générale, Partage-Action de l’Ouest-de-I’lle www.partageaction.ca
Pour en savoir plus: http://www.pfizer.ca/en/healthier_communities

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Wednesday October 20 - 1:00pm EDT

Government Relations: How to have Influence in your Community and With Your Key Stakeholders

Your work is important and provides tangible community benefit and impact. You know your stakeholders and you know your community. You have vital information and a unique perspective for public policy conversations. Have your voice heard. Learn how best to become engaged and be an integral part of the dialogue while advocating for your constituents and their unmet needs.

Presenter: Bob Nault
Learn more at: http://www.northernstrategygroup.com/robert-nault-bio

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Wednesday November 3 - 1:00 EDT

The Nonprofit Starvation Cycle: Is our sector at risk of inadequate infrastructure investment and are we to blame?

In their research and recently published article The Nonprofit Starvation Cycle, (Stanford Social Innovation Review- Fall 2009) Ann Googins-Gregory and Don Howard document the forces at play that can deprive organizations of much-needed overhead funding, highlight the real costs of doing business in the private sector and organizations’ responses in the current climate. Their experience and research suggest roles for grantees, their trustees and funders. We all share a vested interest in a healthy, vibrant and effective charitable and nonprofit sector.

Presenter: Ann Goggins-Gregory, The Bridgespan Group
Learn more at: http://www.bridgespan.org

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Wednesday November 10 - 1:00pm EST

What's the status of your nonprofit's HR Health?

Join the HR Council for the Nonprofit Sector for an informative and engaging discussion of the state of HR health in Canadian nonprofits. You'll learn about the HR CheckUp, a free online tool that you can use to diagnose and assess your organization's HR Health. You'll also learn about HR trends and issues affecting nonprofits across the country and in your community.

Presenters: Lee Rose Director of Communications, HR Council for the Nonprofit Sector; and Amanda Hudson CHRP, HR Advisor, HR Council for the Nonprofit Sector
Learn more at: www.hrcouncil.ca

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Wednesday December 1 - 1:00pm EST

Quel est l’état de santé RH des organismes communautaires?

Joignez-vous au Conseil RH pour le secteur communautaire pour prendre part à une discussion informative et passionnante sur l’état de santé RH des organismes communautaires canadiens. On vous présentera le Bilan RH, un outil en ligne gratuit qui vous permet de diagnostiquer et d’évaluer la santé RH de votre organisme. On vous informera également des dernières tendances en matière de RH et des enjeux auxquels sont confrontés les organismes communautaires de votre communauté et de partout au pays.

Présentateurs: Amanda Hudson CRHA, GPHR Conseillère en RH Conseil RH pour le secteur communautaire; et Lee Rose Directeur des communications Conseil RH pour le secteur communautaire
Pour en savoir plus: www.hrcouncil.ca/accueil.cfm

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Wednesday December 8 - 1:00pm EST

Utilizing Skilled Volunteers: Are you Ready?

In studying how the Not-for-Profit Sector works, Vantage Point (formerly Volunteer Vancouver) has discovered critical pieces that must be in place before organizations really can begin to engage the “next” volunteer. Skilled and talented volunteers can complement the skill set of paid employees and become a key component in ensuring not-for-profit organizations achieve their outcomes.These volunteers are people who are seeking a time-specific, meaningful role in a community organization. In order for community organizations to incorporate the skill and passion these individuals have to offer, there must first be a huge focus on the employees in these organizations. It truly is about engaging ALL the people differently – and begins with a focus on those we pay with money.

Presenter: Colleen Kelly, Executive Director, Vantage Point
Learn more at: http://www.thevantagepoint.ca/content/resources

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Pricing:

• Members pay a maximum of $90 for all topics (BEST VALUE!) or $30 each up to 3
• Non-members pay a maximum of $270 for all topics (BEST VALUE!) or $90 each up to 3

Register NOW!

Past SectorCast Events in 2010 (Members of Imagine Canada may view the recorded presentations in the Members Only area)

Wednesday June 16 - 3:00pm EDT

Sell Your Impact: Are you making a difference? How do you measure and sell your impact?

In today’s competitive market, organizations are competing for funding on different terms: it’s not who you know anymore… it’s what you can deliver. As a result, organizations are striving to demonstrate their results and create leverage with funders – both traditional funders and non-traditional sources of support. This SectorCast will demonstrate why measuring results is critical for organizations to survive and thrive in this market and provide an overview of why it is necessary to measure, market and sell your impact to funders and other key stakeholders.

Presenter: Jason Saul, Chief Executive Officer, Mission Measurement, a firm deeply grounded in an interest to drive greater social impact through performance measurement and data-driven strategy.
Learn more at : www.missionmeasurement.com

Wednesday June 23 - 3:00pm EDT

Why you need to be online: 9 myths about building your Social Media presence

Learn more about 9 common myths that can stand in the way of building your online presence. Understand the basic fundamentals of building a web profile and engaging with stakeholders. Get answers to the questions your Board needs to know and will likely ask. Beginning this dialogue can serve to strengthen your organization, revitalize key constituents and reach out to important new audiences. Get the answers to why you need to be online.

Presenter : Kirstin Beardsley, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, CanadaHelps.org
Learn more at: http://mycharityconnects.org