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Cover Story: Practical Advice for Student Practicums

Taking on a practicum student might seem like a boon to a resource-strapped organization. But to make a placement successful for both student and organization, you need the right structure, appropriate supervision and open communication. We talked to students and organizations to get some advice for a successful placement. [Read more...]

Trend Watch for Nonprofits

Nonprofit leaders responsible for strategic planning can't afford to sit back or rest on their laurels - they always have to be looking ahead. We've got you covered, as Jack Shand explores the five biggest trends set to impact nonprofits in the year to come. [Read more...]

Ethics Q & A: Asking Board Members to Give

Each month, our Ethics Q & A column addresses nonprofit ethical dilemmas that are posed by readers like you. This month, Jane Garthson outlines why it is ethical and reasonable to expect a charity's directors to also be donors. [Read more...]

Newsbytes

Prince George Community Foundation receives donation of $15,000 from Scotiabank
Hallelujah! Artistry of Leonard Cohen celebrated in Toronto this week with free events
Monthly giving on the rise
Fast Fact: Less than 2.5% of registered charities report receiving foreign funding
Why people don’t give: You may be surprised

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CharityVillage® Campus

Over the next 20 years, it's expected that one trillion (yes, trillion!) dollars will pass from one generation to the next in Canada. With recent changes to the tax system, there's more incentive than ever for people to pass some of that money along to charities. Is your organization poised to take advantage of this opportunity? Take the mystery out of planned giving today.

Learn more about Getting Started in Planned Giving (Canadian Edition) at: www.charityvillage.com/cv/learn/cvcplannedgiving.html

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Hot Off the Web

Here are some of the noteworthy blog posts and articles we spotted over the past week:

• Why Did “Kony 2012” Fizzle Out? — The “Kony 2012” video became YouTube’s most-watched video ever. Upon its release, it drew rapid promises of activism, reportedly from millions of people who pledged to get involved in local activities for Invisible Children’s “make Kony famous” campaign, which was set for April 20, 2012. That date has now come and gone, and the actual turnout—almost everywhere—was lackluster and desultory.
  
• Nonprofits Miss Out on the Power of LinkedIn: Learn How to Tap It — Whether connected or cold calling, you can build long-term, valuable relationships using LinkedIn. Find out how easy it is.
  
• Should You Drop Me From Your Email List? — When is it time to stop sending updates and appeals to donors who don’t give to your cause anymore?
• Selling Yourself Short: Thoughts on Nicknames and Nonprofit Acronyms — Is your rebrand putting you at risk of being know as the “organization formerly known as…”?
• 8 Things Every Nonprofit Leader Should Know About Social Media — It doesn’t matter if YOU don’t like Facebook. Social Media is not a substitute for a crappy website. What else do you need to know?
  

Nonprofit Neighbourhood

McMaster Children's Hospital Foundation (Regional: Hamilton, ON)
McMaster Children's Hospital is the regional referral centre for children who are seriously ill, injured or require specialized services in South-Central Ontario. The Foundation fundraises on behalf of the hospital.

Calgary Youth Curling Association (Local: Calgary, AB)
CYCA is a volunteer society created to provide the infrastructure and means whereby Calgary and area youth are exposed to and are given the chance to learn and participate in the sport of curling.

Community Arts Council of Prince George and District (Regional: Prince George, BC)
This organization works to support, encourage and promote all arts in Prince George and District by raising the level of excellence and providing a creative climate for growth in the arts.

Comox Air Force Museum (CAFM) (Regional: Comox, BC)
The Comox Air Force Museum (CAFM), was founded in 1982 to reflect the role and history of 19 Wing (CFB/RCAF/RAF) Comox, the role and history of the squadrons stationed there, and the history of Canadian military aviation in western Canada.

Halifax Association for Community Living (HACL) (Local: Halifax, NS)
The Halifax Association for Community Living (HACL) is a grassroots, family-based organization serving children, youth and adults with intellectual disabilities, as well as offering support to their families, in the Halifax Regional Municipality.

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Sources of Funding

We've added Bell Canada, which invests more than $15 million to support community initiatives. Employees and pensioners also donate more than $1.5 million in charitable gifts and log hundreds of thousands of hours in volunteer time. Their flagship investment is the Let's Talk mental health initiative. [Read more...]

Upcoming Events

Board Governance: Board Member 101
Date: May 30, 2012
Location: Richmond, BC
Cost: $45 members; $60 non-members
Complete details: www.charityvillage.com

Be sure to check out all the professional development events happening in your area.

The Career Centre

For new Canadian jobs in the nonprofit sector every single business day, visit the Career Centre at CharityVillage®. We've posted more than 100,000 positions in the sector and you can find all of the current ones here. [Read more...]

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