Pillar Nonprofit Network

Join the Conversation at : THE BIG PICTURE!

Discover how our community's stories connect to form a powerful vision for change. On October 17th at Innovation Works London, we’re unveiling THE BIG PICTURE—a collective look at our challenges and opportunities.

This is your chance to engage with leaders, decision-makers, and fellow community members to break out of silos and work together on solutions that matter. Whether you're a senior leader, frontline worker, or concerned citizen, your voice is essential.

Date: October 17, 2024, 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Venue: Innovation Works London, 201 King Street, London, ON
Cost: Free

Let’s build a better future together. Register now and be part of the change! https://tinyurl.com/tbpsm1

Ready to make a real difference in your community? Curious about joining a board? Join us for an insightful workshop that dives into the rewarding world of nonprofit board service!
Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Online)

Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills or start your journey in nonprofit board service, this workshop is perfect for you!

Ready to elevate your impact? Register now and take the first step toward meaningful community engagement!

Register Now: https://pillarnonprofit.ca/event/elevate-your-impact-exploring-nonprofit-board-service/pillar-nonprofit-network

AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR VISITS AT INVESTING IN CHILDREN’S YOUNG AUTHORS’ CAMP!

All 5 days of camp have such amazing authors and illustrators joining us to help teach some tips and tricks on writing and illustrating! We are SO excited! 📖☀️ Thank you to everyone joining us!

For those that are signed up we will see you NEXT week @9:30am over Zoom. 💻 Last chances to register are coming up. Check out our website for more information on the Camp https://investinginchildren.on.ca

Enhance Your Board's Impact: All About Boards 2024 Fall is Here! with New Evening Sessions and Free Resources, our premier board training series that’s back for its 14th edition!

Register Now: https://pillarnonprofit.ca/event/all-about-boards-fall-2024/pillar-nonprofit-network

Session 1: Board Fundamentals - Sept 25, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Session 2: Building Your Best Board - Oct 2, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Session 3: Financial Fitness - Oct 9, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Session 4: ED/CEO and Board Relationships - Oct 23, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Online (no recordings available)

Are you looking to strengthen your board’s effectiveness and bring more clarity to roles and responsibilities?

Pillar Nonprofit Network’s All About Boards Fall 2024 is now open for registration. Their expert-led virtual sessions are offered Canada-wide and cover everything from mastering board basics to ensuring financial health. Equip yourself with the skills to lead confidently!

Volunteers are so important to the community, especially in the nonprofit sector. Learn more & register for the sessions here: https://heyor.ca/oLb9Tg

Join us for an enlightening webinar on Public Service Bodies’ Rebates for Nonprofits and Charities!

Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Time:10:00 am - 11:00 am
Venue: Online Virtual Event
Cost: Free (registration required)

Gain insights from Michael Monk, a CRA expert with over 30 years of experience in GST/HST programs. Learn about PSB Rebate entitlements, differences between charities and nonprofits, and how to claim correctly.

Don’t miss this chance to maximize your rebates and ensure compliance!

Register Now to secure your spot: https://pillarnonprofit.ca/event/public-service-bodies-rebates-nonprofits-and-charities-2024/pillar-nonprofit-network

As a network organization we amplify the work and impact of our members. These Days of Observances are being promoted within the network to help raise awareness and initiate conversations!

Discover the keys to successful nonprofit governance at Pillar's All About Boards Fall 2024. Our expert-led virtual sessions offered Canada-wide will empower you to make a difference. From mastering board basics to ensuring financial health, equip yourself with the skills to lead confidently. Seize the opportunity – join us!

Claim your free resources! Register Now: https://pillarnonprofit.ca/event/all-about-boards-fall-2024/pillar-nonprofit-network

Session 1: Board Fundamentals - Sept 25, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Session 2: Building Your Best Board - Oct 2, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Session 3: Financial Fitness - Oct 9, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Session 4: ED/CEO and Board Relationships - Oct 23, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Online (no recordings available)

City of London residents can now recycle Nespresso capsules at the curb!

Here’s how you can do it:
•Collect your used Nespresso capsules in the green bag you’ll receive with your next order and make sure the bag is well sealed.
•Once full, place the green bag in your Blue Box or Blue Cart on your collection day.
•Green bags will be collected with your other recyclables and delivered to a facility for recycling.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4fqHnjF

Type Diabeat-It has been a proud Pillar member and Innovation Works co-tenant since 2020. Founder and CEO Mystery Furtado started delivering culturally competent food literacy programming for the BPOC community in Innovation Works' second floor kitchen. Now, they provide food boxes of culturally-appropriate food to over 100 families per week with produce from their community garden and gained charitable status in June 2024

Read more now: https://pillarnonprofit.ca/news/type-diabeat-it-journey-community-change

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Unlock the Power of Effective Governance: Join Us for All About Boards 2024 Fall! with New Evening Sessions and Free Resources, our premier board training series that’s back for its 14th year!

Register Now: https://pillarnonprofit.ca/event/all-about-boards-fall-2024/pillar-nonprofit-network

Session 1: Board Fundamentals - Sept 25, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Session 2: Building Your Best Board - Oct 2, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Session 3: Financial Fitness - Oct 9, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Session 4: ED/CEO and Board Relationships - Oct 23, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Online (no recordings available)

Join us for : LIGHT MODE!

"We can’t deeply collaborate if we don’t start doing things together." - Participant, Policy Talk 2023

Nonprofits and charities are facing unprecedented challenges, but together, we can find impactful solutions. Let's gather to crowdsource the best practices and innovative ideas from our community.

Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue: Innovation Works London, 201 King Street, London, ON N6A 1C9
Cost: Free

This event is open to everyone - senior leaders, board members, frontline workers, and concerned community members. Let’s break out of silos and work together for positive change.

Register now and be part of the solution : https://pillarnonprofit.ca/event/policytalk-light-mode/pillar-nonprofit-network

The Emancipation Day event is less than a month away!
Join us for a day of fun, learning, meeting others, a bit of shopping.... and a parade!
A couple of highlights?
London Gospel Collective & the London Kids Community Gospel Choir
Join the parade!!!!! We have one cultural group joining! Let us know if your cultural group or organization want to participate!
Contact us at [email protected]

Want to help shape a different future for our sector? One that works better for all of us, and the communities we serve. Please fill out the annual sector-wide survey because our advocacy for the sector’s changing realities needs to be built upon high-quality data! https://theonn.ca/topics/advocacy/nonprofit-sector-surveys/

There's still time to share your opinion on the proposed cut to Community Grants and the Neighbourhood Decision Making program. Email your Councillor by July 17th at 9:00 am. Check out our story to see all these resources and open letters.

Pillar Nonprofit Network
Reimagine Co
Urban League of London
City of London, Ontario - Municipal Government

Now is the time to champion community infrastructure, innovation and engagement. We encourage nonprofit leaders and supporters to email your Councillor by July 17th at 9:00 am.

Your nonprofit’s information helps us paint an accurate picture of our sector’s shared struggles and opportunities for progress in Southwestern Ontario and across the province. We’ve completed the 2024 State of the Sector survey and urge you to do it too! https://theonn.ca/topics/advocacy/nonprofit-sector-surveys/

It’s time to take stock of 2024 realities for Ontario nonprofits through the annual State of the Sector survey. No matter where you are in the province, how big you are, or who you serve, your data matters. Please take 15 minutes to learn more and complete the survey: https://theonn.ca/topics/advocacy/nonprofit-sector-surveys/

"The ongoing minimization of . . . the nonprofit sector, when you consider output vs. investment, is exhausting. As word spread of this motion, every nonprofit leader in the City had to put aside their critical work to address this crisis."

Now is the time to champion community infrastructure, innovation, and engagement: An open letter to Mayor Morgan and all London City Councillors from Pillar CEO Maureen Cassidy.

https://pillarnonprofit.ca/news/now-time-champion-community-infrastructure-innovation-and-engagement-open-letter-mayor-morgan

The 2024 provincial nonprofit sector survey is open! Don’t miss the chance to help shape a new future for our sector. No matter the size, subsector, location or mission, data is valuable from every organization. Complete the survey today!

https://theonn.ca/topics/advocacy/nonprofit-sector-surveys/

Next Friday (June 21st) is the 28th annual Indigenous Solidarity Day in celebration of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. We invite you to join us for our in-person gathering featuring a Sunrise Ceremony, Singers, Dancers, Food, Vendors, Community Service Providers, and more. Bring your family and friends - everyone is welcome!

This community initiative is brought to you by the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians, Atlohsa Family Healing Services, N'Amerind (London) Friendship Centre, Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre, and the City of London.

Please share this event with your contacts, socials, and communities!

This National Indigenous History Month, celebrate our diversity by learning an Indigenous language!

Here are tools, courses, exercises and other resources for teaching and honing your language skills:
https://bit.ly/3X3OV58

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Try an e-bike this weekend at the All About E-Bikes event at Westminster Ponds Centre. E-bikes are a fun and sustainable way to get around the city. Come learn about how you can use e-bikes in your daily life or for your business.

➡️ Day 1: Bikes for Business, June 21 (2:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
➡️ Day 2: Bikes are Better, June 22 (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)

➡️ Westminster Ponds Centre (944 Western Counties Road)

For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3wQRT2s

Join Us for : DARK MODE!

"We can’t deeply collaborate if we don’t start doing things together." ～Participant, Policy Talk 2023

Nonprofits and charities face unprecedented challenges: soaring demand, dwindling revenues, and inflationary pressures. Yet, it's the untold stories—the seniors relying on the food bank, Indigenous communities losing access to traditional food, rising property taxes, and increasing hate crimes—that shape our reality.

At : DARK MODE , we're gathering in the evening to make it easier for those who can't attend daytime meetings. Let's assemble a BIG PICTURE of our sector by sharing our stories, breaking out of silos, and collaborating on viable solutions.

Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Venue: Innovation Works London, 201 King Street, London, ON

Register Now for FREE: https://pillarnonprofit.ca/event/policytalk-dark-mode/pillar-nonprofit-network

Come and be a part of the change we all want to see!

For more details, contact Paul Seale at Pillar Nonprofit Network.

Meet Our Summer Staff 2024!

We are thrilled to introduce our incredible new summer team members who are joining us at Pillar Nonprofit Network. These talented individuals bring a wealth of skills and a passion for making a positive impact in our community. Welcome aboard!

Join us in welcoming Aman, Carl, Khrystel, and Maryam! We can't wait to see the amazing contributions they will make this summer.

Learn more about our team and their inspiring stories here: https://pillarnonprofit.ca/news/meet-our-summer-staff-2024

🌍 Don't Miss Out on Life As A Refugee 2024! 🌍

Join the CCLC and its partners for our annual "Life As A Refugee" event in recognition of World Refugee Day.

📅 Thursday, June 20
🕔 5 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
📍 Goodwill Community Store, 255 Horton Street East, London, ON N6B 1L1

Celebrate resilience, diversity, and unity with us! Enjoy a captivating keynote address, cultural exhibitions, and performances showcasing the rich music and art of refugee communities. Hear firsthand stories from our refugee panel and gain a deeper understanding of their experiences.

This event is free and open to all. Secure your spot now and join us for an unforgettable evening!

Register here: https://buff.ly/3yBGeoA.

Pillar Nonprofit Network | South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre - SLNRC | WILL Employment Solutions | YMCA of Southwestern Ontario | London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership | Carrefour communautaire francophone de London - CCFL | LUSO Community Services

Upgrade to Your Own Private Office at Innovation Works!

Are you ready to elevate your workspace experience?

A fantastic opportunity awaits you on the 4th floor of Innovation Works, London's No.1 coworking space!

Prime Location: Situated in the heart of the city
Spacious Comfort: 620 sq. ft of dedicated workspace
Professional Environment: Perfect for small organizations, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and growing businesses

Join us at innovation works to be part of a vibrant collaborative community!

When you rent the private office, In Addition to a closed space you get 15 hours of meeting room credits where you can access and use the spacious and well-equipped IW Meeting rooms for Free!

For more information, don't hesitate to reach out to our Building Manager, Dan Scheid at [email protected] or contact us directly at 519-433-7876 ext. 220

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟

We are thrilled to unveil the lineup for this year's Life as a Refugee 2024 event! Join us on June 20th at Goodwill Industries (255 Horton Street E, London, Ontario) from 5-8:30 PM for an inspiring evening dedicated to raising awareness and empathy towards refugee issues.

Meet our incredible speakers:

- Emcee Extraordinaire: Saifora Paktiss
- Voices of Resilience: Kyala Dorcus Mulasi, Rohullah Majidzada, Aan Kalash
- Keynote Speaker: Anhar Qasam

Admission is FREE! Mark your calendars and click the link below to read our blog post and learn more about our incredible lineup. Let's come together to celebrate stories of resilience and hope.

Click here to read: https://www.lcclc.org/blog/life-as-a-refugee-2024-meet-our-inspirational-lineup